Michael Fulwiler
New Lebanon,OH
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented CAD/CAM Supervisor with 25 years of experience in managing, optimizing design, and manufacturing processes. Skilled in overseeing a team of programmers and technicians to ensure high-quality project execution and adherence to industry standards. Proficient in utilizing advanced CAD/CAM software to streamline workflow, improve production efficiency, and facilitate effective communication across departments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD/CAM Supervisor
Dayton Lamina
03.2018 - Current
- Supervised and guided a team in the strategic execution of programming, design, process enhancement, research and development projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards while fostering innovation and collaboration.
- Lead programmer for 3D model 2 Manufacturing (3D2M) technology development. Multi-million dollar project created to automatically generate customer quotes, shop routings, machine tools, and methods for manufacturing unique, low quantity, high tolerance, prismatic parts.
- Researched, tested, and implemented manufacturing process and tooling improvements for milling exotic tool steels to precise tolerance. Cycle time reduction for in-scope components of 70% while improving part quality
- Created, implemented, and taught an NX training course for all process engineering and estimating departments.
Manufacturing Engineer
Nuvasive
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Led continuous process improvement initiatives that resulted in over 50% reduction in production cycle time of legacy product
- Led new product launches by developing machining methods, work holding, and inspection processes
- Researched and tested manufacturer feasibility for new product development of spinal surgical implants
- Led new product launches by developing machining methods, work holding, and inspection processes
- Utilized part family technology for programming time reduction
CAM Projects Lead
Dayton Progress Corporation
08.1999 - 11.2014
- Implemented process designs, creating prototypes, testing, making necessary modifications where required, and commissioning the process
- Created NC programs for lathes, OD shape grinders, 3, 4, and 5 axis mills using Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
- Supported the Process Engineering and Cost Estimating departments, supplied them with any CAD information needed, and advised them of manufacturing feasibility
- Designed processes and equipment related to the creation of products that are cost-effective and in keeping with a given budget.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHWarren County Career Center
Lebanon, OHSkills
- Print reading and interpretation, including GD&T
- Problem-solving and method improvement
- NX 3D modeling and manufacturing, parametric modeling, and part families
- NX feature-based machining development
- Hard-milling, soft-milling, titanium, and surgical plastics
- Project management
- Reverse engineering
- Knowledge in CAD and CAM applications
- NX 3, 4, and 5 axis manufacturing
- Sink EDM electrode design, EDM setup, and production
- Fixture and tool design
- New product launch and inspection plan development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CAD/CAM Supervisor
Dayton Lamina
03.2018 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Nuvasive
11.2014 - 01.2018
CAM Projects Lead
Dayton Progress Corporation
08.1999 - 11.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Sinclair Community College
Warren County Career Center