Melina Kozachik
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Results-driven Project Engineer with expertise in mechanical design and effective cross-functional communication. Proven track record in managing new product development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
ITC, Incorporated
Hudsonville, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Planned, managed, and tracked project tasks, timelines, risks, and key deliverables.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Provided technical and design ownership for new product development projects from concept development through production launch.
- Collaborated closely with ITC’s Asia-based product development teams to communicate concepts, evaluate design alternatives, and refine designs to final approval.
- Managed and carried out all Engineering Change Requests (ECR) including training new engineers on the process.
- Mentored new engineers on the NPD and ECR processes.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Bissell Inc.
Walker, MI
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Tested a large range of water pumps for flow rates and pressures
- Designed and prototyped tool attachments with PTC Creo
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Scheduling and Organization
- Solidworks
- Mechanical Design
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Adaptive
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mentoring and Training
- Multi-Project Handling
- Time Management
- Cost Analysis
- Written and Verbal Communication
Timeline
Project Engineer
ITC, Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Bissell Inc.
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University - Fort Wayne