Profile of Stefan Pociask

Stefan Pociask

Queen Creek, AZ - 85243 United States

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Objective

To use my 20+ years of experience, my creativity, adaptability and extremely wide range of mechanical design and project skills as an integral member of a top-notch mechanical, structural, automation or new product design team. Seeking a Mechanical Designer, Drafting Manager or Mechanical Project Manager position in the Phoenix/East Valley area.

Employment

November, 2005 - May, 2008
Dept Manager

Mechanical and Structural Designer or Electrical Signs .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Designed structural and foundation aspects of large, high profile electrical signs, monuments and professional sports scoreboards throughout the United States. Managed and trained apprentice designer.
Responsible for company projects adherence to International Building Codes and local ordinances. Acted as liaison between my company and Civil or Structural Engineering firms across North America.
Assisted in Project Management, from site surveys and design thru permitting, installation and invoices.
Value Engineered Manufacturing, Design and company operations.

February, 2005 - July, 2005
Mechanical R and D Design Engineer

Biotechnology .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mechanical and Structural Designer or Electrical Signs .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Designed, built and tested prototype and production instrumentation in the Biotechnology field. Made improvements to existing machine models and developed brand new proprietary technologies. Primary products : instruments that accomplish peptide production and DNA extraction, for bio-medical research and industry. Worked closely with chemists to produce desired results.

February, 2003 - January, 2004
Mechanical Design Department Manager

Automation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Led team of Mechanical Designers and Draftsmen, coordinated scheduling and approved designs of packaging systems for the British food industry. Traveled throughout England conferring with customers in order to develop the best solution for their needs. Built and tested custom packaging systems for a wide array of applications. Multi-station systems, conveyors, elevators, gantry, fillers, loaders, sealers.
Assisted in choosing and implementing corporate-wide changeover of CAD system.

March, 2002 - February, 2003
R and D Design Engineer

Automation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

Designed, built and tested prototype and custom machinery. Developed new proprietary technologies and improvements to existing models. Primary products : converting machines, packaging machines, related automated equipment. Designed with Inventor 3D Solid Modeling program. Also made courtesy and service calls to various locations around the United States.

July, 1999 - March, 2001
Senior Designer

Research and Development Group Industrial Filtration .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

Concept and mechanical design of new product development. Built and tested innovative, cutting-edge, patentable technologies and systems to add to our product line in the industrial filtration industry.
Researched, outlined and initiated overhaul of Engineering Dept, leading to increased efficiency and improvements in product quality, customer support, Engineering/Manufacturing interface and morale.

August, 1998 - June, 1999
Mechanical Designer

Short-Term Contract Positions Machines .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

Mechanical Designer of assorted mechanical systems, ie : custom automation machines, hydraulic and mechanical press components, Drivematic Fastening System components in the aerospace industry, etc.

August, 1997 - July, 1998
Senior Product Development Designer

Automotive Robotics .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Responsible for design changes of tooling, robot arms, tooling disconnects, grippers, automation systems.
Project Leader, developed innovative tooling system to replace, problem-ridden design, at a lower cost.

June, 1996 - August, 1997
Project Manager or

Special Machine Design Group Automation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Built Special Machine Design Group from ground up, hiring personnel, specifying computer system and establishing design and drafting standards to conform to customer specifications.
Responsible for new and cost effective re-design of all mechanisms, structures and systems of marketed, high speed, automated packaging machinery form, fill and seal.

May, 1995 - May, 1996
Product Designer or

AutoCAD Industrial Pumps .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

Member of Research and Development team mechanical, responsible for innovative design of forthcoming product lines of reciprocating pumps. Applications Design to meet customers needs.
Cost-cutting redesign of components, via alternative materials, processes and use of purchased parts.
Duties included technical illustration and writing for marketing, field and customer support.

December, 1989 - April, 1995
Product Designer or

Lead Product Development Machines .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

Oversaw all AutoCAD mechanical design, technical illustration/writing and vendor interface, from concept through production ; hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing and final QC Inspector.
Led design team through several models of high-performance advanced electronic wheel balancers new product development and cost reduction redesign, under strict deadlines and budget considerations.

January, 1986 - November, 1989
Machinist

CNC Programmer or .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Worked all phases of machine shop operation, fabrication, sheet metal, programming, set-up and operation of CNC and manual machines mills, lathes, etc.. Included precision Defense contract work.

Education

to present

3.8 Grade Point Average, 3rd in class of graduates.

Liberal Arts.
United States Army...............................................................
Sergeant, Track Commander, Airborne Infantry Paratrooper. Expert Infantry and Good Conduct medals.

Honors Curriculum. Mechanical Drafting Vocational Training. New York State Regents Scholarship winner.

Miscellaneous
Tampa Technical Institute......................................................... 11/90
Associate of Science Degree, Machine Design, 3.8 Grade Point Average, 3rd in class of 35 graduates.
St.Petersburg College............................................................ 11/88
Liberal Arts.
United States Army............................................................... 8/85
Sergeant, Track Commander, Airborne Infantry Paratrooper. Expert Infantry and Good Conduct medals.
Eden Central High School.......................................................... 5/81
Honors Curriculum. Mechanical Drafting Vocational Training. New York State Regents Scholarship winner.