Manufacturing Engineer

MICHAEL PAGE

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360-***-**** / ***************@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Task-oriented Tooling and Design Engineering professional with 20+ years of proven knowledge and extensive training in design, development, and manufacturing of composite products. Dynamic communicator and persuasive speaker, able to forge meaningful associations with clients, colleagues, and management. Talent to consistently meet project objectives. Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding for developing plans that successfully meet the objectives of an organization.

Technical competencies: CATIA V5 Certification, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Project; AutoCAD 2010 and Rhino 3D; Glovia and Q-Pulse Software, CE and NMMA Certification

CAREER MILESTONES

Implemented manufacturing processes and procedures that allowed for the successful start up of Goodrich’s M8 Train Program

Demonstrated leadership skills resulting in staffing and training of tooling team which tripled in size in 2 years allowing the company to keep all new product development in-house, thus reducing the cost and time of bringing new products to market (Caravelle)

Worked to achieve CE Certification and NMMA Certification for Caravelle Powerboats for the first time in the companies history

Designed Caravelle 267 LS which was recognized by Trailer Boats Magazine as an Excellence in Design Award winner.

Selected to represent organizations during trade and retail shows based on strong product knowledge. (Page Design and United Marine)

Engineered tooling and created 3D models for the 156’ yacht Rochade and the 175’ Silver Shalis built by Delta Marine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer, 05/2010 – Present ~ Goodrich Cabin Systems, Wichita, KS

• Provide engineering support to production for new railcar program.

• Design and development of tooling and fixtures for open mold lamination and assembly.

• Development of procedures for lamination and assembly.

• Design review and approval of tooling.

• Development of work instructions.

• Participate in MRB meetings.

• Processing ERN’s and EDR’s.

• Assist estimating and sales personnel in bids for new projects.

• Tracking HRF’s to ensure that they are kept up to latest revision changes.

Tooling/Hull Designer, 03/2008 – 12/2009 ~ Delta Marine, Seattle, WA

Design Engineer/Tooling Manager, 04/2007 - 03/2008 ~ San Juan Yachts, Anacortes, WA

• Utilized exceptional tooling experience to produce 2D/3D models when tooling yacht composites.

• Generated specific CAD sketches by consistently collaborating with the production personnel.

• Directed the professional success of Tooling Teams, Design Teams, and Engineering Teams.

• Worked on the design and engineering of a custom 75’ yacht for San Juan Composites

Product Development Manager, 07/2003 – 03/2007 ~ Caravelle Marine, Americus, GA

• Developed designs and developed tooling for runabouts and saltwater fishing boats ranging from 17’ to 28’

• Verified the integrity and validity of composite hull designs and subsequently tested products to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.

• Trusted to represent the image and products of Caravelle in a professional and tactful manner at trade and retail shows.

Project Manager/Designer, 10/1997 - 07/2003 ~ Page Design Group, Gallatin, TN

• Consistently allowed client input during tooling phase to ensure complete compliance with customers’ needs and plans.

• Produced plugs and molds for composite boat manufacturing including the design and engineering of new products.

Tooling Manager, 04/1995 - 08/1997 ~ United Marine, Wautseka, IL

• Held accountable for the manufacture of plugs and molds for production boats and also functioned in the final assembly and lamination departments.

Additional Experience

Tooling Manager, Marada Powerboats, Irvine, KY

Tooling Lead, Cheetah Boats, Pleasantview, TN

EDUCATION

Murray State University, Murray, KY ~ Bachelor's Degree, 1992

Professional Development: Plug and Mold Building / Gel-coating / Composite Lamination / 3D Modeling and Rendering

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