Susan Hennig
Homewood,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in broach tool design. Proven track record in customer-focused solutions. Adept in CAD software and geometric dimensioning, fostering teamwork and problem-solving to enhance production efficiency. Successfully led a family business transition, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Ready to help your team achieve company goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Broach Tool Designer
V W Broaching Service, Inc
Chicago, IL
09.2011 - 08.2025
- Designed custom broaching tools to specific part and client requirements and produced drawings for their manufacture.
- Collaborated with shop personnel to understand equipment and translate that into design requirements.
- Double-checked set-ups and dimensioning for jobs and coordinated equipment and supplies to achieve targets.
- Inspected sample workpieces to verify conformance with specifications using instruments such as gauges, micrometers and dial indicators.
- Performed measuring instrument calibrations for ISO certification.
- Became key to solving issues in the office and on the production floor.
President
Hennig Broach & Tool Co., Inc
Thornton, IL
1975 - 09.2011
- Assumed control of the family business with the retirement of my father in 2005.
- Moved the business from Riverdale to Thornton in 2006.
- Took on a partner in 2010 and ultimately sold the company to V W Broaching Service in 2011.
Skills
- Customer focus
- Production support experience
- Tooling and fixtures design
- Technical drawing creation
- Problem-solving
- CAD software literate
- Knowledge of numerous design standards
Timeline
Broach Tool Designer
V W Broaching Service, Inc
09.2011 - 08.2025
President
Hennig Broach & Tool Co., Inc
1975 - 09.2011