Injection Molding Engineer
Resume:
STEVEN D. GOULD
SYNOPSIS Several years experience in Tooling Eng, Tooling Management,
Process Engineering, and New program development in Injection molding, Blow
molding, Two Shot molding, Metal Stamping and Progressive dies. I have been
responsible for the design, building, processing, sales, implementation,
and procurement of molds (on and offshore), fixtures, Prototype tooling and
secondary equipment. Developed and launched over 500 molds from 50 ton to
4000 ton. Well developed management and supervision skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2008 - 2009 Magna Innertech Spartanburg,
South Carolina
Automotive Interior trim
Tooling Engineer
Responsible for the procurement, design approval and implementation of
Injection molds, Progressive dies, secondary assembly and sonic weld
equipment for new programs. Approved and assisted in part design for new
project development. Quoted tooling for new business opportunities.
Involved in material selection. I maintained and organized tooling
purchasing, development, and design documentation.
2006 - 2008 Comp-Add Sales Anderson, South
Carolina
Sales Engineer
Sold Injection molds from 50 to 2000 ton and secondary production and
assembly equipment.
Assist with design, development and implantation of molds and equipment.
2002- 2006 Plastic Omnium Anderson,
South Carolina Plant
Auto exterior plastic body panels and components
Tooling Engineer/Manager
Manage the Tooling department. Established a Mold preventative maintenance
program and set up tooling down time tracking system. Outsourced all major
repairs and Engineering changes. Work with Mold shops to establish the
design of new molds. Participate in tryouts of new molds and mold tuning
until production ready.
2000 - 2002 GT Technologies, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
Custom Injection molding and sampling.
Co-owner
I was responsible Sales Engineering, Quoting and sourcing of injection
molds and secondary tooling. I was involved with, Material selection,
Process development and Rigorous Mold Sampling.
1992 - 2000 Summit Polymers, Inc., Valley Plant Kalamazoo, MI
Manufacturer of molded and decorated plastic parts for the Automotive
Industry.
Manufacturing / Tooling Engineering Manager (1994 - 2000)
Managed Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering
Responsible for managing new tooling programs through launch, including the
procurement and design approval of all new molds and secondary equipment,
troubleshooting new and existing molds. Involved with the implementation of
lean a manufacturing system. Responsible for implementing an RJG scientific
decoupled molding process for new and existing tooling, as well as
maintaining, improving and automating existing business.
Manufacturing / Sr. Tooling Eng. (1992 - 1994)
I was responsible for managing assigned new tooling programs, for tooling
procurement, design approval and trouble shooting until production ready.
Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repairs of molds and
secondary equipment.
EDUCATION
Graduated from Ft. Wayne Regional Vocational College Tool & Die/Mold Maker.
Received Journeyman Tool & Die/Mold Maker Certification
Completed Machine & Tool technology courses at Ivy Tech College
Completed a course in Auto Cad at Ivy Tech College
SPECIAL TRAINING:
Injection Mold Design at University of Lowel
Plastic Technology at University of Lowel
Ford Advanced Quality Planning
RJG Associates Systematic Injection Molding & Process Control
RJG Advanced Injection Molding & Process Control
Toyota Production System
Advanced Quality Planning
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