Paul Perkovich
**** ****** **** ****, ********, MN 55379 acqcqm@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 321-***-****
Education
*/**** – 6/2015 Villanova University Villanova, PA
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
*/**** – 3/2014 Villanova University Villanova, PA
Six Sigma Green Belt
1987–1990 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Master of Science in Engineering Administration
1981-1985 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
Key Areas of Expertise
17 years experience in communications systems
o5 years experience with space based antenna systems
10 years experience with automation and high precision tooling
Proficient with ProE/Wildfire (over 15,000 hours) Solidworks 300+hours
Proven track record in multi-disciplined project/task leadership
Inactive SSBI/TS security clearance
Experience
Oct 4 2010 – Dec 23 2010 Applied Engineering for PaR Systems
Contract Engineer
Characterized accuracy of FANUC 2000iB robot with laser tracker and customized tooling
Utilized Solidworks to design and manufacture customized tooling and deliverable products for the nuclear industry
2007-July 2010 ADC Telecommunication Company, Shakopee, MN
Sr. Project Engineer
Developed schedules and program plans for capital equipment used globally.
Provided leadership to multi-disciplined team (mechanical design, electrical, SW, and manufacturing engineers).
Developed methods/procedures/tools for processing fiber optics.
Provided engineering to support multiple programs with defined requirements to meet customers’ needs. Developed numerous high precision tools and mechanisms and automated equipment.
Acted as Group Leader for 8 employees. Responsible for career development and performance reviews
1996–2007 Harris Corporation Palm Bay, FL
Mechanical Engineer 4
Developed schedules and program plans for up to $15M product teams
Provided IPTL (Integrated Product Team Leadership) for multi-ned teams (mechanical, electrical, SW, and optical engineers) up to 20 full time employees.
Developed methods/procedures/tools for processing fiber optics.
Developed numerous high precision tools and mechanisms for classified communication systems.
Provided system engineering to support multiple programs with architectures specific to meet customer requirements.
Developed spacecraft restraints and surface hardware.
Developed system level tooling for reflector vibration tests, PIM tests, spacecraft restraints, and pin pullers.
Acted as Group Leader for 8 mechanical engineers. Responsible for career development and performance reviews.
1994–1996 Accudyne Corporation Palm Bay, FL
Project Engineer
Developed high speed automation systems for medical and automotive manufacturing
Developed high precision tooling for medical industry
Provided project leadership on equipment development with an estimated worth of ~$5M
Coordinated all activities with Sales, Management, Software engineering, Electrical engineering, and designers
1993–1994 Independent Consultant Melbourne Beach, FL
Consultant
Developed automation products for various industries
Robotic cell for inventory control devices/automated wafer eject mechanism for semiconductors
TAB and MCR feeders for the electronics industry
Designed high precision tooling to excise QFP and form leads for on board placement
1990–1993 Loral Aerospace Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL
Engineering Lead
Supervised 15 engineers including: software, electrical, radar, communications, mechanical, and integration, control devices, and electronic manufacturing.
Developed schedules and milestones to support Depot activities for 8 radar sites.
Provided concepts and final design for mobile hydraulic winch system.
Prepared failure mode and effect analysis to Air Force solving a critical flaw in the system.
1989–1990 Harris Corporation Palm Bay, FL
Mechanical Engineer 2
Designed tooling and specialized automated equipment for use in the manufacture of electronic, fiber-optic, thru-hole, and SMT assemblies
Responsible for generation of Work Order Flow Tags for the manufacture of military electronics
1987-1989
Mechanical Engineer Croft Metals, Oviedo, FL
Designed high precision tooling for manufacturing of aluminum windows and doors
Designed plastic injection moldings for windows and doors
Designed simple automation for inserting plastic components into aluminum extrusions
1987
Mechanical Engineer Agri-Machinery Orlando, FL
Designed customized equipment for agricultural applications
Designed conveyor systems for agricultural applications
1985-1987
Applications Engineer PRAB Robots
Provided applications engineering for PRAB hydraulic and ASEA electric robots
Designed conveyor systems and metal chip reclamation systems