RANDALL KIMBRO
POB **
ROCKY FACE, GA *****
******@*****.***
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