Tool Design Engineer

Steve Vanden Bosch

Profile:

Journeyman Tool and Die with 23 years of shop and design experience. Maintenance and repairs in shops and plant facilities; Knowledgeable in

all areas in Manufacturing; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various systems.

Journeyman Tool and Die, Journeyman Die Maker, Airframe and Power plant certification FAA

Key skills:

SolidWorks, UG, Catia, Cadim, SDRC, Stamping dies, Mold dies, Hydro forms, Machines, Blueprints, Schematics, Computer admin, Data admin,

Machine operator, CNC and conventional, Pam-Stamp, Optress, Transfer Presses, IHI, Schuler, Clearing, servo and mechanical, Troubleshooting,

Testing, destructive and non-destructive, Helicopter Crew chief, Technical inspector, Windows, Unix, etc.

Professional Experience:

Pridgeon and Clay Inc. Design Engineer 2013 to present

General Motors Tool and Die maker 2002 to 2012

Riviera Tool co. Tool Design Engineer, Manager 1996 to 2002

Advanced Tooling systems Tool and Die maker 1991 to 1996

Michigan ARMY National Guard Helicopter Crew chief 1988 to 1996

Key Results:

-Managed 8 person design team, Designing stamping Dies and Simulation

-Managed 10 man maintenance crew for UH-1 Helicopters, tested with pilot, and safety NCO

-Made Progressive, Transfer Dies, Molds, Hydro forms, Machines and Systems

-Extensive part analysis with GD&T and White light

-Programed Robots for Manufacturing, Programed Transfer Presses, Programed Coil Fed Progressive Presses

-Trained in Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Instruments, Aircraft Electrical, Aircraft Welding, Airframe Certification, Flight line testing,

-Served as an Engineer Manager, Data administrator, Network administrator, Simulation Expert

-Served as journeyman tool and die Leader, Performed press maintenance, new construction, robot programing, engineering changes and plant expansions.

-Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution

-Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications

-Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments

-Stationed Fort Rucker, AL and Corpus Christi ARMY Depot, TX

-Helped wright ARMY Maintenance Manuel on AH-64

FAA Certified A&P Maintenance Technician 2012

Thorough knowledge of Aviation Safety procedures, systems and structures

Skilled in the proper routine maintenance of Aviation Equipment

Trained in performing complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under minimal supervision

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Lansing Community Collage 2012

Airframe and Power plant cert 2013

Michigan Home Builders 2006

2ND Tool and Die Journeyman 2005

Pam-Stamp 1997 Unigraphics Die Design 1997

1st Tool and Die Journeyman 1995 NTMA Tool and Die school 1991

Kent Skill center Engineering 1989 Calvin Christian High school 1989

7240 Nugent ave ne, Rockford, MI 49341 616-***-****

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