Michael John Chalawa
St. Charles,IL
Summary
To find a challenging position within an organization where I can use my experience and expertise to install, design and develop process, tweak within applications, design within special machines and automation, work holding, cutting edge tooling for the global market. Specialties: Problem Solving, ability to think multiple steps ahead in order to be able to quickly come with a resolution for issues at hand. Building and maintaining relationships; internal and external. Highly competent Project Engineer with robust experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Strengths include adept problem-solving, strategic planning, and strong leadership skills. Have consistently delivered high-quality results, improved efficiency, and executed successful project roll-outs in previous roles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer, CNC Automation/ Applications
DMG MORI USA, INC.
Hoffman Estates, IL
07.2019 - Current
- Project Manager for multiple projects – Applications, Automation/ Turn Keys
- Responsible for initial concepts, design and build as well as run off (FAT, SAT)
- Key team member responsible turning around projects that have gone south and or mismanaged by other groups
- Directly responsible for Installation start up programming and training for all machine tool automation and machinery
- Travel 80%
- Set up and co-ordinate new and existing distributors along with local and regional automation vendors to support the design and build of each project and or cell for our customers and sales
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Strong hands on experience with electrical and mechanical automation
- Strong skills with Fanuc Controllers and Robots
- Directed led and managed project development activities from concept to installation
- Developed and managed multiple automation systems that integrated large horizontal, turning and vertical machining systems
- Tracked and reported overall automation design and promised delivery times during all phases of development and project status reports
- Managed and scheduled a team of automation engineers responsible for the development and testing of new and existing automation lines
- Created new designs and project manage existing designs which included machine layouts, robot design, installation and start-up, controls engineering, programming and machine training
- Led and coordinated all technical aspects of the assigned projects throughout North America
- Extensive Travel Requirements
- Fluent in Creo 4.0, 5.0 / AutoCAD R13 ~ 2020 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2021.
Assistant Manager, Engineering
Fuji Machine America Corp.
Vernon Hills, IL
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Drive / manage the design side of the group between US and Japan
- Responsible to streamline Engineering to Manufacturing; Implemented Engineering from 2D to 3D design
- Programming of Controls and Automation Systems
- All working along the lines of design, special applications, cutting tools, and problem solving
- Project Manage through to build and to run off (MQ1, MQ2)
- Building up local vendors to support customers and sales for our products and designs within the automation group
- Directed, led and managed project development from beginning to end
- Created new designs or modified existing designs in AutoCad or Autodesk Inventor based on requests from marketing or engineering management
- Extensive travel
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13 ~ 2020 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2020.
Sales Application Engineering
Fuji Machine America Corp.
Vernon Hills, IL
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Quoting projects from start to finish; doing time studies per customer parts and models, take quote to design and modeling to manufacturing
- Working to streamline the process from Engineering to Manufacturing
- Support sales and our customers between
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13 ~ 2016 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2016.
Manufacturing Engineer
CJT Koolcarb, Inc.
Carol Stream, IL
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Quoting projects from start to finish; take quote to design and modeling to manufacturing
- Working to streamline the Engineering to Manufacturing process; moving Engineering from 2d to 3d design out to programing the machine
- All working along the lines of cutting tools; special applications, mostly drilling
- Problem Solving, support per vendors, customers and sales for products and designs within
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13 ~ 2016 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2016.
Group Leader, Project Engineering
Ceratizit Group (KOMET of America, Inc.)
Schaumburg, IL
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Drive / manage a team of Engineers to design and quote for manufacturing for special applications, work holding, special & standard tooling
- Quoting projects from start to finish; design, prototyping to job from complete design (Modeling) to detailing for manufacturing
- Provide support to the team who supports our manufacturing, vendors, and our salesman for our customers
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Also support / Project Manage direct accounts like AAM (American Axle & Manufacturing) Global
- Fluent in AutoCad R13 ~ 2014 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2014 / Pro Engineer 4.0 Wildfire / Creo Unigraphics NX 7.5(UG).
Design Engineer
MITSUBISHI MATERIALS USA, Corp.
Schaumburg, IL
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Quoting projects from start to finish; design, prototyping to job from complete design (Modeling) to detailing for manufacturing
- All working along the lines of cutting tools; all special applications in Auto, Aerospace, Medical, as well as Wind and Rail
- Problem Solving with vendors, customers and sales for products and design within
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Working within our R&D department in developing a set rule or rules in design which will become a set rule around the world for Mitsubishi using ProE & Pro NC
- During this time, I worked for our Japan side (Months in Tsukuba, Japan) in learning as well as teaching Pro Engineer
- This practice was in designing more in our standard Milling Products
- Fluent in AutoCad R13 ~ 2014 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2014 / Pro Engineer 4.0 Wildfire / Creo.
Design Engineer
MITSUBISHI MATERIALS USA, Corp.
Farmington Hills, MI
03.2002 - 03.2009
- Quoting special product, prototyping and design for manufacture
- Problem solving with vendors, customers and sales for product and design
- The design of products including but not limited to: RH / LH hand inserts, cartridges, milling & face milling cutters, index able cutters of all varieties, boring bars, drill and chamfer tools, adapters of all varieties ranging from different connections to plates, end mills and drills
- Most products being special items per request from customers and sales
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13~2009 / Autodesk Inventor Beta~2010.
Engineer / Designer / Management
Trudex, Inc.
Brighton, MI
01.1997 - 03.2002
- Evaluate both prototypes and final prints and make proposed changes
- Produce final prints in detail form for manufacture and production of final product
- Problem solving with customers, sales and other personnel
- Design of product including but not limited to: RH / LH hand inserts, cartridges, end and face milling cutters, index able cutters of all varieties, boring bars, drill and chamfer tools, cam and crank bars, adapters of all varieties, floating holders and bearings
- Performed concept design analysis and development of mechanical and structural products
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13~2005 / Pro Engineer 7~2000i2 / Cadkey 97~19.
Education
Associates Degree - Mechanical / Technician Design 2d / 3d
Michigan Career & Technical Institute
Classes in Pre-Engineering / Mechanical Design -
Western Michigan University
Classes in Mechanical / Architectural Design -
Lansing Community College
4 Year High School + Michigan Endorsements - Mechanical / Architectural Drafting 2d / 3d
Howell / Pinckney High School
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Building and maintaining relationships; internal and external
- Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical automation
- Strong skills with Fanuc Controllers and Robots
- Extensive Travel Requirements
- Fluent in Creo 40, 50 / AutoCAD R13 ~ 2020 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2021
- Programming of Controls and Automation Systems
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13 ~ 2016 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2016
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13 ~ 2014 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2014 / Pro Engineer 40 Wildfire / Creo Unigraphics NX 75(UG)
- Fluent in AutoCad R13 ~ 2014 / Autodesk Inventor Beta ~ 2014 / Pro Engineer 40 Wildfire / Creo
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13~2009 / Autodesk Inventor Beta~2010
- Fluent in AutoCAD R13~2005 / Pro Engineer 7~2000i2 / Cadkey 97~19
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows: 2000~10, Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects, exc AS400, SAP, Adobe Acrobat / Reader, 3d, Autodesk / Inventor: Beta~2021 / Annual updated classes thru Tata Tech; Autodesk License Provider, Autodesk / AutoCAD: Version 10~2020, Autodesk Design Review: 2008~2018, Parametric Tech Corp / Pro Engineer: Version 7~2000i2 / Wildfire 40 / Creo 40, and 50, Kubotek USA / Cad key Version 97~19, CNC Software, Inc / Master Cam: Some experience, Dassault Systems / SolidWorks 2015~2018, Siemens PLM / Unigraphics NX 75(UG): Some experience
Notesandotherinformation
I am a person that will always give 100% plus focusing on the customer and their needs; rising to challenges and taking pride in creating the perfect solution to satisfy customer requirements as well as keeping the Company’s best interest in mind.
Certificatesandlicenses
- Autodesk, AutoCAD R13 Certification
- Autodesk, Inventor 2005 - Autodesk / Incat Certification
- Autodesk, AutoCAD 2016 - Autodesk Certification – Complete Spring 2016
- Autodesk, Inventor 2016 - Autodesk Certification – Complete Spring 2016
Timeline
Project Engineer, CNC Automation/ Applications
DMG MORI USA, INC.
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager, Engineering
Fuji Machine America Corp.
04.2016 - 07.2019
Sales Application Engineering
Fuji Machine America Corp.
11.2015 - 03.2016
Manufacturing Engineer
CJT Koolcarb, Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015
Group Leader, Project Engineering
Ceratizit Group (KOMET of America, Inc.)
07.2013 - 06.2015
Design Engineer
MITSUBISHI MATERIALS USA, Corp.
07.2009 - 07.2013
Design Engineer
MITSUBISHI MATERIALS USA, Corp.
03.2002 - 03.2009
Engineer / Designer / Management
Trudex, Inc.
01.1997 - 03.2002
Associates Degree - Mechanical / Technician Design 2d / 3d
Michigan Career & Technical Institute
Classes in Pre-Engineering / Mechanical Design -
Western Michigan University
Classes in Mechanical / Architectural Design -
Lansing Community College
4 Year High School + Michigan Endorsements - Mechanical / Architectural Drafting 2d / 3d
Howell / Pinckney High School
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