GERALD(JERRY)SCHOMBERGER

MVFKRP#KRWPDLO FRP

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Tool and Die Designer with 20 years of experience in multiple CAD software programs

Assembly fixtures, sub-assemblies, dies, robotics, stamping, and forming.

Experience with 2D and 3D design using AutoCAD, NX12, Teamcenter, Creo, SolidWorks Advanced

Assembly, Master CAM,,QYHQWRU and VISI.

Solid modeling of large progressive and line dies.

Manufacturing plant floor experience.

Troubleshooting of software and computer problems.

Experience working as a CAD instructor at Hatch and TST Software

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Pratt & Whitney (Contracted thu. The Panther Group) January 19 2022-March 05 2022

Lansing MI

CAD Illustrator

USA to Go

December 2021-Jan2022

Stock Handler

Eberspacher North America Inc March 2020-June 2020

43700 Gen Mar #3, Novi, MI 48375

Worked on Assembly line to build truck assemblies.

Brightwing (contracted to Williams International) Jan 2020- Jun 2020

Designer

Designed Assembly fixtures for various Turbine engine sub-assemblies.

Designed fixtures for various weld operations and reworks.

Assisted Entry level Engineers with problem solving and design issues.

Checked all designs and drawing in the department before release.

Released designs utilizing Teamcenter with NX12 and Creo

Contract ended due to COVID

Hatch Stamping Jun 2017- Nov 2019

Die Design/ Manufacturing Engineer

Designed large dies for robotic transfer presses and servo presses using VISI and AutoCAD.

Taught CAD classes within the company at different locations.

Conducted online design reviews with other plants in different locations.

Designed robotic checking machines for car seat cushion and back frames.

Designed manual and automatic torque and chase check fixtures.

Functioned in a manufacturing role as needed.

Precision Stamping Feb 2015- Mar 2017

Manufacturing Engineer

Developed plans for single stage and progressive dies for stamping and forming presses according to

blueprints of product, knowledge of press characteristics and process limitations.

Discussed design, manufacturing and related issues with engineering, production and other personnel.

Operated computer to examine and evaluate computer-generated tool designs.

Drafted drawings of dies necessary to form complete stamping and other parts.

Determined sequence and number of die stages in which single and progressive cutting, punching and

forming would be accomplished

Performed some design work using VISI and AutoCAD.

TST Software 2014- 2015

Tool Design Instructor

Functioned as an Application Engineer traveling to client sites to instruct CAD classes and perform Pre-

Sale Demonstrations

Post-Sale Installation

Post-Sale Training

Post-sale Support

Hatch Stamping 2012- 2014

Tool Design Engineer

Drafted dies necessary to form complete stamping and other parts utilizing AutoCAD and VISI

Conferred with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material

characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.

Applied technical knowledge to identify process and equipment problems, recommended and

implemented solutions, collected and documented data, and verified results.

Altered designs to obtain specified functional and operational performance

Nortech, LLC Sep 2011- Dec 2011

Tool Designer

Develop plans for single stage and progressive dies for stamping and forming presses according to

blueprints of product, knowledge of press characteristics and process limitations.

Discussed design, manufacturing and related issues with engineering, production and other personnel.

Operated computer to examine and evaluate computer-generated tool designs.

Drafted drawings of dies necessary to form complete stamping and other parts.

Determined sequence and number of die stages in which single and progressive cutting, punching and

forming would be accomplished.

Determined type of die sets required to produce complete parts, based on knowledge of dies, forming

processes and machines.

Drafted scale drawings of each die set, delineating contours and dimensions for manufacture of dies.

EDUCATION

Associate of CAD Tool Design, Schoolcraft College

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