SIMON BERKOVICH
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Manufacturing Engineering position with a dynamic organization where innovative problem-solving skills, design/hands- on manufacturing experience, and a proven history of cost-effective strategies will form the foundation for mutual success.
STRENGTHS
A leader with an enthusiastic and goal-oriented style with the ability to achieve results by applying innovative solutions
Excellent listening skills with the ability to determine appropriate action steps
Multi-task oriented, team player and able to lead and manage multiple projects.
Solve complex problems
Possess solid values and professionalism
Possess the ability of making capable immediate and lasting contributions to any organization
Hard working, reliable, team player, always willing to give 100% and willing to learn something new
Experience with precision machining on CNC equipment (CNC swiss and conventional lathe, machining center, EDM)
Experience with 3d printing.(FORTUS 360mc & Ultimaker 3)
3D CAD Design Modeling software (SOLIDWORKS & Fusion 360, AutoCAD)
Experience with Lean principles, RCA tools, improve quality, and optimize processes PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BioLife4D Corp. Lincolnshire, IL (Biotech Company) Sr. Engineer. March 2019- present.
Creating 3D models of Human Heart for 3D bioprinting
Working with the simulation software for 3D bioprinting
Customize existing bioprinter
Designing 3D models for testing biomaterials.
DFEMA & PFMEA
Participate in Scientific Advisory Board Meetings
Develop laboratory layout
Microtech Machine Co., Inc. Wheeling, IL (Prototype for Aerospace) Production Manager/Manufacturing Engineer. April 2018-February 2019
Production scheduling by using ERP
Planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes (CNC machining)
Designing process layouts for CNC program
Provide technical assistance for troubleshooting and diagnosing design and manufacturing problems
Assessing project and resource requirements.
Responsible for the timely planning, execution and documentation of all activities carried out within the framework of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Improve CNC manufacturing processes and methods for cost reductions, quality improvements
Quotation
Cobra Metal Works Corp. Elgin, IL
Sr. Manufacturing Eng. July 2015-April 2018
Develop processes for CNC equipment (lathe & machining centers)
Responsible for the implementation of 3D printing (Automotive, Aerospace and Medical fields)
Develop, Evaluate, Improve, and Document existing Manufacturing Processes for manufacturing of parts (Automotive, Aerospace and Medical)
Perform time studies, process mapping, and lean reviews
Quotation
Discover and address manufacturability issues early in design process
Responsible for moving from prototype to production manufacturing process
Perform research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow
March 2003 to June 2015
INLAND MIDWEST CORP, Chicago, IL
Sr. Manufacturing Eng.
Manage the Design and Selection of New Production Equipment and Processes; including both scale-up of existing processes, and the development of new processes
Responsible for the timely planning, execution and documentation of all activities carried out within the framework of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Develop, Evaluate, Improve, and Document existing Manufacturing Processes for manufacturing of instruments and implants (Medical Industry)
Responsible for the quoting, all phases of the project including prototype stage, development of manufacturing processes, manufacturing feasibility and capability analysis
Communicate with costumers to go over product designs to improve the product
Assisted in all phases of validation protocol execution
Create 3D models for CAM systems (MASTERCAM)
June 1996 to March 2003
HAR TECHNOLOGIES / AUTOCAM CORP (Company was bought by AUTOCAM Corp) Sr. Manufacturing Eng.
Responsible for multiple projects in the automotive and aerospace fields
Manage a group of engineers (6)
Design manufacturing cell process by using Lean Manufacturing Principles
Participate in MRB & 5s activities
Perform all engineering functions including the design of special tools and fixtures
Responsible for the quotation (CNC, rotary-transfer and multi-spindle machines)
Develop and implement processes for rotary-transfer machines (HYDROMAT)
Programming 3D machining for CNC machines (SmartCam software). Process optimization
Involved in purchasing of all capital equipment
October 1993 to June 1996
ELECTRONIC SOUND CORP, Chicago, IL
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering manufacturing processes
Programming CNC machines
Designing fixtures and improving processes (AUTOCAD) EDUCATION
Belarusian National Technical University, USSR
MS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Computer Science, CAD / CAM System
COMPUTER / SOFTWARE SKILLS
STRATASYS, FORTUS 380mc 3D Production System.(3d printing)
AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Fusion 360
Meshmixer
TSIM
PC-DMIS.
SMARTCAM
8D Problem Solving Training