Mechanical Engineer

VASSIL GAVRILOV

**** *. ******* **. **** 773-***-****

Palatine,IL 60074 ***********-***@*****.***

USA

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Mechanical Engineer or Quality Control Engineer Position that utilizes my expertise in testing, measurement systems, and development of mechanical & hydraulic parts. Extensive experience in defining and meeting customers’ requirements and maximizing manufacturing process productivity.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Over twenty years experience in mechanical engineering, with exceptional contributions in the custom design of non-standard pneumatic and hydraulic devices.

• Fluent in written and spoken German and English; also speak Russian and Bulgarian.

• Excellent mathematical acumen and analytical ability used to interpret mechanical test data and make appropriate adjustments and final product recommendations.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in successful troubleshooting and production of error-free devices.

• Exceptional computer skills including AutoCAD & MS Office and other applications used to simulate device performance and report test results.

• High familiarity with measurement and testing equipment. Extensive understanding of geo-metric dimensions and tolerances. Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.

EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Inspector

HYDAC Technology Corporation Glendale Heights, IL 03/2006 - 09/2008

• Solved numerous manufacturing problems, which increased efficiencies and saved employ-er nearly $50,000 in two and half years.

• Implemented ISO9001.

• Performed incoming inspection - monitoring quality control of outside suppliers’ parts to ensure 100% match to specifications and drawings.

• Wrote QC related reports – notice of nonconforming material, non-conforming material log entry; entering in SAP system; external and internal scrap/rework reports.

Quality Control Inspector

SIEMPELKAMP Bulgaria,Germany 1996-2004

• Supervised the advancement of production at all production phases for all suppliers; issued corresponding protocols in form of time-schedule controls for every item on purchase or-ders.

• Monitored quality control of outside suppliers’ parts to ensure 100% match to specifica-tions.

• Supported manufacturing operations, conducted analytical investigations on product-related problems submitted to the lab by customers. Developed new testing procedures to solve unique field problems in servicing the company’s external customers.

Research Engineer

FESTO Bulgaria 1987 - 1996

• Developed 25 mm diameter pneumatic cylinders with magnetic signalization of piston position for implementation in large-scale production.

• Developed various types of non-standard parts for production needs.

• Executed drawings, sketches, prints, charts & graphs to illustrate concepts, assemblies, and components.

Design Engineer

Instrument-Mechanical Works Bulgaria 1986 - 1987

• Developed mechanical and hydraulic parts of electrical hydraulic hoists with 2-ton hoisting capacity.

• Developed hydraulic system of a test rig to investigate performance of parts under extreme pressure.

• Developed pneumatic system of multi-positional machine for casting of loud-speaker diaphragms.

• Developed mechanical and pneumatic parts of pneumatic press for molding loud-speaker diaphragms.

• Developed hydraulic and pneumatic parts of machine for extrusion of electrical motor wedges.

EDUCATION

MSc. Mechanical Engineering (Pneumatics & Hydraulics)

Sofia Technical University, Bulgaria

LANGUAGE SKILLS

fluent in written and spoken German, English, Russian and Bulgarian

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

Programs-Auto CAD, MS Office

CERTIFICATES

Six Sigma green belt

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