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Registration: 22.08.2026

Anthony Zenetzis

Specialization: Tool Designer
Tooling & Fixture Design Engineer with 36+ years designing CNC machining fixtures, composite tooling, production tooling, and ground support equipment (GSE) for aerospace and space-vehicle programs. Expert in Creo 9-10 (20000+ hrs), Unigraphics NX (50,000+ hrs), CATIA V5 (10,000+ hrs), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and hands-on manufacturing support. Known for improving safety, quality, repeatability, and throughput through robust tooling solutions and close collaboration with machinists, CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and customers. — Tooling & Fixture Design — CNC work holding, composite layup molds, bonding fixtures, gage tooling. — Mechanical Design — aerospace structures, ducting, manifolds, castings. — Ground Support Equipment — lifting devices, integration tooling, test equipment. — CAD & Engineering Tools — Creo 10, NX-9, CATIA V5, Teamcenter, PLM/MRP, Windchill. — Manufacturing Processes — machining, composites, sheet metal, welding, fabrication. — GD&T — ASME Y14.5, tolerance analysis, fit/function evaluation. — Structural Analysis — tooling loads, welded structures, GSE. — Continuous Improvement — safety, cycle time, repeatability, cost reduction. — Cross-Functional Communication — suppliers, customers, machinists, technicians.
CAD Design SolidWorks 3D Modeling Mechanical Design CATIA Drawings Quality Control Mechanical Engineering 3D CAD Technical documentation AutoCAD Engineering
Tooling & Fixture Design Engineer with 36+ years designing CNC machining fixtures, composite tooling, production tooling, and ground support equipment (GSE) for aerospace and space-vehicle programs. Expert in Creo 9-10 (20000+ hrs), Unigraphics NX (50,000+ hrs), CATIA V5 (10,000+ hrs), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and hands-on manufacturing support. Known for improving safety, quality, repeatability, and throughput through robust tooling solutions and close collaboration with machinists, CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and customers. — Tooling & Fixture Design — CNC work holding, composite layup molds, bonding fixtures, gage tooling. — Mechanical Design — aerospace structures, ducting, manifolds, castings. — Ground Support Equipment — lifting devices, integration tooling, test equipment. — CAD & Engineering Tools — Creo 10, NX-9, CATIA V5, Teamcenter, PLM/MRP, Windchill. — Manufacturing Processes — machining, composites, sheet metal, welding, fabrication. — GD&T — ASME Y14.5, tolerance analysis, fit/function evaluation. — Structural Analysis — tooling loads, welded structures, GSE. — Continuous Improvement — safety, cycle time, repeatability, cost reduction. — Cross-Functional Communication — suppliers, customers, machinists, technicians.
CAD Design SolidWorks 3D Modeling Mechanical Design CATIA Drawings Quality Control Mechanical Engineering 3D CAD Technical documentation AutoCAD Engineering

Skills

Tooling & Fixture Design
CNC Machining Fixtures
Creo 10
Unigraphics NX
CATIA V5
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Mechanical Design
Aerospace Tooling
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Composite Tooling
Assembly Tooling
3D CAD Modeling
Tolerance Analysis
Manufacturing Engineering
Windchill PDM
Teamcenter
PLM/MRP Systems
CNC Work Holding
Sheet Metal Design
Welded Structures Design
BOM & Engineering Documentation
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Structural Analysis
Production Tooling
Inspection Tooling
Root Cause Analysis
Manufacturability Review

Work experience

Tool Designer
since 09.2019 - Till the present day |L3 Harris – Aerojet Rocketdyne
Creo 10, NX, CATIA V5, GD&T, Aerospace Tooling, Assembly Tooling, GSE
● Designed pressure test fixtures, Assembly tooling, and machine tooling for propulsion and aerospace 3D model hardware. ● Interpreted and explained operational processes, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents to internal teams and external suppliers. ● Supported tooling fabrication, welding processes, qualification requirements, and integration of welded structures into production environments. ● Collaborated with machinists, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and customers to optimize tooling performance, manufacturability, and repeatability. ● Produced CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation for production tooling and GSE. ● Improved safety, quality, throughput, and equipment utilization across machining, composites, and assembly operations.
Mechanical Designer
06.2017 - 09.2018 |Moog Aerospace
CNC Machining Fixtures, Assembly Tooling, Tolerance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis
● Designed CNC machining fixtures, assembly tooling, and mechanical hardware for space and defense systems. ● Conducted tolerance analyses, manufacturability reviews, and fit/function evaluations. ● Supported troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on active production lines.
Tool Designer
06.2016 - 05.2017 |GKN Aerospace
4-axis/5-axis CNC Fixtures, Assembly Tooling, Inspection Tooling, Work Holding
● Designed 4-axis and 5-axis machining fixtures, assembly tools, and inspection tooling. ● Improved repeatability and cycle time through optimized work holding strategies.
Mechanical Designer
10.2015 - 04.2016 |Virgin Galactic
NX, CAD Modeling, BOM, Rocket Propulsion Tooling
● Designed mechanical components and tooling supporting rocket propulsion and structural systems. ● Created CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation in NX.
Tool Designer
01.2012 - 10.2015 |Arrowhead Products
Composite Tooling, Production Tooling, GSE, Ducting Systems
● Designed complex manufacturing tools, fixtures, and GSE for ducting, fuel lines, and propulsion assemblies. ● Supported fabrication, installation, validation, and commissioning of production tooling.
Mechanical Engineer
01.2006 - 12.2011 |Sierracin / PPG Aerospace
Tooling Design, Tolerance Analysis, Manufacturability Review, Military Aircraft
● Designed tooling for F-35, F-22, F-18, V-22 canopies, windows, and transparency assemblies. ● Performed tolerance analysis, fit/function evaluations, and manufacturability reviews.
Mechanical Designer
01.2001 - 12.2005 |Hydro-Aire, Crane Aerospace
Prototype Design, Brake Systems, Vibration Testing, Inspection Tooling
● Designed prototype brake manifolds, machining fixtures, vibration test tooling, and inspection tools. ● Collaborated with machinists and technicians to optimize tooling for throughput and repeatability.
Fixture Designer
02.1999 - 12.2000 |Aero Kraft
Machining Fixtures, Inspection Fixtures, Aerospace Components
● Designed machining and inspection fixtures for aerospace components.
Mold Designer
09.1998 - 02.1999 |B & R Mold
Mold Design, Precision Manufacturing Tooling
● Designed molds and tooling for precision manufacturing applications.
Mechanical Designer
06.1997 - 08.1998 |Boeing
Structural Design, Aircraft Tooling, Seat Track Components
● Designed structural seat track components and tooling for commercial aircraft production.
Producibility Engineer
1990 - 1997 |Cercast / Howmet
Casting Producibility, Tooling Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Foundry
● Supported casting producibility, tooling design, and manufacturing engineering for aerospace foundry operations.

Educational background

Mechanical Engineering Technology
1988 - 1990
Dawson College

Languages

EnglishNative