Richard T. Kwasiborski

**** ********** **. ******, ** 48161

734-***-**** · acyct4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

* Excellent understanding and working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoLISP and configuring AutoCAD

* Over 30 years working with computers; AutoCAD, Unigraphics NX5, Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications, & others

* More than 20 years in the Engineering Department of three tool and die component manufacturers

* Fifteen years of CNC / NC machining center part programming

* Set up and operated four computer numerical controlled machining centers

* Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances; ANSI Y14.5R1981

* Operated ID grinders, horizontal mills, wet bed surface grinders, end grinders, CNC machines, and Haas indexing units

* Supervise the Engineering, the Estimating, and the Order Entry departments.

* Conduct Design and implementation of new fixtures and manufacturing processes EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer: 9/2018 - 3/2019 ~ Chassix - Warren, Mi - Blackstone Plant

* Responsible for the updating and maintaining the Plant Layout.

* Assisting with the design and automation for existing cells.

* Responsible for monthly LPA’s, Layered Process Audits of the work cells per month.

* Reverse engineering of details when broken, or in need of updating.

* Working with outside vendors with new automation, the fabrication of details & tooling.

* Sent out and reviewed quotations from outside vendors on new and/or replacement tooling and fixtures. Engineer: 10/2013 – 9/2018 ~ American Axle & Manufacturing - Fraser, MI

* Responsible for the Plant Layouts & Designing automation for existing cells.

* Responsible for the updating & new process sheets for the manufacturing plant floor.

* Responsible for the entering of the Part Specifications into the Plex Manufacturing Cloud System.

* Responsible for monthly LPA’s, Layered Process Audits of the work cells per month.

* Reverse engineering of details when broken, or in need of updating.

* Assist with the costing summaries of customer tooling, and capital reports.

* Work with the quality department when need or updating gauges are needed.

* Assisted the materials department when the need for space is required for the storage of parts, dunnage and such is needed.

* Worked on and assisted with the Process FMEA’s

* Worked on time studies for existing manufacturing cells within the plant for cost comparison for new equipment.

* Working with outside vendors with new automation, the fabrication of details & tooling.

* Sent out and reviewed quotations from outside vendors on new and/or replacement tooling and fixtures. Process Analyst: 3/2013 – 9/2013 ~ General Motors Technical Center - Warren, MI

* Validating suppliers use and supply of metal thru GM on GM jobs.

* On Site to Validating suppliers needs.

CNC Process Analyst: 9/2011 – 11/2011 ~ GM Powertrain Headquarters - Pontiac, MI

* Process Analysis CNC Targeting Support for Family 0 Engine Program Launches

* Provide program launch support for Family-O finish and pre-machining processes.

* Utilize "COMP" excel CNC targeting program to target each operation to meet program launch & quality requirements.

* CNC Targeting for Program Launch

* Set-up COMP, an excel program used to target CNC machines * Set-up Discrete COMP for FES - Family 0 program at FES.

* Implementation of COMP & Discrete COMP at MRO and PPAP at FES Flint, Michigan and at Defiance, Ohio. Process Engineer: 11/1999 – 12/2008 ~ AIP Incorporated (Corporate Headquarters) - Troy, MI

* Create detailed drawings using Unigraphics-NX, or AutoCAD for the manufacturing plant to build from

* Supervise the Engineering and Order Entry department.

* Responsible for the training and check of the engineers in the department.

* Supervise the Estimating department. Responsible for the final pricing submitted to the customer.

* Responsible for the final pricing submitted to the customer.

* Create detailed drawings using Unigraphics-NX, or AutoCAD for the manufacturing plant to build from

* Conduct Design and implementation of new fixtures and manufacturing processes

* Initiate Process and Design FMEA’s

* Evaluate tools per manufacturing requirements and specifications

* Support the customer with issues concerning the processing of their tooling (design, engineering, manufacturing) Designer: 10/1997 – 11/1999 ~ Livernois Staffing (Visteon Rawsonville Plant) - Yspilanti, MI

* Design machines for assembly, fixtures, test gauges, automation, part transfer and receiver assemblies

* Designs walking beam transfers, part nests, part fixtures, automatic clamps, escapements and multiple stations

* Create designs using standard and special components

* Support PFIS team at Rawsonville working with the programmers in the Rouge complex

* Aid in the transformation from AutoCAD 12 to 14, assisting others in the department * Manage majority of AutoLISP programs within the department

* Assist in the installation of all major equipment changes that I have designed

* Oversee design completion by departmental engineers/designers Machine Designer: 11/1996 – 10/1997 ~ Reinhart Industries, Inc. (Q1 Supplier) – Livonia, MI

* Design machines for assembly, metal removal, automation, micro finishing, and part marking

* Designs walking beam transfers, part nests, fixtures, automatic clamps, escapements, and multiple stations

* Create designs using standard and special components

* Oversee design completion by departmental engineers/designers

* Program the plotter’s memory to increase capability

* Create stock/purchase part-ordering lists using attributed title blocks and Visual Basic for Applications (reducing chance for error)

Machine Designer: 07/1995 – 11/1996 ~ Tri-Way Machine, Inc. (U.S. Division) – Sterling Heights, MI

* Design machines for milling engine blocks, and boring piston connecting rods

* Create designs using standard and special components

* Design program to link departmental timesheets to departmental supervisor status sheets

* Create spreadsheets for calculating bearing loads, capacities, gear sizing, etc. Production Supervisor / Process Engineer / Machinist: 04/1992 – 06/1995 Lane Punch Corporation (Detroit Division) – Canton, MI

* Redesign specialty machinery for the production milling of ball seats (located in Milwaukee, WI)

* Design unique faceplates and interchangeable holders for parts (used on Harvill and Unison grinders)

* Revise Ford Motor Company’s Master Catalog to enable the superseding, correcting and obsolescence of part .

* Support the sales department with technical questions and customer issues

* Set up an inventory of semi-finished parts to reduce lead time and cost

* Design a unique fixture to dress a grinding wheel and hold and locate the part per specification requirements

* Write a variable program to mill rectangle, square, oblong and hexagon shapes (Haas CNC Machining Center)

* Program setup and operate a Daewoo CNC Machining Center (producing specialty details)

* Design and construct a special fixture for rapid parts change New Product Engineer: 06/1990 – 04/1992 ~ AIP Incorporated (Corporate Headquarters) - Troy, MI

* Design and detail various standard and special tooling, fixtures, and gauges (high precision ball-lock retainers)

* Detail Production process sheets (tooling, fixtures, and gauges)

* Improve product performance by modifying the design (Backing plate: Reduced amount required from 28 to 7)

* Program Okuma machining center using sub program calls to fit within the memory limitations

* Program Dahlih (knee-type) mill with a Precise jig grinding attachment Engineer/Contracting Agent: 04/1987 – 06/1990 ~ Moeller Manufacturing Punch Division – Plymouth, MI

* Design and detail special tooling for wire and CNC EDM operations (F15 Fuel Nut-20,000 piece production)

* Rewrote the Part Process Router Sheets for the standard product line (over 150 different parts).

* Redesign a fixture for precise grinding of ball lock punches

* Evaluate tools for required manufacturing requirements and wrote a detailed part process router for use in the manufacturing facility

* Execute the purchasing of standard and special tooling from vendors for resale

* Administer training for new departmental engineers Process Engineer: 09/1980 – 04/1987 ~ AIP Incorporated (Corporate Headquarters) - Troy, MI

* Evaluate tools per manufacturing requirements and specifications

* Redesign customer tooling drawings

* Check, train and supervise engineers

* Set up machining center tooling files to reduce the chance of errors in programming

* Support customers with issues concerning the processing of their tooling (design, engineering, manufacturing) EDUCATION

High school Diploma Lamphere High School, Madison Heights, MI ACTIVITIES

*PMC Machinery: Okuma Machine Center Part Programming * Moeller Manufacturing: S.P.C. Training

* Wayne County Community College: Attended various courses * MRM: PAAB Vacuum Seminar

* Ford Motor Company: Diversity Seminar and ISO 14001 Training * J & L Glass (Freelance Computer Programming):

* Lane Punch Corporation (Freelance Computer Programming): Revised computer program for entering orders, significantly reducing the labor, time and scrap required

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