Engineer Manager

Timothy J. Kerekes *** S. Lincoln St., Portland, MI 48875

********@*****.*** • Cellular 269-***-****

Project Engineer/CMM Programmer

Summary

Senior Engineer in the Tool & Die industry experienced with build, layout and management. Have been

involved with several of the major automotive manufacturers from initial process planning (APQP), quality

concerns, DFMEA, PFMEA, build and final project launch. Familiar through training, implementation, and

on the job experience with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/IEC 17025:1999. Have worked on the bench and

supervised 30 colleagues as Toolroom Manager.

Experience

Technique, Inc. Mar 2012 to Present

P rogram Manager

• Manage weld fixture build for prototype exhaust systems.

C MM Programmer

• Create programs for part layouts, calibrations, PPAP’s, and part development.

• Operate a Brown & Sharpe Global CMM using PCDmis 2011 Cad++ SP1

Linn Products, Inc. Apr 2009 to Mar 2012

C MM Programmer

• Create programs for part layouts, calibrations, PPAP’s, and part development.

• Operate a Brown & Sharpe Global CMM using PCDmis 3.5 Cad++ SP2 software.

Matrix Manufacturing of Kalamazoo, LLC, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2001 to 2009

President / Co-owner

President and co-owner.

• Initiated the startup of a small gage/fixture and tool shop. Instrumental in acquiring and maintaining

ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/IEC 17025:1999 with training and implementation.

• Operated a Wenzel LH60 CMM with OpenDmis software

L&W Engineering Co., Holland, Michigan 1999 to 2001

Project Tool Engineer

Worked with the technical center to follow tooling. Worked with the customer during APQP, FMEA,

production processes and build through vehicle launch.

• Products included light metal stampings used on automobiles to heavy stampings and assemblies for

chassis and heavy trucks.

Tower Automotive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1989 to 1999

Project Tool Engineer

Worked with the customer during quote, APQP, FMEA, build and launch. Implemented customer driven

engineering changes and internal process improvements.

• Products included light metal stampings used on automobiles to heavy stampings and assemblies for

chassis, heavy trucks and engines.

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Toolroom Manager

Initially hired as a Project Tool Engineer. Strong skills at problem solving dies prompted a change to

Toolroom Manager. Worked with the toolroom personnel to establish a preventative maintenance

program. Instrumental in establishing a tool crib Kanban.

• Products included light metal stampings used on automobiles to heavy stampings and assemblies for

chassis, heavy trucks and engines.

• Excellent communication skills by promoting employee recognition for value added improvements.

Education

Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan Associates Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan Certificate, Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

Skills

• Adept at reading part prints and CAD (KeyCreator)

• Proficient with mathematics involved with the tool & die trade

• Operate various machinery used in the tool & die trade

• Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office, CAD (Keycreator 3D ).

Training

PCDmis 3.5 Cad++ MR2

OpenDMIS Training 1.46.1

ISO 9001:2000 & ISO/IEC 17025:1999 Training

GD&T Training

Strain Circle Analysis Clinic

500 New Set-Up Reduction Kaizen Event

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Coil Bracket Assembly Kaizen Event

Self Directed Work Team

SDT - Quality Leadership Skills

Quality Control/Statistical Process Control Training

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