RANDALL KIMBRO

POB **

ROCKY FACE, GA *****

706-***-****

ab86oe@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Tool Design Engineer with outstanding ability to solve problems quickly and effectively with

uncomplicated methods. Extensive experience in:

Catia V5 and Inventor 3D software Project Management

AutoCad Engineering Design for Manufacturing

Process Engineering Lean Manufacturing

Equipment and Tooling Design Proficient with the English and

Metric System

Root Cause Analysis

Geometric tolerancing and

ISO 9001

dimensioning (GMT)

ISO 19011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALSTOM, Chattanooga, Tennessee 2009 - Present

Manufacturer of Nuclear, Steam and Gas Turbines and Casings

Tool Design Engineer

Design cutting tools, fixtures and gauges using AutoCad 2D and Catia V5 3D software.

Provide design modification on existing tooling to incorporate lean manufacturing practices, which

improved productivity and reduced tooling cost.

Identify vendors for manufacturing tooling and compare cost summaries.

Write manufacturing processes and procedures for using cutting tools.

Create Poras requisitions for purchasing tools and equipment.

Assisted in the re-design of the Impulse Turbine Blading Machine.

Provide process definitions, documentation and support for new product start-up programs.

Write project proposals for tooling and equipment.

Evaluate root cause analysis.

Seek continuous improvements in the manufacturing process by constantly searching for process

improvements and implementing them in a systematic way.

Tool Room Operator

Assisted in set-up and design of tool room

Trained employees on correct ways to set and measure tooling

Entered tooling insert data into MRP and SAP before ordering.

Assembled cutting tools and measure on Zoller 600 and Zoller 800 pre-setting machine.

Helped factory achieve over 1400 days without a LTA.

Entered tooling assemblies into the Tool Data Management (TDM) system.

GREGORY MACHINE, Ringgold, Georgia 2005-2007

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Design and manufacture fixtures, gauges and tooling

Manufacturing Planner/Designer

Designed fixtures, gauges and cutting tools using AutoCad 2D and Inventor 3D software.

Supervised crew of 3 men in tooling department

Created RFQ’s

Planned job and factory timelines for work completion

Evaluated root cause analysis.

Identified potential customer’s needs.

Wrote and quote bids for new projects.

Followed-up on projects to allow for financial improvements.

Set-up CNC machines, and lathes to blue print specifications.

Measured cutting tools with electronic measuring devices.

Wrote manufacturing processes and procedures.

NORTH GEORGIA REMODELING, Rocky Face, Georgia 2000-2009

Design and create residential additions and garages

Owner/Operator

Designed residential additions using AutoCad Architect.

Created RFQ’s.

Supervised a crew of 6 employees.

Enforced residential leases for property owners.

Identified potential customer’s needs.

Wrote and quote bids for new projects.

Performed plumbing, electrical and carpentry work on residential homes.

Negotiated with vendors to obtain the best material cost.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in Computer Maintenance and Installation

Nashville State Technical Institute, Nashville, Tennessee

Certificate in AutoCad Engineering

Chattanooga State Technical College, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Various professional courses in:

Design for Mechanical Assembly, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S,

Project management, Crystal Reports, AutoCad, Catia V5 and Inventor

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