James A. Cemke Jr.
Germantown, WI 53022
E-mail: abni5w@r.postjobfree.com
Summary: I have a diverse background in design of various parts and assemblies using Pro-Engineer. I have
experience in mechanical parts and assemblies mainly in the plastic industry. I am a self starter with the
ability to work alone, or within a team environment. I have had the opportunity to work on ECN’s, EAN’s,
Virtual Assembly models, and other programs with Harley-Davidson. Credentials include Associates
Design Degree and a Drafting Diploma from Waukesha County Technical College.
Experience: December 2008-Present Designer Peer Technical Group LLC @ Harley-Davidson Milwaukee, WI
-Mechanical Designer using Pro-Engineer – designing and maintaining electrical components for various
motorcycle platforms using Pro-E and various other engineering documentations.
July 2008-December 2008 Designer H.O. Bostrom Co. Waukesha, WI
-Mechanical Designer using Solidworks – designing industrial seating for heavy industrial equipment.
2006-2008 Designer Engineered Solutions, Inc. @ Harley-Davidson Milwaukee, WI
-Contract Pro-E Designer in Powertrain
2005-2006 Design Engineer Concept Engineering @ Paper Machinery Corp. Milwaukee, WI
-Pro-E Designer – Wildfire 2
2004-2005 Design Engineer Creative Design Network West Bend, WI
-Pro-E Designer – 2000i & Wildfire
-Solidworks - Introduction
2003-2004 Design Engineering Technician Milsco Manufacturing Milwaukee, WI
-Pro-E Designer – Wildfire introduction
-Project Manager
1995-2003 Rexnord Plastic Div. Grafton, WI
Application Engineer
-Problem Solver
-Technical Phone Support
-Customer Field Support
-Product handling tests
Pro-E Designer / Engineer
-Designer of new products – New Product Patent
-Diverse skills in factory process.
-Updated & maintained product testing lab.
-Updated & maintained order processing department.
1994–1995 Drafter / Designer Fibreform Containers, Inc Germantown, WI
-Created & maintained cad system (AutoCad Rev.13)
-Diverse factory skills.
-Stream lined mold inventory.
1991–1994 Drafter / Designer Visa Lighting Milwaukee, WI
-Designer of lighting fixtures for commercial use.
-Intermediate level worker with machine lathes, spinning machines & material sheers.
-Supporter of both sales & manufacturing.
-AutoCad operator (Rev. 12).
1988–1991 Drafter / Designer Server Products Menomonee Falls, WI
-Designer / Drafter of food service equipment.
-AutoCad operator (Rev. 10).
Education: 1987–1990 Waukesha County Technical College Waukesha, WI
-Associate Degree Mechanical Design.
-Drafting Diploma.
Certification and Patents: Conveyor Nose Bar (U.S. Patent No. 6,367,619)
(European Patent No. 1305242)
(Australian Patent No. 200*******)
Cad Experience: Pro-Engineer – 14 years. Unix and NT workstations. Surface and
Sheet metal classes
AutoCad – 7 years
Interests: Softball, golf, sports collecting
References: Available upon request.