Kenneth Kowalski

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Strongsville, Ohio 44149

(cell) 440-***-****

ab82hy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective To contribute to an aggressive company by using my hands-on

knowledge and high-energy skills to help the company and

myself succeed.

Education Masters Degree in Engineering

Major: Electro-Optic Engineering

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Major: Electronic Engineering

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

Work Experience ( Product Development Department Manager

. Manage multiple discipline engineers on high profile

projects with aggressive deadlines.

. Responsible for introduction of all new electronic

technology from concept through manufacturing.

. Directly responsible for interfacing and complying with

all Safety Approval Agencies (UL, FM, CSA, etc.)

. Extensive training in UL Standards for Standard

Industrial and Hazardous Location safety.

. Complete responsibility for all electrical/electronic

designs and applications.

. Technical leader of all customer relations on new and

existing product applications and designs.

Employment CSA Group

Independence, Ohio

February 2012 - Present

Sr. Engineering Project Manager - HazLoc

. Assumes total responsibility for the completion of

assigned projects within negotiated time and cost

schedules. Reviews the submittal data and identifies

further needs to management. Prepares work orders for

the test programs.

. Conducts pre-assessment to ensure the unit is equipped

with the proper components and agrees with the

construction indicated on the work order and submittal

information.

. Conducts construction evaluation, ensuring the unit

complies with the construction section of the standard;

identifies rationale for compliance or non-compliance.

Records test data and prepare charts, tabulate data and

calculate results as required. Maintains accurate,

orderly and complete test data.

. Analyzes test results and determines if results are in

compliance with expected trends. May identify reasons

for inconsistencies between data and expected results.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Industrial Technology Engineering Consulting

ITEC

Berea, Ohio

March 2009 - Present

Senior Consultant and owner

. Responsible for all Marketing for a startup company.

. Develop business relationships with end customers and

sales reps.

. Generate sales and contracts for all business activity.

. Quoting all new project activities.

. Responsible for all design, installation, maintenance,

and training for end customers and sales reps.

. Completed all required documentation to support

performed work.

. Designed, installed, maintained, and trained for

applications in the Power and Process industries.

. Evaluated, reviewed and recommended alterations in

manufacturing processes to streamline work flow.

. Supported and recommended Safety Agency (UL, FM, CSA,

ATEX, etc.) projects to attain approvals for General

Purpose and Hazardous Locations.

. Customers including CSA International, First Energy, BP,

Marathon, Erie Islands Petroleum, and more

Emerson Electric

Rosemount Analytical, Inc. Gas Division

Solon, Ohio

October 2006 - March 2009

New Product and Sustaining Engineering Manager

. Manage hardware and software research and development

teams.

. Directed Engineering teams on multiple simultaneous high

profile projects with budgets averaging $250K.

. Project Leader with 3-8 direct reports for all projects

from concept through manufacturing.

. Maintained an annual $7 -$8 million Engineering budget.

. Directed 2 product launches over 1 years

. Responsible for cost reductions of sustaining engineered

products

. Perform project feasibility, cost analysis, risk

analysis, and manufacturing plans.

. Help develop Market Study and Product Marketing

Requirements.

. Help develop BOM's, electrical schematics and PCB's,

mechanical drawings, test procedures, and quality

checklists.

. Help develop new Quality Procedures to comply with

ISO9000 and ATEX

. Work closely with Purchasing to specify all electrical

and mechanical components.

. Interface with customers on new projects, existing

projects, and any installation issues.

. Interface with the sales force on all field issues and

requirements.

. Work with manufacturing on assembly procedures and any

possible issues.

Clark Reliance Corporation

Strongsville, Ohio

March 1999 - June 2006

Product Development Engineering Manager

. Manage hardware and software research and development

teams.

. Directed Engineering teams on multiple simultaneous high

profile projects with budgets averaging $250K.

. Project Leader with 3-8 direct reports for all projects

from concept through manufacturing.

. Directed 20 product launches over 7 years, which

resulted in company growth from $20M per year to nearly

$48M per year.

. Designer and inventor of all new products for standard

and hazardous locations.

. Designer of Boiler and Process Level instrumentation

and calibration.

. Direct liaison with all product Safety Agencies (UL, FM,

CSA, KEMA, DEMKO, SEMKO, and various Asian and South

American Agencies).

. Complete responsibility for complying with all product

Safety Standards (UL, FM, CSA, CE, ATEX, RoHS, WEEE).

. Responsible for cost reductions of sustaining engineered

products which resulted in an average savings of $75K

per year.

. Perform project feasibility, cost analysis, risk

analysis, and manufacturing plans.

. Help develop Market Study and Product Marketing

Requirements.

. Help develop BOM's, electrical schematics and PCB's,

mechanical drawings, test procedures, and quality

checklists.

. Help develop new Quality Procedures to comply with

ISO9000 and ATEX

. Work closely with Purchasing to specify all electrical

and mechanical components.

. Interface with customers on new projects, existing

projects, and any installation issues.

. Interface with the sales force on all field issues and

requirements.

. Work with manufacturing on assembly procedures and any

possible issues.

. Coordinate the design, fabrication, and setup of all

trade show displays.

Picker International Inc.

X-Ray Division

Solon, Ohio

October 1996 - March 1999

Senior Product Engineer

. Team leader in electronic circuit product design for

MDD, CE, FDA, and ISO compliance.

. Design team member in new technologies such as Y2K.

. Project Engineer on domestic and international

outsourcing projects.

. Develop and maintain bill of material structures.

. Supplier interaction to both domestic and international

companies.

. Technical support to the manufacturing group and

suppliers.

Pioneer Industrial Components, Inc.

Pioneer Electronics Corporation

Springboro, Ohio

March 1995 - October 1996

Project Engineer

. Integration of new OEM and aftermarket radios from

concept through production.

. Identify problems and recommend product design changes

to improve the product and manufacturing process.

. Managerial technical support to the manufacturing group.

Hazco Services, Inc.

Dayton, Ohio

August 1994 - March 1995

Engineering Technician

. Developing and implementing procedures for calibration.

. Involved in calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing

various environmental instrumentation.

Honors / Activities Member of Cleveland Engineering Society

Inventor of 5 Patent Awards

Member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronic

Engineers

Cum Laude graduate of the University of Toledo

Member of Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society

Golden Key Honor Society

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