Anatoly Kalmanovsky

* ******* **** **** *****, FL 32164 847-***-**** ad3jrb@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY Mechanical Engineer with more than 40 years of innovative design and development experience creating mechanical components and assemblies. Well versed in high technology thermoplastic materials, injection molding, blow molding, die casting, forging, hydroforming, powder and sheet metal processes, and assembly equipment. Possess excellent skills in client relations and financial project management, PTC Creo productivity tools in Windchill environment. Hands on experience with Autodesk Mold Flow analysis package. Creative and energetic with a strong mathematical background and design skills with solid engineering principles. Outstanding ability in problem solving and hand-on construction of prototypes and other related tasks. Capable of working individually or in a team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

02/2021 to 11/2023 Sr. Engineer, VAVE projects, Newell Brands, Chicago, Illinois: Working on VAVE projects in Beverage section of the O&R Division. Took active part in optimizing cost effectiveness of the current families of the product lines. Worked on optimizing wall thickness in Hydration and Thermal bottles, involved in researching and implementing of the more economical substitutes for advanced engineering plastics. Redesigned kid’s Gizmo Cleanable bottle for easier to assemble/reassemble, better suction and cleaning experience by simplifying and reducing number of components in the assembly. Provided engineering support for filing patent documents for new design. Create and supervise execution of Test Plans to assure that VAVE modifications do not deteriorate the performance of the product in any way, in most cases we improve performance of the current products. Closely working with Supply Chain, Brand, Marketing, and QA teams to deliver results in timely manner. Communicate with our Chinese teammates and vendors on daily bases.

During the course of my employment at Newell Brands O&R Division I made several business trips to our Asian HQ and manufacturing facility in China to meet with our vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to coordinate pilot runs and launch of the new products. 02/2018 to 02/2021 Contract Engineer for Aerotek Engineering: Client: Newell Brands, Chicago, Illinois. Working in Beverage sector of the O&R Division on VAVE projects to improve cost effectiveness and performance of hydration and thermal products.

02/2015 to 02/2018 Contract Engineer for Aerotek Engineering: Client: Newell Brands, Downers Grove, Illinois. Working in Writing Division on VAVE and Repatriation projects to improve performance and cost effectiveness of pens, markers, pencils.

During the course of my work at Newell Brands Writing Division I made several business trips to our Asian HQ and manufacturing facility in China, India, and Germany to meet with our vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to coordinate pilot runs and launch of the new products.

04/2014 to 10/2014 Contract Engineer for Aerotek Engineering: Client: Grayhill Inc., LaGrange, Illinois. Grayhill, Inc. designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Designed and developed mechanical aspect of the new generation of LOCOTROL OCU-3 (Locomotive Operator Control Unit) for GE Transportation Systems. 2011 to 2014 Independent Engineering work:

Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Anritsu Industrial Solutions Co., Ltd., Japan. Anritsu has been designing and manufacturing superior detection and inspection equipment for the food, pharmaceutical and chemical packaging and processing industries. Their lines include x-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, metal detectors, and rejecters. Designed custom accessories to x-ray inspection system, rejecters, metal detectors. GGT, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, (Go Green Technologies) is a research and development company focused in the areas of hydrogen generation and fuel cell technology. Designed and developed mechanical aspect of commercial grade Hydrogen-On-Demand System for diesel engines.

Corr-Tech Inc., Chicago, Illinois, a “one-stop” source for custom-engineered electrical and mechanical components manufactured in Asia as well as the US. Designed and developed various products for Data Communications, Agricultural Equipment and Automotive industries. Designed and developed mechanical aspects of iExpander4 and iExpander5 accessories. Designed and optimized mini-Lugger ladder transporting fixture. Modern Lighting Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, is the leader in engineered LED lighting solutions for commercial and industrial clients. From LED street lighting to custom commercial products, MLT had the ability to handle the lighting creation process from concept design through manufacturing. Designed and developed high efficiency street light fixture.

2010 to 2011 Mechanical Engineer, Right Hand Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, provides expert engineering design services and specialized manufacturing with sophisticated, full-validation functional testing for embedded electronic systems. Involved in mechanical aspects of design of various products for Aerospace and Defense Industries. Designed and developed PCMCIA module test fixture for Northrop Grumman Corporation. Designed and developed family of the Bulkhead Monitors for private aircrafts for Rockwell Collins.

2004 to 2010 Independent Engineering work:

United Fuel Savers, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, Designed and developed Hydrogen-on- Demand systems for diesel engines.

RHT, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, full-service development company for complex embedded products. Designed and developed various products for aerospace and defense industries. Corr-Tech Inc., Chicago, Illinois, a “one-stop” source for custom-engineered electrical and mechanical components manufactured in Asia as well as the US. Designed and developed various products for Data Communications, Agricultural Equipment and Automotive industries.

1997 to 2004 Mechanical Engineer, SRAM Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, manufacturer and marketer of the innovative performance bicycle components. Their product lines include SmartBar, shifters, derailleurs, brakes and brake levers, cassettes, internal hubs, chains, etc. Designed and developed front derailleur, tester for measuring friction in sleeve bushing and pivot, hydraulically actuated V-brakes, infinitely adjust brake lever, parallel push brakes,

“Shorty” shifters, Two-Axis brake lever, brake lever fatigue tester within the frame of TQD Process. Coordinated development and testing of new molds, dies and fixtures. Direct involvement in product improvement and cost reduction of the running product lines. Routinely work with and generated new ECNs and BOMs. Communicated with different departments and vendors to achieve company’s goal. During the course of my employment at Sram Corporation I made several business trips to our Asian HQ and manufacturing facility in Taiwan to meet with our vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to coordinate pilot runs and launch of the new products. 1994 to 1997 Project Manager, Joss Design Group, Chicago, Illinois, a consulting firm engaged in providing product development services to marketers of consumer durables products. Extensive experience with clients such as Rubbermaid, Motorola, Xerox, O’Cedar, Fellowes Office Products, WEN Products, Velvac Automotive, and Schuco Medical. Responsibilities include design and development of mechanisms, components and assemblies. Overall project management of teams of industrial design and engineering resources, including proposals, budgets, client relationships, materials selection, process definition, product fit, form and function, and manufacturability. Specific experience in advanced surfacing in Pro/Engineer.

1989 to 1994 Design Engineer, Solar Corporation, Libertyville, Illinois, Ford Q1 and GM GP8 supplier of automotive interior and consumer electronic components. Solar processes include injection molding, vacuum forming, laminating, decorating, tempo printing and fabricating. Designed and developed consumer electronic injection molded components and assemblies

1982 to 1988 Mechanical Engineer / Designer, Gomel Industrial Machinery Plant, Gomel, Belarus. Manufacturer of a tool machinery and related equipment. Responsible for mechanical and electrical design aspects of special machines and process equipment. EDUCATION Belarusian State University of Transport. Gomel, Belarus. MSME, 1982.