Anthony Satinsky
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL *****
M: 847-***-****
************@*****.***
Mechanical Engineer with experience in program and project management,
business and new product development with extensive knowledge in precision
manufacturing, defense systems design; hydraulic and pneumatic systems and
natural gas industries. Expert subject matter in developing, managing and
delivering high risk; highly complex technical product offerings from
conception through customer delivery - including technical development,
product management, manufacturing, and service and support.
Professional Experience
SIG SAUER INC. Exeter, NH
2013-present
Company Profile: Provides small arms to the Consumer market, U.S.
Department of Defense, Foreign militaries & Law Enforcement.
Engineering Project Manager
o Ongoing development of the vision for the NPI process
o Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements
documentation, and presentations
o Facilitate the acceptance and utilization if the NPI process
throughout the organization through cross function engagement
o Communicate with executives regularly, including progress of
organizational adoption of NPI processes, facilitation of gate
reviews, and progress toward achievement of NPI vision
o Serve as technical lead on cross-functional product development teams
working through strategy and requirements definition, project
definition, concept, design, prototype, test, launch during the New
Product Introduction (NPI) Process
o Coordinate and drive new program development to ensure on time program
launch with a high degree of quality
o Manage various department activities to prioritize actions that
minimize risk to on time launch of new products
BCT CONSULTING ENGINEERS LLC, Arlington Heights, IL
2011-2013
Company Profile: Provide consulting, engineering and project management
services to energy and defense industries.
Program Manager- Design Engineer (Contract)
Operational Highlights
o New product development from inception to production and develop R&D
Prototypes
o Execute Lean and 6S practices, evaluate and execute continuous
improvement process, safety protocols and inventory control
o Lead multiple Med/High complexity contracts for Department of Defense
o International manufacturing services and sales for FMS (Foreign
Military Sales) and manufacturing representation
o Guide new business development proposals as well as project cost
analysis & budget management
o Reduced DOD contracts cost by 35% by using personal vender base
o Thru Engineering solutions increased life-cycle of product by 50%
without any additional cost
o Mentor and consult junior project managers
o Managed programs across multiple manufacturing sites
AIRTRONIC USA, Inc., Elk Grove, IL & BADGER DEFENSE, Bristol, WI
2007-
2011
Company Profile: Airtronic USA provides small arms and small arms spare
parts to the U.S. Department of Defense, Foreign militaries & Law
Enforcement.
Sr. Program Manager- Mechanical Engineer
Directly responsible for development and execution of market
strategies/plans to pursue and award government contracts with DOD;
domestic/international customers. Directed domestic and international trade
shows & studies. Administered designs and/or drawings; utilized computer-
aided design equipment, calculations, and design criteria. Tested and
qualified new defense systems. Developed & adopted safety and work flow
protocols.
Operational Highlights
o Managed Grenade Launcher program through 3 awarded contracts over 2
years. Delivered 10K units to DOD without single field failure
o Formulated test procedures per Military Standard for new defense
systems.
o Controlled all mechanical engineering and quality assurance
initiatives through extensive interaction with qualified vendor base
o Integrated multiple daily tasks in a very fluid - high stress
environment. Identified program deficiencies along with tangible
solutions and managing three other Program Managers for all DOD and
FMS contract awards
o Coordinated testing of new parts and equipment, evaluated test
results, and approved or rejected usage of parts and equipment
o Evaluated and implemented continuous improvement in the part
transition process
o Managed business development and sales activities for FMS and US
military accounts for both business units
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o Introduced and demonstrated new products to foreign and domestic
military clients
o Evaluated international military business proposals and gathered
intelligence on potential markets
o Conducted strategic planning and forecasting of business development
for the product with all departments
o Translated customer input into project scope and tangible deliverable
solutions
o Managed new product development from concept to production, full
product lifecycle management
o Launcher- project Chief Design Engineer. Completed design and first
prototype in two months. Achieved 45% savings in production cost
o Grenade Launcher system- reduced manufacturing process time and
achieved 15% savings in production cost
o Pump-Action Grenade Launcher -Delivered prototypes 10% under budget
and one month ahead of schedule
o Lunched new products that resulted orders of over $46M with FMS
(Foreign Military Sales)
Worked closely with government inspectors on AIE (Acceptance Inspection
Equipment) and FAT (First Article Approval) approvals as well as scheduled
contract deliveries.
HALLIBURTON/DRESSER FLOW SOLUTIONS/BECKER OPERATIONS, Elk Grove, IL
1996-2008
Company Profile: Halliburton/ Dresser Flow Solutions is a worldwide
supplier of measurement, instrumentation, piping, and pressure control
solutions for the natural gas and oil distribution and transmission
industry. Breakdown of Dresser Career History:
Sr. Design Mechanical Engineer -Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified
2000 - 2008
Drafting Supervisor
1996 - 2000
Responsible for new mechanical engineering projects and documentation for
Sr. Management. Subject matter expertise in technical marketing
documentation; Russian promotional literature and technical manuals.
Provided support, development, and drafting expertise on various mechanical
type of equipment for the natural gas industry. Managed drafting department
of 4 FTEs. Developed and supervised CAD software training program for
draftsmen, engineers and middle management. Coordinated the move of
manufacturing facility and designed plant and office layout. Sustained
drafting, R&D and engineering departments with all CAD related assistance
and support.
Operational Highlights
o Assisted chief engineer with R& D and all new design of hydraulic and
pneumatic components
o Modernized company technologically from a high-cost job shop
environment to low-cost, standardized operations
o Approved outgoing documentation to manufacturing facility and vendors
o Collaborated with regional sales managers to meet stakeholder's
specifications
o Created 3D illustrations for company sale - promotional literature and
cut sheets
o Industrialized new product patented by the company
o Maintained hardware and CAD related licensing
o Managed all engineering documentation with PDM (Product Data
Management) software
o Six Sigma Project- Initiated and introduced PDM (Product Data
Management) system. Incorporated with existing CAD and ERP software.
Decreased labor cost and time by 75%, reduced inventory by 75%, 100%
defect cut First year savings of over $250,000.
o Increased annual international sales revenue by $4MM within two years
by establishing international distribution channel
o Introduced new product line, which increased sales by $200K in first
year
CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPERTISE
Defense System Design Acceptance Testing & R&D of/and Hydraulic System Design
Project Risk Management Troubleshooting
Technical Instructions Product Data Management Defense Contracts
Project Management Product Development & Testing of ammunition
Manufacturing Regulatory Compliance
Reverse & Design Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
SolidWorks Training Center, Oakbrook, IL Certificate in PDM Administrator
Training 2008
SolidWorks Training Center, Oakbrook, IL Certificate in File Management 2007
West Point Military Academy, West Point, NY Certified Project Manager (CPM)
2007
Motorola/Dresser, Boston, MA Certified Six Sigma Green Belt 2006
- 2007
SolidWorks Training Center, Oakbrook, IL Certificates in Advanced Assembly &
Part Modeling 2003
Triton Community College, River Grove, IL Riga Aviation Institute, Riga,
Latvia
Associate in Applied Science Bachelor of Science
Major: Computer Aided Design Technology 1988 - Major: Mechanical Engineering 1993
1991 - 1996
Other: U.S. citizen. Fluent in Russian.
EDUCATION