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Design Engineer Journeyman Tool

Location:
Rockford, MI
Posted:
March 14, 2025

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Journeyman Tool and Die with ** years of shop and design experience. Maintenance and repairs in shops and plant facilities; Knowledgeable in all areas in Manufacturing; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various systems.

Key Skills

Airframe and Powerplant certification, 2012

Journeyman Die Maker, 2005

Journeyman Tool and Die, 1995

Key Results Continued:

Designed and implemented multiple Complex Tooling for the Automotive Industry.

Trained in Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Instruments, Aircraft Electrical, Aircraft Welding, Airframe Certification, Flight line Testing,

Served as an Engineer Manager, Data administrator, Network administrator, Simulation Expert

Served as journeyman tool and die Leader, Performed press maintenance, new construction, Robot programing, engineering changes and plant expansions

Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution

Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications

Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments

Stationed Fort Rucker, AL and Corpus Christi ARMY Depot, TX

Helped wright ARMY Maintenance Manuel on AH-64

FAA Certified A&P Maintenance Technician 2012

Thorough knowledge of Aviation Safety procedures, systems and structures

Skilled in the proper routine maintenance of Aviation Equipment

Trained in performing complex aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under minimal supervision

Education & Credentials

SolidWorks Professional Certificate

SolidWorks Professional Surface Certificate

SolidWorks Professional Drafting Certificate

Lansing Community Collage 2009-2012

Michigan Home Builders 2006

2nd Tool and Die Journeyman 2005

Pam-Stamp 1997

Unigraphics Die Design 1997

1st Tool and Die Journeyman 1995

Grand Rapids Community Collage1991-2005

NTMA Tool and Die School 1991

Kent Skill center Engineering 1987-1989

Calvin Christian High School 1985-1989

– SolidWorks, Creaform, Visi, UG, Catia, AutoCAD, Cadim, SDRC

– Dies, Transfer, Prog and Fine Tool, Weld fixtures, Mold Dies, Hydro forms, Machines

– Blueprints & Schematics

– Computer administrator

– Data administrator

– Machine Operator; CNC

and conventional

– Pam-Stamp, Optress

– Helicopter Crew chief

– Technical Inspector

– Safety representative

– Transfer Presses

IHI, Schuler, Clearing,

Servo and Mechanical

– Troubleshooting

– Testing: destructing

and non-destructing

– Unix, Windows

Professional Experiences

ENTERPRISE TOOL AND DIE, Grandville, MI

Tool Design Engineer, Sep 2024 to Present

RANGER DIE, Coopersville, MI

Tool Design Engineer, Jan 2022 to Aug 2024

MIDWEST TOOL&DIE INC, Rockford, MI

Tool Design Engineer, May 2019 to Oct 2021

DIE-MATIC, Wyoming, MI

Tool Design Engineer, Jan 2017 to March 2018

PRIDGEON AND CLAY, Grand Rapids, MI

Tool Design Engineer, Mar 2013 to Dec 2016

GENERAL MOTORS (Lansing Delta Township), Lansing, MI

Line Tech, safety, 2009 to 2012

GENERAL MOTORS (Grand rapids Metal Plant), Grand Rapids, MI

Lead Tool and Die, safety, 2002 to 2009

RIVIERA TOOL CO. —

Grand Rapids, MI

Tool and Die Design Engineer, Engineer Manager, 1996 to 2002

ADVANCED TOOLING SYSTEMS —

Comstock Park, MI

Tool and Die, 1991 to 1996

MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD —

Grand Ledge, MI

UH-1 Crew chief, safety NCO, and TI, 1988 to 1996

Key Results:

Managed 8-person design team, Designing stamping Dies and Simulation

Managed 10-man maintenance crew for UH-1 Helicopters, tested with pilot, and safety NCO

Made Deep Draw, Progressive, Transfer Dies, Molds, Hydro forms, Machines and Systems

Programed Robots for Manufacturing, Programed Transfer Presses, Programed Coil Fed Progressive Presses

7240 Nugent Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341 616-***-**** *********@*****.***

STEVEN VANDEN BOSCH

Mechanical Design Engineer

Journeyman Tool and Die

A and P mechanic

616-***-****



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