Ken Gonsalves
Lowell,MA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Mold Designer
P&G Gillette
09.1997 - 12.2023
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding across all marketing materials.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Developed prototypes for testing and presentation purposes.
- Used Siemens NX design software
Engineering and Mold Sop Manager
W.K. Hillquist
07.1986 - 09.1997
- Oversaw small design group and moldmaking shop
- Quoted molds and interacted with customers to choose best materials/plastics for their needs
- Used Cadkey design software to create mold designs.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Mold Design and Moldmaking
Crook Sales
07.1982 - 06.1986
- Small mold building and plastic injection molding company
- Designed and built molds
- Setup and ran molding machines
- Customer interfaced to meet their product needs
Moldmaker
W.K. Hillquist
09.1976 - 06.1982
- Build plastic injection molds for R&D uses as well as small production.
- Well versed in all facets of metal removal machinery
- Enhanced mold quality by utilizing precision measurement tools and equipment for accurate mold fabrication.
- Collaborated with design engineers to develop innovative and high-quality molds, increasing product efficiency.
Machinist
Sparton Technology Corp.
03.1974 - 08.1976
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Education
Business Management
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MAComputer Engineering
U Mass Lowell
Lowell, MAHigh School Diploma -
Lowell High School
Lowell, MA06.1971
Skills
- CAD Drafting
- Computer literate
- Analytical Skills
- Product Development
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Mold Designer
P&G Gillette
09.1997 - 12.2023
Engineering and Mold Sop Manager
W.K. Hillquist
07.1986 - 09.1997
Mold Design and Moldmaking
Crook Sales
07.1982 - 06.1986
Moldmaker
W.K. Hillquist
09.1976 - 06.1982
Machinist
Sparton Technology Corp.
03.1974 - 08.1976
Business Management
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Computer Engineering
U Mass Lowell
High School Diploma -
Lowell High School
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