Manager Engineering

MARK PASKO

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Waterford, MI 48329 *******@*****.***

ENGINEERING MAnager

Special Machine Design * Material Handling * Controls

Results driven Engineering Manager, with hands-on style, and exceptional

people skills. Demonstrated ability to streamline process and improve

throughput. Extensive background in new product development for both large

and small private/public companies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

* New Product Design * Stress Analysis * Prototype

* Product Support * Streamlining Processes * Planning

and Budget

* PR and Crisis Management * Training/Mentoring *

Performance Management

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RHM Fluid Power, Inc, Westland, MI Sept. 2011-Present

Engineering Manager

Develop process and discipline for rapidly growing product lines, and

workforce. Implement 3D software (SolidWorks) to Engineering, and the rest

of the organization. Enhance the team's design and detail skills through

training, and demonstration.

. Establish processes to handle the increase in workload

. Coach and mentor a design team of 10, which has had little outside

experience

. Create procedures to effectively manage the new product line, and to

produce products on time, and on budget

MORBARK, Inc, Mount Pleasant, MI Mar. 2010-Sept. 2011

Engineering Manager

Managing a 20 person team in the design of custom built forestry and

sawmill equipment. Growing Morbark's internal communication. Minimize

process gaps. Implement the necessary processes and tools to manage a very

dynamic product evolution.

. Create the tools needed for forecasting and balancing workload

. Develop metrics and reporting structure

. Strengthen engineering team with training, process, and discipline

INGERSOLL RAND, Madison Heights, MI Feb. 1995-Mar. 2009

Engineering Manager (2005-2009)

New product development for worldwide applications. Responsible for

managing five business units, and a 20 person engineering team. Full

financial management of budget ($2 mil). Headcount, hiring/firing,

scheduling, outsourcing, and all other engineering accountabilities.

. Implemented a mutual process and discipline across multiple

business units, to streamline workflow and reduce backlog 50%

. Developed advanced metrics, and an advanced reporting structure,

which improved financial forecasts by at least 30%

. Cut costs 5% by outsourcing appropriate material to low cost

countries

. Balanced headcount and eliminated the revolving door of contract

engineering support

. Relocated engineering under one roof, and made major

improvements to internal/external communication

. Cross-trained worldwide resources to bring synergy and solidify

structured process

Department Manager (2000-2005)

Managed an engineering department of 10, which specialized in custom

material handling for specific applications.

. Guided team and mentored less-skilled individuals to meet

challenging customer requirements on time, and within budget

. Led design direction to ensure functionality, quality, and

timing

. Worked with manufacturing and purchasing to resolve issues, and

ship quality product in accordance to scheduling requirements

. Performed all internal/external coordination

. Established a clear and concise set of engineering standards,

which reduced design time and cost significantly (15%+)

Program Manager, Research and Development (1997-2000)

Managed an R&D engineering department of 8-10, which developed

standard material handling products.

. Developed an automated schematic generator, which took a 1-hour

task down to 5-minutes

. Developed several AutoCAD design tools to streamline design

time, ensure consistent design, and provide maximum quality.

Saved approximately 20% design time, and 5% manufacturing time

. Expanded, and standardized, several product offerings to

maximize profits by eliminating redundant design time

. Developed design guides and templates to eliminate errors,

reduce design time, and to improve consistency and sales

. Worked with Marketing and Sales to bring new product offerings,

expand our portfolio, and increase sales

Design Engineer (1995-1997)

(Ingersoll Rand/Zimmerman)

Research and Development. Responsible for the design, and

introduction, of much of the Zimmerman standard product offering.

Balancers, Rail, Bundle Handlers, Rotary Action Handlers, and

manipulating arms.

. Worked with Sales, Marketing, and customers to define product

requirements

. Made field visits for customer input, and application data

. Designed several manipulating arms to meet a variety of

applications, and thereby reduced redundant design time

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

CERTIFICATES

Engineer in Training Exam

TRAINING

Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt

Quality of Leadership

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