MARK M. SIDLAR

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SUMMARY:

To obtain an engineering position in research and development, construction improvement, high-technology, manufacturing, or mechanical corporation. I can use my strong analytical, detail oriented and interpersonal skills along the way with my exceptional common sense to improve services and products, reduce costs and lead times, all the while engaging in new challenges and learning experiences.

EDUCATION:

Penn State University at Erie, The Behrend College, Erie, PA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 1998

SIGNIFICANT

COURSE WORK:

AutoCad 2016 Chemistry

Engineering Economics Strength of Materials Pro/ENGINEER Industrial Hydraulics Thermodynamics Finite Element Analysis

Product Design Quality Control

SIGNIFICANT

EXPERIENCE:

HYDAC Corporation: (01/2015- 12/2015)

Product manager for the hydraulic filter, valve, and pump division.

Managed global OEM projects for companies such as John Deere, Crown, and CNH. High energy, competitive, and dynamic environment. Specified new filter applications on new projects for agricultural, industrial, marine, and construction industry. I have extensive knowledge of pump sizing, motors, and variable frequencies. I have participated in lab validation and quality control improvements for products and presented data to customers. Lead multiple projects with kick off meetings along a team of engineers, purchasing, and manufacturing. Document the process as the project moves along in CRM along working with a sales team. I have also provided technical sales support to customers and distributors.

Laminators Inc.: (05/2012-10/2014)

I was employed as an applications engineer for an aluminum composite wall manufacturer. Design and development of new product line along with technical sales support for clients. Work load consisted of developing custom details for each job using Auto Cad software. I was also involved with setting up ASTM standard testing, such as NFPA, Miami-Dade wind loading, and water penetrating. I also helped solve design issues with architects and local code officials on site visits. I have also helped with the manufacturing process using UL reports and ISO standards.

Eastern Exterior Wall Systems: (03/2001-04/2012)

Structural Design Engineer for a pre-fabricated wall panels for various projects such as Sand’s Casino, Prudential Center and W Hotel. Work duties included light gage frame design and structural connections according to specific building codes. Project managing multi million jobs from conceptual design to final fabrication. Coordinated with different general contractors such as electrical, masonry, HVAC, and interior finishes to lay out a plan for initial construction through architectural drawings. Devised a layout plan to manufacture and install wall panels around the building structure through plans and elevations on shop drawings. Specified welds and engineered detailed connections for the building structure.

Responded to and resolved process and production problems by providing on-site technical support for customers.

Developed relationships with vendors to ensure cost effective problem resolutions. Liaised with and supported maintenance, operations, and management.

Eastern Engineering Associates: (10/1999-03/2001)

Employed as a design engineer for a consulting firm. I utilized the latest Auto Cad software to design various products for different manufacturing companies. Projects included valve design engineering, along with use of flow and heat transfer to determine solution for specific jobs. Various mechanical designing and quality assurance to get products out in a cost effective time, along with lean manufacturing practices.

Senior Design Project: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. (10/96 – 05/98)

Worked with a team, company engineer, and two other colleagues to perform analytical studies using finite element analysis, heat transfer to determine stresses in a plastics polymer for a headlight fixture on an automobile.

Service, repair, and design engineering of controls systems for factory automation at the Visteon Division. Primary use of Pro/Engineer software.

Specify and approve the purchase of automation equipment from suppliers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Software: AutoCad 2016, SolidWorks, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera, MS Outlook,

Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, Pro/ENGINEER, Revit/Inventor Autodesk, ANSYS 13.0, Bentley,

STAAD, RISA 3-D, RAMsteel, Etabs, QuickBid, Wu-fi, CRM, SAP

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

•AutoCad Update Training, 2014

* SolidWorks Training, 2011

* Knowledge of AISC, ASME7, and ASME codes

* American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member, 1998-present

* American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE ) 2006-present

* CSI Member

* Hydraulic training- Bosch program 2015

•Revit Certificate Training

ISO 9001

Lean Manufacturing

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