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Dale Prochaska
Ambition To obtain a career which will utilize my various skills and degrees, while
providing a challenging and rewarding work environment.
Education [ 2003 – May 2010 ] Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Mechanical Engineering
168 Credit Hours Obtained – 3.559 Grade Point Average
Graduated Cum Laude
[ 2000 – 2003 ] Cowley County Community College Ark City, KS
Associates of Arts (Business)
Associates of Science (Mathematics/Pre-Engineering)
91 Credit Hours – 4.0 Grade Point Average
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Professional [ Nov 2010 - Present ] Cessna Aircraft Wichita, KS
Experience Advanced Design Engineer
Daily activities include Catia parts drawing modification, new drawing mock-
up and design for the tailcone structures, and attending design meetings/
discussions regarding the new models.
[ July 2010 – November 2010]
Production Support Engineer / MRB
My daily activities while on this job require attending engineering staff
briefings, coordinating with the workers on the floor to disposition non-
conforming parts and assemblies on the aircraft (such as, fastener subs, nut
plate straps, gussets, doublers, and any other standard repair procedures).
As well as, I evaluate the conditions and give repairs to keep the line going,
(remove and replace), and write the required ECNs, when an engineering
issue needs improving or corrected.
[ Apr 1995 – July 2010 ]
Precision Landing Gear Assembler / Small Parts Assembler
I perform many tasks on a daily basis within this job. Parts Assembly, small
press operation and sheet metal assembly are just a few of the many tasks
which accompany this job. It requires knowledge of blueprint reading,
calibration, drilling, electrical wiring, functional testing, part layout, precision
measuring, riveting, bonding/sealing, and many others.
[ July 2008 – Aug 2008 ] DER Associates, Ltd Wichita, KS
Engineering Drafter / Designer
Helped to design and modify a battery box & new alternator installation for a
Beech B300. Included design, drawing workup, and coordination with DERs
and customer during the process.
[ Aug 1999 – Oct 2000 ] Airight Inc. Wichita, KS
Hydraulic Assembler
Duties at Airight ranged from light machine work, to field service and rebuild
work. Landing Gear Assembly, Actuator/Accumulator Assembly, as well as
fuel valve build-up, and power-pack buildup were just a few of the many things
that I accomplished while working here.
[ Mar 1989 – Apr 1995 ] Don Schmid Dodge Wichita, KS
Shipping and Receiving Manager
This job required coordination, direction and inventory control over warehouse
stock. My daily activities, included stocking of parts, warranty returns, delivery
of parts to different warehouses, as well as customer service and support.
But, the largest part of my day was spent shipping and receiving parts, and
coordinating with the truck lines and freight companies.
Software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CATIA V5R19, CATIA V6
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