07-17-2016 Resume

1. Vincent N. Priest
2506 Pecan Dr.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Phone: 469-371-9428(Cell) Email: vnpriest@hotmail.com
Summary: Highly Skilled Tooling, Manufacturing and, Mechanical Design Engineer.
ENGINEER V (Sr. Principle Engineer/Lead Engineering Manager) is the latest
qualification level. Manufacturing & Process Engineering, Tooling & Fixture
Design, Operations Management, Machining and CNC Programming.
World-class expertise in root cause analysis/problem-solving. Attention-to-detail
for highly critical operations with the knowledge/ability to achieve world-class
precision and standards. Plus, the “people skills” to accomplish team building in
those environments if needed.
 25 years of manufacturing & fabrication experience with advanced knowledge
of those processes. Application/use of Lean Six Sigma, KanBan, Kaizen, Value
Stream Mapping, and Total Productive Maintenance.
 20 years of Tooling experience: Jigs, Fixtures, Injection & Blow molds, Tool
& Die/Metal Stamping (progressive dies, deep draw), Aerospace composite
molding (Layup, VARTM)
 20 years of Machining & CNC programming experience (*) including ultra/high-
precision, micro & high-speed machining.
(* e.g., 3 to 6 axis CNC Mills, 5 axis Routers, Lathes with live tooling, Multi-spindle lathes, Wire & Sinker EDM’s, Turret
Punch Press combos, Lasers, Water-jets and Plasma Cutters.)
Software/Applications: MasterCam, Catia V5, SurfCam, SolidWorks, Open Mind
HyperMill, AutoCad/Mechanical Desktop, ProE, CadKey, Esprit, EdgeCam, GibbsCam,
FiberSIM Composite Engineering Environment, Fabri-Win, NC Polaris, Cimco, Enovia,
MS-Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hilite International - Carrollton, TX Manufacturing Engineer 3/2016 –
Texstars, Inc. - Grand Prairie, TX 2/2013 - 8/2015
Manufacturing Process & Tooling Engineer (ENGINEER V Qualification)
Composite & thermoplastic product process development. Drape & Vacuum Forming,
Holding Fixture/Tooling design. 3 & 5 Axis CNC Programming. Process & Part
Design, Manufacturing Engineering/Planning & Process Review (composite,
thermoplastics, Resin Transfer Molding, Lamination, Bonding, Trimming, First
Article Inspections). Develop CNC programming, machine set-up sheets, operator
training & process documentation to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
Optex Systems, Inc. – Richardson, TX 5/2011 - 2/2013
Machine Shop Supervisor
Responsible for management/scheduling/planning of all machining operations. Drive
continuous process improvement, equipment effectiveness, department safety, part
quality, delivery and cost. Manage quotes, materials, inventory, tools, supplies,
maintenance, vendors and, external business contacts. Interview, hire, train and
direct employees. Assist Engineering & Design with materials, fabrication -
techniques, design proposals & establish new product specifications.
Fresnel Technologies, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX 10/2010 - 4/2011
Tooling Engineering
Develop high precision Injection Molds, Oversee production, Programming, Set-up
and operation of high precision (microns) CNC Mills, Lathes, sinker & wire EDM
machines. Assembly, building & repair of in-house high precision injection molds
for advanced optical products.

2. Self-employed - Engineering Services (Tool Design, CNC Programming) 7/2009 - 10/2010
Texstars, Inc. - Grand Prairie, TX 7/2007 - 7/2009
Tooling Engineer
New and existing composite and thermoplastic product development.
Develop and Implement Operating Procedures, 5-axis CNC programs, machine set-up,
operator training & process documentation to ensure consistant part processes on
schedule by AS9100-B, Nadcap - Composites and ISO: 9001: 2000 certifications.
Process Design, Mfg. Planning & Process Review of composite and thermoplastic
materials including Resin Transfer & Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding,
Lamination, Bonding, Trimming, Assembly, First Article Inspection. Key role in
obtaining Bell BPS 4514 Certification.
Quick-Way Stampings, Inc. – Euless, TX 2001 - 2005
Manufacturing Engineer/Safety Director/Purchasing Agent/CNC Programmer
Developed & Implement manufacturing plans, optimization of equipment, processes
and personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing/increasing
Productivity, Safety, Quality, Knowledge, Moral & Motivation. Manufacturing
engineering, Component & Tool design, R&D, Program CNC mills and, turret punch
press/laser combo. Supervised QS9000 certifications and requirements. Managed
vendor QA surveys, ISO documents, and related materials. Supervised and managed
safety program. Trained personnel on Lean/5S, Office and CAD CAM programs.
LGS Technologies, Inc. - Lancaster, TX 2000 - 2001
Designer/CNC Programmer
Design steel rule & roller dies, Program lasers, laser turret punch presses and
water jets. Trained associate engineers in product manufacturing and design.
Bailey Tool & Manufacturing - Duncanville, TX 1996 - 2000
Toolmaker/ CNC Programmer /Engineering
3d modeling & surfacing, create part assembly drawings for manufacturing of
stamping/forming dies. Programming and, supervision of Makino CNC High Speed
Machining center, CNC Mills, Turret lathes and Wire EDM's. Manufacturing, shop
and engineering support. "Machining Technology" classes for machinists and
toolmakers.
EDUCATION / SEMINARS AND ACCREDITATION'S
2014- Sr Engineer 5 Qualification (≥ BSME 9+years/Master’s degree ACRED)
2012- Lean Mfg. Process Development, Problem-Solving, Push Pull systems/Kanban
2009- Catia V5 Drafting and Design (4.0 GPA/98.75 Avg.) Tarrant County College
2009- Vistagy FiberSIM Composite Engineering Environment
2007- Lean Manufacturing/5S, Virtek Laser Projection (composite layup)
2002- Employment Law - Texas Workforce Commission
2002- Kaizen, Kanban, J-I-T, Lean/5S, Training classes/seminars
2001- BSME- Accreditation from Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1999- Makino Die Mold Process Training in Ohio (High-Speed Machining)
1998- CAD/CAM training received from MLC-Cad Systems.
1981- Penole Trade School- Blueprint reading, Shop Math II, Machining operations.
“Vincent is a talented tool engineer and programmer. He is a team player that worked diligently to get the job
done. He has helped to get us out of a jam on more than one occasion.” –LinkedIn October 11, 2009... “Vincent
learned new processes quickly, and was good at working with people, therefore was often used as a trainer during
the development of the processes. Vincent was always pleasant, willing to learn and quick to pick up on new
programs. His moral and ethical values were always high.”- Vice President of Engineering, Texstars, Inc. Hampson
Group - July 2009