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JOHN P. NIEMIETZ

**** ******* ***. ***** *******, IL. 60064

adg12w@r.postjobfree.com

847-***-**** (Cell)

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished, seasoned C.A.D. / C.A.M. Designer and Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer with a solid background in design, layout, and detail for products, tooling / fixtures, and special machinery. Solid management capabilities, with a consistent track record of anticipating consequences of new designs, integrating solutions, and completing projects to specification in the first attempt. Detail driven with outstanding communication skills and proven success in interfacing with both customers and co-workers. Assumes a mentoring role and interacts well with diverse personalities. Technically skilled in multiple design / graphic software and hardware, including (but not limited to) AutoCAD, Solid Works, Inventor and Rhino Designer. COMPUTER SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

AutoCAD 2019 - 2010(Arch. &

Mech.)

Autodesk Inventor 2019-2011

Rhino Design

3D Studio Max

Maya Creator

Solid Works 2016-2010

VX Pro Modeler

Alpha Cam (3 and 5 Axis)

Advanced Steel 2016

Adobe Suite (Photoshop,

Illustrator, Dreamweaver,

Flashpoint, and In Design)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

Access, Outlook, Publisher, and

PowerPoint)

Unigraphics NX

CNC PROGRAMMING AND OPERATING EXPERIENCE

SCMI “Record 130” 3-Axis C.S. Onsrud “1212” 5-Axis Northwood’s 3-Axis point to point EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Dynacoil – Zion, Illinois 4/2019 thru Present

CAD / CAM Engineer

Created sheet metal part and assembly drawings (for fabrication use) using AutoCAD and Solid Works software from concept sketches.

Produced flat pattern layouts (sheet metal) for fabrication, welding and polishing procedures.

Prepared bill of materials, instruction sheets and material requisitions for all departments.

Worked with project managers and customers on new designs. Snap On Business Solutions – Kenosha, Wisconsin 5/2017 thru 1/2019 Product Design Engineer

Assisted in developing the structural design of products using computer-assisted design and drafting equipment software.

Conferred with engineers to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

Evaluate mechanical designs of prototypes for structural performance and environmental impact.

Oversaw installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that the equipment was installed and functioning according to specifications.

MRK Industries – Libertyville, Illinois 5/2016 thru 3/2017 Production / Mechanical Engineer (*Contract Position)

Provided support to Lead Engineers and Project Managers by preparing layouts, detail drawings, 3D product and tooling models, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams.

Created product design for the company, utilizing Solid Works, Inventor, and AutoCAD. Mainly working in 3D to develop initial product concepts and ultimately refined designs, primarily for, form pressing, laser cutting, and water jet cutting (flow jet) manufacturing.

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Supported Tool Room, Quality Control, and Manufacturing departments with design/layout requirements. Created and revised production drawings (detail and assembly drawings) as required. Created detailed multi-view drawings of machines and products.

Standardized ownership of all ECN processes. Revised, maintained and organized filing system for all new production project drawings and design.

Catalyst Exhibits – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 1/2016 thru 4/2016 Exhibit Designer (*Contract Position)

Design & engineering of professional trade show exhibit booths.

Provided raster to AutoCAD conversion for mechanical, architectural, engineering, and 2D/3D drawings.

Conversion of hardcopy documents into 3D CAD programs such as AutoCAD, Solid Works, and other 3D software.

Performed 2D CAD drawing conversion to 3D BIM (Building Information Model). Converted AutoCAD, PDF and TIF files to BIM.

MG Design Assoc. – Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 9/2014 thru 12/2015 Exhibit Designer / Product Detailer (*Contract Position)

Collaborated with the design team to develop designs that were compelling solutions that met and exceeded the client’s expectations.

Produced creative presentations of exhibit structures and components for trade shows and events using presentation software.

Worked with Senior Exhibit Designers to define the goals of each project.

Communicated with external customers when supported by Sales, Senior Designer & Design Director.

Managed multiple design projects in a fast paced work environment. GFX International – Grayslake, Illinois 1/2014 thru 8/2014 Graphic Design Artist (*Contract Position)

Work directly with Account Executives, Sr. Management and clients on aspects of graphic production for agency accounts

Created & provided proofs and finished layouts to clients for approval.

Created production ready layouts & submitted to production, following final client approval.

Finalized PDF’s collected for output and routed creative material for print vendors and prepress operations.

Implemented corporate graphic standards in all marketing materials to maintain brand integrity and campaign consistency.

CPI Daylighting – Lake Forest, Illinois 5/2013 thru 11/2013 Design / Mechanical Engineer (*Contract Position)

Designed and engineered daylighting systems including skylights, wall lights and canopies for universities, schools, athletic facilities, airports, corporate headquarters, hotels, hospitals and shopping malls nationwide.

Utilized AutoCAD and AutoCAD Inventor to design and create 3D graphic models for presentation and production purposes.

Provided manufacturing / engineering drawings and support to clients, designers, architects, engineers and suppliers.

Created production drawings for the timely release of manufactured products, and support of manufacturing issues. Lake Shore Stair Co. - Libertyville/Fox Valley Stair Co. -McHenry, Illinois 12/2012 thru 5/2013 C.A.D. / C.A.M. Design Manager (*Contract Position) (**Please see below, Lake Shore Stair Co. 3/95 thru 1/10) Liberty Coach – North Chicago, Illinois 1/2012 thru 12/2012 C.A.D. / C.A.M. Designer – Manufacturing Engineer (*Contract Position)

Design and engineered custom wood cabinetry for luxury Motor Coach

Utilized AutoCAD, Inventor, and Unigraphics NX to design and create 3D graphic models for presentation and production purposes.

Led the Manufacturing Engineering department in the design and development of profitable manufacturing techniques for custom millwork. Supervised the timely release of design information, and support of manufacturing issues.

Rosenthal Manufacturing Company– Northbrook, Illinois 12/2010 thru 1/2012 Mechanical Design Engineer (*Contract Position)

Engineer and design automation systems for converting rolls to sheets, wide rolls into narrower rolls, long rolls into shorter rolls, large sheets into smaller sheets and other custom converting equipment.

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Engineer and design of Sheeters, Roll Slitters, Slitter/Rewinders, Stackers and other converting equipment.

Utilized Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD 2011 to design and create 3D graphic models for production purposes.

Introduced and supported “Lean” and “Six Sigma” Manufacturing practices to streamline and increase outgoing production and manufacturing.

Creative CAD Solutions & Associates - Grayslake, Illinois 2/2010 thru 11/2010 Independent Contractor/Consultant – C.A.D. Design

CAD design consulting in architecture, engineering and other industries. Lake Shore Stair Co. - Libertyville, Illinois 3/1995 thru 1/2010 C.A.D. / C.A.M. Design Manager – Manufacturing Engineer

Started C.A.D. Engineering Department. Designed and engineered custom wood, iron, and glass staircases for residential and commercial clients.

Utilized AutoCAD and Solid Works to design and create 3D graphic models for presentation and production purposes.

Led the Manufacturing Engineering department in the design and development of profitable manufacturing techniques for custom stair/millwork components.

Provided manufacturing and engineering support to clients, designers, architects, engineers and suppliers; including cost effectiveness for design and manufacturability. Supervised the timely release of design information, and support of manufacturing issues.

Administered the development and delegation of trained department staff. Oversaw the daily operations of the company’s C.A.D. Designers, C.A.M. Programmers and C.N.C. Operators. Responsible for assessing and developing individuals’ performance. Delineated and supported the creation, implementation and successful execution of the company’s strategic and operating plans, by introducing 3D modeling software and C.N.C. Computer Automated machining (including 3-Axis and 5-Axis machinery), thus increasing productivity and efficiency in design and workflow.

Created, monitored and maintained department’s budget, including controllable and capital spending. Responsible for identifying technology requirements for business support, and determining how those requirements could be met.

Influenced all major investments of computer hardware, computer software, design software, and C.N.C. Machinery. Corcom, Inc. - Libertyville, Illinois 8/1994 thru 3/1995 C.A.D. Manager / Jr. Engineer

Midwest Automations – Buffalo Grove, Illinois 3/1994 thru 8/1994 Draftsman / Designer

Corcom, Inc. - Libertyville, Illinois 1/1993 thru 3/1994 C.A.D. Draftsmen

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Associate in Applied Arts Degree - CAD/CAM Engineering

(College of Lake County – Grayslake, Illinois)

Associate in Applied Science Degree – Mechanical Design

(College of Lake County – Grayslake, Illinois)

MISCELLANEOUS COURSE STUDIES

Computer Illustrated Graphic Arts (College of Lake County)

CNC Programming Concept (College of Lake County)

CNC Programming (Univ. of Georgia)

Advance CNC Programming (Univ. of Georgia)

5-Axis CNC Programming and Design (North Carolina State Univ.)

History of Architecture (Univ. of Illinois, Chicago)

Architectural Design, Commercial/Residential Building (Univ. of Illinois, Chicago)

Structural Engineering, Commercial Building (Univ. of Illinois, Chicago) PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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