Hans W. Schulz

**** ********* *****

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Cell : 865-***-****

E-Mail : adbr2w@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS:

● Tool Design ● Blueprint Development ● MS Office 365

● Progressive Dies ● SolidWorks ● MS FrontPage

● Jigs & Fixtures ● AutoCAD Inventor ● MS Teams

● Set-Up & Machining ● AutoCAD 2D ● Jira Software

EDUCATION:

University of Hamburg / Trade School of Hamburg - Hamburg, Germany Bachelors Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Journeyman - Tool and Die Making

Languages - German and English

OBJECTIVE:

A position as Mechanical Engineer/ Mechanical Designer/ Process Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer/ Quality Engineer

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Windrock, Inc. / Apergy Corp

Knoxville, TN

Job Title: Mechanical Designer / Mechanical Engineer From: 01/2014 – 10/2019

Description of Duties:

● Design mechanical enclosures, build proto-types, draft cable assemblies.

● Develop 3D models with SolidWorks and release BOMs.

● Work with machine shops and inspect first articles.

● Design Tooling and Fixtures.

● Solve mechanical issues and help with redesigns.

● Support manufacturing and quality control.

● Purchase and replace faulty components.

● Support assembly area to increase productivity and efficiency.

● Teach personnel on how to use and work on equipment and machinery.

● Communicate with Apergy partners and customers.

● Visit customer sites and help install equipment. CeramaSpeed

Maryville, TN

Job Title: Process Engineer

From: 11/2012 – 07/2013

Description of Duties:

● Setup, reconfigure and rebuild production equipment.

● Program / Translate Operator Panels from German into English.

● Work with machine shop to build new Tooling and Fixtures.

● Determine and help fix problematical issues.

● Support maintenance on machine breakdowns, start-ups, tooling improvements, etc.

● Purchase and replace faulty components.

● Carry out machine capability studies and hold production schedules.

● Support assembly area to increase productivity and efficiency.

● Teach personnel on how to use and work on equipment and machinery.

● Communicate with European partners and customers. JTEKT North America, Inc.

Vonore, TN

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

From: 07/2012 – 09/2012 (Contract)

Description of Duties:

● Redesign and rebuild production equipment.

● Design and make detailed drawings in SolidWorks of Fixtures, Jigs, Tooling and Gauging, etc.

● Work with Tool & Die Makers and help make and build parts in machine shop.

● Support maintenance on machine breakdowns, start-ups, tooling improvements, etc.

● Carry out machine capability studies.

● Determine root cause analysis problematical issues.

● Support assembly area to increase productivity and efficiency.

● Support the timely manufacture of pre-production and prototype component samples.

● Support manufacturing processes and Kaizen teams.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Energizer Personal Care /

American Safety Razor – Personna

Maryville, TN

Job Title: Process Engineer

From: 01/2011 – 06/2012 (Contract)

Description of Duties:

● Provide technical and engineering support to production and other plant functions.

● Participate in Kaizen events with other engineers and production personnel.

● Design new equipment, machinery, Fixtures, Jigs and Tooling using AutoCAD Inventor.

● Help with and solve problems in Tool & Die and machine shop.

● Procure vendors and job shops to quote and build parts, fixtures and tools.

● Reduce defects, improve output and make efficiency improvements. Collect data and provide reports.

● Drive process improvements to enhance quality, safety, customer satisfaction, production standards and cost efficiencies. Participate in Kaizen events with engineering and other departments.

● Investigate and identify new technology requirements for ongoing improvements, including machine upgrades and other technical improvements.

● Confirm safety aspects of processes and train production colleagues on machinery and safety.

● Reduce cost of manufacturing and increase productivity and output. Exedy America Corporation

Mascot, TN

Job Title: Process Engineer

From: 06/2008 – 09/2010

Description of Duties:

● Drive process improvements to enhance quality, safety, customer satisfaction, production standards and cost efficiencies.

● Investigate and identify new technology requirements for ongoing improvements, including automation improvements, machine upgrades and other technical improvements. Participate in Kaizen events with other engineers and departments.

● Implement innovations, improvements and cost reduction projects. Provide technical and engineering support to production and other plant functions.

● Assist in the development of project budgets, schedules and timetables.

● Assist with the selection and design of new equipment, Assembly Fixtures for robotic resistance welding, Jigs and Tooling using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Inventor.

● Review, set up new equipment and train staff in the proper operation of equipment.

● Help with reduction of defects, output improvements and efficiency improvements.

● Collect data and provide reports on projects and schedules. Communicate activities to Manager, other Engineers and Executives.

● Confirm safety aspects of processes.

Precision Machining Technologies

Lenoir City, TN

Job Title: Shop Supervisor/Designer/Programmer

From: 2007- 2008

Description of Duties:

● Supervise and monitor shop activities. Work with and help employees with daily activities.

● Quote and design projects and draw with FeatureCam and AutoCAD Inventor.

● Program CNC machines with FeatureCam, familiarity with G & M codes, PLC’s and motion controllers.

● Operate manual equipment like Lathes, Universal Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Drill Presses, Surface and Cylindrical Grinders, Saws and Hand Tools.

● Machine or fabricate custom parts with manual machine shop equipment.

● Maintain computer system.

Revcon Motorcoach/Travel America/All Seasons Resorts Irvine, California

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer/Designer/IS Manager/Systems Administrator From: 1986-2005

Description of Duties:

● Supervise and participate in the design, construction and assembly of class A and class C 4X4 Motorhomes.

● Design Tools, Jigs, Welding and Assembly Fixtures and set up machinery for production.

● Communicate with customers and work on special interior and exterior designs. Design floor plans for commercial Motor Coaches.

● Work with vendors and machine shops for custom parts and equipment orders.

● Schedule weekly work shops for shop employees and design team.

● Comply with all OSHA regulations and DMV requirements. Maintain quality control standards and production schedules.

● Manage computer, LAN/WAN, MS Windows 2000 Advanced Server and MS SQL Server.

● Maintain 25 workstations with MS XP Professional, MS Service Packs and Critical Updates. Troubleshoot and repair systems.

● Monitor backup system. Install and implement Antivirus and other application software.

● Maintain data base, program and generate Crystal Reports. Maintain Firewall, assign users and users responsibilities.

● Maintain and make changes to web site.

Production Metal Forming, Inc.

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Job Title: Company Manager/Mechanical Engineer/Tool & Die Designer From: 1978-1986

Description of Duties:

● Manage employees and production schedules. Assist in machine shop and help with employee training.

● Develop and design Tools, Jigs and Fixtures as well as Stamping, Bending and Progressive Dies. Design and build Vacuum Forming Molds. Develop mechanical drawings.

● Operate Lathes, Surface and Cylindrical Grinders, Universal Milling Machines, Elox and EDM Machines, Drill Presses, Punch Presses, Brakes, Tube Bending and Expanding machines.

● Design and program computer Inventory Control system. POSITION HELD AS CONSULTANT

CompCare Pain Treatment Center

Santa Ana, California

Job Title: IS Consultant

From: 2003-2004

Description of Duties:

● Maintain computer system and network communications, including LAN/WAN systems with MS Windows 2000 Advanced Server and 15 workstations.

● Install new software in server and workstations and troubleshoot new and old software applications.

● Implement daily backup system and monitor and maintain Firewall.

● Keep systems current with MS Service Packs and Critical Updates. Maintain Antivirus system.

● Install cabling and workstations in new locations. Install and maintain wireless connections.

● Perform general maintenance, repair or replace peripherals. Help users and maintain user list and security.

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