Mark A. Meschkat
Strongsville, Ohio 44136
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Objective:
A position as a Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Tool Designer
or any position that effectively uses my skills and experience.
Engineering Profile:
Track record of success in the design and delivery of
advanced technology solutions.
Accomplished, technically sophisticated Engineer/Designer
with extensive experience in the planning, engineering, design
and delivery of mechanical systems, tools and devices. Offer
special expertise in the manufacture and design of production solutions.
Possess track record of waste and cost reductions, cycle time and
process improvements, system enhancements arising from
Lean Manufacturing and related techniques. Engineer and
Design for Manufacturability and implemented Preventive
Maintenance solutions. Manage, coordinate, train and
evaluate performance of cross functional teams.
Maintain high standards and promote attainment
of company goals.
Education:
Studying Oakland University
Six Sigma/Green Belt, Project Management
Die Design Journeyman
Oakland College, Auburn, Michigan
Bachelor Science Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Graduated Cum Laude
Tool & Die/ Mold Maker Journeyman
Max Hayes Vocational School, Cleveland, Ohio
Associate Degree Mechanical Draftsman
Electronics Technology Institute, Cleveland, Ohio
Technical Skills:
Project/Program Management Experience
Product Lifecycle Management
Multidisciplinary Team Experience
Customer/Vendor relationships
Pneumatic & Electromechanical Devices
ISO Compliance
Creation of Bill of Material and
Bill of Process Experience
Proficient with tooling and mechanical processes
used to mass-produce products.
Hands on experience with metal machining,
and the presses and automation
involved in stamping, die casting and plastic molding.
Engineer and designing to standards for the tooling
that use these presses, the maintenance and try out of these tools,
automation and the production requirements that maximize through put.
Knowledge and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
The ability to prepare production Assembly and BOM documentation and coordinate the manufacturing of design prototypes.
Knowledge and experience with FEA analysis, Autoform
Proficient with Unigraphics, NX8, Catia, Solidworks,
AutoCAD
Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook
Team Center (TcAE) Data Bases
Knowledge and experience with PLC ( Rockwell Automation), Fanuc Robots
Other Skills:
Bilingual-English/German
Ability to work with intra discipline engineering
and management groups.
Liaison between Engineering group and shop floor.
Defend creative designs in engineering and design reviews.
Follow standard requirements in effecting new strategies and designs.
Multi-task and work multiple projects to meet due dates and timelines.
Strong Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving Skills
Experience:
Tool Design Engineer Plastics
Delphi
Champion Technical Center
2/2017 – Current Position
Utilize Siemens NX CAD software to develop complex 3D designs that meet customer requirements. Generate supporting drawings and tolerance stack documentation. Follow appropriate Modeling Standards, Drawings Standards and EOS procedures. Collaborate with Product Engineer(s) and Simulation Team to provide a robust design solution. Participate in Team Design Reviews. Meet defined project timeline. Provide debug advice, suggest product revisions and, participate in vendor and supplier meetings and provide tool feedback.
Die Engineering and Design
General Motors/ Die Engineering Services
Pontiac, Michigan
2003-2016-- Developed product and product addendum to minimize waste
and maximize throughput and effectiveness of press forces.
Process product to utilize existing production equipment and
eliminate throughput inhibitors, standardize tooling
components and reduce tooling and tooling costs.
Design metal stamping production tools, Form, Draw,
Flange, Trim, Progressive, Blanking tools, to corporate
standards for predicted tool life and safety concerns.
Incorporate product changes into existing tooling for
engineering revisions.
Tool and Die/ Mold Maker Journeyman
General Motors Corporation
Lordstown, Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio
1983-2003—Build, Tryout, Maintain and adapt to engineering
revisions. Used all machine shop tools, machines
and practices to effectively accomplish necessary
job assignments. Numerous suggestion awards
for metal savings and tool improvements.
Tool and Die/ Mold Maker Journeyman
Die Cast Dies, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio
1978-1982—Build and repair Die Cast tooling and Trim dies.
Proficient with all machine shop tools and practices.
Tool and Die/ Mold Maker Journeyman
Die Master, Inc.
Macedonia, Ohio
1982-1983—Build and repair Plastic Mold tooling.
Proficient with all machine shop tools and practices.
Salary Requirements
Neg.
References
Available upon request