Michael Boling
Redmond,WA
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in prototyping, lite machining operations, and fabrication, this candidate has honed their skills in creating high-quality products. Their expertise lies in developing prototypes that meet exact specifications, utilizing advanced machinery and tools. Additionally, they excel in conducting lite machining operations to ensure precise and efficient production processes. With a strong background in fabrication techniques, they are able to transform raw materials into finished products with exceptional attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
3D Printing Expert/Lab Owner
Fathom Mfg.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed services @ Meta
- Running day to day 3D printing task
- High volume printing
- Building out demo assemblies.
3D Print Tech, Lab Owner
Lucid Motors
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Fully managed and operated Lucid's 3D print lab with 24/7 operations supporting the Prototype, Build and Design teams
- Made significant contributions in making the Lucid Air the "MotorTrend Car of the Year" by delivering prototype and production parts with 24 hour turnaround times
- Independently managed and delivered an active Jira queue with over 60+ jobs per week with an average turnaround time of 24-48 hours
- Supported Engineering, Design and UX teams by providing solutions for part design and material composition
- Hired, managed and educated interns on 3D print processes
- Manage external vendors by integrating new materials, sharing overflow work, maintaining schedules, ordering materials and evaluating new technologies.
Head of Building
Skyfront
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Led and spearheaded the production for all prototype and flight read drones, which included wiring, soldering, crimping, potting, testing and reworking
- Maximized throughput by batch building multiple assemblies throughout the assembly process, ultimately increasing drone production from one drone a month to one a week and reducing the build time by two weeks
- Optimized weight and design by cutting out large portions of the frame
- Used a wide range of hand tools, epoxies and fasteners.
3D Printing Guru
Holo Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Streamlined the printing and post processes to deliver maximum output with the next generation of 3D metal printing
- Worked with materials, software and hardware teams to improve the printability, accuracy, time and material flow.
Production Specialist/ Operations
Carbon Inc.
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Increased productivity of mid-volume production runs by managing the workflow, ordering parts, developing a standard of excellence, and working with cross-functional teams that resulted in an average of 1,500+ parts delivered per month
- Led all Executive, Business Development, and Marketing and Sales demos
- Printed initial Adidas 3D prototype shoes and locked in post-processing and curing steps to yield positive results, while also providing on-site technical support during Adidas 3D shoe commercial shoot
- Trained new team members on proper 3D print processes and lab safety
- Supported customers by providing benchmark parts, SOPs and training on 3D print fundamentals to ensure success.
Hardware Test Engineer
Google
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed Google [X]'s Additive Manufacturing lab with a fleet of industrial 3D printers
- Supported multiple engineering groups by providing 3D print consultation, evaluating 3D print needs and processing 3D print renderings
- Creatively streamlined and improved the 3D printing system & organization of both 3D print labs
- Reduced printer failure by over 100 percent by identifying root issues, troubleshooting and ensuring proper preventative maintenance
- Developed new methods to more efficiently post processes and finish print models
- Owned relationships with printer manufacturers service technicians
- Partner with the Health and Safety team to establish new processes to ensure safe disposal of excess materials for the entire Google organization
- Maintained up to 20 jobs at a time with multiple parts and prints
- Worked to creatively streamline and improve 3D printing system & organization of 3D print lab
- Performed regular machine maintenance, troubleshooting and scheduled service when needed
- Assisted in CNC machine operations, thermoforming and laser cutting as well as multiple manual machines and a waterjet.
Education
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Talent Development
Printers
- ProX 6100 SLS
- Figure 4 Standalone
- HP MJF
- FormLabs
- Carbon L1, M2 & M1.
- Stratasys C3, 500 & Pro30
- Fortus 400, 450 & F770
- 3D Systems ProJet 3500 & 7000
- Dimension 1200es & Uprint
- Markfordged
- And other desktop printers.
Personal Information
Title: 3D Printing Expert/Lab Owner/ Innovative and driven to be the BEST
Projects
Perimeter 4&8 Wing Loon Waymo Day Dream Fiber Chrome Skybox Air Wing Global Bit Android ACME ATAP Adidas 4D Part washer BMW Ford Mercedes Holo Lens MotorTrend Car of the Year and countless others...
Timeline
3D Printing Expert/Lab Owner
Fathom Mfg.
01.2023 - Current
3D Print Tech, Lab Owner
Lucid Motors
09.2020 - 06.2022
Head of Building
Skyfront
05.2019 - 09.2020
3D Printing Guru
Holo Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2019
Production Specialist/ Operations
Carbon Inc.
12.2015 - 03.2018
Hardware Test Engineer
Google
01.2014 - 12.2015