Richard Hardtke 850-***-**** / 708-***-**** Residence

**** ******* ***. **** ****** Ave 708-***-**** Cellular

Berwyn, IL 60402 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 abm3wq@r.postjobfree.com Email

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I have experience as a mechanical designer/drafter/integrator in the mechanical industry. I have an extensive background in 3-D

CAD technology for product development and have approximately 15,600 hours utilizing Pro/Engineer 3-D modeling software, PDM,

and Intralink database management. Work performed demanded me to utilize my skills on Pro/Engineer customization and

advanced features (tables, instances, map keys, BOM’s etc.). Pro/Engineer modules used include Part, Assembly, Detail, Cable

and Harness, Surfacing, and Sheet Metal. Work examples include sheet metal parts, plastic parts, large assemblies, machined

parts, and other related mechanical components and Electromechanical Packaging Designs for the Medical, Telecommunication

and Electronics industries. I have working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5M, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance and Stereo

Lithography. I also created 3d Models, assemblies, sub-assemblies and drawings of sheet metal & plastic enclosures, surface

mount assemblies, PC Board assemblies, connectors, chassis, cabinets, racks, shelving, heat sinks and airflow, per client and

various company's specifications. I would receive drawings, models, and/or verbal instructions from engineers, assess data, and

determine the most economical, safe, appropriate and uniform design in accordance with applicable codes and specifications. I also

reviewed and performed self-checks on my own drawings, evaluated for accuracy based upon customer needs, expectations and

company specifications, made changes and/or recommendations for improvement and worked closely with Project Engineers,

Project Managers and others to ensure all phases of project design and planning were coordinated appropriately;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DRS DEFENSE SOLUTIONS May 16, 2008 - PRESENT

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Mechanical Modeler/Drafter

Create and support detail drawings and 3d components and assemblies for projects of P5, FACE, LHA6, Load Center Switchboard,

Power Distribution and the SBI Net, Secure Border Initiative for Homeland Security JSF (Joint Strike Fighter, JVLS (Japan Vertical

Launch System) and RNLAF (Royal Netherlands Air Force), TIPRS (Twist In Place Roller System ). Search and secure

documentation off the internet, from various companies, of their model assemblies due to CONTROL PRINT changes and Cage

Code verification for Part Lists. Taking direction from and assisted mechanical engineers. I also created in PROe Wildfire 3.0, 3D

models and associated drawings as directed subject to US government ITAR regulations.

RAMPART GLOBAL Feb 02, 2008 – Mar 27, 2008

Lisle IL. 60532 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

PROe CAD DESIGNER/ENGINEER

Create assemblies and support detail drawings and 3d models for aircraft ordinance. Search and secure documentation off the

internet, from various companies to create in 3d models using PROe Wildfire 3.0, also some light cabling involvement.

DRS Technologies Jan. 29, 2007 – May 15, 2007

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Mechanical Modeler/Drafter

Create and support detail drawings and 3d models for LHA6, Power Distribution and the SBI Net, Secure Border Initiative for

Homeland Security and other DOD programs. Search and secure documentation off the internet, from various companies, of their

model assemblies due to CONTROL PRINT changes and Cage Code verification for Part Lists. Taking direction from and assisted

mechanical engineers. I also created in PROe Wildfire 3.0, 3D models and associated drawings as directed.

Cherry Electric Products Nov. 14, 2006 – Jan. 19, 2007

Pleasant Prairie WI, 53158 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Mechanical Design Contractor

Design plastic and sheet metal electrical components for snap-action, rocker, and toggle, rotating switches and magnetic sensors

and circuit boards for the automotive industry in a R&D atmosphere. Approximately 60% conceptual/engineering work and 40%

design work using PROe Wildfire 2.0 and Intralink to maintain files and project. Requesting sample SLA parts to be made and

formatting of STL files, GD&T and BOM, standard MS Office and typical office equipment.

Motorola Mar. 13, 2006 – Sept. 29, 2006

Schaumburg, IL 60196 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Mechanical Contractor

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, electronic enclosures, shelving, EIA Standards and other mechanically

functioning for 19” rack 1u, 2u equipment. My main roles are to support mechanical part designs (mainly sheet metal and cables),

and to work with suppliers on the design and specifications for 3rd party equipment. I also perform Telecommunication related

mechanical design, Mechanical design, Six Sigma methodology, ECO’s and ECN’s while using Pro/ENGINEER (Wildfire3.0) and

INTRALINK, ordering of samples, purchasing and release of drawings.

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Richard Hardtke 850-***-**** / 708-***-**** Residence

1548 Clinton Ave. 222d Angler Ave 708-***-**** Cellular

Berwyn, IL 60402 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 abm3wq@r.postjobfree.com Email

CONTINUATION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DRS Technologies Feb. 16, 2005 – Mar. 03, 2006

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Mechanical Modeler/Drafter

Create and support detail drawings and 3d models for various, DOD programs which included Enhanced Range Application

Program (ENRAP) and Electronic Warfare Italy Training Radar (EWITR) for training programs internationally (specifically Italy) and

LHD8 for shipboard power transition from nuclear to AC, BOM’s using PRO/e Wildfire 2.0, Intralink and PLM. I created 3d models,

assemblies and sub assemblies, GD&T and weld symbols. Creating electronic enclosures, shelving, EIA Standards and other

mechanically functioning for 19” rack, 1u, 2u equipment. I searched for and secured documentation off the internet, from various

companies, of their model assemblies due to CONTROL PRINT changes and Cage Code verification for Part Lists. I took direction

from and assisted mechanical engineers. I also constructed ProE 3D models and associated drawings, as directed. I had to be

familiar with industry standard manufacturing processes and associated tolerance guidelines. I worked with the materials team and

suppliers to validate intended production designs, data, tolerances, and notes. I had to design, model, and assemble test fixtures

and measurement fixtures to validate design configurations.

Com Ed/Exelon Corp. May 19, 2003 – Aug 13, 2004

Oakbrook, IL 60158 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Contract Software Engineer 1

Performed work in support of engineering power pictures for ComEd's system of power locations. Duties were to check, correct,

verify and put forward current layout of power systems for Exelon Corp. Convert and validate SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data

Acquisition) 1-line schematic displays into the new ABB RANGER SCADA system. Use of MS Office98, MS Excel, Windows98,

WindowsNT, WindowsXP, Windows2000, HP and UNIX Workstation environments.

Grayhill Corp. April 21, 2003 – May 15, 2003

LaGrange, IL 60525 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Contract Temp Mechanical Engineer

Work was done in support of ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES, SURFACE MOUNT of various connectors to PCBs for an automatic

welding system. This work required my skills in PRO Engineer 2001 and Intralink. Duties were to create parts of various

components, which included connectors, stand offs, PCBs and circuit card assemblies. Created sub-structure of sub-assemblies

and full assemblies, checked and reported for interference of all components and re-located items as necessary for compliance and

drafting of designs for manufacture. MS Office98, MS Excel, Windows98, WindowsNT, HP Workstation environments.

Case and Holland March 09, 2001 – May 04, 2001

Burr Ridge IL 60521 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Contract Engineer

Work was performed on domestic and international agricultural equipment, which included large assemblies, castings, sheet-metal

parts and weldments. Responsibility as a designer was to enter paint color data in tables to insure proper BOM structure for

ordering. The work required my skills in PRO Engineer 2000i, PDM, Sheet metal, and Advanced Part and Assembly modes.

Responsibilities included review and verification of code numbers for colorant for pre-release in the various promotional stages of

PDM. I used MS Office98, MS Excel, Windows98, WindowsNT, WindowsXP, UNIX Workstation environments.

Morey Corporation Jan 29, 2001 – March 08, 2001

Woodridge IL 60157 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Contract Engineer

The position was responsible for the transfer of drawings from AutoCAD LT to AutoCAD 2000. In the capacity of a designer,

responsibility was to review and to correct data transfer problems in the detail and assembly drawings. I used Lotus Notes for email,

MS Office98, MS Excel, Windows98, WindowsNT HP Workstation.

CONTINUATION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cinch Connectors Sept. 07, 2000 – Dec. 08, 2000

Lombard IL 60148 CONTRACT FULLFILLED

Contract Engineer

Performed work on prototype military/aerospace bulkhead connector's; also created plastic, sheet metal parts of various features.

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Richard Hardtke 850-***-**** / 708-***-**** Residence

1548 Clinton Ave. 222d Angler Ave 708-***-**** Cellular

Berwyn, IL 60402 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 abm3wq@r.postjobfree.com Email

My responsibility as a designer was to "Reverse Engineer" parts from a layout re-create in PRO/E 2000i (so a 3d model would then

be associative when changes occur) by using photo rendering. I had to take pictures and create jpg files to use in a Power Point

presentation. The work required my skills in Intralink, Sheet metal, Advanced Part, and Assembly modes. I used MS Office98, MS

Excel, Windows98, WindowsNT, WindowsXP, and HP Workstation.

CONTINUATION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Lucent Technologies June 14, 1995 – Nov 23, 1999

Naperville, IL 60566 Package Buyout

Senior Technical Associate

Assisting lead engineers in the design and development of the 5ESS GLOBAL2000 SWITCH FRAMEWORK Real Time Call Detail

(RTCD), Signaling Protocol Converter (SPC), Administrative Services Module (ASM), Onelink Manager Cabinet (RJ7) switch

equipment (which included large assemblies, sheet metal and plastic parts, cable and harness and weld configurations). My

responsibilities as a designer included supporting staff level and project engineering efforts by managing various drafting duties

concentrating on the usage of PRO/E 2000i software and supporting departmental staff in both new & existing design projects

electronic enclosures, shelving, EIA Standards and other mechanically functioning for 19” rack 1u, 2u equipment, as well as

maintaining some original designs as needed. Other responsibilities included managing mark-ups, reverse engineering, engineering

change requests, vendor verification, record keeping and engineering checks and ISO9000.

Sheet metal and plastic enclosures for electronics and battery components, brackets, shelves, heat sinks, air flow, cost reduction

and plastic parts ESD, EMI and Surface Mount knowledge. Required to take parts from a layout, through the design phase,

assemble to the equipment, verify regeneration in assembly and communicate with various vendors and other engineers. The work

required my skills in PDM, Sheet metal, Advanced Part, Simplified Reps, the use of Tables and Instances and Assembly modes.

Responsibilities as a draftsman were to (exactly and efficiently) detail and check components and equipment.

AT&T/Lucent Technologies Mar 30, 1989 – June 15, 1995

Naperville, IL 60566 PROMOTION

Composite Master Tool Maker

My responsibilities as CMTM were to prepare quotes on tooling and labor costs. I also interfaced with vendors on prototype work

and acted as liaison with customers on design and design for manufacturability. I assisted and approved mold designs of two

designers, built small to medium size, tight tolerance, prototype, pre-production and production, multi-cavity, side-action and hot

runner complex molds for the Medical and Telecommunication industries. I designed and redesigned projects (with little or no

direction) using AutoCAD R12. I also interpreted piece part, detailed and complex mold drawings and inspected molded parts as

part of quality control. I repaired all molds as needed. I was promoted to Senior Technical Associate in 1995.

Mold Shops Sept. 01, 1970 – June 15, 1995

Various Cities in IL

Mold Maker

Prepared quotes on tooling and labor costs. Interfaced with vendors on prototype work and acted as liaison with customers on

design and design for manufacturability. Assisted and approved mold designs of two designers as well as designing and redesign

projects (with little or no direction) using AutoCAD R12. I was promoted to Senior Technical Associate in 1995.

Being responsible for the development of my apprenticeship as a Mold Maker where I learned all phases of mold making. Training

included the use of all tool room machinery and precision hand instruments and related theory classes in mold making. Built plastic

injection molds of small to medium size, tight tolerance, prototype, pre-production and production. I also built multi-cavity, side-

action and hot runner complex molds and blow molds (such as IV bags and bottles) for the Automotive, Consumer Product, Medical

and Telecommunication industries. I interpreted piece part, detailed and complex mold drawings. Inspected molded parts as part of

quality control and resolved related mechanical or fabrication problems and repaired all molds as needed.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

2001/2002: I successfully spearheaded a program for Parametric Technologies Corp. (PTC) involving state approval and grants for

a retraining program for unemployed engineers. Retraining consists of educational benefits through the state of Illinois. It took over

a year of interfacing with PTC and IDES to help enrich a program that could be useful to any engineer who is unemployed. It is

currently titled under the Workforce Investment Act; the website is “www.ilworkforce.org/index1.htm ". My determination and

persistence has finally paid off to stay consistent with advancements in technology and software, and allow my skills to be more

marketable as an engineer re-entering the workforce.

In 1995, I was promoted into a lower management position at Lucent Technologies and 10 years of perfect attendance.

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Richard Hardtke 850-***-**** / 708-***-**** Residence

1548 Clinton Ave. 222d Angler Ave 708-***-**** Cellular

Berwyn, IL 60402 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 abm3wq@r.postjobfree.com Email

September 1979 to May 1990 I was hired as an instructor for the TOOLING & MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION and TRITON

COLLEGE teaching basic and advanced Mold Making, shop trigonometry: Mold Making related theory, blueprint reading and basic

drafting. I participated on the QWL Team (Quality Work Life) which sought out new technology and equipment.

Speak and understand some Japanese.

SALARY HISTORY, EDUCATION and REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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