Donald Jeffries
About Donald Jeffries
Donald Jeffries is a Tool Maker and Designer III with extensive experience in tooling and engineering. He currently works at Breg and Madix, Inc., and has a background in mentoring and consulting on injection molded part design.
Work at Breg
Currently, Donald Jeffries serves as Tool Maker & Designer III at Breg, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for designing and creating tools that support the production of medical devices. His work involves applying advanced engineering principles and techniques to ensure the tools meet the required specifications and quality standards. Jeffries has contributed to the development of efficient tooling solutions that enhance manufacturing processes at Breg, located in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Previous Experience at Dukane Corporation
Before joining Breg, Donald Jeffries worked as a Senior Tooling Design Engineer at Dukane Corporation from 2010 to 2014. During his four years in this role, he focused on tooling design and development, contributing to various projects in St. Charles, Illinois. His responsibilities included creating tooling solutions for manufacturing processes, which helped improve efficiency and product quality.
Education and Expertise
Donald Jeffries has a diverse educational background that supports his career in engineering and design. He studied at William Tennent Senior High, where he earned his diploma. He furthered his education at Rock Valley College, obtaining knowledge in engineering from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he attended Montgomery County Community College, where he studied marketing, and Bucks County Vocational School, focusing on manufacturing and toolmaking. His extensive experience includes expertise in various welding techniques and proficiency in Mastercam for Solid Works.
Mentoring and Teaching Experience
In his professional career, Donald Jeffries has actively engaged in mentoring and teaching modeling methods to less experienced engineering staff. This involvement reflects his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the engineering community. His extensive experience in the field allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to junior engineers, enhancing their skills and understanding of tooling design.
Consulting and Specialized Skills
Donald Jeffries consults on injection molded part and tool design problems, leveraging his 50 years of experience in the field. His specialized skills include designing progressive dies and expertise in various welding techniques, such as vibration welding, hot plate welding, and ultrasonic welding. He has also completed Logopress training and successfully executed designs using this software, showcasing his ability to adapt to new technologies in tooling design.