Nathan Cox

Manufacturing executive and technical subject matter expert with 25+ years of experience spanning manufacturing engineering, design for manufacturability (DFM), quoting, CNC machining, grinding, quality systems, supply chain management, aerospace and defense compliance, operations leadership, and business ownership. Built and led a precision manufacturing organization generating up to $6.5M in annual revenue while supporting 22 employees, 26 machine tools, and thousands of unique manufactured components annually. Personally responsible for sales, technical quoting, manufacturability review, process planning, supplier management, production strategy, quality systems, compliance administration, human resources, and customer success.

Owner / President at COX MACHINE, LLC (2016-01 – Present)

Built and led a precision CNC manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, firearms, industrial, and advanced manufacturing markets. Responsible for sales, DFM, quoting, manufacturing engineering, process planning, programming, scheduling, operations, supplier development, quality systems, compliance, recruiting, HR, training, strategic planning, and customer relationships.

Operations Manager at UNITED ENGINEERED TOOLING (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Managed CNC machining, Wire EDM, grinding, quoting, scheduling, quality systems, supplier management, and customer support.

CNC Mill / Wire EDM Shop Manager at FLANNERY MACHINE & TOOL (2011-01 – 2014-12)

Led CNC machining and Wire EDM departments while supporting engineering, process development, estimating, scheduling and production planning.

Manufacturing Engineer at HASTINGS MANUFACTURING (2010-01 – 2011-12)

Developed and optimized manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, staffing requirements and production methods.

Manufacturing Engineer at LANDSCAPE FORMS (2007-01 – 2010-12)

Responsible for quoting, manufacturing planning, process development, quality specifications, procurement, CNC programming and project management.

Supervisor / Engineer at PHILIPS MACHINING COMPANY (2006-01 – 2007-12)

Managed machining and grinding operations while supporting estimating, engineering, CNC programming, quality systems and customer support.

Quality Technician at DYNAMIC METROLOGY (2004-01 – 2006-12)

CMM programming, dimensional inspection, GD&T analysis, capability studies and metrology services.

CNC Programmer / Operator at COBRA TOOLING (2003-01 – 2004-12)

CNC programming, Wire EDM programming, tooling design, reverse engineering and precision machining.

Manufacturing Engineer at HAWORTH (1999-01 – 2003-12)

Tool and die engineering, process improvement, fixture design, TPM implementation, project management and manufacturing support.

AAS in CAD Drafting / Tool Design – Ferris State University

AAS in Manufacturing Tooling Technology – Ferris State University