Michael A. Bandura
Aurora,Illinois
Summary
Experienced development professional with a strong background in injection molded part designs, metal stampings, and their respective materials. Skilled in the design and development of power and signal connectors, with a focus on custom solutions that meet customer specifications or industry standards. Adept at exceeding business requirements and leading cross-functional communication between project teams and external vendors. Possesses extensive knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes, as well as proficiency in finite element analysis theory, statistical tools and techniques, and software such as Siemens NX and Microsoft Office.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Molex Incorporated
01.1998 - Current
- Lead new product design efforts from product concept through production
- Coordinate FEA activities to evaluate and optimize design concepts
- Coordinate product activities with manufacturing, purchasing, quality and marketing and other areas within the organization as needed
- Track program progress & identify and report any issues or barriers
- Distribute and prioritize engineering responsibilities to design engineers and product designers
- Perform design verification activities to ensure that product meets customer and regulatory requirements
- Define testing requirements and equipment and analyze the data produced
- Maintain product documentation as required by ISO/QS procedures
- Member of Americas Region Plastics Commodity Team
- Present new design concept at worldwide corporate engineering conference
- Patented High current / high voltage connector for use in off‐road electric vehicles
Design Engineer
Molex Incorporated
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Develop initial product layouts and new technology concepts
- Document and publish information related to product programs
- Review design requirements with customers
- Prepare Engineering Change Notices
- Coordinate design verification activates including preparation of prototype samples, tolerance analysis, FEA
- Reduce PPM levels 10x through product design enhancement
- Assist in new supplier qualification audits
Product Designer
Molex Incorporated
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Implement design changes and modifications to existing products
- Develop engineering detail, sales, assembly and manufacturing drawings
- Coordinate product submissions for regulatory licensing (UL/CSA)
- Build and test product prototypes
- Perform engineering analysis as directed
- Patented locking/polarizing printed circuit board header interface
- Patented computer industry standard device bay connector system
- Patented panel mount connector system
Senior Drafter
Grayhill Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Implement design changes and modifications to existing products
- Develop engineering details, sales, assembly and manufacturing drawings, and create products specifications
- Checking drawings and creating bills of materials
- Manufacture and test new product prototypes
- Perform engineering analysis and directed
- Coordinate new designs with manufacturing engineering and production
Education
A.A.S - Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, Illinois01.1987
Skills
- Project management
- Scheduling and planning
- Quality control
- Project estimation
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Document management
- Document control
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with my family
- Baseball
- Music
- Guitar
- Poker
Timeline
Project Engineer
Molex Incorporated
01.1998 - Current
Design Engineer
Molex Incorporated
01.1996 - 01.1998
Product Designer
Molex Incorporated
01.1992 - 01.1996
Senior Drafter
Grayhill Incorporated
01.1989 - 01.1992
A.A.S - Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Valley Community College
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