Andrew M. Kobus
Shorewood,IL
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager / European Product Specialist
Rovanco Piping Systems
01.2002 - Current
- Manage all Engineering staff
- Manage large project orders throughout submitting, planning, and fabrication
- Complete site visits for engineering meetings and site verification as required
- Schedule work distribution with the Engineering department
- Oversee the creation of all submittals and production packages based on project specifications and contract drawings
- Complete finite element stress analysis on piping systems utilizing Caesar II
- Draw all 3d piping systems in Cadworx Plant Profesional, including but not limited to pharmacutical waste, steam, condensate, and fuel delivery lines
- Complete sales presentations to contractors, engineers, and owners.
- Assist developing new products and procedures
- Complete and maintain all product instruction manuals
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Zone Facility Manager / Facility Planner
Zurich North America
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Manage office facilities in IL, WI, MI, and MN
- Process equipment ordering and manage group budgets in SAP
- Maintain all facility budgets for offices in the zone
- Manage all Facility related staff
- Oversee building trades during remodels
- Provide space planning for new office build-outs and remodels
- Project Manager as assigned by Director of Facilities
- Coordinate office relocations as required
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Facility CAD Designer
Pepsi Cola General Bottlers
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Provide space planning for new office build-outs and remodels
- Project Manager as assigned by Director of Engineering
- Assist in production line modification project management
- Maintain company wide production capacity models and run 'what ifs'
- Produce territory maps as needed
CADD System Administrator / Drafter 5
Panduit Corp.
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Work with I.E., M.E., and Architects to create drawings for facilities
- Work with VP of Facilities on space planning for prospective facilities
- Develop and maintain CAD system standards
- Research and recommend system hardware
Sales / Production Engineering Designer / CAD Manager
Rovanco Piping Systems
02.1991 - 12.1996
- Complete all sales submittals based on project specifications and contract drawings
- Complete finite element stress analysis on piping systems
- Maintain CAD system and files for entire company
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL08.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Professional
- AutoCAD Plant 3D
- AutoCAD through version 2025
- CadWorx Plant Professional through version 2024
- Caesar II through Version 14
- SAP
- Bizowie (ERP SYSTEM)
- Limited knowledge in VBA and VB programming
Timeline
Engineering Manager / European Product Specialist
Rovanco Piping Systems
01.2002 - Current
Zone Facility Manager / Facility Planner
Zurich North America
01.2000 - 01.2002
Facility CAD Designer
Pepsi Cola General Bottlers
01.1998 - 01.2000
CADD System Administrator / Drafter 5
Panduit Corp.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Sales / Production Engineering Designer / CAD Manager
Rovanco Piping Systems
02.1991 - 12.1996
Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology