Timothy M. Dunham
Grand Rapids
Summary
Seasoned operations manager with 36 years in manufacturing, specializing in the medical device sector. Skilled in building relationships and adapting to evolving challenges, while empowering teams to maximize individual strengths. Focused on quality processes and safety standards, ensuring high performance through collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
HG Medical
Holland
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored and managed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products
- Implemented internal process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Created process workflows to streamline production operations
- Managing 30 + employee's various roles from manufacturing
- Following KPI protocol for efficiency
- Routine Daily Gemba walks
- Utilizing 5 why worksheets for root cause analysis
- DFM with customer interaction
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
Operations Manager / Product Manager / Quoting Engineer
Medisurge
Grand Rapids
01.2025 - Current
- Managed 30+ employees across manufacturing and warehouse roles, developing team associates' skills and performance.
- Monitor and manage production schedules
- Conducted daily budget reviews, ensuring financial accountability and accuracy in operations.
- Implemented internal process improvements, streamlining operational efficiency and enhancing workflow.
- Manufactured products internally to reduce lead time and cost.
- Attended weekly medical meetings to discuss equipment needs.
- Provided customer service by assisting clients with inquiries and resolving issues.
- DFM with customer interaction
Business Development Manager Medical / Medical Quoting Manager
NN Inc.
Kentwood
01.2024 - Current
- Led weekly medical meetings to assess wins, losses, and equipment needs
- Facilitated daily quote meetings to align team on quoting strategies
- Developed process flow to streamline project analysis and enhance efficiency
- Formulated outsourcing strategies for operational efficiency
- Developed PFEMA documents for project analysis
- Customer interaction with DFM
- Delegating duties with other team members across separate facilities
Contract Manufacturing Technician
Intralox L.L.C.
Lowell
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Set up, operated, and programmed CNC Chucker lathe and CNC milling centers for low-volume prototype work.
- Utilized Mastercam software for CNC programming to enhance precision in machining tasks.
- Created standard work procedures and operational blueprints to streamline processes.
- Conducted thorough inspections of manufactured parts for quality assurance.
- Operating manual mill and manual lathes
- Used Solidworks for 3D modeling and design tasks.
Machinist
Mitten CNC L.L.C
Kentwood
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Program, Setup, and operate vertical milling centers
- Designed work holding and inspection methods to enhance machining accuracy and efficiency
- Created solid models + manufacturing drawings
- Prepared detailed price quotes for customers based on specifications to ensure competitive pricing and customer satisfaction
- Sales Shipping product, delivery
- Managed purchasing of tooling and materials for all orders, ensuring timely availability to meet production schedules
- Working with customer in DFM Customer Service
Manufacturing Engineer / Lead estimator
Autocam Medical
Kentwood
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Medical contract manufacturing
- Led Product Launch on all new orders overseeing production managers, design, programmers, operators, and shipping and receiving. Floor support.
- Project lead for prototype work, up through production.
- Developed internal processes for key metrics such as reduction of cost and lead times.
- Facilitated waste reduction and implemented continuous improvements in in-process operations.
- Created internal and external fixturing for machines including CMM, mill, grind, gun drill, and weld applications.
- Trained and integrated newly degreed engineers.
- Led final print review for new opportunities developed from quoted price.
- Key decision maker for all CAPX spend and application(s) needed.
- Purchased tooling and material for all orders.
- Directly involved with inspection equipment runoffs.
- Worked with machine manufactures for new and legacy products
Manufacturing Engineer
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
Bridgeport
01.1992 - 01.2011
- Spearhead continuous improvement and implemented lean initiatives.
- Developed manufacturing process improvements that enhanced product quality.
- Developed manufacturing programs to optimize production processes.
- Standardized production routings, setup sheets, and production prints.
- Managed all cutting tools for prototype and production, including machine calibrations.
- Programmed Rollomatic style cutter grinders online and offline.
- Designed tooling needed for specific production jobs.
- Supported operators and cell leaders by quoting new work, designing operations prints, leading production managers, and inspecting products.
- Conducted training sessions for operators, improving skills and enhancing overall performance.
- Reviewed manufacturing prints and routings before entering each cell.
Machinist
Severance tool Inc.
Bridgeport
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Programmed and set up CNC and manual machines to ensure precise machining operations.
- Executed surface grinding on Myford and centerless machines to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Operated CNC machines to create precision components for various industries.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
Machinist
GLE- Precision LLC.
Bridgeport
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Operated honing machines and lapping equipment, maintained carbide centerless through feed systems, and managed facility maintenance, shipping, and receiving during co-op program with Bridgeport high school.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components for diverse industries.
- Set up machine tools according to specifications and blueprints for accurate production.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols.
Education
HS diploma - principles & practices of supervision 1, Process Failure Mode & Analysis, NX Manufacturing Fundamentals and basic design, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing overview., Virtual Grind, Mastercam, Solid works, Made-2-Manage, Epicor, SAP , EOS, Share-point, QT9 Microsoft teams , Methods for Continuous Improvement 102
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Process improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Workflow optimization
- Manufacturing processes
- Quality inspection
- CNC programming
References
Full list Upon Request
Education Training
- HS diploma
- Principles & practices of supervision 1
- Process Failure Mode & Analysis
- NX Manufacturing Fundamentals and basic design
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing overview.
- Virtual Grind
- Mastercam
- Solid works
- Made-2-Manage
- Epicor
- SAP
- EOS
- Share-point
- QT9
- Microsoft teams
- Methods for Continuous Improvement 102
Timeline
Production Manager
HG Medical
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager / Product Manager / Quoting Engineer
Medisurge
01.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager Medical / Medical Quoting Manager
NN Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Contract Manufacturing Technician
Intralox L.L.C.
01.2019 - 01.2024
Machinist
Mitten CNC L.L.C
01.2017 - 01.2019
Manufacturing Engineer / Lead estimator
Autocam Medical
01.2011 - 01.2017
Manufacturing Engineer
Orchid Orthopedics Solutions
01.1992 - 01.2011
Machinist
Severance tool Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992
Machinist
GLE- Precision LLC.
01.1989 - 01.1990