Joey Weinberger
Menomonie,USA
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with over 11 years of expertise in product development across diverse sectors, including aerospace, military and defense, medical, and consumer products. Strong team-building skills, effective communication, and exceptional time management abilities. Creative and critical problem-solving capabilities, complemented by advanced knowledge of thermosetting urethanes and silicone materials. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new industries and concepts to drive innovation and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Manager
Ravek
Rice Lake, WI
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Directed research and development initiatives to innovate product designs and enhance market competitiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align R&D efforts with production capabilities and customer needs.
- Spearheaded new material evaluations, driving improvements in product performance and sustainability outcomes.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to meet strategic goals across multiple departments.
- Championed the implementation of advanced technologies, optimizing R&D processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive testing protocols to validate prototypes against design specifications and regulatory standards.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the department.
Prototype Manager
Genesis Prototype
Menomonie, WI
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Coordinate and produce all prototyping projects with engineering team
- Ensure deadlines and quality requirements are met
- Use SolidWorks to design fixtures, modify parts and adjust for secondary processes like urethane casting or 3D printing
- Manage all documentation and paperwork for internal and external projects
- Test fit, form and function of all products created in-house and suggest creative solutions
- Expand the 3D printing capabilities to ensure the shop is aligned with current and future technologies
- Delegate daily tasks to internal team for casting and 3D printing requirements
Production Manager
Prototype Solutions Group
Menomonie, WI
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensure all production ship dates and timeframes are met
- Organize and order raw materials required for all jobs
- Assist with technical sales
- Analyze and interpret client drawings
- Work with production to achieve required tolerances
- Create a production schedule that fits the required lead times and produces the required monthly output
- Assign, organize and control CNC department throughput
- Control input, process, and output of all 5 departments
- Manage monthly and quarterly budgets per department
- Assist with quoting requirements
- Manage and initiate Microsoft teams meetings with clients and help direct the project goals and outcome
- Create a cross-functional team environment amongst 5 different departments
- Monitor department progress and implement data driven changes
- Use SolidWorks/ MasterCAM/ SolidView to analyze client documents and drawings to create productive solutions
- Develop training documents to aid in the growth of employee development through the use of competency matrices
- Ensure various levels of quality are met per client specifications and preferences
- Increased output of CNC department by 34%
Model Shop & Casting Supervisor
Prototype Solutions Group
Menomonie, WI
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Ensure products meet client specifications and requirements
- Organize, analyze and assign jobs depending on skillsets, materials and processes required
- Assist in the quoting process to confirm capabilities and output that can be achieved in a timely manner
- Train department employees, while ensuring safety guidelines are followed
- Collaborate with department supervisors on project details
- Assist in hiring process for the model shop and casting department
- Give employee reviews with the use of a competency matrix
- Develop, implement and maintain PSG standards
- Ensure timely delivery of products to the model shop
- Manage production schedule for both the model shop and casting department
- Order hardware for all projects requiring assembly
- Maintain raw material inventory for the model shop and casting department
- Gather and organize data for morning production meetings
Casting Supervisor
Prototype Solutions Group
Menomonie, WI
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Assisted in material recommendations for urethane and silicone casting jobs
- Increased raw material inventory from 20 materials to 110 through R&D processes
- Obtained advanced knowledge of thermosetting urethanes and silicone materials
- Layed-up master patterns per molding requirements
- Assisted in the designing of SLA and CNC molds
- R&D new materials to grow department capabilities
- Managed a budget for the casting department
- Problem solved throughout each project to ensure customer satisfaction
- Pantone color matching
- Approval of master pattern finishing requirements
- Set production schedule and assigned cavities per mold, depending on time frame
- Managed employees’ schedules and performance reviews
Casting Tech II
Prototype Solutions Group
Menomonie, WI
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Shot various types of molds
- Processed various silicone and urethane materials
- Layed-up master patterns
- Assisted with quoting casting time frames
- Problem solved throughout entire project
- Applied mathematical and chemistry related solutions
- R&D new materials and processes
- Successfully increased stocked material inventory from 20 materials to over 100
- Reduced average lead time by implementing high-temp Prototherm SLA molds
Product Design Intern
Allied Industries
Sun Prairie, WI
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Use SolidWorks to design parts
- Setup and run Haas CNC mill
- Program CNC parts using Mastercam x5
- Apply finishing techniques to prototypes
- Design, manufacture and test products
- Setup & run injection molding machine
- Fill orders per client specifications
- Operate 100w laser using raster and vector files to create appropriate geometry
Window Foreman
Waunakee Remodeling
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Install Renewal By Andersen windows
- Receive windows installation training at the Bayport location for patio doors and windows
- Maintain inventory for color matching caulk, cladding, installation supplies, etc.
- Safely remove old double hung, picture windows and patio doors and dispose of them
- Follow installation procedures that allow the proprietary fiberx window material to succeed
- Install finish trim for the interior surfaces of the home as well as bend and create custom cladding for the exterior of the home
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Plastics
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI05-2015
Skills
- Quality Management System
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Product Development
- Home Remodeling
- Project Management
- Critical Problem Solving
- CNC machining
- Project monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Urethane and silicone casting
- Injection molding knowledge
- Employee reviews & management
- Budget management
- Proactive management style
- Scheduling production
- ISO 9001 QMS knowledge
- Six sigma – White belt
- Microsoft Office
- Material finishing
- Small engine repair
- Basic painting knowledge
- Customer insight
- Design thinking
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Prototyping
- Innovation management
- Technical leadership
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Client relations skills
Timeline
R&D Manager
Ravek
10.2025 - 03.2026
Prototype Manager
Genesis Prototype
12.2023 - 10.2025
Production Manager
Prototype Solutions Group
10.2022 - 10.2023
Model Shop & Casting Supervisor
Prototype Solutions Group
06.2021 - 10.2022
Casting Supervisor
Prototype Solutions Group
01.2017 - 06.2021
Casting Tech II
Prototype Solutions Group
05.2015 - 01.2017
Product Design Intern
Allied Industries
01.2011 - 09.2012
Window Foreman
Waunakee Remodeling
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Plastics
UW-Stout
Activities and Honors
White belt certification of six sigma, First Aid and CPR certified as of 5/2023