Resourceful Manufacturing Engineer with 46 years of experience. Trained in leadership and production processes with extensive knowledge of production floor maintenance. Successful at cultivating relationships with vendors and clients.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Machinist
Riggins Eng. Inc.
01.1978 - 02.2024
Last 20 years as Plant Manager and Manufacturing Engineer
Developed 2 FMCs, multiple horizontal machines/16 to 54 pallets dramatically reducing set up
Rearranged shop from a department structure to a work cell structure based on part families to maximize workflow
Designed and implemented a uniform quick-change work holding system
Created detailed manufacturing and inspection plans
Increasing understanding and reducing risk
Worked hands on as much as possible relying on 40+ years of machining experience to expand the knowledge and capability of personnel
Directly involved in every aspect of manufacture
Planning, programing, tooling, production and quality processes.