KRIS PROCE

**** ****** ********

Mississauga, Ontario

L5A 3Y5

Cellular: 647-***-**** Email: acqxp6@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a Manufacturing Engineer position within a progressive environment whereby I can utilize my skills and experience in contribution to organizational goals.

SUMMARY

Over twenty years of work experience combined with application departments of top world machine tool dealers, CAD-CAM software distributor, fifteen years of experience of dealing with metal cutting machines – CNC and manual and four years of supervisory experience in repairing department of power plant; the completion of, a CNC Programming and Machining Certificate (including MASTERCAM and SOLIDWORKS) and a Masters degree in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. Experienced in areas such as Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Service Support, CNC Programming, Machining, and Engineering Technology functions with the level of productivity demanded by today’s machine shop or manufacturing plant. Possess sound knowledge of modern state-of-the-art concepts and practices required and used by modern manufacturing.

An excellent team player with strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills together with a diligent and dedicated attitude towards generating productive results. Fluent in English (oral and written).

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

MAGNA Precision Technologies, Mississauga, Ontario 2013 - now

Manufacturing Engineer

Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, soliciting observations from operators.

Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, cycle time improvement, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Prepare quotes for new projects, cycle time study, cost analysis

Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

Prepare documentation for custom production equipment. This includes drawings, parts, lists, schematics, calibration procedures, maintenance plans and procedures.

Work with the Design, Manufacturing and Quality Engineers to determine project plans, designs, program equipment requirements, builds and cost estimates; debug, calibrate and release equipment and/or associated process to production.

Troubleshoot problems with existing custom production equipment. Identify resolution and correct the problem. Utilize maintenance as required.

Train production personnel on how to use new and modified production equipment.

Develop and define production assembly and test processes through the utilization of tools, including PFMEA’s, work instructions and process flowcharts.

Provide CNC programming service for the shop floor.

Create method sheets, tooling sheets, setting sheets, planning and process drawings, jig and fixture drawings and assist in the management of consumable tooling.

Apply latest technological advances in cutting and machine tools.

Assist in the selection and justification of new machine tools

AW. MILLER, Mississauga, Ontario 2011 – 2013

Application Engineer

Provided training to customers on machine tools

Knowledge of Mazak machines, Mazatrol conversational and G-code programming language

Familiarity with 5 axis - Variaxis, Hyperquadrex, Integrex, 3 axis mills, lathes with live tooling

Prepared time studies and test cuts for customers

Assisted sales time with pre-sale, machine selection and post-sale procedures

Provided phone support and expertise to customers as needed

Cooperated closely with Mazak Canada on turnkey projects and preparing of manufacturing processes for customers

KOR ENGINEERING, Oakville, Ontario 2009 – 2011

Manufacturing Technician

Prepared CNC programs for CNC multiaxis lathes and mills using manual and GIBBSCAM programming methods

Designed parts using SOLIDWORKS software

Set up CNC machines according to production schedule, prepare first-off parts

Troubleshoot production issues and assist operators while CNC machines set up

Prepared turnkey projects that include part design, manufacturing process, tools and machine selection

Coordinated of set-up sheets and production procedures

IN-HOUSE SOLUTIONS, Cambridge, Ontario 2008 – 2009

CAD-CAM-DNC Field Application and Support Specialist

Provided training and support to customers in MasterCam, versions X3, X2, X, 9 on various types of applications such as: 3, 4, 5-axis mills, lathes, multiaxis lathes and mills, routers, wire machines

Prepared demos for customers using MasterCam

Created CNC programs for mills, lathes, routers, wire machines using MasterCam for various CNC machine styles and controllers available on the market

Modified post processors upon customer request

Set, install, prepare cables and troubleshoot DNC solutions such as DNC MAX and CIMCO editor

Troubleshoot customer issues over phone and using online support

HARDINGE OF CANADA, Mississauga, Ontario 2007 – 2008

Application Engineer

Prepared and delivered CNC and CAD/CAM demonstrations and training program at Hardinge’s facility and at customer’s plants covering Fanuc, Heidenhain, and Siemens controls

Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills together with a good understanding of customer needs in order to ensure productive outcomes

Set-up and demonstrate machine tools, test cuts and prepared time studies

Created turnkey packages for customers which would include tooling selections, fixture recommendations and possibly design

Provided competent and reliable after sales support via phone and through visits at customer facilities; troubleshooting and resolving problems in a timely and efficiency manner

Collaborated with the sales representatives and provide technical support to facilitate product sales and customer satisfaction

Planned, organized and control CNC machines, CAD/CAM equipment and inventory

DMG CANADA, Mississauga, Ontario 2004 – 2007

CNC Application Specialist

Provided training to customers on machine tools, machine, and used simulators to develop support structure for applications

Demonstrated expertise in programming, setting up and operating CNC machines (mills and lathes) with of Heidenhain iTNC530 (with SmartTNC), Din Plus, Turn Plus, Manual +, Fanuc 18/180, 21/210, 32, Manual Guide i, Siemens Sinumerik 810D/840D

Utilized sound knowledge of vertical and horizontal, universal (5 axis – positional and full) mills, production and universal lathes with multiple axis, spindles, turrets

Set-up and demonstrated machine tools, test cuts, and prepared time studies

Prepared technical information for Sales department and customers and collaborated with the Sales Team to sell CNC machines

WEBMARK ENGRAVING CO. LTD., Woodbridge, Ontario 1999 – 2004

CNC Programmer / Operator

Programmed, set up and operated two CNC lathes using OKUMA control to manufacture dies used in the in the label and tag industry

Created drawings of machined parts for the generation of CNC programs using IGF (graphics)

Performed Manual Data Input (MDI), wrote/edited and debugged programs, selected tools, calculated tool nose radius compensation, and determined tool selection

Manufactured customized parts within 0.0005 inch tolerance using manual lathe and complete finishing process for shipment to customers

Created gear blanks, set up and operated gear hubbing machine to cut teeth and create gears

LABELLING TECHNOLOGIES, Mississauga, Ontario 1997 – 1999

Machinist

Operated lathe, mill, and drill presses as required to manufacture machine parts from the initial phase to completion; recorded precision measurements; created working drawings and sketches

Planned and organized work sequence and machining operations

Designed and manufactured jigs and fixtures as required to meet production demands

POWER PLANT KONIN S.A., Poland 1993 – 1997

Mechanical Engineering Technologist – Repair Department

Planned, coordinated and supervised mechanical repair and maintenance works while working with power plant boilers

Created mechanical drawings to facilitate the manufacture of new machine parts

Evaluated operations, identified areas for improvements and developed innovative re-engineering methods to improve efficiency of boiler parts and related areas

Oversaw the work outside companies (sub-contractors) involved in various aspects of boiler operations; inspected project progress, approve payments and prepared reports

Prepared annual financial statements of repairing operations within the department

EDUCATION

2011 – 2012 Mazak Canada and Mazak USA

Mazak Nad Mazatrol training at Mazak Canada and US facilities

2010 CAD Microsolutions

SOLIDWORKS 2010 Certificate

2008 – 2009 IN-HOUSE SOLUTIONS, Cambridge, Ontario

Mastercam X3, X2 trainings on Mill, Lathe, Router, Wire, Multiaxis, Mastercam in Solidworks, CIMCO High Speed, Prodrill,

1998 – 2001 GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Toronto, Ontario

CNC Programming and Machining Certificate

CNC Programming using MASTERCAM

CNC Programming - Manual

1988 – 1993 TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF WROCLAW, Wroclaw, Poland

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Major: “Manufacturing Equipment and Process Technology”

Evaluated by the University of Toronto as being between a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable Canadian university

PEO eligible

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED

Excellent leadership training skills acquired as a trainer with a globally recognized customer oriented machine tool builder

Sound knowledge of CAM (Mastercam 9 to X6) systems to generate of 2D and 3D (SOLIDS) machining including 3-dimensional programming to create derived and composite surfaces and toolpaths for wireframe and surface models that are applicable to mill and lathe operations

A high degree of skills in working to close tolerances, excellent surface finish and precision as required by industry

Excellent knowledge of CNC codes, manual creation of CNC programs

Use of MasterCAM to generate multiple axes toolpaths applicable to Mill/Turn machining using sound knowledge of toolpath parameters, and machining conventions

Fully comfortable with English and metric units system

Sound knowledge of the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures as well as methods of part location, part holding, cutting tools, and tool grinding for economy and efficiency in machining operations

REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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