Bradley E. Bartholomew

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EDUCATION

Indiana University South Bend, May 2004

Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics

Major: Business Management and Administration

Certificate: Entrepreneurship

Deans List Spring 2003

Tri-State University, Angola, IN, August 1986

Associate of Science in Engineering

Major: Manufacturing Technology

EXPERIENCE

CADD Designer, Bayer HealthCare, Mishawaka, IN, (November 2007 – June 2008) Contract Position

Diabetes Care (Global Branding)

• Process ECO’s for Diabetes Care products using standard equipment and defined procedures established by Bayer HealthCare

• Work closely with Engineering and Packaging and Labeling staff

• Update CAD files with changes necessary to manufacture products, packaging and labeling utilizing Solid Edge, Micro-Station and Microsoft Windows based tools or other current computer aided design technology

• Maintain drawings and specifications for Diabetes Care products, packaging and labeling with minimal supervision

• Engineering drawings and CAD files are created for changes as well as new products, packaging and labeling as necessary

• Design products, packaging and labeling improvements, and make detailed engineering drawings

• Working closely with Product Support Engineers in a team environment reduces errors and lower cost through teamwork

• Use and maintain design and drafting standards on a daily basis with awareness and objectives for continuous improvements

Property Manager/Owner, Property Management Contracting, Granger, IN, (February 1988 to Present)

• Self-Employed

• Perform Leasing, Maintenance, Hiring Maintenance Contractors, Accounting

• Marketing and Selling Units to applicable tenants

• Currently managing 10 properties

CAD Drafter, Kawneer Rubber & Plastics, Bristol, IN, (January 2005 - February 2006)

Architectural Rubber profiles

QS-9000 Certified and ISO 9001 Registered

• Updated profile inspection drawings.

• Assisted with project drawings.

• Assisted with tooling and tie modification drawings.

• Organized Plant layout and process flow drawings and diagrams.

• Supported data base for drawings and engineering documentation.

Full-Time Student, Indiana University South Bend, BS Business and Economics (August 2001 to May 2004)

• BS Business and Economics

• Business Administration and Management

• Entrepreneur Certificate

Associate Project Engineer, SPX Contech/Metal Forge, Mishawaka, IN, (January 2001 – May 2001)

Die Cast Products

QS-9000 Certified and ISO 9001 Registered

• Obtained quotes for tool and equipment repairs, established delivery dates, interacted with tool vendors, tracked progress and evaluated performance.

• Interpreted blueprints, which included customer product drawings (interpret GD &T), tooling and equipment drawings and electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

• Participated in APQP working on process flow diagrams, FMEA’s, DCP, Plant floor layouts, and material handling.

• Wrote procedures and work instructions within plant software.

• Conducted equipment and process capability studies.

• Maintained Process Master Set-up books, Process and Tooling history files.

Project Engineer, EFP Corporation, Elkhart, IN, (September 1999 – October 2000)

Expanded Foam Resin Products

QS-9000 Certified and ISO 9001 Registered

• Managed projects from quote inquiry, through prototype development to production

• Interpreted engineering drawings and technical documents

• Established product design output requirements from customer’s written and verbal input requirements

• Created and maintained engineering files and quality documents such as BOM/JOL’s, FEMA’s, control plans, process flows and PPAP’s

• Supervised summer intern (CAD Drafter)

Associate Product Engineer, American Rubber Products Corporation, La Porte, IN, (December1996 – December 1998)

Die Cut, Molded and Extruded Rubber Products

QS-9000 Certified and ISO-9001 Registered

 Managed projects from quote inquiry, through prototype development to production

 Maintained customer relations from inception to completion of product

 Interpreted engineering drawings and technical documents

 Established product design output requirements from customer’s written and verbal input requirements

 Developed optimum product concept from existing products by performance, cost and production feasibility trade-off analysis

 Created and maintained engineering files and quality documents such as PFMEA’s, DFMEA’s, control plans, process flows and PPAP’s

Development Engineer, Process Filtration Division (formally Commercial Filter Div), Parker Hannifin Corporation, Lebanon, IN, (January 1996 – November 1996)

Industrial Filters

• Designed new products and specified product components such as polymers, resins, filtration media, fabrics and product packaging

• Designed and documented new equipment and improved existing equipment

• Developed assembly processes for new products

• Updated operating and maintenance specifications of equipment, facilities and Ultra Pure Water System

• Selected vendors for production equipment, materials and supplies

• Performed evaluations on new products, competitive products and validated tests at prospective customer sights

• Maintained a Class 10 Cleanroom and supervised technical support

Product Engineer, Peerless Pump Company (formerly La Bour Pump Company), Indianapolis, IN,

(July 1991 – July 1995)

Centrifugal Process Pumps

• Managed projects from start to finish to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction

• Researched new materials and developed improved design of current pump models

• Designed, verified and approved drawings

• Tested and assembled pumps utilizing venturies, weir tanks, dynamometers and vacuum tests (NPSH Tests)

• Performed stack-up to verify parts fit together

• Created Bill of Materials and certified performance curves per sales specifications

• Produced final customer documentation

• Interfaced with vendors and representatives concerning technical questions about pumps

Product Design Engineer, Engineered Systems Division, Uniroyal Plastics Company Inc., Mishawaka, IN,

(September 1989 – February 1991)

Fuel Cells and Fabricated Products

• Designed components and tooling (mold, templates, and fixtures)

• Prepared engineering drawings, change notices and special shop instructions

• Provided engineering support to Production and other departments including completing cost requests, trial requests, and follow-ups

• Interpreted customer/vendor drawings, specifications and contracts

• Served as Packaging Engineer for military products; attended School of Military Packaging Technology, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Design Drafter, REMIC Corporation, Elkhart, IN, (November 1986 – September 1989)

Drafter, Beechmont-Tabor Company, Goshen, IN, (March 1986 – June 1986)

Drafter, Riblet Corporation, Elkhart, IN, (October 1985 – March 1986)

SKILLS

Personal Computers, AutoCAD 2000, Access, PowerPoint, AMAPS, SAP

PDM, Micro-Station, Solid Edge and MS Office

INTERESTS

IU South Bend

Club Council Member, 2003 - 2004; Secretary/Treasurer, SHRM, 2003 - 2004

Running, Photography, Radio Controlled Models, Music and Cars

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