MANUFACTURING ENGINEER RESUME
Tony W. Ballenger
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864-***-**** cell
***********@*****.***
Manufacturing Engineer with 30+ years of experience Programing and tooling in manufacturing processes. Skilled at implementing complex manufacturing strategies from the design phase to the point of being fully operational. Proven track record of knowing how to identify deficiencies and implement improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity. Quality Assurance Engineer for contracts with the US Postal service. I was responsible for the Implementation of the Quality Manual, Inspection Instructions, Measuring Equipment, and Data Collection.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATERPILLAR. Hodges, SC
Manufacturing Engineer - 4, July 22–November 2024
Small and Large Mold Lines and Shakeouts
Quote, Capitalization and Installation of process equipment
Play a key role in developing, implementing, and documenting manufacturing processes for new process
BOMMER INDUSTRIES, INC. Landrum, SC
Manufacturing Engineer, June 1981–June 2022
Play a key role in developing, implementing, and documenting manufacturing processes for new products
Purchasing, installation, and tooling CNC lathes and mills
Installation and programing of EDM wire machine
Purchasing of dies and special turnkey press (7 presses/operators to 1 press/operator)
On site construction engineer representative for Gaffney Plant (process equipment purchase and installation)
Special projects
EDUCATION
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
Honors: Iota Lambda Sigma, Mu Beta Si
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
3D Modeling Programs (SolidWorks), AutoCAD, 2D Drafting
ORGANIZATIONS
Past President of the United Methodist Men
Past Potentate of Azah Shrine Temple #140
Past Master of Eureka Lodge #59
Society of Manufacturing Engineering – past chapter secretary
References: Bommer Industries, Inc – HR 864-***-**** phone
Dereck McGowan 864-***-**** cell
Charles L. White, Jr. 410-***-**** cell
Dr. Carlton J. McClam, Sr. 864-***-**** cell