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Robert Thomson

Pellston,Mi

Summary

Results-oriented and highly organized mechanical design engineer with 20 years experience leading engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Expertise in grinding processes and tools, CNC programming and tooling design utilizing Mastercam and SolidWorks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Designer

Industrial Magnetics
Boyne City, Mi
02.2021 - 07.2024
  • Utilized SolidWorks to design magnetic separation equipment to customer specifications and IMI’s design criteria
  • Prepared BOM and drawings released to manufacturing
  • CNC programing experience using MasterCam.

Applications Engineer

Moeller Aerospace
Harbor Springs, Mi
07.2016 - 12.2020
  • Conducted CNC programming and tooling design to meet budget and customer requirements.
  • Provided technical support related to application usage and functionality.
  • PLC programmer, monitored system operations and troubleshot system problems.

Abrasive Machining Manager

Moeller Aerospace
Harbor Springs, Mi
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Managed all aspects of Creep Feed Grinding and 5 Axis Grinding departments
  • Managed a team of 77 operators responsible for operating various types of machines.
  • Supervised 2 production shift schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.

5 Axis Grinding Manager

Moeller Aerospace
Harbor Springs, Mi
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed 5 Axis Grinding department, assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.

Education

General Studies -

North Central Michigan College
04.2002

Skills

  • Creating bills of materials
  • SolidWorks modeling
  • Project Management
  • C
  • Visual Basic

Timeline

Mechanical Designer

Industrial Magnetics
02.2021 - 07.2024

Applications Engineer

Moeller Aerospace
07.2016 - 12.2020

Abrasive Machining Manager

Moeller Aerospace
01.2014 - 07.2016

5 Axis Grinding Manager

Moeller Aerospace
01.2008 - 01.2014

General Studies -

North Central Michigan College
Robert Thomson