JAVIER CRUZ

Tooling Designer/Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in the design and development of precision tooling solutions. Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and DraftSight, with a strong background in 3D modeling, technical drafting, and design optimization. Demonstrated ability to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and support high-quality manufacturing processes through innovative tooling design. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from design to production while ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design
• Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
• Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
• Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
• Created blueprints for new tool designs.
• Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
• Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
• Maintained pyrometer, replacing parts when necessary and setting controls to proper settings for heat treatment of products made of specific materials.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
• Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
• Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
• Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
• Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
• Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
• Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.

• Setup and run 3, 4, 5, axis CNC milling machines,operate triple turret.
• The use of a wide range of manual mills & lathes.
• Setting up and programing CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers
• 3D modeling , CNC Programming for mills and lathes
• Manual machining both mill and lathes
• QC report operation for every set up and FAI (first article inspection)
• Created blueprints for new tool designs.
• Kept track of material and supply inventories.