MICHAEL — Senior Applications Engineer/Project Manager

Machining professional with 20+ years of experience in CNC manufacturing, engineering services, and turn-key project delivery. Proven track record improving process reliability, reducing cycle times, and cutting operational costs across high-volume production environments. Skilled in CNC programming (Okuma OSP), process standardization, and end-to-end project ownership — from initial process design through full-scale shop deployment. Core Competencies CNC Programming & Setup (Okuma OSP, multi-axis turning/machining centers) Turn-Key Project Management — process design through production deployment Manufacturing Cost Reduction & Cycle-Time Optimization Engineering Services — process troubleshooting, tooling strategy, program standardization Shop-Wide Program Rollouts & Legacy System Conversion Machine Safety Systems (tool-length verification, RPM/spindle safety limits, program-verification gates) Production Documentation & Change Control Representative Experience Highlights Led a shop-wide CNC program consolidation effort covering nearly 900 part programs, standardizing legacy subprograms into a single unified format to cut maintenance overhead and reduce programming errors across the production floor. Engineered multiple safety and reliability improvements to production CNC programs, including spindle RPM limiting/clamping logic, tool-length verification alarms, and program-verification gates to prevent unproven programs from running in production. Diagnosed and resolved long-latent, hard-to-trace logic defects in legacy CNC subprograms (state-tracking bugs affecting double-pull, safety-limit, and tool-selection logic) that had gone undetected across multiple prior program revisions. Reclassified and re-engineered part-processing logic (e.g., ID boring vs. drilling thresholds) based on tooling clearance analysis, improving process reliability across the affected part families. Delivered full project documentation packages covering system variables, safety logic, and change history to support production handoff and future maintainability.

Performed preventive maintenance and service on Okuma CNC machine tools, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing production downtime. Conducted scheduled preventive maintenance on Okuma CNC machines, including inspections, calibration, and component servicing to prevent unplanned downtime. Diagnosed and resolved mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues on CNC equipment to restore production quickly. Built hands-on familiarity with Okuma OSP controls and machine systems — foundational experience that carries directly into your current CNC programming and engineering work.

Owner / Contract Engineering Presidential Award, Summa Cum Laude North Carolina Department of Commerce President's List, Dean's List Management and Strategy Institute Catawba Valley Community College Developed and implemented streamlined processes for clients needing engineering consultations and projects completed. Work with diverse industries. Projects included improvements in programming and modeling, problem￾solving, employee training, resulting in reduction in time and costs. Developed and implemented tool databases with time and costs frameworks, resulting in improved visibility of key performance metrics and enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Incorporated technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for diverse customer base. Assisted project managers in planning and executing various projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables. Monitored project budgets, tracked expenses, and prepared financial reports to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.

Morris South Principal Applications Engineer Leader Senior Applications Engineer/Project Manager Incorporated technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for diverse customer base. Assisted project managers in planning and executing various projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables. Monitored project budgets, tracked expenses, and prepared financial reports to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines. Program and set up machine tools and peripherals to support events, lunch-and-learns, and customer visits. Operate equipment and troubleshoot manufacturing or machining issues. Start and run equipment/machines, conducting runoffs as needed. Analyze part drawings to determine machining processes and perform time studies when necessary. Review part prints to select the appropriate machine model, tooling, and work holding solutions based on specific customer requirements. Train customers on new machine tools. Manage turn-key projects, deadlines and budget.