Christopher J. Manka
Faribault, MN 55021
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as an engineer in a respectable field
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science-May 2003
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI (Malcolm
Baldrige Awarded)
Major: Manufacturing Engineering (ABET accredited)
Minor: Business Administration
COMPUTER AutoCAD R12-2009 (13 years), Solidworks (5 years), NCeXpress,
Oracle, SDRC IDEAS
SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Visio,
AS400, Matlab, Pro/E
RELATED Sr. CNC Programmer, McQuay International, Faribault, MN
EXPERIENCE November 2003 - Present
. Program Finn-Power CNC sheet metal turret punch
presses, waterjets and tube benders for McQuay's
Vision line of HVAC units
. Incorporate weekly orders to sheet metal to achieve
optimal utilization efficiency
. Manage 1/3 of plant's steel usage
. Incorporate 5S and 5Y into daily tasks
. Member of STOP (Safety Training Observation Program)
Internship, Andersen Corporation, Bayport, MN
May 2003 - November 2003
. Assisted with production support and implemented
suggestions from employees
. Updated facility layout drawings
. Created value stream maps
. Assisted engineers with projects
Internship, Ashley Furniture Companies, Arcadia, WI
July 1998 - May 2003
. Created and modified blueprint drawings for
fabricated parts, assemblies, blocking, customer
service, and process mapping
. Utilized Product Data Management software to correct
and fix furniture model drawings
. Designed, executed and managed project plans for
manufacturing using analytical and problem solving
skills to manage the multiple tasks
Internship, Midwest Natural Gas Company, Whitehall, WI
August 1994 - July 1998
. Interacted with field line installers to map service
and main natural gas lines
. Maintained a visual record of new and current lines
LEADERSHIP Member of Green Environmental Board, McQuay International,
Faribault, MN
EXPERIENCE January 2009 - Present
. Organize and implement cost reduction strategies
Treasurer/Secretary, Society of Automotive Engineers, UW-
Stout, Menomonie, WI
June 2001 - May 2003
. Managed investments and monetary transactions
. Oversaw sponsorship recruitment
. Member since December 1998
Secretary, Society of Manufacturing Engineering, UW-Stout, Menomonie,
WI
June 2002 - May 2003
. Organized and managed organization records