Tom La
About Tom La
Tom La is a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson in Ferguson, MO, and a Project Engineer at FEDERAL MOGUL CORP. in Maryland Heights, MO, with extensive experience in mechanical and project engineering.
Current Positions
Tom La currently holds the title of Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson in Ferguson, MO. Additionally, he serves as a Project Engineer at FEDERAL MOGUL CORP. in Maryland Heights, MO.
Former Experience
Tom La has extensive experience in the engineering field. He worked at DAVLAN ENGINEERING INC. as a Mechanical Engineer from 2012 to 2013 in St. Louis, MO. Before that, he held multiple roles at Federal Mogul Corp. from 1995 to 2008, serving as Principal Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer. He also worked at Lincoln Industrial Co as a Tool Design Engineer from 1994 to 1995, and at Moog Automotive Inc as a Tool Design Engineer from 1989 to 1994.
Educational Background
Tom La holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, which he obtained after studying there from 1986 to 1988.
Expertise in 3-D Software
Tom La specializes in using advanced 3-D software. His skills include proficiency in UNIGRAPHIC Nx6, CATIA, and 2013 AUTOCAT, which he utilizes for various manufacturing processes.
Project Management and Coordination
Tom La has a strong track record in project management. He develops tooling, quick-interchangeability, retrofit/replacement, and functional test plans. His role involves coordinating suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to implement fabrication, assembly, and installation manufacturing plans. He also defines sequences of events and creates text and graphics work instructions for process flow layout.