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Project Manager Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Eighty Four, PA, 15330
Posted:
December 22, 2017

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Nicholas Forsythe

ac3sf8@r.postjobfree.com

*** ****** ***** ****** ****, PA 15330 724-***-****

SUMMARY

Forward thinking Mechanical Engineer with over 9 years’ experience in design, project management, operations management, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing. Equipped with a strong understanding of engineering mechanics, principles, and materials. Demonstrated leadership skills that optimized production of high-quality industrial machines and equipment.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BSME) May 2008

Gannon University, Erie, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Leveltek International / Processing, LLC, Benwood, WV

Chief Engineer January 2013 – Present

Oversee the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of multi-million dollar pieces of equipment

Design complex hydraulic & electrical control systems that run the new equipment and merge with existing components

Manage contractors to insure proper assembly and installation of our equipment internationally

Supervise the design team and manufacturing workforce to meet project goals

Troubleshoot old and new equipment including hydraulic and electrical control systems

Implement cost controls to increase profits and keep projects under budget

Operations Manager July 2010 – January 2013

Scheduled production and maintenance for all coil processing lines at our facility to meet our quarterly goals

Met with customers to acquire new business and maintain relationships

Maintained quality standards and process documentation in compliance with ISO 9001

Managed the company’s revolving inventory of consumables

Implemented the 5 S’s organization strategy throughout the company

Performed the HR responsibilities required to manage the workforce (i.e. managing payroll, maintaining employee paperwork, etc)

Project Manager September 2009 – July 2010

Oversaw CAPEX projects within the company

Managed the new commercial projects from design to installation

Tracked costs and project milestones to stay under budget

Utilized outside shops to handle manufacturing overflow to meet deadlines

Organized all shipping and customs preparations for large container shipments to Australia, Europe, and Canada.

Managed the spare parts inventory and sales

Paul Wurth, Inc, Canonsburg, PA

Project Manager June 2008 – September 2009

Designed hydraulic, water cooling, gas cleaning, ventilation, and other systems required for blast furnaces

Utilized ANSYS for thermal and structural analysis

Supervised the installation/commissioning of our equipment

Coordinated with offices in Europe and South America to employ my designs on new projects

Prepared cost estimates, equipment specifications, and quality assurance documentation

General Electric Transportation, Erie, PA

Radiator Cab Engineering Co-Op June 2006 – May 2008

Worked with the manufacturing facility to implement design changes

Coordinated with our drafting team in India to streamline our manufacturing processes

Gained experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Product Design & Development

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Customer Relations

Safety Management

Project Management

Inventory Management

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Workflow Optimization

PLC & Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

HR & Employee Management

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Experienced in using AutoCad

Experienced/Proficient in using ANSYS

Experienced in using Pro-E

Experienced in using RSLogix



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