ERIC WABER

**** *. ******** ***** (H) 262-***-****

New Berlin, WI 53146 (C) 262-***-****

abnwmn@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Manufacturing Engineering, Stamping and Process Professional with extensive experience in the

design, build and start up of press and stamping die programs, automation systems, tooling, fixtures and

tool room applications. Accomplishments illustrate strong ability to initiate change, manage projects and

execute designs and prototype tooling systems that increase productivity and profitability, and improve

safety. Expertise in:

Transfer die systems Progressive dies

Value added assembly Press rebuild and upgrades

Predictive tool maintenance Skilled labor management

Auto-Cad Design and lead. Process leaning/improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WESTERN STATES ENVELOPE, Butler, WI 2008 to 2009

Short term Mfg. Engineer employment-improving output, reducing waste and lean activies.

REGALWARE INC., West Bend, WI SUMMER 2008

Contract Process Engineer-designing fixtures, process improvement, new product introduction.

INSINKERATOR, Racine, WI 1998 to 2008

World’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use.

A $400 million division of Emerson.

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (2005 to 2008)

Responsible for implementing new equipment and tooling for high speed and high volume stamping and

press room automated assembly areas. Provided tool engineer support. Led the design, build, assembly,

tryout, installation and production implementation of dies, presses, feed systems and automated tooling.

Led project to upgrade 600 ton stamping press including all press electrical controls and feed line that

resulted in improved department productivity through 86% increase in equipment output.

Initiated and executed automated system to transfer parts from press to press that realized labor cost

savings of $90,000 annually. Implemented SmartPac monitoring systems.

Directed initiative to implement two multiple spindle CNC turning centers with automatic load/unload

and new SPC standards and tooling.

Collaborated to develop high speed tooling and in-the-die assembly for electrical switch components,

reducing costs of overall parts and eliminating equipment repair expenses.

Implemented new QDC die cart system for lamination press area, improving safety and decreasing

length of time for die change.

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IN-SINK-ERATOR cont’d.

Automated Systems Technicians Supervisor (2003 to 2005)

Responsible for the repair, rebuild and maintenance of all automated equipment within the plant. Including

machinery for the sub-assembly of all stamped components and assembly of final product.

Managed 40 skilled technicians over 3 shifts. Performed all scheduling and tracking of work hours.

Provided technical support on numerous installations of new high speed automated assembly and

stamping value added assembly equipment, meeting deadlines and assuring high quality performance.

Managed and directed technical staff developing technical abilities through creation of PLC and

electrical training matrixes that enhanced individual skills and confidence and improved productivity.

Implemented and coordinated training on 5S and TPM system within various manufacturing areas that

reduced costs and freed up floor space.

IN-SINK-ERATOR cont’d.

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (1998 to 2003)

Implemented new presses, feed lines and tooling in the stamping,and automated assembly areas. Directed

and performed the prototyping, and development of near net stampings. As well as the design, build,

assembly, tryout, installation and production implementation of stamping equipment and tooling.

Coordinated successful new tooling and production start up for four new parts relative to major

product design change as member of multifunctional new product implementation team.

Established preventative maintenance procedures and spare parts system for new tooling that improved

up time. Including up time on high speed lamination tooling and presses.

SERVICE TOOL & DIE, INC., Milwaukee, WI 1995 to 1997

Manufacturer of medium and large stamping dies for automotive, appliance and lawn and garden industries. Built

deep draw tooling for motorcycles and automotive tools for Mexico. Prototype fabrication for tractor components

General Manager

Responsible for engineering, design, project management, machining, and build. Facilitated tryout of

tooling and scheduling of all work within the plant. Fostered customer relations and managed quality and

delivery issues. Managed CNC and Cad-Cam Dept and Quality department. 45 personnel on 2 shifts.

GILL INDUSTRIES, Grand Rapids, MI 1991 to 1995

Manufacturer of appliance and automotive single hit, progressive and transfer die tooling.

Tooling Supervisor

Responsible for tool and die shop, customer relations, and total control of managing tooling programs from

start to finish. Supervised 60 machinists, apprentices, die makers and quality technicians. Managed

engineering and programming department for two years concurrent with tooling role. Oversaw proto-

typing, CNC Machining and Cad-Cam Dept. Scheduled workload, tracked job performance and profit.

DIEMATIC AUTOMATION, INC., Grandville, MI 1988 to 1991

Manufacturer of special CNC machinery, fixtures, fabricating and tooling for the furniture industry.

Project/Sales Engineer

Responsible for design and sales of CNC Machines and custom drilling machines. Stamped parts fixture

design and gages. Managed customer relations, design, concept, and quoting of equipment.

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WELDUN INTERNATIONAL, Bridgman, MI 1986 to 1988

Manufacturer of large automated assembly systems for the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

Project Manager

Responsible for managing large long term projects after order through design, build, tryout, customer tryout

and buy off. Responsible for profit, all electrical and mechanical build, tryout and customer installation.

WABER TOOL & ENGINEERING CO., INC., Kalamazoo, MI 1978 to 1985

Manufacturer of custom tools, dies, and automation.

General Manager/Shop Foreman

Responsible for shop floor and all setup, fixtures and machining. Ran apprenticeship program. Performed

design, quoting, and customer sales. Ran CNC machines, performed welding & fabrication. General design

work.

EDUCATION

BBA, Finance, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Society of Automotive Engineers

American Society of Safety Engineers

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Champions, Emerson Electric Co.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Certified Manufacturing Technologist and Engineer

Microsoft Projects

Class ‘A’ Tool & Die Maker

Honeywell SmartPac Die Protection

PUBLICATIONS

“Guides to Product Liability Security”

EXPERT WITNESS - INDUSTRIAL

Provide independent and relevant expert witness support services

and testimony in stamping and technical related litigation.

Part Time

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