Mitchell D. Schmucker
Mechanical Engineer
Tampa,FL
Summary
Demonstrates a friendly and outgoing nature, driven by a curiosity to explore various engineering sectors. Exhibits diligence, discipline, and motivation, with a keen enthusiasm to propose solutions to contemporary challenges. Adept at fostering teamwork and driven by a commitment to integrate engineering standards for optimal efficiency in project delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Polypack
12.2020 - Current
- Design and project manage shrink wrapping machines for the packaging industry.
- Proficient with SolidWorks CAD software.
- R&D concept designs and implement them as retro fits to existing machinery.
- Interact with Sales, Manufacturing, and Clients to identify solutions to machine and application issues.
- Create and maintain schedules to meet agreed upon customer deadlines.
- Release parts and designs that comply with company standards and that meet internal schedules.
- Create and implement design improvements, cost reductions, and changeover reductions.
- Size and specify purchased components. Work with purchasing and outside suppliers as required to meet project objectives.
- Ensure the creation of accurate and detailed 3D Solid Works representation of any and all changes made to released machinery.
- Provide guidance to manufacturing, including hands-on assembly and debugging.
Plant Engineer
Chief Packaging LLC.
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Prioritized, supervised, and assisted performing preventative maintenance to high speed rotary machines.
- Developed and tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
- Reviewed market data and internal reports to identify trends and capitalize on opportunities for adjusting operations to match demands.
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.
- Participated in management meetings regarding; financial, business, marketing, and production forecasting.
- Assessed logs and reports to identify inefficiencies, boost production levels and enhance safety.
- Reviewed power production trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
- Built and deepened connections with vendor, agency and community representatives.
- Managed efficient, safe and compliant disposal of waste materials from plant operations.
- Identified and resolved abnormalities with compressed air consumption throughout the facility and all internal processes.
- Resolved maintenance work order problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
BSME Intern/Machinist/Tool and Die/Fabricator
King Tool Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked with SolidWorks to independently design specialty machines for various industries.
- Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.
- Created and maintained work Gantt charts, price tracking, outsourcing machine work, and purchase order forms., Extensive use with new machines including boring mills, hydraulic drill presses, and industrial sand blasting.
- Fabricated, machined, assembled, and painted more than 3 individually designed projects and machines.
- Extensive work with new machinery including: Boring mill's, Blanchard grinder's, Surface Grinder's, Hydraulic shears/breaks, TIG welding.
- Traveled more than one other facility, installing self-designed retrofit attachments to assembly systems.
- Performed root cause analysis on over three automotive assembly machines successfully, overseeing production processes from conception to completion.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Osgood Industries Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Participate in engineering team to design high speed in-line and rotary dairy packaging machines.
- Performed data analysis using AutoDesk Inventor.
- Improved, edited, and updated CAD models and drawings.
- Studied 3-A Sanitary Standard manufacturing processes.
- Communicated with engineering team and Chief Engineer to discuss methods to improve process and performance.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Using SolidWorks, assisted and personally designed specialty machines including hydraulic crimpers, end formers, electrical robotic cells, and automated electrical gantry lines.
- Performed data analysis using SolidWorks.
- Created engineering documentation, consisting of purchase components and detail drawing redline information, for use in future projects.
- Gathered and organized more than ten machinery documents, drawings and specification packages.
- Determined most effective approaches to new projects by reading and analyzing blueprints, drawings and sketches.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals on more than four projects.
Machinist/ Tool and Die
Wauseon Machine And Manufacturing
12.2011 - 08.2012
- Assembled coating strippers, end former's, and specialty machines.
- Troubleshooted machines as well as service/rebuild many varieties of hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo driven machines.
- Machine tooling for commercial machines, holding tolerances down to ½: 1,000th.
Fabricator
Wauseon Machine And Manufacturing
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Mass production of weld: can hold dimensions within 1:1,000th of an inch.
- Formed sheet metal skins and assembled frames.
- Read/interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications and set up MIG Welding machines prior to beginning work.
- Performed machine work after weldments were complete to comply with detail drawings tolerances.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques, combined with proper balancing, to prevent load shifting.
- Operated 6K-10K pound forklifts to transport equipment.
- Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
- Mounted structural material in holding devices manually or using hoist, before fabrication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Trine University
Angola, IN 08.2011 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Program
LISD Tech Center
Adrian, MI 08.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Morenci Area Schools
Morenci, Michigan 09.2007 - 04.2011
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Polypack
12.2020 - Current
Plant Engineer
Chief Packaging LLC.
07.2016 - 12.2020
BSME Intern/Machinist/Tool and Die/Fabricator
King Tool Inc
05.2015 - 08.2015
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Osgood Industries Inc.
05.2014 - 08.2014
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing
05.2013 - 08.2013
Machinist/ Tool and Die
Wauseon Machine And Manufacturing
12.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Trine University
08.2011 - 05.2016
Fabricator
Wauseon Machine And Manufacturing
03.2011 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Program
LISD Tech Center
08.2010 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Morenci Area Schools
09.2007 - 04.2011
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