Model Maker Lead Instructor

Douglas Eckstein

**** **. **.*** **********, IN *7006• 812-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

●30 years’ experience in machining, design, and product development.

●Comprehensive Microsoft Office Suite skills

●Solid foundation of transferable technical and soft skills

Education

BS, Business Administration, Indiana University; earned May 2015 (GPA - 3.77)

AS, Tool and Die/Mold Making, Ivy Tech State College: earned May 2001

Professional Experience

Relative Experience Experience:

●8 years direct supervision in both skilled and unskilled settings.

●30 years experience in technical, administrative, and supervisory roles

●4 years teaching Secondary and College

●Educational program development

Work History

Turner Machining Specialties February 2021- present

CNC Machinist

●Manufacture parts using CNC equipment and offline programming

●Master CAM

●Parametric Programming

●Haas CNC Mills 3 and 4 axis

Vega America February 2020 -January 2021

Engineering Lab Technician

●Managed all aspects of the Engineering lab, equipment, and tooling.

●Produce precise prototypes for Vega monitoring system components in both the nuclear and radio frequency markets.

●Support all departments within Vega including Marketing, Engineering, and Sales.

Southeastern Career Center August 2016-February 2020

Precision Machine Tool Instructor

●Deliver a comprehensive machining program using classroom lectures and multiple projects.

●Track and analyse student progress. Adjust as needs of the student arise.

●Instruct students in offline programming techniques using Mastercam, and G-code methods.

●Meet all State guidelines for Career Technical Education dual credit course work that enabled students to earn over 15 dual college credits and earn 5 NIMS certifications..

●Provided learning opportunities beyond the classroom through skills contest participation and program related field trips.

●Provide post graduation support and career guidance to former students

●Redesigned and spearheaded “Fearless Females” recruiting program.

Ivy Tech Community College January 2018-present

Adjunct Instructor

●Lead Instructor for Workforce Development DOC program, CNC certification.

●Consult on program development.

●Adjunct Instructor for CNC machining and Blueprint Reading.

Hill-Rom July 2007- May 2016

Senior Model Maker

●Key Model Shop team member on over 7 product line redesigns.

●Team member on 2 research projects with Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati

● Submitted work as part of a team that earned one patent and 2 other pending patents.

●Mentored two students as part of the Engineering Department student mentoring program. I am still in contact with both.

Aisin Manufacturing July 2006-July 2007

Skilled Trades Trainer

●Develop and administer a pay for skills advancement test for use in member evaluations.

●Developed and administered stamping die training classes.

Chiyoda Montrow Die July 2005-July 2006

Die Design Engineer

●Translate and reproduce drawings for dies being transferred from Japan to the United States.

●Supervise shop personnel to ensure all die components were to drawing specifications

NACAM July 2004-July 2005

Prototype Machinist

●Work with engineering to produce prototype steering components for the automotive industry.

●Produce prototype plastic injection molded components for both internal and external customers.

ET&D Mar. 2003-July 2004

Owner

●Secured several projects generating over $75,000 dollars in sales.

● Bought all equipment necessary for shop operation

●Performed all necessary functions of a small business owner.

Valeo May 1993-Mar. 2003

Prototype Project Coordinator (May 1997-Mar. 2003)

●Coordinate the development, production, and shipment of engine cooling and climate control components for both internal and external customers.

●Supervise machining and development technicians to ensure they manufactured all parts to drawing specification.

●Maintain work instructions for all shop equipment

●Maintain inventory of all machining tooling

●Train personnel in using new manufacturing procedures and equipment.

Die Maintenance Technician, Improvement Team Member (May 1993-Mar. 1997)

●Provide around the clock plant-wide tool and die coverage

●Key member of 2 International product line transfers and 1 domestic inter-plant transfer.

Meyer Engineering Aug. 1990-May 1993

Tool and Die Maker

●Lead on several small stamping dies, gauges, and check fixtures.

U.S. Navy Aug. 1985-Aug. 1990

Shipboard Machinist

●Machinery Repairman Second Class (E-5)

●Overhauled and rewrote the babbitt bearing repair process implementing several time saving measures.

●Letter of accommodation for emergency repairs on several Naval vessels.

●Navy Good Conduct

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