James F. Hartwig, Jr.

*** ***** ****

New Braunfels, TX 78130

915-***-****

adiyx0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Looking to obtain an Engineering position with a successful and growth-oriented company with a focus on new technology and

maintaining a global position in the marketplace.

Summary of Qualifications

A self-motivated, detail-oriented, innovative, and flexible individual with 40+ years’ experience in design, tooling, manufacturing, and advanced problem-solving solutions. An established leader who stresses the importance of teamwork, organization, and quality, also taking pride in personal accomplishments, as well as accomplishments achieved as a supporting team member. Ability to resolve major problems quickly and effectively with little investment. Strong in Project Management. Talented and determined individual who accomplishes results possessing a personality that reflects a “can do” positive attitude.

Ability to design a wide and varied range of products, tooling, and automated equipment.

Quote all tooling projects for internal and external customers

Participate in technical and operational improvements cutting costs and improving quality and delivery.

Solidworks user since 2003.

Experienced with 3D Printing

Good working relationship with customers and vendors to improve on manufacturing, quality, and delivery.

Excellent Project Management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Reduce production costs by as much as 90% through design and innovation.

Capable of generating $80K+ savings annually through design, innovation, and keeping projects in-house.

Experience

Sr. Plastics Engineer March 2013-Present Basler Plastics San Marcos, TX

Responsible for designing plastic injection molds, secondary tooling, and inspection gauges

Project Management. Track all current projects and projected completion dates. Make adjustment to allow projects are completed as scheduled and required.

Work closely with Engineering at corporate to develop plastic injection molds to comply with new part criteria- DFM

Quote new tooling and lead-times for internal and external customers.

Trouble shoot molding issues, develop, and implement plans to alleviate all associated problems

Meet with potential customers, discuss their individual needs, consult, and advise.

Advise Customers on the condition of their tooling and any repairs and/or replacements needed

Tool Design Engineer

James Avery Craftsman June 2007- March 2013

Design, and develop complex metal molds for plastic injection molding machines. Comfort, TX

Work closely with tool room associates to train, mentor, and educate on the proper methods of tool making,

mold, and die construction

Use Cad-Cam software to reverse engineer, rapid prototype, solid and surface model complex part designs.

Review tool designs with engineering, design, and product launch departments to assure the most efficient, least complicated, and robust designs are being implemented.

Monitor project schedules to assure that designs and tool construction are completed on time.

Project Manager, Journeyman Moldmaker, Shift Supervisor May 1997 – March 2007

Nypro, El Paso El Paso, TX

Plan and schedule long term repairs, engineering changes, cavity and core replacements, and design enhancements to plastic injection molds, as well as related automated equipment.

Troubleshoot specific problems in molding and manufacturing and provide solutions.

Implemented systems to electronically record and store documentation, tool drawings, and engineering changes using Auto-Cad and Solidworks solid modeling software where no previous system existed. Process improved, simplified, and accelerated all tooling repairs. Documentation is now in place to aid in repetitive repairs and retain a history.

Repair of tooling components by inserting damaged area vs. completely rebuilding thus saving 75-80% in repair costs.

Journeyman Moldmaker/ Project Manager

United Technologies Automotive Technical Center May 1995 - April 1997

Fort Wayne, IN

Project Manager in charge of mold building operations in a team-oriented environment.

Perform out-of-plant assignments with companies within and outside the corporation to insure first class quality and delivery.

Communicate with outside vendors obtaining quotes and delivery dates for outsourced work and to supply information critical to the job application, quality, and completion.

Use of flow charts and progress reports to manage and monitor work in process.

Journeyman Moldmaker/ Toolmaker

Yeoman Engineering June 1993 - May 1995

Huntington, IN

Building, maintaining, and repairing plastic injection molds. Perform various engineering changes as requested.

Project Manage. Work closely with engineering on mold designs, prototype tools, methods of cost savings through advanced manufacturing and design applications increasing productivity and profitability.

Coordinate work through various departments in a joint effort to meet schedules in a timely and efficient manor.

Journeyman Toolmaker/ Moldmaker

Xolox Corporation August 1989 - June 1993

Fort Wayne, IN

Work directly with engineering and design departments on development, design, and construction of industry leading molds and technology related to the printer, copier, and computer industry.

Extremely close tolerance applications and designs with emphases on delivery, customer requirements, and quality.

Journeyman Toolmaker/ Moldmaker

Adroit Company July 1988 - August 1989

Huntertown, IN

Construct, maintain, and repair all types of plastic injection molds.

Extensive work on prototype molds, design, and construction.

Journeyman Toolmaker/ Moldmaker

C & A Tool and Engineering February 1986 - July 1988

Churubusco, IN

Project Manage building of plastic injection molds of various types, special gauging, test equipment, prototype molds, die cast molds, compression molds, and production tooling.

Coordinated scheduled work through multiple departments, interacting with customers to resolve problems on design, application, and delivery.

Education and Training

Warren National University Cheyenne, WY

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2009

Progression Technologies, Inc. Austin, TX

Solidworks Essentials, Mold Design, Surface Modeling Training 2009-2011

EL Paso Community College El Paso, TX

Completed courses in, Feature Cam, Auto- Cad, and Pro Engineering. 1999/2001

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