SKĒM-INC: An Additive Manufacturing & Engineering Firm

An Additive Manufacturing & Engineering Consulting Firm.

CEO / Additive & Subtractive MFG Engineer  #SLS #SLA #FDM

Consult, Quote and Run off Additive Manufacturing projects for our customers.  3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in industries including Performance Motorsports & Bicycles, Firearms,  Job Shops, Areospace & Defence.

• Ideas –> Reality.
• SLS (On the way), SLA & FDM capabilities.  3D Print Small or Large Parts in Small or Large quantities.  
• Successfully print Multi Piece Assemblies (examples: Molds, Firearms, RC Drones/Cars).
• Continuous Improvement…working to reduce your time to get from Idea –> Design –> Working Prototype –> Production

My Background:

~ SALES & ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ~

Leading manufacturing organizations to breakthrough productivity & engineering success

Dynamic Engineering leader with over 15 years of success driving engineering development efforts, process improvements, machine programming, fixture designs for both weld and machine. Experienced across diverse industries including automotive, energy, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Instrumental in reducing product changeover time, enhancing productivity and leading continuous process improvement efforts. Exemplary communication and presentation skills used in the Sales Process; adept at cultivating high-performance teams.  Studying Japanese and playing soccer with my 2 Girls.  Love to travel.

 Expertise includes:

Team Leadership/Motivation · Strategic Planning · Continuous Process/Performance Improvements

Planning for Additive · Programming · Project Management · Procurement/Purchasing

Quality Control/Quality AssuranceAssembly Automation · Issue Resolution · Vendor Relations

Regulatory Compliance · Hiring/Training/Development · Cost/Benefit Analysis · Budget Administration · Cost Reductions · Strategic Sourcing

Previous Job Experience:

PHILLIPS CORP, Charlotte, NC                                                                    January 2018 – May 2020

Leading Provider of CNC Equipment (Mills, Lathes, Grinders, Robots, EDM, Swiss, 3D Printers and Specialty Milling) Work directly with our customers to provide Standard and/or Turnkey Solutions. 

Regional Sales Manager NC & VA / Turnkey Projects Manager

CNC Sales Manager with the territory of North Carolina and Virginia.   Partner with 6 Sales Engineers in the territory to find and close “A” account projects.  Act as Project Manager in turnkey production lines. Train customers on our 3, 4, and 5, axis Vertical and/or Horizontal Milling Machines.

• Quote Machines as well as Fully Automated Production lines (singular projects range from $50,000 – $5 million).
• Design fixtures, as well as fully automated machining cells that get the job done the quickest and cheapest way possible to retain our global customers.
• Reduce production times attack tolerance issues as well as tool wear issues head on in order to reduce undesirably high scrap and tooling costs.

SW NORTH AMERICA, New Hudson, MI                                                      June 2017 – January 2018

Awesome Manufacturer of Twin and Quad Spindle CNC Mills work directly with our customers to provide Turnkey Solutions.   I absolutely loved working here I just wish the HQ was in NC!!!

Applications Engineer / Turnkey Projects

Milling Applications Process/Programming/Implementation.  Hit mandatory turnkey production timelines set by our OEM and TIER 1 customers.  Perform time studies on existing lines to help in our customers continuous improvement efforts.  Train all customers on our 4, and 5, axis Horizontal Machines.

• Complete entire Automation lines with Machines, Robots and Quality Management Solutions. (singular projects range from $1 – $10 million).
• Aid in the Design of fixtures, as well as fully automated machining cells that get the job done the quickest and cheapest way possible to retain our global customers.
• Reduce existing production times attack tolerance issues as well as tool wear issues head on in order to reduce undesirably high scrap and tooling costs.
• Work closely with tooling companies and Cad Cam companies to test the latest and greatest tools and software.
• Tune CNC machines to create the best performing machine for the specific application of the customer.

OKK USA, Glendale Heights, IL                                                                         May 2012 – June 2017

Manufacturer of CNC Mills work directly with our customers to provide Turnkey Solutions. 

Regional Sales Manager Central & South America / Turnkey Projects Manager Americas

CNC Sales territory of Everything south of the border and act as Project Manager in turnkey production lines for our OEM and TEIR 1 customers.  Perform time studies on existing lines to help in our customers continuous improvement efforts.  Train customers on 3, 4, and 5, axis machines both Vertical and Horizontal.

• Quote Machines & Fully Automated Production lines (singular projects range from $.25 – 10 million).
• Design fixtures, as well as fully automated machining cells that get the job done the quickest and cheapest way possible to retain our global customers.
• Reduce production times attack tolerance issues as well as tool wear issues head on in order to reduce undesirably high scrap and tooling costs.
• Part of the decision making on what new machines and options we need to have in order to increase sales.
• Work closely with tooling companies and Cad Cam companies to test the latest and greatest tools and software.
• Tune CNC machines to create the best performing machine for the specific application of the customer.

DOWDING INDUSTRIES, Eaton Rapids, MI                                                    March 2010 – Nov 2011

Manufacturer of Clipper wind power products as well as Caterpillar and Cummins products. 

Production Manager / Engineer

Order tooling and materials and drive continuous process improvement efforts for Machine Division. Perform as Development Engineer. Design weld and machine fixtures and oversee 3-Axis machine programming. Lead hiring and development of Machine Division staff.

• Reduced past-due hours of Machine Division from 500 to 6 hours in 3 months by re-training staff and instituting mandatory reporting of machining program issues and improvement suggestions.
• Established daily audits in Machine Division and ensured SOP compliance and proper tool clean-up.
• Decreased product changeover time from 1:15 minutes to 15 minutes by implementing new paperwork and processes and overhauling product flow of machine shop and tool crib area.
• Initiated weekly continuous improvement meetings for all divisions to solicit new ideas for saving money and enhancing productivity.
• Enhanced productivity by designing and producing new weld and machine fixtures with streamlined part set-up processes.

FAUSTSON TOOL, Arvada, CO                                                                         May – September 2008

Aerospace industry small job shop with 35 employees.

 CNC Programmer / Machinist

Charged with creating new programs for 5 and 3-Axis CNC machines and improving existing programs.

 Simplified setup process by offering new ideas for 5 Axis machines and creating one fixture that can hold 100% of the parts that are processed through machine, eliminating need to change X, Y, Z, A or B zero locations.

HURCO USA, Indianapolis, IN                                                                          May – September 2007

Producer of CNC machines such as Mills Lathes.

Applications Engineer

Demonstrated capabilities of machining centers at company open house events, customer meetings, and East Tech tooling show. Troubleshot issues with software, excessive run times, and customer-created CNC programs.

• Drove reduction of cycle times using Master Cam, Catia, Solid works, and Pro E.
• Played vital role in selling new machines by meeting with potential and returning customers and leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and CAD/CAM software to conduct presentations. 

EARLY CAREER HISTORY

 Primo Tool & Die ~ Tool & Die Maker 2006 – 2007 (While Going to Ferris State)

II Stanley ~ Maintenance Engineer 2006 (Summer Intern)

Eaton Proving Grounds ~ Prototype Engine Component Machinist 2005 (Summer Intern)

 EDUCATION & TRAINING 

 Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering,  ~ Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Re-enrolled and should be finishing up remaining 4 classes for the above degree this year (2020).

Associate of Arts & Sciences in Manufacturing Tooling Technology ~ Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Machining, 2003 – 2005 ~ Calhoun Area Tech Center