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Versatile Manufacturing Engineer and Cost Estimator

Location:
Bellingham, MA
Posted:
April 28, 2026

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Michael Terrio

*** ***** **** ******

Bellingham MA 02019

**********@*****.***

508-***-****

A versatile all-around Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator with multiple years of CNC programming, Engineering, and machining experience. Well versed in CNC and manual Milling, Turning, Grinding, Wire EDM and Diamond Turning. The ability to head off a complete project from prototype to production. A self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator, with leadership and outstanding problem-solving skills, focused on driving continuous process improvement through innovative ideas and methods.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Estimate job cost and cycle times for various mechanical components and assemblies for, Aerospace and Defense, Medical and Maritime industries

Develop estimates for Machining, Welding, and fabrication, making sure to capture all manufacturing, inspection, tooling, fixtures, and post processes, such as plating and paint, heat- treating and NDT costs associated with specific projects.

CNC and conventional - machining set-up and programming, with Mastercam and Solid works experience in Milling, Turning, Grinding, Diamond Turning and Wire EDM

Advanced processes such as Diamond Turning and precision optics lapping.

Precision work to 0001 inches, including, micron and nanometer geometrical dimensional tolerances.

Outstanding blueprint reading skills, English, and Metric.

Full knowledge and use of precision metrology including micrometers, calipers, indicators, dial bore gages, optical comparators, profilometers and CMM.

Well versed with machining all types of Aluminum, Stainless Steels, Plastics, and exotics such as Inconel, Titanium, Kovar, Nickel,

Work with Engineers and management developing product specifications and manufacturing methods, for demanding and high precision applications.

Full knowledge of materials selection, application, and machining techniques

Knowledge of Solid-works, and Master-cam for CAD/CAM and CNC programming

Set up and operate Vertical CNC Mills, (HAAS, Mori-Seki, Mitsubishi Viper including 4th axis rotary) Proto-trac milling, CNC Lathes, Swiss Screw Machines with Fanuc controls.

Proficient with G&M code programming.

Efficient with Prototypes, short runs, and specialty one-off applications

Manage outside vendors and suppliers for capabilities, cost effective solutions, production schedule and delivery, including materials, paint and plating, heat treating, NDT testing.

Overall manufacturing and production processes, including designing of jigs and fixtures for efficient manufacturing techniques.

Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powe point, Mastercam, Solid works.

Empire Product Development Attleboro MA 4/2024 to Present

Costing Estimator / Program Manager

Estimate job cost and cycle times for various mechanical components and assemblies for, Aerospace and Defense, Medical and Maritime industries

Develop estimates for Machining, Welding, and fabrication, making sure to capture all manufacturing, inspection, tooling, fixtures, and post processes such as plating and paint, heat- treating and NDT costs associated with specific projects.

Ability to work with outside NADCAP and ITAR accredited vendors and suppliers, to achieve cost effective solutions and determine lead times.

Work directly with Engineering and Quality management teams, to identify critical part or assembly features.

Provide job cost break down and create proposals to large companies worldwide utilizing, Excel, Word, Outlook, and various manufacturing and quoting software, including Solid works, Mastercam, Cam-works.

Attend daily NPI and product review meetings.

Work directly with production planning to determine accurate lead times.

Adhere to all NADCAP, ITAR, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 rules and regulations.

Arch Medical and Aerospace Woburn MA 4/2022 to 3/2024

Manufacturing Estimator Medical Aerospace and Defense

Estimate job cost and cycle times for various mechanical components and assemblies for, Aerospace and Defense, Medical and Maritime industries

Develop estimates for Machining, Welding, and fabrication, making sure to capture all manufacturing, inspection, tooling, fixtures, and post processes such as plating and paint, heat- treating and NDT costs associated with specific projects.

Ability to work with outside NADCAP and ITAR accredited vendors and suppliers, to achieve cost effective solutions and determine lead times.

Work directly with Engineering and Quality management teams, to identify critical part or assembly features.

Provide job cost break down and create proposals to large companies worldwide utilizing, Excel, Word, Outlook, and various manufacturing and quoting software, including Solid works, Mastercam, Cam-works.

Attend weekly NPI and product review meetings.

Work directly with production planning to determine accurate lead times.

Adhere to all NADCAP, ITAR, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 rules and regulations.

Senior Metal Bellows Sharon MA 2021 to 2022

Prototype Tooling and Process Development

Working with the Engineering and the NPI team developing new manufacturing processes for new products and tooling.

Provide machining support for the Model Shop including Job process

Review Solid Models and Drawings from Engineering

Set-up and Programming of CNC Milling Machines, CNC Lathes, Surface Grinders

Responsible for First Article Inspections

Order all associated materials and tooling required for job completion

Attend weekly product reviews and meetings

Adhere to all NADCAP, ITAR, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 rules and regulations

NN Inc. – Taunton, MA 2018 to 2021

Manufacturing Estimator Aerospace and Defense

Estimate job cost and cycle times for various mechanical components and assemblies for, Aerospace and Defense, Medical and Maritime industries

Develop estimates for Machining, Welding, and fabrication, making sure to capture all manufacturing, inspection, tooling, fixtures, and post processes such as plating and paint, heat- treating and NDT costs associated with specific projects.

Ability to work with outside NADCAP and ITAR accredited vendors and suppliers, to achieve cost effective solutions and determine lead times.

Work directly with Engineering and Quality management teams, to identify critical part or assembly features.

Provide job cost break down and create proposals to large companies worldwide utilizing, Excel, Word, Outlook, and various manufacturing and quoting software, including Solid works, Mastercam, Cam-works.

Attend weekly NPI and product review meetings.

Work directly with production planning to determine accurate lead times.

Adhere to all NADCAP, ITAR, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 rules and regulations.

Carpe Diem Technologies Franklin MA 2006 to 2018

Senior Product Development, Prototype and Process Engineering

Responsible for all product development activities, including set-up, machining, prototyping, and production of high precision electromechanical and optical components and assemblies.

Lead the Model Shop, including set-up and programming of Vertical machining centers, CNC Lathes, Wire EDM and Proto-Trak Milling Machines Utilizing Solid works, Mastercam and Bob Cad cam.

Advanced processes such as Diamond Turning and precision optics lapping.

Responsible for designing and implementing job specific fixturing.

Work directly with engineering for design and manufacturability of new and existing product lines.

Review with engineering and revise engineer’s solid models and drawings utilizing Solid works.

Work with outside vendors and management developing lead times and estimates for job completion.

Forged long-term relationships with key decision makers for complex engineering solutions. Duties included cost effective tooling suggestions, print and solid model reviews, efficient tooling, and fixture designs. .,mn

Digital Papyrus Technologies / Firefly Technologies, Zygo TeraOptix 1997 to 2003

Model Shop Manager / Group Leader

Key employee during start-up and growth to ultimate acquisition by Zygo Corp.

Responsible for machining and prototyping of new products and manufacturing processes.

Duties included management of a small internal Model Shop utilizing Proto Trak milling machines, Surface Grinders and Lathes.

Working directly with Engineering and floor personnel

Manufacture specialized fixturing for product support.

Products included Optical interferometry, wave front sensors.

Read write heads for the data storage industry.

Optical switches for the Telecom Industry.

Worked with outside vendors for material pricing, plating services, and all other outside vendor services.

D M D Tool and Engineering

Sole Proprietor

Owned and operated a small machining company in Bellingham MA. Specializing in prototype and short-run production., Milling, Turning and Surface grinding services to various companies within the local area.

Responsible for all daily administrative operations as well as business management and production services

Quoting and estimating job and all outside operations, created proposals for work to be completed within customer guidelines and time constraints.

Negotiate pricing with outside vendors, Material, Plating, Heat-treating and NDT inspection services.

Provided Milling, Turning, Grinding, and assembly services for a broad range of applications.

Responsible for all day-to-day activities including, employee management, final inspection, shipping, and billing.

Summary and other duties

Highly motivated team player with extreme attention to detail. Always punctual, and willing to go the extra yard when duty calls.

Other duties and skills include, Tool and Die making, Automatic Screw machine set up and operation, set up of secondary pieces of equipment, (Hand screws, Milling Machines, Grinders Polishing and deburring,)

References are available upon request.

Many Thanks for your consideration,

Michael Terrio

806 South Main St. Bellingham MA. 02019

**********@*****.***

508-***-****



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