Manufacturing Designer/Engineer

Peter Edl

**** **** ****** **  Rochester, MN **901  507-***-****

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Objective: I am seeking a position with Engineering responsibilities where I can use my CAD drafting, CNC programming, and project management experience, along with substantial natural aptitudes, in a challenging and responsible role.

Summary of Skills and Experience:

CAD Drafting/Modeling/Design

 Maintained and updated drawing and design libraries

 Designed new product offerings

 Provided customer approval and production detail drawings

 Translated drawing data for specialized cutting vendors

 Software experience: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Imos-CAD, AutoDesk 3D Visual Studio, IntelliCAD, ProgeCAD Smart

Engineering Project Management

 Managed multiple simultaneous projects

 Maintained and updated BOM and Routing databases

 Coordinated ECR and ECO process

 Provided production cost estimating and customer pricing information

 Organized production planning sessions with production personnel

 Utilized MRP/ERP software (Made 2 Manage) for production planning

Supervision

 Served as Production Foreman for 6-8 manufacturing woodworkers

 Supervised/Coordinated 5-7 Sales and Engineering staff

CNC Programming

 Shoda router, (2) Biesse point-to-point boring/machining centers

 Software experience: SmartCAM, ABC Cam, OptiMAX, Biesse proprietary programming interface

Office Software

 Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint

Professional Experience:

Custom Iron Inc Zumbrota, MN

Project/Design Engineer & Supervisor 2000 to 2009

Custom Iron is an ornamental metals manufacturer serving a nationwide customer base with custom balusters, panels, and a diverse line of spiral staircases.

Halcon Corporation Stewartville, MN

Process Engineer/CNC Programmer 1992 to 2000

Halcon Corporation is a contract furniture manufacturer supplying high quality case goods and conference tables for the corporate office environment

Halcon Corporation Stewartville, MN

Cabinetmaker/Shop Foreman /Process Engineer 1986 to 1990

See above. Please note: I took 2 years away from my professional responsibilities to stay home and take care of my infant son (1990-1992).

Education:

Winona State University UCR, Rochester, MN

Computer Science (Accumulated 14 Credits) 1999-2001

University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin

Teaching Certification in Art Education 1981

University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin

BS in Art 1977

Graduated With Distinction - I actually began my educational career as an Engineering student, but changed my major after 3 semesters to pursue a long-standing interest in Art.

Additional Training:

 SolidWorks training series (Sym-Training) at Symmetry Solutions in Brooklyn Park, MN, 2009

 Introduction to SolidWorks course at Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, MN, 2009

 Custom AutoDesk 3D Visual Studio training, 2 sessions, 2001-2002

 AutoCAD training, 2 sessions at Riverland Technical College (later RCTC) in Rochester, MN, 1998-1999

 Microsoft Excel training, 2 sessions at Riverland Technical College (later RCTC) in Rochester, MN, 1998-1999

Volunteer Activities:

I participate in a number of volunteer efforts in the community. I am a long-time member of the Rochester Symphony Chorale, I am an active member of my church community (Board Member, Ministerial Search Committee, Committee on Ministry, Property Committee, Facilities Task Force, Choir member), and I have volunteered with Christmas Anonymous for several years.

References: Available upon request

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