Mark A. Meschkat

***** ***** ***** ****

Strongsville, Ohio 44136

ac9f50@r.postjobfree.com

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

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