Vladimir Kunin
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer specializing in: product development and design, analysis and improvement; design and analysis of tooling; production prototyping; cost reduction.
SOFTWARE: SolidWorks, SolidWorks Simulation, AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
10/07- 07/15 Sturtevant Richmont Co. Carol Stream, IL.
Product Engineer
Develop design concepts based on technical and customer requirements and design (using Solid Works) product components. Perform feasibility studies of new products and cost reduction studies of main production. Perform troubleshooting of product failure by customer complain. Interact with vendors regarding prototypes components manufacturing.
Recommends and implements product design changes, generate ECN’s to eliminate root causes of failure. Establish and conduct tests and evaluate the results. Assist in evaluating vendor capability to support development. Interact with customers to identify design inputs and resolve product issues. Designed, by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications, fixtures for various types of manufacturing equipment, testing and assembly. Designed new mechanism of ratchet mechanism (patented) which improve reliability of ratchet wrench from 50K cycles (average) to 440K cycles of load (tested) and reduce cost of manufacturing for 40% (estimate).
Create new design for bi-directional torque wrench (patent application filled).
02/05 – 08/07 Tek Pak Inc. Batavia, IL
Tool and Die Design Engineer
Designed (using SolidWorks) thermoformed packaging and molds for it, progressive dies, components of machines. Performed troubleshooting of production process.
08/04 to 02/05 AFCO Products, Inc. Des Plaines, IL
Tooling Manager
Designed (using AutoCAD and SolidWorks) by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering or shop specifications, built and maintenance dies, cutting tools, gages, and fixtures for various types of manufacturing equipment, testing and assembly. Recommended revisions in design and / or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered. Troubleshoot problems relating to unusual materials, work-holding arrangements, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process.
10/02 to 08/04 Symbol Tool Company Skokie, IL
Shop Supervisor.
Supervises machine shop personnel, coordinates work activities, and schedules manufacturing processes. Developed methods of manufacturing. Designed and builds dies, tools, jigs and fixtures. Performed troubleshooting of production process.
07/97 to 08/02 Quickset International, Inc. Northbrook, IL
Manufacturing / Tooling Engineer
Developed and troubleshoot processes and methods. Participated in development of new products and prototyping from concept to manufacturing. Designed and managed the implementation of production tooling (fixtures, jigs, gauges, cutting tools, etc.) and equipment. Created process instructions and operation drawings as needed. Performed feasibility studies of new products and cost reduction studies of main production. Designed and supervised building of jigs, fixtures, and tools.
10/93 to 07/97 Symbol Tool Company Skokie, IL
Shop Supervisor
Supervised machine shop personnel. Coordinated work activities and scheduled manufacturing processes. Developed methods of manufacturing. Designed and built dies, jigs, and fixtures. Performed troubleshooting of production process.
08/87 to 08/92 Relay and Automatic Instrument Corporation. Kiev, Ukraine
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer of tool and die division.
Promoted from Mold Building Team Supervisor position (1983-1987).
Supervised group of manufacturing engineers and technician. Provided process development, engineering support and assistance for manufacturing subdivisions. Created operation drawings and process instructions. Performed troubleshooting for manufacturing processes of the dies, molds, and tools. Helped tool user divisions to solve problems regarding tools produced by tool and die division. Supported the die and tool designers to ensure the manufacturability of new products.
Education:
Machine Tool & Technology College, Mogilev, USSR.
BS in Manufacturing Engineering.
Major: Manufacturing Technology; Machine Tool; Cutting Tool and Fixtures design.
I.T. Quality Group, Buffalo Grove, IL.
SolidWorks and Advanced AutoCAD
Technical school #15. Kiev, Ukraine.
Toolmaker certification