Brian Edward Heikkinen
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
**************@*****.***
Several years in Electronics or Concept Designing field where will be
able to utilize my professional skills in a fast paced growing
environment including Pro-E solid works, Cad, 3D modeling, and also MIL-
STDS, read blueprints. Worked on small aircrafts, electronics and
fuselages. Speak basic Spanish. Advanced skills in Excel, Power Point and
Outlook
Experience
Vector Manufacturing Fort Lauderdale, FL
Electronics Production Supervisor/Field Tech Installer/Cable
Installer 04/2000 to 12/2008
. Supervised and coordinated workers engaged in fabricating, assembling,
testing, inspecting and repairing electronic products, systems,
subassemblys, components and parts.
. Analyzed manufacturing requirements and prepared production schedule.
. Distributed work assignments according to order priorities and worker
availability.
. Reviewed work orders, product specifications and technical instructions
to determine facility requirements.
. Demonstrated work methods, such as machine setup, wire routing, assembly,
inspection sequence, repair and test equipment operation.Install cable
lines.
. Examined product for defects, utilizing knowledge of manufacturing and
quality standards.
Knowledge of Bell & Howell inserting equipment, Bryce inkjets and postal
regulations. Forklift certified
Qualex, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Electronics Films Supervisor 6/1995 to 6/2000
. Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in the repair
and maintenance of electronic equipment used in air navigational aids and
in communications, monitoring, industrial control, and camera film
instrumentation systems.
. Participated in testing, modification, repair and maintenance of radar,
microwave links, indicator plotter, radar beacon, Omni range receivers and
transmitters.
. Maintained log of repair and maintenance activities occurring during
shift.
. Trained and managed 24 staff of the maintenance department and achieved
significant improvements in their productivity.
B.T. Temps Doorvillie, GA
Construction Labor Pool (organizer) 6/1988 to 6/1995
. Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in cleaning and
maintenance of industrial buildings and grounds.
. Inspected work areas to determine type of work required and materials and
equipment to be used.
. Directed workers in projects, such as construction of ditches and
roadways and grading drainage areas.
. Inspected completed work for compliance to specifications.
. Discussed company policies with workers and enforced safety regulations.
. Recommended measures to improve productivity, equipment performance, work
quality and working conditions, considering workers suggestions.
Pioneer Engineering Tampa, FL
Engineer 6/1987 to 6/1988
. Designed and directed installation of plant systems and product lines.
. Applied engineering principles to design, modify and develop facilities,
testing apparatus, machines, equipment and processes used in processing and
manufacturing products.
. Analyzed product and equipment specifications and performance
requirements to determine designs that could be produced by existing
manufacturing and processing facilities and methods.
. Analyzed engineering proposals, process requirements and related
technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
. Determined feasibility of designing new plant equipment and modifying
existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations,
company planning and other technical and economic factors.
F.M.C. Technologies Orlando, FL
Engineer 6/1986 to 6/1987
. Conducted research to develop mechanical equipment and machinery.
. Performed research directed toward investigation, evaluation and
application of known engineering theories and principles.
. Directed engineering personnel performing complex experiments to test,
prove and modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and
experiences of others researching in related technological areas.
. Evaluated findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment and
processes.
L.T.V. Aero Space and Defense Liviona, MI
Engineer 6/1985 to 6/1986
. Set up and operated variety of machines to fabricate tooling, patterns,
parts and models for electronic, mechanical and electromechanical
instruments, devices and equipment such as computer equipment, according to
engineering blueprints and specifications.
. Studied drawings and sketches of proposed product and conferred with
engineering personnel to plan design details and model operation.
. Determined machines, tooling and sequence of operation necessary to
produce model parts, tooling, dies, and patterns, utilizing knowledge of
machining and fabricating techniques.
. Laid out reference points and dimensions on assorted materials such as
metals, plastic and synthetic resins.
. Studied blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications and
sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece,
sequence of operations and setup requirements.
General Motors Tech Center Warren, MI
Engineer 6/1979 to 6/1985
. Designed and drafted working layouts and master drawings of automotive
vehicle components, assemblies and systems.
. Prepared drawings from specifications as well as sketches, models and
prototypes.
. Applied knowledge of automotive vehicle design, engineering principles
and manufacturing processes.
. Determined critical factors affecting design of components based on
knowledge of previous designs and manufacturing processes and limitations.
Education
University Of Michigan Ann Abor, MI
Mechanical Engineering 1975 B.S.
High School Diploma
References Available Upon Request