Phone 608-***-****

Cell: 608-***-****

e-mail: acr526@r.postjobfree.com

Thomas J. Zaccard

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Janesville, WI 53545

Summary

Applications Engineer/ Project Manager

Customer focused Mechanical Engineer offering extensive assembly and test experience in Project Management, Applications/Proposal and Design Engineering. Seeking an Applications Engineering, Project or Design Management position.

Specific experience:

Automotive and Aerospace.

Proposal development, station and tooling concepts, evaluation and selection of major purchased technology.

Assembly system optimization and implementation process development- Automated/Lean work flow, layout, material handling, quality, cost, cycle time, ergonomics.

Test system optimization and implementation-leak test, load test, torque test, electrical test, balancing and vibration testing.

Proposal presentation including floor plans, station concept and tooling sketches, PowerPoint presentations.

Management of project design, build, installation and commissioning. Monitoring for performance to function, schedule and estimate in order to achieve company objectives and customer satisfaction.

Education

1973 1979 University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

1998 2000 Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, WI

Advance Technical Certificate R & M Engineering

R & M, Process capability, SPC, Gauge R & R, & FMEA

Work History

2012 2015 Ingenium Technologies, Rockford, IL

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design Lead for new test laboratory for UTAS, (Hamilton Sundstrand). Design of new test lab for Slat and Flap Actuation Systems for the Bombardier G7000/8000 and Embraer KC390 aircraft platforms. SolidWorks Management.

2011 2012 ThyssenKrupp System Engineering, Janesville, WI

Project Manager

Project Management of Transmission Kitting and Assembly Systems for Ford Bordeaux. Contract position (Van Marter & Associates).

2010-2011 Hamilton Sundstrand, Rockford, IL

Test Director

Test Director for Airplane Power Systems Integration Facility (APSIF) lab for the FAA Certification testing of the electrical power generation and distribution system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Contract position (Kaney Aerospace).

2006 2009 Cincinnati Automation & Test, Machesney Park, IL

Project Engineer Mechanical

Applications Engineer for CAT Mossville Diesel Engines, Chrysler Phoenix Automotive Heads, Tyco Sprinkler, and Volvo Powertrain, North America.

Project Engineer for Volvo Powertrain (Mack Truck) diesel engine assembly.

2005 2006 ACRO Automation Systems, Inc, Milwaukee, WI

Project Manager

Project Manager for the Plastics and Small Parts Assembly group. Major customers: Piston Automotive and Hellerman –Titan.

1981 2004 Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC, Janesville, WI

Applications Engineer, Senior Project Manager

Applications Engineer and Program Manager for Morton International airbag inflator assembly systems. Developed concepts and proposals, managed the design, assembly, test, and commissioning of driver, passenger, and hybrid airbag inflator assembly and test systems.

Project Manager for OEA airbag automated airbag hybrid inflator assembly systems. Managed the selection, procurement, qualification and commissioning of high pressure gas fill, x-ray inspection, and conveyor systems.

Project Manager for Diesel Technologies dual stage fuel injector assembly and gauging system.

Applications Engineer and Program Manager for Webasto/Mercedes “Full Glass Roof” Sunroof assembly systems.

Co-Project Manager for Dodge Dakota/Durango frame welding assembly system.

Applications Engineer for Special Automated Balancing machines.

Assisted in the implementation of SAP and PDM systems.

1979 1981 Chevrolet Flint Engine, Flint, MI

Process Engineer, Supervisor

Process Engineering, first line supervision Chevy V-8 Engines

2004 2005, 2009 Warden & Sons, Madison, WI

Office Manager Estimating and Sales

Co-founded business and acted as Sales/Estimating-family contracting business.

Personal Status

Married 41years, four daughters. Hobbies include photography, trains, grandkids, walking, curling, golf, boating and paying for kid’s college.

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