ROGER LUKES
(c) 815-***-****
Shorewood, Illinois 60404
*****.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Designer / Project Engineer with experience in the design and direct
support of a broad spectrum of projects.
Strengths include:
. Strong background in design, manufacturing and the metal forming
process.
. Management of timelines, deliverables and communication of projects to
all.
. Translate engineering concepts into finished designs to meet customer
specifications.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Management
Coordinated the implementation and training of SolidWorks, a 3D modeling
solution. This $300,000 project was brought to completion on time and on
budget with a 30% reduction in the cost of ownership.
. Developed written proposals, set deadlines, assigned responsibilities,
monitored the progress of the project and published communications to
all.
. Managed offshore services and deliverables for a legacy 2D data
conversion into over 7,500 3D SolidWorks models and drawings, which
became the standard and foundation for future products.
Commitment
Took the initiative to develop, deploy and manage an engineering intranet.
This system later became an indispensable tool within the organization for
increased communications and data sharing. Results were improved flow of
product data.
. Improved access to data through a newly developed search mechanism.
. Increased efficiency because of 24/7 access to data regardless of
location.
Strategic Planning
Developed communication and customer relation skills as the project lead to
an acquired Chinese sink manufacturing plant.
. Developed reusable master models to address Chinese product line.
. Reduced product cycle times by the effective use of solid modeling
technology in conjunction with leveraging defined and enforced design
standards.
Communication
Speaker at SolidWorks World 2006: an international user conference.
. Presentation centered on implementing SolidWorks; both the challenges
and benefits.
. Topics included study and analysis audits, conversion of legacy data,
process management, along with effective use of design standards and
training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Midwest Press Brake Dies Inc., Bridgeview, Illinois (August 2013 - August
2014)
Design & manufacture tooling for bending and forming metal
Sales Engineer
. Address customer inquiries and technical questions.
. Develop specialized tooling to meet customer specifications and
product dimensions.
. Support customer service in the processing, management of orders and
resolve any issues that arise
ROLL MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES & SOLUTIONS Co., Romeoville, Illinois (August
2012 to August 2013)
Roll form tooling for the tube and pipe industries
Manufacturing Engineer
. Establish manufacturing processes and provide ongoing production
support.
. Provide guidance, support and monitor procedures to ensure customer
requirements.
. Secure materials, coordinate with production, facilitate outside
contractors and services.
PRECISION ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT Co., Villa Park, Illinois (August 2011
- January 2012)
Full Service Design and Build Company
Mechanical Engineer
. Design automated, semi-automated machinery, inspection gages and
mechanical fixtures.
. Develop customer's verbal and preliminary design concepts into a
finished product / design.
. Coordinated all projected activities; design, purchasing, build,
trouble shoot and implementation.
GLEN ELLYN SPEEDSKATING CLUB, Glen Ellyn, Illinois (August 2008 - August
2011)
Manager (volunteer)
Entered into contracts, communications on behalf of the club, national
organizations and other outside organizations on all official matters
related to the operations of the Glen Ellyn Speed Skating Club.
. Recruit new volunteers for all committees.
. Created and maintain the Glen Ellyn Speed Skating website.
. Developed a "Learn to Speedskate" program to introduce others to the
sport and grow club membership.
BENDA MFG. CO., Tinley Park, Illinois (May 2008 - August 2008)
Provider of Custom Conveyor Handling Systems
Mechanical Engineer
. Travel to client facilities for field measurement and on-site support.
. Review and check CAD drawings for design quality, accuracy and
manufacturability.
. Created 2-D conveyor layouts, manufacturing drawings, bill of material
and project plans.
QUALITY FABRICATORS, Inc., Addison, Illinois (September 2007 - December
2007)
Fabricator of Precision Sheet Metal Products
Manufacturing Engineer
. Provided customer service for information and engineered solutions.
. Reviewed customer drawings for manufacturability and advised of design
changes.
. Developed flat layout drawings, created manufacturing routing and
implemented into production.
ELKAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY - SINK DIVISION, Broadview, Illinois 1986 -
2007
International Manufacturer of Stainless Steel Sinks, Drinking Fountains and
Faucets.
Tool Designer / Project Engineer (2005 to 2007)
. Developed procedures and maintained documentation to ensured data
integrity of records and databases.
. Designed safe, accurate and reliable tools used in the manufacturing
process of new and existing products.
. Reduced product development costs and accelerates time to market for
new products because of effective use of solid modeling technology and
collaborative design techniques.
Engineering Systems Administrator (1998 to 2005)
Promoted to this newly created position with the responsibility for the
administration and technical support of the Engineering CAD/CAM/PLM
systems.
. Leveraged internal and external resources in the enhancement of the
Engineering systems.
. Coordinated and advised corporate IT in support of the Engineering
systems and Engineering Intranet.
. Responsible for first line support in troubleshooting and corrective
actions for the engineering systems.
Tool and Machine Designer / CNC Programmer (1994 to 1998)
Tool and Machine Designer (1986 to 1994 )
HAKO-MINUTEMAN, Addison, Illinois (1985 to 1986)
Manufacturer of Industrial Floor Cleaning Equipment
Product Designer
PANDUIT CORPORATION - TOOL DIVISION, Romeoville, Illinois (1978 to 1985)
Manufacturer of Cable Tie Installation Tools
Tool Designer / CNC Programmer
UNION SPECIAL CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois (1972 to 1977)
Manufacturer of Industrial Sewing Machines
Tool and Die Maker
Tool and Die Maker Apprentice
Drafter
EDUCATION
Morton College, Cicero, Illinois - 27 Hours Liberal Arts
Triton College, River Grove, Illinois - 47 Hours Engineering