Tooling Engineer Die Maker

BERNARD HERING

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Automotive, commercial truck, and aerospace professional with over 25 years experience in tooling, product, and project management, a creative problem-solving mindset, and a hands-on approach to variation reduction and process improvement.

SKILLS

Hard skills: product management (design, build, implementation) product support quality control precision measurement variation reduction manufacturing methods process improvement tooling project management

tool performance improvement (prototyping and testing) machine tool setup and operation fixture fabrication machine rebuilding (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic) MS Office AutoCAD TeamCenter GDIS Perceptron Soft skills: team leadership mentoring and training proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving EXPERIENCE

General Motors

2012-2023 Dimensional and Tooling Engineer

● Reduced manufacturing variation scores from ~3.0mm 6 Sigma close to target goals of 95% 6 Sigma<2.0mm

● Implemented tooling adjustments to keep A, B, and C metrics in the range of nominal requirements

● Demonstrated creativity to help identify, reduce, and eliminate scrap and product quality flaws

● Served as main on-shift point person for technical and dimensional support and resolution of build issues throughout truck manufacture (Body Shop, Paint, and General Assembly)

● As Lead Dimensional Engineer on Oshawa K2 project, managed dimensional and tooling issues

● Improved fit and function of current product, and reduced premature wear of tooling

● Improved quality of Body in White in order to minimize customer warranty claims and reduce scrap

● Provided guidance for Welding and Robot Controls teams to reduce downtime and improve throughput

● Streamlined part acquisition and throughput by creating and maintaining a locating pin library

● Collaborated with electricians, toolmakers, pipefitters, and millwrights as Group Leader in Maintenance Dept.

● Promoted a culture of safety by implementing WPO in Tool Room and DVA/CMM area Busche Workholdings

2011-2012 Operations Manager

● Managed and led team of design engineers, toolmakers, and machinists on internal and external projects

● Worked across departments to establish project work priorities, budgets, assignment, and overtime cost

● Ensured project and product deliverables were shipped to customers on time and per contract agreement

● Coordinated customer and supplier meetings for tooling and product design reviews Navistar

2010-2011 Body System PDT Leader

● As part of the Body Interior Group, handled workflow management, verification requirements, and prototype production schedules during the introduction of the 15L MaxxForce engine

● Led a team of engineers and designers on 11, 13, and 15L engine implementation projects

● Improved overall product design, quality, reliability, and sustainability while lowering costs

● Coordinated several stages of product development: design releases, budgets, prototyping, and communication

● Helped resolve supplier quality issues involving tolling and process improvement

● Supported team with regular check-ins to maintain project focus and meet key objectives

● Served as liaison between design and production teams during new product launch phase in Monterey, MX Alcoa

2008-2009 Product and Tooling Engineer

● Worked on tooling improvements, with an emphasis on part quality and scrap reduction in the Injection / Transfer core manufacturing process

● Monitored core forming injection parameters, and implemented new standards to reduce executional scrap and improve dimensional stability

● Evaluated and altered core setter designs, improved CNC fixtures, and assisted in the fabrication of special manufacturing aids for tooling setup

● Assisted product launches by establishing manufacturing criteria and leading cost reduction proposals

● Improved yield of finished parts up to 25% by reducing scrap and defects on various product lines

● Reduced mold setup time and improved safety tooling setup procedure (Quick Die Change System) Benteler Automotive

2003-2008 Project Manager and Tooling Engineer

● Evaluated and approved the designs of transfer, progressive, blanking, hot stamping, and cold cutting dies

● Troubleshooted and performed root cause analysis to improve quality and throughput of tooling

● Created and maintained timing plans for die build and various engineering changes

● Managed tooling buy-offs and PPAP preparations

● Implemented transfer tooling and die protection systems for existing and new tooling 2001-2003 Tool Build Team Leader

● Supervised a team of 6-8 toolmakers and machinists

● Managed work distribution and communication between shifts

● Assisted with prints routing, die tryouts, and prototype parts fabrication 1995-2003 Machinist and Tool & Die Maker

● Promoted from Die Shop Custodian to Machinist in just 3 months

● Completed apprenticeship program and promoted to Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

● Executed projects from die build start-up to run-off and buy-off at customer facilities

● Worked on machine tool setup and tool and die build, improvement, and troubleshooting EDUCATION

2001 Tri-State University B.S. Applied Management 1999 Anthis Career Center Journeyman Tool & Die Maker 1989 Vocational Technical School Nikola Tesla Certified Electrical Technician for Automation and Regulation SERVICE

3-year tenure as high school soccer coach, mentoring and developing eventual state championship team members Multiple seasons as volunteer soccer coach at local sports facility

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