P.O.P Manufacturing, Inc
CAD Design and CNC Programmer
9009 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143
7 months • 5/11/2020 - 12/19/2020
Engineered and fabricated prototypes of Point of Purchase displays for Walmart, Keurig, Panera Bread
Generated Bill of Materials, coordinated with production on inventory, and ensured high quality parts
Created Youth Apprenticeship program and trained students on CAD software, laser engravers, and CNC routers
Generated 5-axis CNC code (Fusion 360) for CNC routers
Operated and maintained the Morbidelli Pratix, M200, M400 CNC routers, and other manufacturing machinery
Created programs and operated laser cutters
Performed maintenance and upgrades on motorcycles, ATV's, boats, Go Karts and other machines with engines
Operated large trailers and trucks
PROJECTS
Panera Bread Custom Oak Wall
Laser Engraved
Designed and manufactured five custom large oak panels and ensured that the panels were shipped on time and exceeded the customer's requirements
Fusion 360 CAM
Morbidelli Pratix S 3-axis
Networked with engineers from other machine shops on how to implement an improved post processor for the Morbidelli CNC Routers
Modified existing post processor code to work with the machines
Transitioned from Maestro and Aspan to Fusion 360
Trained new apprentices on how to use CAM on Fusion360 to code the machines
Morbidelli M200 5-axis
Morbidelli M400 5-axis
Prototype - New Post Processor Manufacturing Run
Walmart Gondola Prototype
Designed Miter Fold Box for Production
Created multiple variations of designs, prototypes, and costs to show to client. This enabled the client to decide on a final design
Keurig Display
Worked with the Head CNC Machinist to figure out the most efficient design to meet the clients requirements
Created the drawings for the parts and graphics on Solidworks
I setup the laser production process for the acrylic
In the first design, I over-engineered the platform supports and was not efficient for production. I asked for advice from the CNC Machinist and we decided on using shelf pins. Ultimately, it was a much easier design to CNC and assemble
Generated the Bill of Materials with part quantities, suppliers, and costs
Overall, the project was low cost and had a high return
The customer was impressed with the quality of work and asked for a single sided version as well
Single Sided Keurig Display
Beverage Rack
Worked with the Head CNC Machinist to figure out the most efficient design to meet the clients requirements
Created drawings for the parts and graphics on Solidworks
Figured out the details with the supplier for the metal rack
Generated the Bill of Materials with part quantities, suppliers, and costs
Overall, the project was low cost and had a high return
Racing Trailer Setup
Motorcycle Trailer Setup
Operated large trucks and trailers for transporting the companies race car and motorcycles
Business Card Box
Engineered the Box and created production drawings
Laser Engraved the logo
Custom Jar Lids
Created and operated a laser program for manufacturing Custom Jar Lids
Replaced Three Hatches on the companies Yacht
New Installed Hatches
Marketed the Boat
Sold the Boat
Worked with the General Manager on marketing the boat and selling it
Assisted in operating the boat in rough weather on Lake Michigan while showing it to buyers
Sold the boat for a good amount
SETH SPAUDE
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Date: August of 2024
Purdue University
