Eric McElroy

*** ******** **. ( Grove City, PA **127 ( Cell:724-***-**** ( Email:

accp59@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Skilled and motivated engineering professional with more than 15 years of

experience with particular attention to project management, system design,

and improving quality and profitability in the OEM manufacturing industry.

Demonstrated strong ability to manage projects, cost quote custom systems,

design equipment for manufacture from concept to installation, and

implement quality standards using my strong understanding of machine design

and integration concepts and practices.

Proven Expertise

Project Management Component Specification and

Cost Controls and Cost Reductions Selection

Customer and Vendor Relationship

Mechanical Design using Inventor Building

Troubleshooting and System Repair

Professional Experience

MECCO Marking & Traceability (Cranberry Twp, PA)

$10 million OEM and supplier of laser and dot peen marking equipment

Mechanical System Designer, Project Manager, 6/2000 to 1/2014

. Responsible for a cross-functional production team to fulfill customer

requirements and achieve corporate goals and objectives.

. Provided estimations for integrated projects to the sales group. Traveled

to customer location for onsite engineering evaluations as needed.

. Managed all custom engineering projects, and an integral member of the

management team.

. System design from concept through installation using Inventor 3D

modeling for laser markers, dot peen markers, and integrated systems.

Provided 3D models, detail drawings, and BOM's for manufacture.

. Wrote and prepared sequence of operations, quotations, manuals and

operator documentation for integrated projects.

. Account Manager for Ford Motor Company.

. Attended trade shows to highlight products and make contact with existing

and potential customers.

. Preformed customer site equipment installations, troubleshooting and

mechanical and electrical repairs.

. Introduced 3D modeling as a design tool to maintain leading

competitiveness.

Stargate Technologies (Hermitage, PA)

OEM and supplier of computer equipment for schools and commercial use

Regional Sales Representative, Project Coordinator, 1999 to 5/2000

. Maintained existing accounts with Technology Coordinators in schools and

businesses.

. Called on IT professionals and prospective customers to expand customer

base.

. Assisted with trouble shooting computer problems and technical questions.

. Prepared quotes for computer systems and peripherals and prepared

production orders per customer requests.

. Planned and attended trade shows to exhibit products and contact

potential customers.

SATEC Systems / Instron (Grove City, PA)

OEM and supplier of tensile and compression test equipment

Technical Sales Specialist, 1997 to 1999

. Prepared quotes for new equipment and replacement parts.

. Provided phone assistance for trouble shooting system problems and

technical questions.

. Responsible for daily search of government requests for RFQ's on Commerce

Business Daily.

ITT Technical Institute (Youngstown, OH)

Technical School

Drafting Instructor, 1997 to 1998

. Instructed evening classes in mechanical and architectural disciplines.

. Taught AutoCAD R13, AutoCAD R14, Solid Modeling, AutoCAD Designer,

standard manual drafting practices and theory, as well as CNC programming

on a lab-sized lathe.

Keystone Rolls Inc (Wheatland PA)

Machining, welding and fabricating services specifically geared towards the

heavy roll industry.

Mechanical Designer, 1996 to 1997

. Designed double shell chill rolls used in the plastic sheet extrusion

industry.

. Worked directly with customers, sales, and production to generate working

drawings and bills of material.

. Utilized AutoCAD R13 to generate multi-view design drawings.

SATEC Systems / Instron (Grove City, PA)

OEM and supplier of tensile and compression test equipment

Mechanical Designer, 1994 to 1996

. Product designer for furnace and high temperature chamber product line.

Responsible for design and quality of split furnaces, box furnaces, and

all related high temperature accessories.

. Communicated directly with customers, sales, and production to generate

working drawings and bills of material.

. Utilized AutoCAD R13 and R14 for solid modeling and multi-view drawings.

McElroy Construction (Grove City, PA)

Home builder and remodeler

Foreman, Finish Carpenter, 1985 to 1994

. Responsible for all facets of building projects and personnel.

. Coordinated multiple projects including scheduling personnel, and

ordering materials.

. Worked directly with customers and sub-contractors for scheduling and

quality.

. Provided new or modified floor plans for customers.

Qualifications

Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Operating Systems, including MS

Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Proficient in Design Software including Autodesk Inventor Suite, AutoCAD,

and Vault

Designed and developed Safety Seal laser system for which I was awarded a

Patent

Sales/Customer Service software: SNAP, Clientele, Tour de Force, ACT!

Production Control & MRP software: MiSys, DBA, EMS, Fourth Shift, Syman,

and Alpha Micro

Memberships with SME and AIAG, volunteer document coordinator for B-17

Direct Part Marking Specification

Education & Training

MET Associates in Engineering Technology, 1979 - 1981 - PENN STATE

UNIVERSITY SVC (Sharon, Pa)

Laser Safety Officer Training, 2006 - 3 Day Training Seminar

Oliver Wright MRP II training, 1996 - 3 Day Training Seminar

Fred Pryor Seminar: How to Manage Multiple Projects 1997 - 1 Day Training

Seminar

Autodesk training: Inventor, 2003; AutoCAD 3D, 1997; AutoCAD Tricks &

Traps, 1996

Seco/Warwick Seminar: The Heat Processing of Metals in Industrial Furnaces,

1996 - 3 Day Seminar

DPS Sales/Relationship Training Program, 1999 - 3 Day Seminar

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