Gordon Smith
Brownsville, TX 78526
Tel; 956-***-****
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To use my expertise and team building skills to further the success of a
reputable and growing company.
EDUCATION
1989. HNC (Computer Aided Engineering) Glenrothes Technical College,
Fife, Scotland. (Equivalent to a US - BSME Degree)
Key Skills/Qualifications: 1989 - 1991
- CNC Part Programming - Kaisen Training - Estimating
- CAD/CAM Programming - Tool Design - MRP input (BOM/Router)
- Project Management - QS 9001 - New Product
Introduction (NPI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 -Sept 2009 Engineering Manager Simclar International - Dunfermline,
Fife, Scotland.
In 2005, Transferred to Simclar Mexico - Matamoros Mexico to assist in the
New Start Up of a Sheet Metal / Powder Coating Operation.
Working in a Sheetmetal Subcontract environment my Responsibilities
Included:
Managing the Day to Day running of the Engineering Department. Ensure all
Engineering Projects are kept within Schedule. Maintain Engineering
Documentation Control Procedures. Estimate/Quote Customers New Products.
Creating 3D Models and Drawings using Radan CAD Software. Establish/Design
and Purchase any Tooling Required. Creating Flat Developments and Produce
Programs for the Trumpf Punching and Laser Machines. Provide Guidance with
Manufacturing Issues, Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement Projects.
Provide the Appropriate Training and Direction to all Engineering
Personnel. Interface with other Department Managers.
2002-2003 Production Engineer Bermo Scotland Ltd - Glenrothes, Fife,
Scotland
Working in a Sheetmetal Subcontract environment my Responsibilities
Included:
To work closely with Customers from initial approach to the
Implementation Of their Projects into Production. Creating 3D Models and
Drawings using Radan. Creating Flat Developments, Tooling-up and
Producing Programs for the Amada Sheetmetal Punching Centre.
Establishing and Purchasing any tooling required for the Manufacture of
the Sheet Metal Components. Produce Route Cards, BOM's, Build Procedures
and any other Required Documentation
2000-2002 Production Engineer Galgon Industries Ltd - Glenrothes, Fife,
Scotland
Working in a Sheetmetal Subcontract environment my Responsibilities
Included:
To work closely with Customers from initial approach to the Implementation
of their Projects into Production. Creating 3D Models and Drawings using
Pro-Engineer or Radan.
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Creating Flat Developments, Tooling-up and Producing Programs for the Amada
Sheet metal Punching Centre. Produce Route Cards, BOM's, Build Procedures
and any other Required Documentation. Establish and Design any
Jigs/Fixtures required in the Manufacturing Process.
1998-2000 Production Engineer Apw Enclosure Systems - Dundee, Tayside,
Scotland
Working in a Sheetmetal Subcontract environment my Responsibilities
Included:
Creating Flat Developments, Tooling-up and Producing Programs for either
Amada/Trumpf Punching Centres or Trumpf 600L Punching/Laser Combination
Centre, using the latest Radan Software of which I was in Sole Control of
Installing and Developing Throughout the Factory. I also Work Closely with
Production Personnel to Introduce Training, Continuous Improvements to
Programs/Methods and Implementation of Engineering Control Documentation.
1995-1998 Production Engineer Fife Fabrications - Glenrothes, Fife,
Scotland
Working in a Sheetmetal Subcontract environment my Responsibilities
Included:
Ensure the Quick turnaround of Prototype products. Create Flat Developments
from either drawings, 3d models, iges, dxf or samples using Radan, Tops 200
or HP Solid Designer. Create Programs for the Amada or Trumpf Punching
Centres. Producing Route Card Planning and BOM creation on a MRP system.
Ensure all Departments are aware of any Items required or Specifications.
Carry out routine checks on the Progress of Prototypes. And generally
providing a Service to the Shop Floor to ensure all Specification and
Deliveries are met.
1990-1995 CAD Operator Prime Actuator Control Systems Ltd, Glenrothes,
Fife, Scotland
Manufacture and Distribution of customer orientated drawings from Designers
drawings and sketches to show the necessary information for fitting and
maintenance of Pneumatic/Hydraulic actuators for the Oil and Gas industry.
1989-1990 Turner (Machinist) Barr Thomson Engineering, Glenrothes,
Fife, Scotland
Day to Day running of CNC and Turret Lathe machines in an Oil related
Medium/Heavy Sub-Contract environment.
1985-1989 4 Year Apprenticeship - Turner Anderson Strathclyde PLC/ Barr
Thomson Engineering, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland