RICH SPINOLA
Waubaushene
Summary
To obtain a position where I may apply my technical/ managerial skills, and further expand my knowledge and experience.
Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tooling Coordinator
Flex-N-Gate
04.2016 - Current
- Responsible for managing all new tool & die builds, design through launch.
- Responsible for managing all new check fixture builds, design through launch.
- Direct involvement in product development/engineering and GD&T.
- Direct involvement in all quotation development in regard to new tool and die builds, including engineering changes.
- Provide engineering support to other departments within the company.
- Attends/conducts meetings with customers & suppliers, with respect to program design and launch.
- Responsible for all new tool and die outsourcing and program follow up, locally and internationally.
- Continually locating and developing supply base.
Tooling Coordinator
Matcor Automotive
02.2011 - 03.2016
- Responsible for managing all new tool & die builds, design through launch.
- Direct involvement in all quotation development in regard to new tool and die builds, including engineering changes.
- Provide engineering support to other departments within the company.
- Attends/conducts meetings with customers & suppliers, with respect to program design and launch.
- Responsible for all new tool and die outsourcing and program follow up, locally and internationally.
- Continually locating and developing supply base.
Program Manager
P&F Tool & Die (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Assist in the development of quotations of new work and engineering changes.
- Coordinate the specification and procurement of capital equipment, tooling and gauging for new programs/launches.
- Attends/conducts meetings with customers & suppliers, with respect to program design and launch.
- Provide engineering support to other departments within the company.
- Ensure the organization is working with the most up to date engineering drawings, data bases and parts lists.
- Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as required by the Engineering Manager.
Engineering Supervisor
MAPLE STAMPING (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
09.2002 - 05.2008
- Quote new programs and engineering changes
- Responsible for all new tool & die builds, including overseas transactions
- Responsible for all new check fixture builds
- Tool & fixture design approval sign-off
- Supplier development and sourcing
- Direct contact with OEM Engineering and Purchasing
- Responsible for new programs cradle to grave.
- Production equipment troubleshooting and development
- Extensive travel
Continuous Improvement/ Program Manager
WARREN INDUSTRIES
03.2001 - 06.2002
- Progressive die improvements
- Plant improvements
- Overseeing the production of new tooling
- Reported directly to CEO
Production Manager
WARREN INDUSTRIES
03.1998 - 06.2001
- Overall responsibility for the performance of the press room, tool room, shipping and assembly department
- Responsible for hiring, performance review and discipline of production employees
- Responsible for the training of departmental personnel
- Responsible for ensuring the availability and readiness of resources to meet production requirements, tool tryouts, etc
- Responsible for a continual improvement approach to managing the production department
- Responsible for maintaining company policies and procedures
- Coordinate with all departments to achieve quality and customer satisfaction
- Quality board representative for the production department
- Member of the Continual Improvement Teams
- Ensure departmental budgets are met
- Responsible for data collection pertaining to the production department (i.e. Downtime Reporting)
- Q.S. 9000 Certified Internal Auditor
- Extensive stamping press knowledge and experienced with Omni-Link 5000 control systems
- Report to President of the Company
Tool and Die Maker
NORMARK MFG. (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
11.1989 - 03.1998
- Build and maintain dies and fixtures
- Trouble shooting
- Continuous improvement
- Weld assembly applications
- Q.S. 9000 training
- Prototype applications
- Engineering changes
- Die improvement and set-up
- In die tapping experience
- Received Tool & Die Maker’s Certificate
Tool and Die Maker (Apprentice)
WESTMET STAMPING (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
10.1989 - 11.1989
- Build and maintain dies and fixtures
- Trouble shooting
- Continuous improvement
- Engineering changes
- Die improvement and set-up
Tool and Die Maker (Apprentice)
OMNICOR MFG. (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
08.1988 - 10.1989
- Assist in die building and maintenance
- Develop trouble shooting skills
- Learn various aspects of press and die set-up
Education
Received Certificate of Apprenticeship -
MAGNA TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE
08.1991
Secondary School Honor Graduation Diploma -
FATHER HENRY CARR SECONDARY SCHOOL
06-1987
Skills
Program & Time management
Problem Solving
Mechanical Aptitude
Communication and attention to detail
Languages
English
Certification
- Licensed Tool & Die Maker - 1996
Timeline
Tooling Coordinator
Flex-N-Gate
04.2016 - Current
Tooling Coordinator
Matcor Automotive
02.2011 - 03.2016
Program Manager
P&F Tool & Die (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
08.2008 - 12.2010
Engineering Supervisor
MAPLE STAMPING (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
09.2002 - 05.2008
Continuous Improvement/ Program Manager
WARREN INDUSTRIES
03.2001 - 06.2002
Production Manager
WARREN INDUSTRIES
03.1998 - 06.2001
Tool and Die Maker
NORMARK MFG. (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
11.1989 - 03.1998
Tool and Die Maker (Apprentice)
WESTMET STAMPING (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
10.1989 - 11.1989
Tool and Die Maker (Apprentice)
OMNICOR MFG. (MAGNA INTERNATIONAL)
08.1988 - 10.1989
Received Certificate of Apprenticeship -
MAGNA TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE
Secondary School Honor Graduation Diploma -
FATHER HENRY CARR SECONDARY SCHOOL
HOBBIES
Boating, Hockey, Golf, Outdoor Recreation