BRAD A. BAUGHMAN **** Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 269-***-**** adwje2@r.postjobfree.com

Driven tooling manager/senior tooling engineer seeking a long-term position in a large captive, molder, or large-scale tool shop. Experienced in tooling management at the Tier I Automotive level.

SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC SKILLS

30+ years tooling experience

Expert at managing tool room personnel

Scheduling and prioritizing

In-depth knowledge of tooling practice & design

Programming CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM, and EDM die sinkers

Experience with Kaizen and Lean Practices

Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as Siemens NX, Solidworks, Master Cam

Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC

Experience at PPAP Process, APQP & TS16949 Recertification

Experience using manual grinders, mills, and lathes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flow-Rite Controls LTD., Byron Center, MI

Tooling Engineering Mgr. -09/2022. – Present

Report to the VP of Engineering, I am responsible for managing outside tooling suppliers for larger contract molding and overflow tooling, I am also responsible for supplier evaluations, new product DFM’s, and tooling reviews, as well as our internal tool room for new internal tooling, PM management, engineering changes, change overs, and fixtures.

PELOTON INTERACTIVE Inc., Lucky OH / Remote

Senior Tooling Engineer -08/2021 – 02/08/2022

Reported to the Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer • Operations, I was responsible for all things molded in North America, I am responsible for supplier evaluations, new product DFM’s, and tooling reviews. I also wrote the North American mold build standards.

(I was released with a group of 2800 people. The entire North America manufacturing group as part of Pelotons restructure plan)

TRIBAR MANUFACTURING, Wixom. MI

Tooling Manager -05/2018 – 6/2021

Reported to the plant manager, I was responsible for tracking mold shot counts and PM schedule.

I was responsible for continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time and improve part quality; I scheduled and tracked all repairs and engineering changes. I sent out RFQ’S for new mold builds, EC’S, and most repairs place and track the tool shops’ progress to ensure that they are on schedule and following our guidelines. I manage and schedule all activities for the tool room.

(Reorganization of the entire tooling program between Howell & Wixom. My position was eliminated)

NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING (NAL), Paris, IL

Supplier Tooling Engineer II -05/2016 - 05/2018

Reported to the corporate quality manager, I did the final trials to make sure the mold is ready for production I was responsible for final sign off prior to start of production, I was also responsible for repairs, and engineering changes I was responsible for sending out RFQ’S and shipping the molds to & from the tool shops, I did the design review follow the mold through the tool shop to make sure they have all information that they need and make sure that the mold will be done on schedule as well as any other needs our suppliers may have.

(Significant career advancement and pay increase)

CHASSIX INC., Stevensville, MI

Tooling Engineer/Manager – 2013 - 2015

I reported to the plant manager, responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the tool room and the tool room foreman. I was involved with trouble-shooting problems with molds on the production floor. I was Responsible for all new incoming tooling launches prototype through the PPAP Stage and into production launch, and for ordering components for molds and trim dies.

Reduced mold change time from 3 hours to 1 hour.

Reduced cost of mold components by utilizing other sources, saving Chassix 2 to 3 times my annual salary.

(Lay off due to chapter 11 reorganization)

MICHIANA PLASTICS, INC., Mishawaka, IN

Mold Maker – 2012-2013

Lead the construction of new molds, performed engineering changes, repaired and made components for very intricate tight-tolerance molds.

(I left for a position closer to home with more opportunity.)

VICKERS ENGINEERING, New Troy, MI

Low Volume/Prototype Mill Department Second Shift Supervisor – 2011-2012

Responsible for scheduling personnel, prioritizing and scheduling workload, and nightly communication report to the incoming shift supervisor.

(Lay off due to reorganization. Company did away with 2nd shift management as a recommendation from a new controller)

BACHMAN ENGINEERING, New Buffalo, MI

Founder/Owner/President – 2006-2011

Designed and developed racing and hi-performance engines in the offshore marine industry.

(I had to close due to lack of work and adequate funding.)

JMS TOOL & ENGINEERING, South Bend, IN

Mold Maker – 2004-2006

Performed engineering changes, repaired and made components for very intricate tight-tolerance molds.

(Lay off because of Delphi’s bankruptcy.)

AERO METALS, INC., La Porte, IN

Investment Cast Mold maker – 1998-2004

I built new molds, made replacement components for coin dies, turning fixtures, and machining fixtures.

(I left to go to JMS and work towards restarting Bachman Engineering.)

CTS CORP Automotive., Elkhart, IN

Tooling Manager 1996 – 1998

I reported to upper management at the staff level.

Prototype Tool Department

I Established and managed this new department; I was responsible for cost justification and purchasing the equipment and staffing this new department I was able to bring our prototype tolling in house and build hard prototype tooling in 4 weeks.

Supervisor over the following departments

Prototype Tool, New Mold Build, Jig Bore, Machining Center, and EDM and CNC

Shortly after starting I was also given these departments because of my past experience I they felt that I could improve these areas as well.

By updating the CNC department, I was able to increase the throughput by a factor of 4 times.

New Mold Qualification Department

Established, set up and supervised this new department.

(I left for a much better job opportunity and much closer to home.)

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute Associates Degree in Tool Engineering Technology.

Fort Wayne, IN I was working on my bachelor’s degree in

Project Management & Administrations (PMA)

When ITT Closed.

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

CALMA CAD-CAM Basic DDM for Designers

Compact II NC Training

Hurco CNC Programming

CNC Machining and Mold Build

Additional Work History and References Provided Upon Request

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