Production Job Traveler Project

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This project began with an AI-simulated client interaction involving a frustrated customer concerned about schedule risk and on-time delivery. The objective was to professionally manage expectations, communicate production status, and reinforce confidence that the project would be completed and delivered as promised, mirroring real-world client communication scenarios in manufacturing environments.

From that interaction, the technical scope progressed into the development of a production-ready job traveler for a precision optical rail. Using the engineering requirements established through the client dialogue, the component was designed in SOLIDWORKS, translating functional and dimensional constraints into a manufacturable model.

The manufacturing plan converted the design into a clear, executable shop-floor workflow, defining operation sequencing, machine and tooling selection, setup requirements, cutting parameters, and inspection points from raw stock through final part completion. Emphasis was placed on repeatability, clarity for operators, and minimizing risk to schedule and quality.

To close the loop between design and manufacturing, the optical rail was physically 3D printed directly from the SOLIDWORKS model, validating form, fit, and documentation accuracy. The completed job traveler met professional manufacturing standards and earned an A+ (100%) for technical accuracy, clarity, real-world applicability with creative solutions.

• Manufacturing process planning and job traveler creation
• Client communication and expectation management
• Schedule assurance and delivery risk mitigation
• Interpretation of engineering requirements and tolerances
• Operation sequencing and setup planning
• Speed and feed calculations
• Tooling selection and inspection planning
• CAD design using SOLIDWORKS
• Digital-to-physical prototyping via 3D printing
• Design-for-manufacturability and production thinking
• Technical documentation for shop-floor execution

This project demonstrates the ability to manage client expectations, plan manufacturable processes, and deliver a physical part on schedule by bridging design, production planning, and execution.