Manager Engineer

R ESUME

David N. Bricker

**** ******** ******, *****, **** 44460

Home Phone 330-***-****

OBJECTIVE

• To obtain a mid to upper level management position where my engineering and project management

experience and education can be applied to contribute to the success of my employer’s business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong technical background, engineering education and analytical ability

• Department management skills – managed proposal/estimating groups, application engineering

groups product engineering groups and field service groups

• Project management skills – managed projects ranging from engineering / feasibility studies to multi-

million dollar major equipment systems using Microsoft Project and Excel Spreadsheet software

• Developed and implemented various standard engineering forms and departmental procedures

• Knowledge of all facets of business operations -- sales, proposal, cost estimating, design and project

engineering, project management, purchasing, manufacturing and field service

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral

EXPERIENCE

• Supervision of engineers, draftspersons and clerical personnel; in positions of Proposal / Estimating

Manager, Application Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer / Field Service Manager

• Management of engineering/feasibility studies and the engineering portion of major projects

• Management of complete major projects and spare & repair projects

• Design and analysis of mechanical equipment; specifically custom rolling mill, process line, material

handling and specialized lifting equipment; for the metals industry

• Dealing with customers, commercial vendors and manufacturing vendors – from a technical /

engineering aspect, project management aspect and from a sales / proposal aspect

• Sales of engineering services, major equipment projects and spare/repair projects

• Part of the field service team of engineers for support of installation, commissioning and startup of

various major projects for the steel, aluminum and other metals industries

WORK HISTORY

NC CONSULTING INC., ALLIANCE, OHIO – August, 2006 to March, 2009

Sr. Project Manager

• Managed various engineering projects, utilizing Microsoft Excel based tracking system

• Provided project management services for equipment projects utilizing Microsoft Project and Excel

based tracking systems – services included tracking of manufacturing progress, evaluating vendors,

witnessing assembly and testing, resolving problems and assistance during installation and startup

• Acted as primary contact between NCC and various customers; responsible for sales, estimating,

proposal, implementation / order processing and project management

BOLTECH, INC., YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – November, 2004 to August, 2006

Sr. Project Engineer

• Developed design, layout and detail drawings utilizing AutoCAD Mechanical Software

• Assisted sales department with proposals; including concept drawings, technical specifications,

requests for quote, etc.

• Performed engineering calculations as needed for both ongoing orders and proposals

• Participated in meetings, site visits, presentations, etc. with customers during proposal stage and if

required during the course of order execution

• Assisted customers in the installation and startup of equipment

LEHMANN MILLS, INC., SALEM, OHIO – June, 2003 to November, 2004

L.M. EQUIPMENT & DESIGN, INC., SALEM, OHIO

Sr. Project Engineer – Responsible for all engineering functions, including:

• Development of equipment design and detail drawings utilizing AutoCAD 14

• Engineering analysis / calculations

• Shop support – problem rectification, assistance, updating drawings, etc.

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• Maintained engineering files, drawing sets and department standards & procedures

• Assisted in the sales, proposal and field service effort as needed

DMS BLISS CORPORATION, SALEM, OHIO – January 1987 to May 31, 2001

(Formerly Bliss-Salem, Inc. and E.W. Bliss Company – Now Butech Bliss)

Chief Engineer & Field Service Manager – February 2001 through May 2001

• Managed the daily operation of the Engineering Department and supervised draftspersons, engineers

and clerical workers. Duties included: department work schedule, manpower reports, staffing, etc.

• Managed the Field Service Department, including: work schedule, personnel supervision, department

staffing and resolution of customer and / or client issues.

Sr. Project Engineer – June 1995 through January 2001 & August 1987 through May 1992

Managed engineering/feasibility studies and the engineering portion of major projects, including personnel

supervision – from initial concept through engineering, manufacturing, installation and startup of each

project. Extensive customer and vendor contact. Major projects responsible for included:

• Engineering Study - requirements for handling larger diameter, heavier coils

• Feasibility Study - requirements for widening a 3-stand and a 5-stand cold mill (both aluminum).

• Engineering Study – determine scope of work for upgrade of an existing 4-stand cold mill & for the

manufacture of a new 3-stand cold mill (Brass)

• 5-stand cold mill modernization, including new entry end strip threading equipment, hydraulic roll force

actuators and system for stands 1 and 2 and new delivery end equipment.

• New electro-mechanical screwdown drives for multiple stands of a 5-stand cold mill.

• Single stand skin pass mill modernization, including new payoff reel, tension reel drive, mill drive,

shear and delivery end strip leveling and coil handling equipment.

• Single stand two (2) high mill revamp including new hydraulic roll force actuators, entry and delivery

guides and new mill drive.

• 3-stand aluminum cold mill upgrade, including entry coil prep and handling equipment, mill speed

increase, fume exhaust and coolant filtration systems and new delivery end coil handling equipment.

Manager of Application Engineering – June 1992 through May 1995

Managed the department, sold engineering studies and technical assistance, supervised and maintained

the proper level of qualified personnel. Developed and maintained business plan for the Application

Engineering Department, and actively participated in the study process and follow up.

Manager of Proposal Engineering & Estimating – January 1987 through August 1987

Supervised proposal engineers, estimators and clerical personnel; developed proposal specifications and

cost estimates for major engineered projects and made sales / proposal presentations to customers.

WORK HISTORY PRIOR TO JANUARY 1987

PRODUCTION EXPERTS, INC., CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, OHIO: Proposal Engineer

E.W. BLISS COMPANY, INC., SALEM, OHIO: Senior Designer

PAXSON MACHINE COMPANY, SALEM, OHIO: Mechanical Designer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH

Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Minor: Mathematics

Other Technical Training:

• “The Engineer as Manager” training seminar, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• International Rolling Technology Course – IAS, Cleveland, Ohio

• ANSYS / Design Space training seminar

• Project Management Training – Bliss-Salem internal course based on MS Project

• AutoCAD 2000 Module 1 & 2 & AutoCAD 2002 3D – Mahoning County Career & Technical Center

• “Fundamentals of Engineering” review course at Youngstown State University

• “Small Business Management I” – Columbiana County Career Center

Computer Programs familiar with and / or presently using:

• Microsoft Office Package; including Word, Excel and Access

• Microsoft Project

• AutoCAD, Versions 14 thru 2008 Mechanical

Mathcad

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MILITARY SERVICE – U.S. Army (3 years) – Honorable Discharge, Rank E-5

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