Technical Support Applications Engineer
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Classification: Internal \ All employees
Anthony L. DeJonghe
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a fulfilling and promising career that will utilize my skills in the Mechanical & Manufacturing Fields.
SKILLS PROFILE
• Experience with AutoCAD Software R10-R2002, some with R2008 & 2010
• Working Familiarity of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Office.
• Use GD&T on a daily basis for Design and Manufacturing Purposes. EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
Applications Engineer, KOMET / Ceratizit
Schaumburg, IL – US Territory
June 2013-May 2025
• Provided field-engineering support that involves advising and discussing complex customer requirements and application of standard company products and designs.
• Look for ways to lower CPU’s and provide Cost Savings to Customers.
• Advise engineering department on designs and consult on methods of manufacture.
• Provide Technical support to customers via the telephone or in person regarding the applications or use of CERATIZIT, KOMET, Dihart, & JEL tooling.
• Provide Technical assistance to sales by running demonstrations of tools during special or difficult applications.
• Assess returned warranty tooling and route for appropriate repair.
• Provide feedback to sales engineering and product management regarding performance of tooling in the field and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide Applications support when large tooling projects or run offs are delivered to a customer and support the field sales by making technical calls to resolve customer issues and improve sales engineering technical knowledge. Provide ongoing support to specific customers to improve overall relationship with that customer. Manufacturing Engineer 2, Caterpillar
North American Hex Division
September 2011-May 2013
Victoria, TX
• Help with new facility start up.
• Evaluate requirements of machining process and choose the best machines to run that process.
• Evaluate requirements to develop tooling concepts, and develop tooling processes to decrease costs, cycle times and improve tool life.
• Implement alternative methods and interim solutions for damaged and unsafe tools and equipment to meet functional requirements.
• Participate in tool tests to ensure requirements are being met.
• Involved with Caterpillar CPS standard work projects and use 5s methodology.
• Work on and correct unsafe conditions.
• Train machine operators that had no prior experience running cnc machines. Classification: Internal \ All employees
Tooling Specialist, Volt Services on contract with CATERPILLAR Large Engine Center.
July 2010-September 2011
January 2008-February 2009
Lafayette, IN
• Help Manufacturing Operations meet Quality and production goals for the 3600 Engine Block Line and 3500 Crank Line.
• Evaluate requirements to develop tooling concepts, and develop tooling processes to decrease costs, cycle times and improve tool life.
• Implement alternative methods and interim solutions for damaged and unsafe tools and equipment to meet functional requirements.
• Participate in tool tests to ensure requirements are being met.
• Involved with Caterpillar CPS standard work projects and use 5s methodology.
• Work on and correct unsafe conditions.
Tooling Engineer, Nagel Precision Inc. August 1996-December 2007 Ann Arbor, MI
• Designed tooling for vertical and horizontal spindle honing machines for engine blocks, connecting rods and pinion gears for Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Bombardier, Hyundai, Eaton, and Cummins Engines. I have also designed the tooling that was used on the Dodge Hemi Engines.
• Designed tooling and fixtures for Research and Development projects.
• Detailed Machine Assemblies and developed their stock lists for purchasing.
• I have developed the design process in which all tooling is currently being designed and checked for accuracy. The Process that I developed has saved time and money on programming of the EDM machines and the Mazak milling machines. The least amount of time on these machines means more of a profit for the tool room.
• Provide instructions and guidance to Associate Engineers and with technicians.
• Maintain Databases and initiate ECN/ECR’s to keep tooling processes up to date and up to customer specifications.
Team Leader, Ramco Manufacturing December 1995-August 1996 Auburn, IN
• Over saw the startup and daily production of the Freightliner door frame line.
• Maintained the stocking and ordering of tools for machines on door frame production line.
• Trained employees and delegated their daily tasks.
• Operated Stretch Bender Machines.
Machine Operator, Garrett Products September 1994-September 1995 Garrett, IN
• Sheet metal roll forming machine operator.
• Other duties included forklift operator, powder coat line production, and product packaging.
Classification: Internal \ All employees
EDUCATION
I TT Technical Institute, Sept. 1993-Sept. 1995
Fort Wayne, IN
Associate Degree in Applied Science of Tool Engineering Technology ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
In the past while with Nagel I have had tooling that was shown on the Discovery channel when GM Cadillac introduced its NorthStar engine in the late 90’s. Also tooling for Bombardier that I designed which was used on their Gen 1 Evinrude Outboard Motors was shown on the Television show called, “How it’s made”.
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