MARK TULCZYNSKI
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CAREER
CAREER SUMMARY
Process/Tooling
Process/Tooling Engineer/Cost Estimator with a long and successful career in metal
Process
stamping/assembly in the automotive industry. Demonstrated ability in metal stamping product
design, processes, manufacturing feasibility, cost estimating and Quality Assurance procedures.
Have a solid background in managing global automotive (and non-automotive) programs including
international tooling expertise and procurements. Strong interface and communication skills with
suppliers, design and manufacturing.
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FAURECIA 2000
2000 - 2008
FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE SEATING
Tier 1 and 2 automotive supplier of seating and mechanisms: $7 billion sales Troy, Michigan
Tooling Engineer/Cost Estimator:
Tooling Estimator:
Responsible for the definition of metal forming processes for all stampings and new tool
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procurement: progressive, transfer methods, roll forming, fineblanking of mechanisms,
robotic welding,
Originated and developed piece price estimating model
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Invented and advanced new die build cost model
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Implemented Forming Suite to determine developed blanks – delivered over $240 K/year in
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steel savings and Fastform Advanced to analyze formability – delivered Engineering
savings estimated at $70K/ year,
Recommendations to Product Engineering on Design for Manufacturability,
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Implemented in die automated assembly processes to eliminate off line operations ( clinch
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fasteners, in die bushings automated assembly ).
Reviewed supplier estimates for metal components and tooling and participated in supplier
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selection.
2000
SKD SALES AND ENGINEERING 1998 – 2000
Tier 1 supplier – Automotive Metal Stampings and Welded Assemblies Troy, Michigan
Project Engineer:
Project Engineer:
Executed project management of major structural assemblies (GMX-radiator supports)
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from prototypes to launch
Tool build follow-up, tool tryouts at tooling sources and in house
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Promoted and implemented automated in die assembly of clinch fasteners eliminated off-
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line operations and delivered savings of $136K annually.
NARM
THE NARMCO GROUP 1995 – 1998
Tier 1 & 2 supplier of automotive stampings and assemblies (2.4 billion sales) Windsor, Ontario
Tooling Engineer:
Tooling Engineer:
Co-ordinated new tool building follow-up, design reviews, tooling approvals and PPAP
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submissions (wide range of components: B-pillars, inner doors, oil pans, cross members
etc.)
• Improved and troubleshoot of production dies (VA/VE program reduced cost by 16% but
maintained quality)
• Estimated piece price and new tool build costs
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PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued
ITT
ITT AUTOMTOIVE, NORTH AMERICA 1987 – 1995
“AIMCO” BRAKE DIVISION Mississauga, Ontario
OEM and aftermarket major supplier of brake shoes ( $1.5 billion in sales)
Tooling Co-ordinator:
Tooling Co-
Accountable for implementing engineering changes, tool modifications for very high volume
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production of brake disc plates, webs and bands
Tool and Die vendors liaison
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Reduced tool maintenance cost by average of 32% annually through long term agreements
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and by reducing supplier base
Added value by developing tool data base and monitoring readiness with Production
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Control
Responsible for tool crib with die supplies
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1983
WCI Manufacturing Ltd. 1983 – 1987
Major home appliances manufacturing Cambridge, Ontario
Tool Engineer:
Tool Engineer:
gineer
Acquired new tooling from overseas toolmakers and realized savings of $326K in new
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tooling (new program washer/dryer)
Accountable for new die build follow-up, tooling approvals and tryouts at toolmakers and in
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house,
Experience with roll forming mill operation and roll from tooling (tubing for refrigeration)
Responsible for new automated resistance welding machine implementation (design,
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fixturing, cycle times)
UNITRA POLCOLOUR 1976 – 1981
Colour Picture Tube Manufacturing Plant – RCA licensed Warsaw, Poland
Manufacturing Engineer:
Manufacturing
Responsible for the new production start up of colour picture tube manufacturing plant
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New tooling reviews, approvals, tryouts and procurement from overseas toolmakers.
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Master 1975
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Major: Manufacturing Technologies Warsaw, Poland
CONTINUED EDUCATION
CONTINUED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Understanding 2005
Understanding Materials for Stamping
2005
Stamping Estimating
Basic 2006
Basic Formability
Taylor Welded Blanks
Welded lanks 2004
2004
Fastblank – Blank Prediction and Nesting Software
Die Design Certificate, Mohawk College (Hamilton, Ontario) 1992
Certified Quality Technician American Society of Quality Control
Technician, 1991