JERRY J. ANTOSCH

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Rockford, Illinois 61107

Phone: 815-***-**** Cell: 815-***-**** Email: acq9sh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Position as a Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer with a company focused in design, development, and implementation of new products or enhancements to existing product lines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degreed Mechanical Engineer experienced in multi-million dollar project management in both Medical and Consumer Products Industries.

Strong background in engineering documentation and analysis, applied R & D, product design and development, product certification, product releases to manufacturing, manufacturing, production engineering, quality control, and plant operations.

Innovator of new products that garnered patents and technical awards.

Experience with diverse manufacturing processes: screw machine, metal turning, stamping, aluminum and zinc die casting, plastic injection molding, and powder metal.

Trained in continual quality improvement programs including SPC, Design of Experiments, ISO 9000, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Personal computer knowledge includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project).

Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD Inventor. Experienced with AutoCAD 2D CAD programs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Successfully obtained Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification on new consumer products.

Experienced in handling multiple projects, setting priorities, development of creative solutions and persistence until the job is completed.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

2008 – Present FORTE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, INC., Machesney Park, IL

Project Manager

Responsible for all aspects of the design and development of large scale multi-million dollar turn-key projects in the Medical Proton Technology Industry.

All products are unique and designed to meet each customer’s requirements.

Main customer contact person for projects. Projects included both domestic and foreign customers (Germany, Korea, and Japan).

Lead multi-departmental project teams (Mechanical Engineers and Designers, Electrical/Controls Engineers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Assembly, and Installation)

Work with manufacturing and purchasing on setting priorities and vendor selection. Current responsibilities do not including scheduling manufacturing and/or procurement of outsourced components.

2001 - 2008 CLIMBTEK, INC., Roscoe, IL

Chief Engineer / Production Manager

Responsible for all aspects of plant operations including scheduling, purchasing, shipping, and resource allocation.

Developed plant layout following LEAN principles.

Developed and implemented drawing documentation system for all products and components.

Developed and implemented all production policies and procedures following Six Sigma philosophy.

Obtained UL Certification and responsible for UL Follow-Up testing of all products.

Developed and maintained the Quality Manual.

Responsible for calibration and maintenance of all measurement equipment and gages.

Responsible for incoming inspection of all materials and components.

Represented CLIMBTEK, Inc. on ANSI ladder standards committees and taskforces.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis to resolve production problems.

2001 - 2001 ASTRO-PHYSICS, INC., Machesney Park, IL

Mechanical and Production Engineer

Maintained and updated Bills of Materials.

Compiled assembly drawings and documented assembly procedures.

Designed new parts, improved existing parts, and prepared programs for CNC mill using CAM software.

Supervised personnel for assembly and part finishing operations.

Reviewed and updated assembly processes.

Planned production flow, determine quantities to be produced, prepared purchase orders, assigned job numbers, and provided Bills of Materials and assembly instructions to assembly personnel.

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1994 - 2001 KRAUSE INC., Roscoe, IL

Project Engineer / Senior Engineer

Developed and implemented drawing documentation system for all products and components.

Responsible for the development and implementation of all policies and procedures with regard to quality control.

Improved in-process checks of products by implantation of gages and fixtures.

Improved production testing capabilities by implementation of test fixtures and machines.

Supervised quality control technicians.

Maintained and updated UL and CSA procedures.

Responsible for UL and CSA testing, communications, and product certifications.

Assisted administration in defending liability cases by providing discovery documentation, depositions, and trial testimony.

Represented KRAUSE Inc. on ANSI ladder standards committees.

Conducted Root Cause Analysis to resolve production problems.

1988 - 1993 SIEBE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (BARBER COLMAN CO.), Loves Park, IL

Project Engineer

Designed and developed valve and damper actuators for use in the commercial heating and air conditioning markets.

Developed product specifications meeting marketing requirements for new products.

Worked with manufacturing to establish LEAN cell layout for new products.

Developed test plans and conducted performance, life, reliability, and environmental testing.

Conducted FMEA analysis to determine potential design and manufacturing problems and develop creative solutions.

Successfully obtained UL and CSA certifications on new products.

Supervised engineering co-op students, contract technicians, and SIEBE technicians.

Maintained multiple project responsibilities that included from three to six development and product enhancement projects.

Patent applied for innovative output force limiting mechanism on valve actuator.

1981 - 1988 GATES RUBBER COMPANY, Rockford, IL

Group Leader / Product Development Engineer - Automotive (1986 - 1988)

Provided group leadership for automotive projects.

Co-ordinated objective setting and performance evaluations of subordinates.

Redesigned current products for cost savings and/or performance improvements.

Analyzed and processed new customer orders including sample requests.

Developed specifications compatible with manufacturing capabilities to meet customer requirements.

Designed and developed automotive hose assemblies for both OEM and after market applications.

Patent obtained for quick connect coupling design.

Product Development Engineer - Industrial Hydraulics (1981 - 1986)

Designed and developed two lines of high pressure hydraulic hose couplings.

Patent applied for internal expansion of PCM-FJX coupling.

Exceptional contribution award for development of internal expansion staking collar for hose couplings.

Created and conducted training seminars for marketing and field personnel.

Maintained multiple project responsibilities that included from ten to thirteen development, applied research, and design projects.

1979 - 1981 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC. / GEOPHYSICAL SERVICES, INC., Dallas, TX

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed and developed equipment used in marine geophysical exploration.

Conducted development testing and evaluation in both lab and exploration vessel settings.

Prepared test procedures and specifications for new products.

EDUCATION:

1979 TEXAS A & I UNIVERSITY, Kingsville, TX

B.S. Degree, Cum Laude in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.68 out of 4.00

Tau Bete Pi National Engineering Honor Society

1975 WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE, Palatine, IL

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, GPA 3.75 out of 4.00

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Continuing Education:

2002 Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Basic Quality Certificate in Quality Engineering Technology

Seminars and Workshops:

Project Management

The Role of the Expert Witness in Product Liability Cases

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Statistical Process Control including Design of Experiments

Plastic Gear Design and Selection of Plastic Materials

Dale Carnegie

Effective Communications

Time Management

Supervisory Training

References:

References provided upon request.

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