Kevin Van Den Heuvel **** Trenton Court – Eau Claire, WI 54703

acppc8@r.postjobfree.com PH: 608-***-****

Kevin is a proven professional with and aptitude for working in the team environment, looking to move

into the business arena as a manager. He has been a part of successful design teams, and possesses the

leadership skills to build and maintain a successful, quality team. With a Bachelor in Business with a

concentration in Project Management and knowledge gained from school Kevin has the skills needed to

be an intricate part of the design/management team.

Achievements

• Partnered with process engineers from next process steps to create solutions for process

challenges

• Received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business with a concentration in Project Management from

Capella University with a 4.0 GPA

• Work with product manager and project engineer to accomplish project tasks on time or escalate

challenges to the appropriate leaders.

• Developed critical dimensions, acceptable tolerances, and Bill Of Material’s for over 150

drawings so the quality department can implement them in the inspection process

• Developed timing between pick-up locations to create an accurate pick-up schedule.

• Saved the government 3.5 million dollars by sending and tracking parts to off base repair sites.

Professional Experience

Dynamic Fabrication and Finishing Eau Claire, WI

Dynamic Fabrication and Finishing offers laser cutting, metal fabrication, and finishing to manufactures

and OEM companies.

Lead Engineer-Fabrication - June 2014 to April 2015

• Review customer prints for quoting manufacturability

• Investigate challenges and present solutions to manufacturing and management as necessary.

• Lead engineering efforts to support manufacturing.

• Design and model as required meeting customers’ needs.

Engineered Fasteners (ITW Deltar) Chippewa Falls, WI

A division of fortune 200 company, Illinois Tool Works, ITW engineered Fasteners manufactures plastic

rivest, pinetree/Christmas tree clips, panel fastener, trim clips, weahterstrip clips and plastic grommets

specifically for the automotive industry.

Quality Technician - April 2014 to June 2014

• Interacted with customer by taking and following through with customer complaints.

• Managed the Quality Action Request (QAR) process from initiation to completion.

• Directed/interacted with a cross-functional team to identify and communicate investigation

findings and correct actions to prevent future quality issues.

Minnesota Wire Eau Claire, WI

A custom design, development &Manufacturing company for wire, cable & interconnect assemblies.

Engineering Project Specialist - Sept 2013 to March 2014

• Maintained the cut, strip, and terminate machines used in the connector manufacturing process.

• Worked with process technician to keep cut, strip, and terminate machines in working order for

production

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• Responsible for continuous improvement of the cut, strip, and terminate area.

• Partnered with process engineers from next process steps to create solutions for process

challenges

Franklin Fueling Systems Madison, WI

A global company providing quality products and technical services to the fueling and fueling

transportation industry.

Mechanical Designer - July 2008 to Aug 2013

Partnered with product managers, project engineers, and cross-functional groups to maintain current

product lines. Including managing the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process to communicate

changes and complete the product development process.

• Partner with product manager, project engineer, and cross-functional personal to complete tasks

assigned and keep project moving.

• Work with project sponsors to create switch over, inventory reduction, and material scrap plans.

• Create and maintain part numbers through their life cycle in the ERP (JD Edwards) system

• Communicate with manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and quality departments to ensure

work instructions, models and drawings meet department needs and standards

• Manage the ECN process from start to finish ensuring management’s questions are answered and

tasks happen in a timely manner.

Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. Prairie du Sac, WI

An international emerging small business that design, markets, and sell personal athletic braces and

support, the client base includes professional, amateur and novice athletes.

Head Drafter - November 2003 to March 2008

Maintain the revision level and accuracy of all drawings. Work with project managers, engineers and

other departments to make sure that all goals are being meet for each project and drawing.

• Developed and maintained a file management system of over 200 files containing pervious

revisions and approved drawings

• Developed critical dimensions, acceptable tolerances, and Bill of Material’s (BOM) for over 150

drawings so the quality department can implement them in the inspection process.

• Collaborate with engineers to establish goals such as look, fit, and function for over 75 items.

• Reviewed prototypes with engineers and discuss if goals for the project were met or for possible

improvements.

United Mailing Service, Inc Madison WI

Wisconsin’s largest mailing service provider with five offices spread throughout the state.

Machine Operator/Courier - January 2001 to November 2003

Kept a timely pick-up schedule with seven customers on a daily route and processing of customer mail as

the drivers returned from pick-ups.

• Developed timing between pick-up locations to create an accurate pick-up schedule

• Maintained quality by checking the readability and placement of the printed barcodes in ten

minute increments.

• Accountable for communicating to the mail catchers the proper mailing of the mail being run.

United States Air Force (USAF) Anchorage AK

Supply Journeyman - October 1997 to May 2001

Was a member of the 3rd Supply Squadron on Elmendorf AFB. Our mission was to logistically support the

fighter wings and cargo detachments by providing necessary aircraft components.

• Responsible for the only classified area in the supply squadron

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• Managed, tracked, and cleared the rejected transactions by printing daily reports

• Was the liaison between Gold Flag and the supply squadron saving the USAF approximately $3.5

million in 2 years

EDUCATION

Herzing University (previously Herzing College)

Associates Degree of CAD Drafting – October 2003

Capella University; Minneapolis MN

Bachelors of Science in Business

with a Specialization in Project Management - June 2012

Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, JDEwards (ERP system),

SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer

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