Benjamin Sefcovic
Mechanical Engineer
Macomb,MI
Summary
Resourceful Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness. Always looking to apply mathematics and scientific principles to validate designs and experiments. Looking to bring my manufacturing skillset to the product design field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Rotational Manufacturing Engineer
American Axle & Manufacturing
Detroit, Michigan
06.2022 - 12.2023
Royal Oak Manufacturing Facility
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented processes and designs to increase efficiency of heating and cooling forgings and tooling
- Developed manufacturing processes for new business in the electrification sector
- Conducted rigorous tool trials controlling geometry, material, and tool cooling
- Designed a gage that would allow for critical machine parameters to be measured quickly and repeatedly
- Coordinated and designed a vision system to prevent machine jam ups
- Assisted in managing a capital project for new CNC saws
- Developed a plan, quote, and scope of work for an automated, novel tool processing operation
Corporate Machining Engineering Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Launched a dual fixture, four spindle mill for boring connecting rods
- Created work instructions and operator trainings for a new CNC Mill
- Collected and analyzed data to prove machine capability
- Used Shainin Red X to graphically display data and make machine adjustments accordingly
- Wrote programs in MasterCam and machined parts with programs
- Coordinated a project that took gage readouts and automatically populated a manufacturing data cloud
- Designed various end of arm tooling for bin picking and automation projects
- Designed and Installed a bin picking test cell with a vision system
- Wrote basic Fanuc robot programs
- Troubleshot vision system and bin picking issues
- Traveled to various facilities around the US to assist in machine/cell launches
Corporate Forging Engineering Group
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed processes for quoting new forging business
- Used FEA software to simulate forging processes and analyze results
- Simulated and physically trialed novel forging processes
- Designed product drawings of finished forgings
- Assisted various facilities with launching new forging business
- Took part in a team that completely overhauled and restructured a facility’s tooling management and inventory
- Created technical presentations that would show predicted forging process results and initial designs
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
American Axle & Manufacturing
Auburn Hills, Michigan
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Used NX to design tooling, gages, and forgings
- Used Microsoft Excel to track and present data for long-term scrap analysis of manufactured parts resulting in process improvement activities
- Ran experiments and recorded data to make cycle time improvements for a shot blast operation
- Gaged parts to ensure quality and improve gaging methods and design
- Troubleshot issues with forging presses to reduce downtime and improve quality
- Acted as part responsible engineer for a part family of RDM/PTU ring gears
- Created process and dimensional control plans to ensure quality
- Managed tooling manufacturing process including steel ordering through tool manufacturing schedule
- Reviewed and updated FMEAs to identify risk and implement corrective actions
- Worked closely with a supplier on a long-term project that included creating a scope of work, a request for quote, sourcing equipment, and assisting in the design and installation of the project
- Created and delivered weekly presentations for hourly associate technical skills training leading to better quality manufacturing and more knowledgeable employees
- Periodically acted as production supervisor to assist production on weekends and off shifts
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
Tecomet Inc
Lansing, MI
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Used NX to design customer parts, fixtures, and gages
- Used TeamCenter to track engineering changes and control documentation
- Updated work instructions and made process and engineering changes to improve quality and reduce manufacturing time
- Designed a tool that is adjustable and could be used for every part of that type rather than using part specific tooling
- Created a bar clamping system that allows multiple pieces of bar stock to be cut simultaneously
Education
Master of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering)
10.2018 - 05.2022
GPA: 3.82
High School Diploma -
09.2014 - 06.2018
GPA: 4.12
Skills
Siemens NX CAD
Autodesk AutoCAD 2D
Dassault Systemes Solidworks
Introductory Python Programming
Microsoft Excel
Technical Engineering Drawing
Certification
SAE: Fundamentals of GD&T
Additional Information
- Magna Cum Laude at Kettering University (Spring 2022)
- Dean’s List at Kettering University for Eight Semesters (Fall 2018-Spring 2022)
- Member of Kappa Mu Epsilon, Mathematical Honor Society (Spring 2021 – Present)
- Academic Council member of student government at Kettering University (Spring 2019 – Spring 2021)
- Researcher for household water insecurity data (HWISE) (Fall 2020)
- Member of Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering Honor Society (Fall 2019 – Present)
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish (High School) (Summer 2018)
- AP Scholar with distinction (High School) (Summer 2017 and Summer 2018)
Timeline
- Corporate Forging Engineering Group
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Corporate Machining Engineering Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
Rotational Manufacturing Engineer - American Axle & Manufacturing
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Royal Oak Manufacturing Facility
06.2022 - 12.2022
Purdue University - Master of Science, Electrical And Computer Engineering
01.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Co-op - American Axle & Manufacturing
01.2020 - 03.2022
Mechanical Engineering Co-op - Tecomet Inc
01.2019 - 12.2019
Kettering University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Bioengineering)
10.2018 - 05.2022
Eisenhower High School - High School Diploma,
09.2014 - 06.2018