RONNIE WADE HARPER

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Elmira, New York 14904

Home: 607-***-****

c7zji0@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated senior engineer seeking a position in manufacturing. Experience in computerized numerical control (CNC) programming, tooling selection, fixture design and selection, technical support and troubleshooting. Proven strengths in technical service support, process/product development, 3D design, and CNC modeling and simulation.

Areas of Expertise:

* Lathe and Grinder programming

* 4-axis and 5-axis Mill programming

* CNC maintenance

* Manufacturing operations, document control routings, operator procedures, & maintenance

* Fanuc M-code/G-code program language

* Lean Manufacturing experience

* Fixture and Tooling support

* DNC network setup (wired & wireless)

* Problem-solving/troubleshooting

* Solid Edge3D and VERICUT experience

* SolidWorks and ProE experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EATON CORPORATION, Horseheads, NY 2007-2010

(Electrical Component Division)

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer

Provided manufacturing and maintenance support, and developed new part programs needed to produce the components required for the production of vacuum interrupters.

* Reduced thread defects on Moeller tubes to zero complaints per German engineering standards as part of the product improvement team by identifying and implementing new tooling.

* Purchased, setup, and programmed new HAAS VF-1 mill for contact manufacturing as part of a project to improve safety and quality in part production.

* Reduced setup on key department machining center by developing common setup system for part families.

DELPHI-THERMAL & INTERIOR, Moraine, OH 2002-2007

(Delphi Thermal & Interior Division – CVC Plant)

Site Coordinator/Sr. Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer

Developed new software tools and created new part programs needed to produce the components required for the production of automotive compressors.

* Reduced cycle times approximately 6-12% by rearranging machine tools and part programs to an optimum configuration using new Math Based Metal Removal/CNC programming tools and techniques.

* Saved over $1.05 million in cycle time and tooling within 14 months thru the MBMR programming software tools.

* Selected, purchased, developed, and trained engineers in the use of new CNC programming tools and techniques.

* Beta-tested new Renishaw laser tool detection system. Reduced production machining errors due to broken tools, increased detection abilities, and reduced severity of occurrence.

ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA, Indianapolis, IN 1989-2001

(Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors)

Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer/CNC Programmer

Developed the process, acquired tools, and created the software part programs needed to produce the components required for the production of military and commercial aircraft.

* Reduced lathe setup times by approximately 33% thru reprogramming and rearranging machine tools to correspond with part families. Specified and acquired tooling such as inserts, boring bars, and gages.

* Created programs for Micron Creepfeed grinder that reduced cycle time 50% from conventional mill.

* Setup new 350 Quick-Turn Mazak lathes into production.

* Supported all production lathes during holiday manufacturing runs.

* Developed routings and support documents for new components as process engineer using SAP/R3.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Magna cum Laude,

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN

Earned 12 credit hours toward Masters in Aeronautical Science with GPA of 3.7/4.0,

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Indianapolis, IN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mazak Corporation: Mazatrol Fusion 640m Conversational Programming

Mazak Corporation: Mazatrol T-Plus Conversational Programming

Makino Corporation: Basic Programming for Vertical & Horizontal Machining Centers

Allison Engine Company: SAP R/3 System ERP Education & Training

Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Science (IAMS): Seminar in Grinding Principles and Practices

Joachim Machinery Company, Inc.: Okuma Lathe Basics

Sandvik Coromant: Seminar in Productive Metal Cutting

Rolls-Royce Allison: ANSI Y-14.5 1994 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Hardinge Operator Lathe Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Board of Trustees, Usher Board, Sunday school Teacher for Monumental Baptist Church

International Who’s Who of Professionals for 2000 (Vol. 1, p. 533, section code 3724)

Board of Directors for the Country Club Estates Homeowner Association

Board of Trustees, Food Pantry Volunteer, Youth Counselor for Beulah Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday school Teacher for Middle-Run Baptist Church

American Legion, Springfield, Ohio

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Tennessee State University Golden Key Honor Society, Nashville, TN

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