Mechanical Design
Resume:
MARTIN PENKOSKE
Oconto, WI. *4153
920-***-**** (cell)
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
• Mechanical Designer with a 30-year career in product development, and
commercialization of products that meet UL, CE, NEMA standards.
• Extensive experience with design, development and testing
• Expertise is in mechanical, machining, and sheet metal processes.
• Developed custom-machine designs
• Responsibilities were performing thermal, and motion analysis profiles for detail
design.
• Product component cost savings
• Designed for product excellence, qualifications included providing engineered
solutions to existing products by utilizing problem-solving skills. Results are proven
in manufacturing productivity, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Adherence to corporate principles, and ideals; equally, maintaining positive work
relationships with management, peers, and suppliers.
• In summation, designs have met or exceeded customer expectations for reliable, cost
effective products with low-cost of ownership. Results have been commended by
management, and recognized in industry as best practice methods of engineered
designs.
• Lead designer of 100 + custom product applications to date
• Six Sigma Training
• Skilled in prototype design. Experienced in presentations to development and
marketing teams
• Extensive experience with GD&T
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Seeking employment and working short design assignments
05/2012 – Present
ABB Corporation, New Berlin WI (Contract) Key Technical
1/3/2012 – 4/26/2012
Mechanical Design/ Detail (Solid Edge ST) Contract
• Responsible for creating and updating structural and mechanical components of
Power transmission enclosures.
• ABB assignment was for medium voltage power drive enclosures CE and UL
certifications
• Design Checker
• 3D CAD modeling using Solid Edge
• Component placement and light package design
Cascade Corporation Portland, OR. 8/19/2011 – 12/19/2011
Mechanical 3D Modeling/ Detailing Contract - Solid Edge ST2
Responsible for updating forklift material handling equipment components and assembly
drawings using Solid Edge ST2 with “Teamcenter” PDM software.
GD&T
Fusion Integrated Solutions Waterstone, Green Bay, WI
11/ 26/2010 – 12/23/2010
Mechanical Designer (Solid Edge) Contract
Responsible for 3D Design and Detail of paper machine plant component layout.
Nammo Talley Defense Systems CHRC Mesa, AZ
7/6/2010 – 11/18/2010
Tooling Designer (Solid Edge) Contract
Responsible for tooling design and detailing of Defense Weapon Systems
Washworld Inc., DePere, WI
4/4/2009 -1/15/2010
Mechanical Designer / Detailer Contract - AutoCad LT
Responsible for design, prototype and testing of new product development of vehicle
wash equipment.
Teledyne-Brown Engineering, Huntsville, Al
6/2/2008 – 2/5/2009
Mechanical Designer / Detailer Contract -Solid Edge
Responsible for 3D Modeling and Detailing of tooling fixture weldments and assemblies.
Also 3D Model detail and assemblies of Electro-Mechanical junction box layouts,
bracketry and mounting locations per customer specifications.
Responsible for Detailing of frame module parts and assembly drawings.
ISO9001
Peer Technical (Curt G. Joa Inc)
10/1/2007 -3/1/2008
Mechanical Designer Contract -Solid Edge
Moderate design and detailing of diaper machinery using Solid Edge 3D Modeling
Prepare bills of material and drawing releases utilizing Teamcenter document/material
management program.
Motive Power, Boise, ID
3/2007 – 8/2007
Mechanical Designer / Detailer Contract -Solid Edge
Designed and detailing of Locomotive’s parts and assemblies consisting of sheet metal
and extruded steel weldments, using Solid Edge 3D Modeling.
Conducted design reviews with designated department personnel.
BOM preparation and submittal.
Harley Davidson Motor Company
11/95 - 05/96
Manufacturing Engineer Contract - AutoCad 2D
Research and analysis of various manufacturing discrepancies.
Provided design engineering with red lined prints and mocked up samples of proposed
solutions to improve cost savings, quality and utilization of personnel.
Paper Converting Machine Company
10/97 - 7/98
Mechanical Designer / Detailer Contract - Cadra 2D
Responsible for mechanical layout, design and detail drawings of paper converting
machine components, in accordance with customer specifications.
PDQ Mfg. Inc., DePere, WI
10/2001-2/1/2007
Mechanical Designer / Detailer (Solid Edge)
Responsible for layout, design, detailing and procurement of parts, generate bills of
materials, obtain price quotes and proto-type assembly of vehicle wash systems per
O.E.M. specifications using SolidEdge 3D modeling.
Sustained Engineering of various existing product models.
Pump plumbing, solenoid and ball valve specification, routing. Dryer and frame design.
Aluminum/Steel Electrical Enclosure design including electrical and mechanical
component mounting back panel, manufactured and tested as watertight class per
NEMA, UL and IEC standards.
Developed, designed and tested enclosures to pass UL and CE certifications
Paper Converting Machine Company (Packaging Machine Division)
2/99 - 10/01
Mechanical Designer / Detailer (Cadra 2D)
Layout and design / detailing of paper converting machinery.
Enstrom Helicopter Corp.
5/89 - 2/97
Mechanical Designer / Liaison Engineer (Cadkey 2D and 3D)
Responsible for design and development of product improvements using steel and
aluminum machine parts, sheet metal, fiberglass and composite structures.
Extensive shop liaison with fit and function check procedures to secure best possible
solutions.
Check, prepare and submit engineering data for FAA approval.
Cruisers Yachts Inc.
1988 – 1989
Mechanical Designer / Drafter (Unysis 3D, AutoCad 2D)
Mechanical design and layout of power plant, generators and accessory placement and
routings. Tooling and lamination drawings
Engineering Research and Development Associates
1983 – 1988
Mechanical Designer / Drafter
Layout, design and development of executive aircraft chairs using honeycomb panel.
Fiberglass and composite structure, steel and aluminum machine parts for swivel and
recline mechanisms. Fit and function check procedures. Machine shop experience
EDUCATION
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Marinette, WI)
1987
Mechanical Design
Degree: Associates
ISO-9000 Certified
MILITARY EXPERIENCE USAF - Structural Repair Specialist: Discharge -
Honorable (1974-1975)
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