Sales Engineer

Michael Michniewicz

**** ****** ******, ***** **, 48506

(810) 701 - 3097

*********@*****.***

Objective:

. To obtain a position utilizing my previous engineering and retail

experience to create a stronger, more profitable organization.

Summary of qualifications:

. 5 years of experience in the engineering field.

. 5 years of experience in the retail field.

. Knowledge of solving technical questions with little information.

. Strong oral and written communication skills.

. Knowledge in Lean, KanBan, Toyota Production System, Pull Systems.

. Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing principles.

Professional Experience:

Sales Engineer

ACS Auxiliaries Group:

09/2005 - 03/2009

. Sales Engineer for auxiliary process systems for plastics

manufacturing industry

. Communicated with customers, sales representatives, and product

engineers to apply plastics auxiliary equipment to specific

applications and generated quotes

. Designed and implemented complete material handling, conveying,

blending, drying, and reclaim systems using AutoCAD

. Managed multiple projects simultaneously (usually 3 to 5 projects)

. Worked directly with Regional Manager of marketing and sales

. Coordinated initial project engineering and design review meetings

. Coordinated equipment ship dates, mechanical installation, startup and

training, final sign off, and post support and service

. Performed initial sourcing and qualified suppliers from a technical

perspective and effectively communicated customer's requirements

Department Manager

Target:

10/2001 - 09/2005

. Drove sales through managing merchandise levels and product

presentation

. Selected and hired high-caliber team members, organized training sessions

and materials

. Made daily business decisions based on sales, payroll, and expenses

. Recommended counseling and administered corrective action for team

members

. Handled scheduling for sales floor to produce maximum work efficiency

. Ensured all customers were pleased with their shopping experience

. Provided a positive work environment for team members

. Customer interaction during sales and service

Michael Michniewicz

4505 Market Square, Flint MI, 48506

(810) 701 - 3097

*********@*****.***

Manufacturing Engineer - Cooperative Educational Experience

Fischer Automotive: 04/2004

- 09/2004

. Contributed to 5S procedures of fabrication

. Led implementation of Kanban pull card system

. Reduced lead-time as well as in-house waste in the form of built ahead

product with implementation of the Toyota Production System

. Time-study video and analysis to improve productivity rate, Lean

principle implementation

. Assisted in warehouse layout project as well as material flow studies

with a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing

. Participated in activities related to inspection and complaint

evaluation

. Participated in cost reduction activities and product redesigns

. Worked with product engineers to develop solutions for assembly and

design problems

Quality Engineer - Cooperative Educational Experience

TRW Automotive: 03/2000 -

02/2001

. Managed Microsoft Excel corrective action report (CAR) database.

. Receiving inspection for high tolerance anti-lock braking system

components

. Actively involved in PPAP development and review meetings

. Managed the Microsoft Access process improvement database for the wash

team

. I was personally responsible for reducing PPM's for our Ford customer,

which went from 500 to 0

. Entered measurement data into SPC charts

. Teamed with customers to review designs for manufacturability

Computer Skills:

. AutoCAD MS Access BPCS Configurator

. MS PowerPoint MS Word Math CAD SolidWorks

. MS Excel MS Outlook Avante

. Point Of Sales (POS) systems

Education:

Baker College, Flint, MI 06/2004

Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering

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