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MICHAEL R. TRIMBLE

Belvidere,Illinois

Summary

A skilled Manufacturing Engineer and Manager with extensive knowledge of cutting tools and machining practices combined with the unique ability to engage and solidify teams at all levels. Proven abilities in lean implementation, executing cost reduction initiatives and establishing product life cycle. Extensive experience in technical problem solving, creating positive change to drive product and process improvements throughout the organization. Ability to grasp new concepts and adapt to current programs quickly while maintaining a high level of productivity. Demonstrated ability and passion to empower and motivate team members, maintain effective open lines of communication with both the internal and external customer.

Product engineering professional with experience in designing and developing innovative products. Skilled in CAD software, prototyping, and product lifecycle management. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines. Adaptable and reliable, consistently delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced environments.

Knowledgeable Smart Factory COE & Lean Manager with background in product engineering, specializing in developing innovative solutions for complex challenges. Proven track record in designing and optimizing products that enhance performance and meet customer needs. Demonstrated expertise in project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

National Product Engineer / Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Carmex Precision Cutting Tools
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Hartford, Wisconsin an ISO Certified Global Carbide Insert Manufacturer established in the late 1980’s
  • Supervise a sales force of 3 direct employees, and 9 manufacturing representatives in the midwest region with sales of $4,989,256.00 for 2022 which is approximately 43% of total sales.
  • Increased sales $1,275,000.00 or 25% YOY 2022-2023 for that region, trending to $7,000,000.00 by the end of 2024.
  • Manage medium and large customer programs to help drive new program sales up 36% with all of our integration partners.
  • Brought new customers to the company with $400,000.00 annual sales, while maintaining a 38% margin.
  • Three new states added to my territory Sept 22’ to drive sales in those territories, up nearly 23% YTD.

Product Manager

VARGUS USA a/k/a VARDEX USA
09.2010 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Janesville, Wisconsin an ISO Certified Carbide Insert Manufacturer established in 1960’s
  • Sales for the first three quarters of 2021 were up 43% avg., Q2 was over 48%, and total territory sale for 21’ were near $3,000,000, which included Canada, CA, AZ, MI.
  • Interim Director of Sales in V.P. of Sales absence for about a year total on two separate occasions.
  • New product marketing including planning, development, and market release along with training modules.
  • Manage annual budgets to keep team on pace to meet fiscal goals, with an average 6% YOY reduction.
  • Negotiate with Vendors and Customers to secure products and pricing on a continual basis in an annual $300,000.00 spend, and maintain a 25% margin.

Education

AAS - Computer Aided Mechanical Design

Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois
01.2007

Skills

  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Master Cam, Gibbs Cam, Business Management systems (SAP, AS400 and Movex, also Movex CRM, ACT, SalesFORCE)
  • 28 years of CNC Lathe and Mill programming, 10 years as an adjunct educator at RockValley College
  • Continuous improvement
  • Documentation preparation
  • Schedule coordination
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Computer-aided engineering
  • Instruction writing

Timeline

National Product Engineer / Midwest Regional Sales Manager

Carmex Precision Cutting Tools
09.2021 - Current

Product Manager

VARGUS USA a/k/a VARDEX USA
09.2010 - 09.2021

AAS - Computer Aided Mechanical Design

Rock Valley College

Military

UNITED STATES MARINE CORP – Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hi E-3, Lance Corporal – Infantry (Squad Leader) Honorably Discharged 1987 – 1990
MICHAEL R. TRIMBLE