Ashley Young

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: ashley.young@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: ashley-young-patternmaker

Summary

Developing and refining complex patterns for metal and plastic components over 9 years, optimizing manufacturing processes for diverse industrial applications. Consistently reduced material waste by an average of 15% through meticulous pattern design and simulation, improving production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Adept at leveraging advanced CAD/CAM software to translate engineering specifications into precise physical patterns, ensuring high-tolerance part fabrication for automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve pattern-related production challenges, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.

Experience

Senior Patternmaker, Metal & Plastic, Maple Leaf Manufacturing Solutions -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2019 – present

• Led a team of 3 junior patternmakers, overseeing the design and fabrication of intricate patterns for injection molding, sand casting, and thermoforming applications, resulting in a 20% increase in project completion efficiency.

• Implemented DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles in pattern development, reducing prototype iteration cycles by 25% and accelerating product launch timelines for key clients.

• Developed and maintained a comprehensive pattern library, standardizing design elements and reducing pattern rework by 18% across various projects.

• Operated and programmed 5-axis CNC machines for pattern creation, achieving dimensional accuracies within ±0.02mm for critical components.

Patternmaker, Northern Precision Tooling -- Brampton, Canada

Aug 2014 – Feb 2019

• Created and modified master patterns from 2D blueprints and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and CATIA, supporting the production of automotive and aerospace parts.

• Performed quality control inspections on finished patterns using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and traditional measurement tools, ensuring adherence to strict engineering specifications.

• Collaborated with design engineers to optimize pattern designs for manufacturability, contributing to a 10% reduction in material scrap rates.

• Maintained and repaired various patternmaking equipment, including CNC routers, laser cutters, and manual milling machines, minimizing downtime.

Education

George Brown College, Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2011 – Apr 2014

Skills

Patternmaking & Design: Metal Patternmaking, Plastic Patternmaking, CAD/CAM, 3D Modeling (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD), Blueprint Interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Reverse Engineering, Prototyping, Fixture Design

Manufacturing Processes: Injection Molding, Sand Casting, Die Casting, Thermoforming, Composites Layup, CNC Machining (Milling, Turning), Manual Machining, Welding, Sheet Metal Fabrication

Materials & Tooling: Tool Steel, Aluminum Alloys, Stainless Steel, Various Plastics (ABS, Nylon, Polypropylene), Wood, Urethane, Epoxy Resins, Mold Design, Core Boxes, Gating Systems

Quality & Analysis: CMM Operation, Metrology, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly)