Human Resources Die Maker

William W. Vernisie

Manufacturing Engineer

631-***-**** ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/william-vernisie-3443b62 Experienced hands-on professional with years of experience in the areas of design, fabrication and machining, assembly, and material joining technologies. Has created business procedures in the manufacturing arena which encompass vendor selection through personal audits, quality control systems, plant layout, product design, process analysis, material selection and procurement. S K I L L S

Design

Utilized 3 CAD systems: AutoCAD,

Cadkey and SolidWorks.

Tool & Die

Design of specialized cutting tools,

machining fixtures, welding and

assembly fixtures, blanking,

coining and forming dies, press

brake tooling.

Fabrication & Assembly

Methods engineering for complex

machining, fabrication of sheet

metal components with stringent

tolerance for location of features

and profiles employing fusion and

resistance welding, brazing and

soldering, shrink fits (cryogenics).

Material Joining Technologies

TIG, MIG and Arc welding in

addition to spin welding.

Product Design & Procurement

Design analysis for

manufacturability and economy.

E X P E R I E N C E

E B I N D U S T R I E S, L L C

Farmingdale, NY

2023 – 2025

C U R T I S S W R I G H T

Farmingdale, NY

2023 – 2023

F R E Q U E N C Y

E L E C T R O N I C S, I N C .

Uniondale, NY

2021 – 2022

M A C H I N I S T / T O O L M A K E R

Responsible for designing, manufacturing, and maintaining precision tools, dies, and fixtures to support welding operations. Operates a variety of machine tools, such as lathes, mills, and grinders, to fabricate and modify metal components according to technical specifications. Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD models to ensure accuracy and quality. Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment, troubleshoots issues, and ensures all safety standards are met. Collaborates with welding teams to optimize tools and processes for efficiency and precision.

M A C H I N I S T – 2 ND C L A S S

Machine short-run production components consisting mostly of welded, hardened material. Operated and maintained lathes and mills to create precision components. S U P E R V I S O R – M A N U A L A N D C N C M A C H I N E S H O P S Assumed responsibilities of running a small machine shop and a CNC shop. Major priorities included evaluating and disposing of old equipment, repairing salvageable equipment, and evaluating the purchase of newer equipment. Worked with the engineering departments (mechanical, electronic, and crystal mfg.) to configure solutions for repairing prototype challenges, facilitating both acute jobs and larger/intricate projects. Engaged in design and build of tool and dies, jigs and fixtures, as well as inspection tooling. Evaluated and recommended new equipment purchases, materials, and tooling. Wrote maintenance schedules and procedures for all shop equipment.

T H OMSON L I N E A R

Bohemia, NY

2018 – 2021

W V A T E C H C O .

Lindenhurst, NY

2016 – Present

B H A I R C R A F T C O .

Ronkonkoma, NY

2010 – 2016

M O D E L M A K E R / M A C H I N I S T

Prototyped and machined a variety of one-off components and assemblies for presentation to new and existing clients. Manufactured tooling for various industries, including aerospace, medical, and construction. Created specialized tooling to eliminate outsourcing of costly procedures, such as broaching. Expertise in milling, EDMing, turning, and grinding to exceptionally tight tolerances. M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O N S U L T A N T

Engineer, design, and build tooling for production. Engineer, design, and build prototypes and one-offs primarily for military contractors. Methods engineering. Precision machining services.

M A N U F A C T U R I N G E N G I N E E R

Project engineer on various aircraft assemblies for turbine engines. Critiqued methods and authored new procedures for fabrication and assembly of turbine engine sheet metal components. Designed all tooling for manufacturing including machining fixtures, dies, press brake tooling, inspection, and profile gauges. Project engineer on spare oil tanks for the B-52 bomber and various Pratt & Whitney turbine engine assemblies.

C O S A X E N T A U R C O R P .

Yaphank, NY

1997 – 2010

M E C H A N I C A L D E S I G N E N G I N E E R –

M A N U F A C T U R I N G E N G I N E E R – P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R Reported to and worked with the president of this small company that develops and manufactures sensors used in the detection of moisture in gases and liquids. Designed with hand sketches as well as with CAD systems. Created a quality control department and authored the original quality manual. Administered and originated incoming inspection procedures, product travelers, and established reviews for the creation of ECNs and calibration programs. Created audit program for evaluating vendors. Designed first “Xentaur Moisture Sampling System” which comprised 15-25% of company’s gross revenue.

V E E C O I N S T R UMENT

C OMPANY

Plainview, NY

1996 – 1997

S E N I O R M E C H A N I C A L T E C H N I C I A N Responsible for building, modifying, refining, troubleshooting, and documenting procedures of various key assemblies and sub-systems that comprised the Micro-etch line of ion etch mills and vapor deposition equipment. Installed upgraded equipment and troubleshooting at customer’s facilities worldwide. Gained expertise of vacuum and clean room practices and guidelines, and instituted cleaning procedures that resulted in a higher level of cleanliness (as evidenced by particle count values). Improved productivity by designing and building fixturing and positioning jigs for more simple use. Taught clean room assemblers simplified methods/procedures for fabrication and testing, as well as in-situ tube and tube fitting welding. S E L F - E M P L O Y E D

Lindenhurst, NY

1994 – 1996

M A N U F A C T U R I N G C O N S U L T A N T

Contracted to methodize complex or micro-sized components for assemblies in the medical instrument field. Developed tooling, methods, and one-on-one training sessions with tool makers and highly skilled machinists to ensure consistency in the production process. Extensive work in fabricating a 3mm cystoscopy utilizing Electrical Discharge machining allowing burr-free edges

and wall thicknesses of .0015 between ports. Authored quality procedures for production of cutters later adopted by primary customer. Designed unique flushing system to allow EDMing of ultra miniature biopsy cutters without arcing and unusual erosion patterns.

E D U C A T I ON

S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y o f

N e w Y o r k a t

F a r m i n g d a l e

A S S O C I A T E D E G R E E I N M E C H A N I C A L T E C H N O L OGY 1964 – 1968

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