PHILLIP NOWACKI

STAFF DESIGNER

Warroad, MN ad41yi@r.postjobfree.com 218-***-****

PROFILE SUMMARY

Results-Proven Staff Designer with over 30 years’ experience with thorough understanding of the product development process from concept stage through product launch. Detail-oriented team player whose core competencies include innovation, creativity, attention to detail, problem solving, and cost reduction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STAFF DESIGNER (REMOTE)

01/2000-01/2024: POLARIS INC.

Key designer of the team that advanced Ranger and RZR product line from its inception to one of the company’s premier vehicle offerings selling more than $2B annually.

Primary responsibilities included design of cargo boxes, bodywork, intake and exhaust systems, chassis and suspension components. Developed cost-savings initiatives in all subsystems.

Created detailed drawings and specifications for components and assemblies.

Holder of five US patents for innovations made while at Polaris.

MECHANICAL DESIGNER (ON-SITE)

02/1998-01/2000: DONALDSON CO INC.

Designed intake and exhaust systems for commercial and industrial engines.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

1 YEAR: MTS SYSTEMS CORP. - EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

1 YEAR: JACOBSEN TEXTRON - RACINE, WI

MECHANICAL DESIGNER

2 YEARS: ARCTIC CAT, INC. – THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

EDUCATION

AAS - Electrical and Mechanical Drafting and Design - Minneapolis Drafting School - Crystal, MN

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

PTC Creo Windchill GD&T Surface Modeling Solid Modeling

References will be forwarded upon request.

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