Manager Engineer

RICHARD PUPKIEWICZ

***** ******** ***** • Hudson, Florida 34667

727-***-**** (Home); 727-***-**** (Cell) • *.******@*******.***

TOOLING MANAGER • PROJECT ENGINEER • DESIGN MANAGER • TOOL & DIE DESIGNER

Visionary and hands-on tooling professional with 30 years of progressive experience excelling at product development,

manufacturing, and supply chain operations. Confidently design and guide execution of innovative engineering strategies,

providing clear direction of processes and operations that advance organizational goals. Develop and direct high-performance

cross-functional teams, achieving critical improvements and cost savings while optimizing performance and ensuring on-

time delivery of products and solutions.

Technology Leadership • Executive Collaboration • Strategic Analysis/Planning • Research & Development

Process Improvements • Innovative Design • Project Management • Team Building & Development

Toolmaker • Communication • Budget Management • PPAP • Cost & Quality Control

Relationship Management • Supply Chain & Manufacturing Management/Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LESLIE CONTROLS-Tampa, Florida • 33765

Manufacturer of Control Valves and Instrumentation.

Tooling Designer (Contract 2009)

Design tooling for CNC Milling, Lathes and Multi-axis machines as well as the design of special cutters, inspection gauges

and assembly fixtures.

METAL INDUSTRIES- Air Terminal & Distribution Products, Clearwater, Florida • 33765

A leading world wide supplier of commercial air distribution products.

Tooling Manager (2000-December 2008)

Manager of 3 toolrooms that maintain and build new tooling for five manufacturing facilities in (2) Florida, North Carolina,

Texas and Mexico. Design all tooling and related equipment for the five facilities. Collaborate with Engineering on

product development to simplify tooling and assembly. Coordinate with Manufacturing and Sales on implementing new

product lines (Tooling & Assembly Machines) into production. Leader of lean manufacturing teams to streamline existing

production lines.

Major Achievements:

Redesigned and tooled new projects, simplifying tooling and assembly cutting parts per 100 hours by an average of

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20%.

Developed new damper that has become the industry standard, eliminating all welding operations and simplifying

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assembly, estimated savings of 2.5 million per year. (conservatively)

Led Kaizen teams to expedite existing product lines, saving an average of 25% on hours per hundred.

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MTD TECHNOLOGIES – North Pinellas Park, Florida

Project Engineer (1995-2000)

Responsible for designing tooling (Progressive and Line Dies) and fixturing (CNC. Wire EDM), for the individual

components of sub-assemblies. Coordinating with Die Shop and Manufacturing for build and try-out of components and

assemblies. Walk through inspection to approval and PPAP status liaison between customer and engineering to facilitate

a smooth transition from part print to manufacturing. Coordinate with outside vendors for purchased components for

timely and efficient delivery.

Examples: Fuel Filler Door Assemblies Fuel Filler Pocket Assemblies

Air Bag Retainer Assemblies Seat Belt Retractor Assemblies

Crush Can Assemblies

Major Achievements:

Collaborated extensively with supplier engineering to simplify product design, thereby cutting tooling and assembly

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costs.

100% - cost under projected piece price.

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Never missed a PPAP date. Never missed a start up date. 100% customer satisfaction.

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MALBER MANUFACTURING – Feasterville, Pennsylvania

Design Manager (1989-1995) Tool & Die Designer (1985-1989)

Responsible for all tooling and scheduling for design of progressive, line and draw dies, CNC and Wire EDM fixturing.

Coordination with shop on design and build of tooling to maintain 100% customer on time delivery. Walk through

inspection and approval.

Customer Base: Air Conditioning Appliance

Office Equipment Lighting

Automotive Aerospace

Major Achievements:

Head engineer with 1 draftsman providing 43 toolmakers and assorted machinists with crucial tooling designs.

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Coordinate with customer on design and tooling for 100% on time delivery.

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Effectively communicated with a varied customer base ensuring success of multiple concurrent projects.

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ADDITIONAL HISTORY

ABM TOOL & DIE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Apprentice, Journeyman, Certified Toolmaker, Shop Foreman (1975-1985)

1975 – Toolmaker Apprentice

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1979 – Graduated Federal Certified Journeyman Toolmaker

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1981 – Certified 1st Class Toolmaker

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1982 – Shop Foreman of 7 man shop with 2.5 million in sales.

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CAREER NOTE: Group Leader of Lean Manufacturing Team • Multiple Kaizen Teams

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Manufacturing Engineering

Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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1 Class Toolmaker

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GM Quality Inspection

GM Visual Quality Inspection

Geometric Tolerancing

AutoCad 14

Solid Edge

Epicor Vantage Software

Lean Manufacturing

JIT

SPC

6 SIGMA (Grand Master Equivalent)

APPROVAL PROCESSES: QS 9000 • ISO 9000 • ISO 9001 • ISO 9002

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