Michael P.
Bourque
32 Rowe Street
Melrose, MA 02176 USA
[email protected]
Primary Phone:781-370-6618
Secondary Phone:781-662-9262
Mobile:781.710.2678
Fax:603.963.8521
URL: http://www.mbourque.com/michael
| Manufacturing Engineer - 16 years experience |
| OBJECTIVE | I am looking for the
right opportunity to join a company that is interested in improving
productivity and current technology by putting innovation into their
design and manufacturing process. Allow me to get at the nuts and bolts of
your process and apply creativity and expertise thus improving your
product. I have over 16 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, as well as a full understanding of design through manufacturing processes. As you can see with my work history, I have made strategic career moves that have strengthened my experience and broadened my background in this great field. I am passionate about manufacturing as my full time career and hobby. I am an also an expert in Pro/ENGINEER and have implemented it many times including MIT. This successful project earned me the opportunity to work for PTC (the makers of Pro/ENGINEER) as a Product Development Engineer. I am a team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, and am able to manage a team locally, and abroad. - 16 years experience in the mechanical manufacturing industry - Hands on experience - Full understanding of design and manufacturing processes - Strong CAD/CAM background - Strong CNC background - 10,000+ hours use of Pro/Engineer Version 17 through 2002) - Resource and Project Management skills - Software design and development - Implementation of Pro/ENGINEER Design through Manufacturing |
| EXPERIENCE | 10/2000 - Present | PTC (Parametric Technology Corp.) | Needham, MA |
| Product Development Engineer |
| PTC's flagship product
is Pro/ENGINEER, which is the industry's de facto standard 3D mechanical
design suite. PTC delivers software-based collaborative product commerce
(CPC) solutions to help manufacturing companies achieve competitive advantage
and gain market share in the Internet age. As a Product Development Engineer, I design and Development software specifications for the Pro/ENGINEER suite of products, this includes core modeling to manufacturing. I work with marketing and customers to understand needs and implement enhancements from concept to development and deployment. Write technical articles for newsletters. Author help and user-guide manuals. Hold all customer meetings at the Pro/USER events. Manage all aspects of product development. Highlights: - Create software specifications - Conduct Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings - Answer technical questions from development and technical support - Lead technical discussions on future product development - Creating presentations and holding product updates and training - Create tutorials and online documentation - User interface design and mockup - Perform quality assurance unit testing - Estimate on product cost and delivery - Collaborate with development teams worldwide |
| 10/1999 - 10/2000 | PTC (Parametric Technology Corp.) | Needham, MA |
| Group Leader (Manager) |
| As a Group Leader, I
had the following responsibilities: - Manage a group of 10 Software engineers (worldwide) devoted to developing and testing Pro/ENGINEER - Lead Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings - Forecast and rate quality based on convergence of statistical data - Assist with software design, specifications, and development - Project management and tracking & risk assessment - Write technical software specifications and test plans - Perform project level testing - Create and support automated regression tests - Develop simulated customer tests and run in-house production (beta) testing - Implementation of Pro/ENGINEER at customer sites - Intranet Webmaster; Systems administration and support for Windows NT - Computer hardware procurement |
| 6/1997 - Present | ACI (American Cybernetics Inc.) | Tempe, AZ |
| Consultant – Software Developer |
| ACI develops software
products that provide the professional programmer with reliable,
high-quality development tools that can be tailored to fit the evolving
needs of programmers worldwide. On a contractual basis, my activities included: - Develop and maintain source code for the software product Multi-Edit - Added Series Enumeration, Auto complete, and Tip of the Day - Continuously improve existing software by conceptualizing and developing add-ons - Provide technical support and create help documents |
| 5/1995 - 10/1999 | MIT Lincoln Laboratory (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) | Lexington, MA |
| Manufacturing Engineer - Specialist |
| MIT Lincoln Laboratory
has pioneered advances in electronics since in 1951 as a Federally Funded
Research and Development Center of the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. The scope of research includes communications, space
surveillance, missile defense, tactical surveillance systems, and air
traffic control as well as air defense. The Laboratory has a large
engineering group of over 300 engineers and tradesmen. As a Manufacturing Engineer, I handled all aspects of administration, planning, estimation, process control, engineering, documentation, fabrication, and inspection for manufacturing. I am proud of the following accomplishments: - Implemented Pro/ENGINEER into the organization - CAD/CAM System manager - Implemented a "Faster, Cheaper, Better" policy (a no scrap, get it right the first time initiative) - Capital equipment research and procurement - Created Manufacturing and Design models for manufacturing using Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/PROCESS for MFG - Reviewed designs for manufacturing - Supervised programming operations and provided in house training - Developed inspection procedures for manufacturing and product integrity - Rapid Prototypes (SLA), Fabrication costs, Fabrication procedures, manufacturing CNC files, Inspection process - Developed and documented fabrication procedures and created numerical control lathe and mill programs for complex mechanical parts and assemblies using PRO/NC, Cadra, and Cadra-NC APT, including mechanical design and drafting, solid modeling, 3-D analytic modeling, and database abstraction systems - Developed unique programs and solutions software applications in Visual C++ and/or Visual Basic - Implemented NC toolpath verification software (VERICUT) for use in conjunction with Cadra and Cadra-NC - Serve as systems administrator for CAD/CAM systems running Windows NT server and workstation - Maintained computer hardware and peripherals - Build and maintain redundant RAID servers group MIS - Installed and implemented DNC shop floor network (drip feed) for Machine Tools - Created automatic route sheet applications for automatic online shop floor tool kits - Custom built workstations and servers, as well as PC's - Created custom post processors for all machine tools including 5-axis machining centers using ICAM CAM/POST and Cadra Custom Post - Implemented machine tool probe for unmanned CNC applications - Developed and maintain group intranet web site and information server |
| 7/1988 - 5/1995 | MIT Lincoln Laboratory (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) | Lexington, MA |
| Machinist A, CNC Specialist |
| As a Machinist, I had
the following responsibilities: - Handle and coordinate all needed machining for high precision Aerospace parts and assemblies - Manual operation of Mills, Lathes, and Jig Bores - Created custom NC programs using conversational programming system - Fanuc, Yasnac, GCode, and Macro B programming - Fabricated complex parts and assemblies using computer numerical control machine tools and equipment -- This includes 3,4,5 axis CNC Milling, CNC Turning, EDM, Boring, and Grinding - Developed and implemented CNC machine tool probe software and equipment for Fanuc and Yasnac machine tools for use in flexible machining systems - Fabrication processes included: high-speed machining, and tool making - Working with Aluminum, Steel, Stainless steel, Invar, Titanium, Copper, Refractory metals, and Plastics - Train new workers on machinery operations by communicating effectively and giving clear, precise directions - Mori Seiki, Cincinnati, Hitachi, Mazak, Okuma, Monarch, Bostomatic - Lead larger projects by coordinating a team of machinists through mission critical deadlines |
| 7/1987 - 7/1988 | Custom Machine Inc | Woburn, MA |
| Machinist, Class A |
| Custom Machine is a
contract machine shop focused on producing a broad array of machined
components for the military, aerospace, medical, marine, robotics,
semiconductor, and consumer industries. Using the latest equipment in both
vertical and horizontal milling, Custom Machine has the ability to produce
each component correctly the first time to meet tight project
deadlines. Responsibilities: - Setup and run high-tolerance parts and weldments in a mid-sized contract machine shop. - Work exclusively from blueprints and verbal instructions - Precision machining includes: Milling, Turning, Boring, Surface grinding, polishing - Perform vertical and horizontal band saw operations - Working with Aluminum, Steel, Stainless steel - Preliminary inspection of parts coming off the machine using high precision measurement tools and devices |
| 7/1986 - 7/1987 | Ariston | Woburn, MA |
| Machinist & Forman |
| Ariston is a small job
shop that provides light duty Machining, Sheetmetal, Engraving, Paint, and
Plating services to its diversified customers. My responsibilities included: - Train new workers on machinery operations by communicating effectively and giving clear, precise directions. - Operate a vertical and horizontal mill machine, a lathe, brake, press, and a drill press. - Interpret blueprints and drawings - Problem-solving production issues - Responsible for the maintenance and the preventative maintenance of all of these machines, doing quality inspections of parts, and quality assurance. |
| 7/1985 - 7/1986 | Northeast Manufacturing Inc | Stoneham, MA |
| Machinist |
| Northeast MFG is a
contract machining shop that is dedicated to supplying precision machining
services in fields such as bio-medicine, electronics, communications,
defense and aerospace, as well as those in the laser, optical, computer
and microwave industries. Responsibilities: - Responsible for setting up and operating Matsura CNC Machining Centers, Bridgeport mills, and Hardinge lathes. - Inspection of parts coming off the machine using high precision measurement tools and devices. Keeping tolerances under control using machine offsets. - Find and solve problems, reduce down time, costs - Editing of programs, and programming parts from scratch as needed at the machine console. - Working with Aluminum, Steel, Stainless steel, Delrin, and Copper. - Working with close tolerances such as flatness of .0005", + -.001" on profile characteristics, and ten thousandths (tenths) of an inch on reamed hole sizes. - Train new workers on machinery operations by communicating effectively and giving clear, precise directions |
| 7/1984 - 7/1985 | Baril Die Corp. | Haverhill, MA |
| Die Maker |
| Baril die builds top
quality tools that produce Folding Cartons & Corrugated packaging,
labels & nameplates, gaskets, flexible circuitry & membrane
switches, medical products, as well as plastics, foams, and most specialty
products. As an apprentice die maker, my duties included: - Die Design and Layout - Precision cutting, grinding, and forming of steel rules. - Precision cutting of die bases per hand jigsaw and/or laser. - Quality testing and Repair of Dies. |
| EDUCATION | 1/1996 | ICAM | Canada-Quebec-Pointe-Claire |
| Certification |
| Advanced Post Processor development |
| 1/1995 | PTC | US-MA-Needham |
| Certification |
| - Pro/E Core
Design - Pro/NC Advanced - Pro/E Assembly - Pro/E Surface - Management essentials * All classes taken separately |
| 10/1987 | Middlesex College | US-MA-Burlington |
| Certification |
| Drafting and Design |
| 10/1987 | Middlesex College | US-MA-Burlington |
| Certification |
| Geometrical Tolerancing |
| 5/1986 | Boston Machining Institute | US-MA-Woburn |
| Certification |
| Advanced CNC Programming |
| 6/1985 | Northeast | US-MA-Wakefield |
| Vocational |
| Manufacturing
Engineering Mechanical Design and Drafting |
| AFFILIATIONS | 1/1995 - Present | The American Society of Manufacturing Engineers | Member |
| SKILLS | Skill Name | Skill Level | Last Used | Experience |
| Pro/ENGINEER (Core, Assy, Detail) | Expert | Currently used | 6 years |
| APT | Expert | 2 years ago | 12 years |
| C, C++, Visual Basic | Intermediate | Currently used | 6 years |
| G Code Programming (NC Machine Language) | Expert | Currently used | 12 years |
| CNC Machining | Expert | Currently used | 13 years |
| Windows 2000, NT, 98, ME, 95, DOS | Expert | Currently used | 7 years |
| Unix OS | Intermediate | Currently used | 6 years |
| Pro/NC (Pro/MFG) | Expert | Currently used | 6 years |
| Post Processor Development | Expert | 1 year ago | 6 years |
| MS Office 2000, XP | Expert | Currently used | 6 years |
| Web design | Intermediate | Currently used | 5 years |
| Windchill | Intermediate | Currently used | 1 years |
| Pro/PROCESS for MFG | Expert | Currently used | 6 years |
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