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Justin Badenhorst

Woking,Surrey

Summary

A keen, conscientious, hardworking and reliable individual with experience in production, manufacturing engineering. A fast learner and excellent time manager, with effective communication skills. Able to manage time sensitive projects and meet challenging deadlines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Manufacturing Engineer

Skybridge UK
Feltham, Hounslow
09.2024 - Current
  • Solidworks and SolidCAM
  • NPI
  • DfM


Manufacturing Engineer

B-Tech Engineering Ltd
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Create and prove out CNC programs using Mastercam and Hypermill
  • Vericut
  • Manufacture aerospace and defence components to tight tolerances
  • Identify and suggest process, method and tooling improvements


Manufacturing Engineer - DfM

Blatchford
Basingstoke, Hampshire
12.2020 - 03.2023
  • Constructing and proving out CNC programs using Autodesk Powermill and Vericut
  • Post Processor development
  • DfM
  • NPI
  • CNC Milling Programming – 5 axis
  • Design and document workholding and fixturing using SolidWorks
  • Create and maintain all types production documentation. Route cards,
    tooling and process sheets and in process inspection check sheets
  • Providing support and solutions to day to day manufacturing issues
  • Specify, purchase and maintain tool supplies
  • Training and developing staff as required
  • Macro Programming

CNC Programmer/ 5 Axis Team Leader

Attewell Ltd
Hayes, Middlesex
12.2017 - 12.2020
  • Use Powermill 2020 CAD/CAM software to create CNC programs
  • Setup and run 5 Axis CNC Mills and 5 Axis CMS Routers(Fanuc controls)
  • Application Support
  • Inspect components post machining
  • Proficient in Vericut and Rhino 6
  • Perform precision work to high tolerances
  • Tool setting
  • Renishaw Probing
  • Communicate effectively with Manufacturing and Production, factory personnel, and individuals outside the company
  • Assist production and engineering with continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain consumable tooling
  • Maintain good 5S and housekeeping
  • Assist in production planning
  • Worked with various materials including; Titanium, aluminium, copper, composites (GFRP, HFRP), nylon, laminates

Waterjet Team Leader

Attewell Ltd
Hayes, Middlesex
05.2012 - 12.2017
  • Programmer and Operator of OMAX Waterjets
  • Introduced advanced nesting which lead to a 15-25% material saving
  • Consult on new projects and carry out R&D on new materials to implement new machining strategies to effectively cut down material scrappage and production times
  • Working to tight tolerances, inspecting parts to working drawings and upholding aerospace standards
  • Perform routine maintenance on OMAX pumps and cutting tables
  • Ensuring all operators are fully trained in accordance with company standards
  • Liaise with management to set out production schedules and ensure time sensitive jobs are manufactured within specified deadlines
  • Working in conjunction with various departments to manage workflow between them
  • Assisting in general workshop duties, operating various light machines

Business Development Consultant

Kruger Associates Ltd:
Wanstead, London
03.2009 - 05.2012
  • Curriculum and Training Manager
  • Health and Safety Officer
  • Marketing
  • Graphic Design

Cad Technician

Tile Styles Aquacut
Durban, South Africa
02.2003 - 10.2008
  • Tile designing, floor layouts, general drafting
  • Programmer and Operator of OMAX and Resato Waterjets
  • Maintenance on OMAX and Resato Waterjet Machines
  • Efficient in AutoCAD, INTELLI-MAX LAYOUT and MAKE and GEMS
  • Working in conjunction with Architects and Interior Designers on various projects
  • Advising clients on designs, tiles and other works for their specific needs

Skills

  • Autodesk Powermill
  • OPENMIND Hypermil
  • Mastercam
  • SolidCAM
  • Vericut
  • SolidWorks
  • NPI
  • DfM

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Skybridge UK
09.2024 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer

B-Tech Engineering Ltd
04.2023 - 09.2024

Manufacturing Engineer - DfM

Blatchford
12.2020 - 03.2023

CNC Programmer/ 5 Axis Team Leader

Attewell Ltd
12.2017 - 12.2020

Waterjet Team Leader

Attewell Ltd
05.2012 - 12.2017

Business Development Consultant

Kruger Associates Ltd:
03.2009 - 05.2012

Cad Technician

Tile Styles Aquacut
02.2003 - 10.2008
Justin Badenhorst