Joe Herrera

About Joe Herrera

Specialty analyzing current production output and reject rate from foundry. Suggesting design changes in current philosophy and method to control and improve directional solidification for better cycle times, mechanical properties of the part. • Tooling design improvement to enhance current philosophy on tooling for substantial improvements in total output good parts. Reduce cycle times and quality of the part. Improving, reducing CNC and paint line fall out reject from foundry cosmetics. • Setup and design flow for tooling maintenance and PM to extend the life of tooling and performance in foundry, CNC, finishing. Prevent short runs in foundry, also the need for additional tooling and manpower. Tooling design 2D, 3D, tooling maintenance, PM, mold shop layout and flow design.• Substantial overall cost savings.• Work on problem solving with R&D staff on new and existing projects. Discuss proposed and final design before release to production to meet timelines for customers.

Experience

1. Senior Mold Design Specialist R & d

   Prime Wheel Corp

   Jan 2008 — Present

   Tooling Design from 3D wheel, design 2D assembly components for machine fitment, designing machine stock to allow the flow of the metal emitting choke points. Design cooling at critical points to assist in the directional solidification.• Tooling design from 3D wheel, 2D assembly design. Create 3D mold cavities for fabrication at mold vendor.• Work with process engineers on initial mold design and modification for improvements needed still in development state before release to production.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Undergraduate, Civil Engineering

  1977 — 1979

• MTI College

  Graphic Design

  1988 — 1989