Dave Reinhart
Injection Molding Robot Automation Specialist

Dave has more than 25 years’ experience in machining, fabrication, design, FEA analysis, engineering, manufacturing, automation, robotics, end of arm tooling, injection molding, tooling, assembly, fixtures and welding.  He has engineered and developed multi-process integration projects through injection molding, robotics, EOAT, vision, assembly, welding, leak testing, and automation.  His multitude of expertise makes him a well-rounded engineer to help with your projects needs. 

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 - Present
Independant Consultant   
Evansville, Indiana


2021- 2022
Revere Plastics, LLC, Senior Automation Engineer
Jeffersonville, IN

• Designed and developed machines, fixtures, and end of arm tooling.
• Utilized Solidworks software to design, analyze, and create drawings.
• Identified continuous improvement projects by utilizing ROI analysis with an annual savings of $200k.
• Programmed Robots, PLC’s, HMI’s and vision cameras to perform automation to machines and fixtures.
• Hosted continuous improvement meetings to update and review all activities.
• Engineered and designed a project with a $360k annual savings.
• Machined, fabricated, welded, wired, programmed, and assembled components to create machines.
• CNC machine components using HSM cam software.
• Used Faro CMM arm to scan and check fixture measurements.
• Researched, specified, and purchased components for projects.
• Provided engineering support for all departments.
• Established timelines and budgets for projects.
• Utilized PLC’s, HMI’s, robots, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD’s, relays, motors, electromechanical, vision systems, vibration, etc.

2014-2021
Revere Plastics, LLC, Sales Engineer
Jeffersonville, IN

• Identified current and future customer requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers.
• Managed accounts with up to $10 million in business.
• Provided product, service, and equipment with technical and engineering as needed to support sales efforts.
• Designed and developed customer’s products to provide cost savings along with functional improvements.
• Reviewed cost estimates by studying customer related documents and being the voice of the customer during internal discussions.
• Determined improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of proposing changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services.
• Gained customer acceptance by explaining or demonstrating cost reductions and operation improvements.
• Submitted orders by conferring with technical information and training.
• Developed customer’s staff by providing technical information and training.
• Prepared sales engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales information.
• Contributed to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues that must be addressed; proving information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

2011-14
Revere Plastics, LLC, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Jeffersonville, IN

• Managed the manufacturing engineers, process, and the maintenance department (up to 25 employees).
• Managed the entire plant facilities, SPCC, and Universal Waste.
• Executed capital expansion projects for the facility.
• Implemented a 150,000 sq/ft manufacturing facility from an empty facility to 36 injection molding machines and 200 employees in 6 months with 22-million-dollar budget.
• Worked with customer to resolve engineering problems to reduce large fallout due to design flaws.
• Practiced continuous improvement and utilized lean manufacturing practices.
• Analyzed different processes using DOE (design of experiments).
• Designed various machines and fixtures to improve the manufacturing process using SolidWorks.
• Managed the arrangement of machines, secondary equipment, and manufacturing lines for the entire facility.
• Improved automation equipment to increase efficiency and reduce scrap by 50% from initial machine implementation.
• Setup secondary machinery to optimize its process.
• Implemented modifications to robot programs, vision systems, and automation equipment.
• Conducted gage R&R’s and capability studies.

1998- 2011
RDR Company, Mechanical Engineer
Fostoria, OH

• Managed fabricators and engineering projects in excess of $1,000,000.
• Designed, engineered, and fabricated machines and tools up to $50,000.
• Conducted day to day operations of a small business.
• Used Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to design machines and parts.
• Provided customers with continuous improvement designs.
• Designed, programmed and setup/ran parts for CNC production.
• Used COMSOL Multiphysics, SolidWorks, and Autodesk Inventors’ Finite Element Analysis features to analyze fluid flow, structural behaviors and dynamic interactions.

EDUCATION
University of Toledo, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Toledo OH
Terra Community College, Associate of Applied Science

OTHER SKILLS

• Passed the FE (fundamentals of engineering) exam in the state of Ohio
• Experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Moldflow, Ansys, PolyWorks, COMSOL Multiphysics, Creo, AutoCAD, Autodesk HSM Cam, Mastercam, MATLAB, Minitab, and Microsoft Office.
• Designed and built a 5-axis waterjet cutting machine and a 3D printer.
• Designed and utilized FEA to develop a part for FCA – Jeep Cherokee.
  
• PLC and C++ based Arduino programming
• 6 axis Fanuc, Wittmann, and UR robot experience.
• 3D scanning experience using Faro arm and 3D printing.
• Completed 2-day ISO 19011 auditor training, supplier development training, and​ SolidWorks moldflow training.​

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