Nick Virostko
Mechanical Engineer
Willoughby Hills,Ohio
Summary
Experienced engineer, manager, and creative problem solver that enjoys growing and learning new skills. Results-oriented leader with innovative personality and the will to succeed. Over 20 years of robust experience working in defense, automotive, consumer products, and chemical manufacturing. Graduate degree focusing in product development and automation, plus formal education in management, statistics, marketing, and financial analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Test Development Engineer
The Lubrizol Corporation
Wickliffe , Ohio
01.2010 - Current
- Developed new engine, transmission, axle, hydraulic pump, and compressor tests and automated test equipment.
- Integral part of lubricant product development process with direct OEM and tier supplier interface.
- Routinely tasked with global special projects and assignments given comprehensive responsibility.
- Created and implemented global electrification testing roadmap.
- Developed, specified, designed, and managed installation of seven multi-million dollar test rigs on multiple continents.
- Global R&D + Testing CAD system architect for equipment design and facilities documentation.
- Special assignment to Houston chemical plants for over $10MM in capital project implementation.
R&D Program Manager
PDI Ground Support Systems
Cuyahoga Heights , Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for transition of small company from build-to-print toward product development approach.
- Functioned as engineering manager with team including two technicians, a purchasing agent, one designer, and two engineers.
- Led Joint Strike Fighter BL-2 weapons loader program commercialization. Led comprehensive testing program for Lockheed Martin final equipment delivery approval.
- Program management for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) BL-1 weapons loader including design, sourcing, assembly line layout, associate training, and field training.
- Installed completely new low-volume assembly line to produce diesel hydraulic weapons loaders in a plant that had never build mechanized equipment.
Advanced Project Engineer
MTD Consumer Products, Inc.
Valley City , OH
May.2005 - Jan.2009
- Senior lead product development engineer for major outdoor power equipment OEM with full project responsibility.
Exceeded expectations commercializing 33” wide-cut mower with less than $1MM budget.
Team leader on battery-powered snow thrower, verticutter, and flower bed edger.
Production Manager
Newell Rubbermaid
Lewisburg , TN
11.2000 - 05.2005
- Accountable for manufacturing operations at a 400 employee plant. Managed 9 production supervisors and $25MM operating budget for 11 different departments.
- Increased efficiency by implementing lean tools on the factory floor.
- Held several different roles at multiple plants working up to management including robotics automation supervisor, production supervisor, and manufacturing engineer.
Design Engineer
Freightliner Trucks A Division Of Daimler Trucks USA
Willoughby , OH
07.1998 - 10.2000
- Designed systems and managed multiple BOM modules for major heavy truck OEM.
Helped new company, Sterling Truck Corp., ramp production from 40 to 120 trucks per day.
Industrial Engineering Intern
Eaton Corporation
Cleveland , OH
04.1997 - 08.1997
Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
Honda Engineering NA
Marysville , OH
01.1996 - 08.1996
Education
Master of Engineering - Manufacturing & Automation Systems Concentration
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 08.1999 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
CAD systems - Inventor, Vault, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Solid Edge, NX, CATIA, Teamcenter
undefinedInterests and Hobbies
- Home improvement - Built own house as acting general contractor while completing 40% of labor
- Physical fitness including weightlifting, trail running, and yoga
Timeline
Test Development Engineer
The Lubrizol Corporation
01.2010 - Current
R&D Program Manager
PDI Ground Support Systems
01.2009 - 01.2010
Advanced Project Engineer
MTD Consumer Products, Inc.
May.2005 - Jan.2009
Production Manager
Newell Rubbermaid
11.2000 - 05.2005
Master of Engineering - Manufacturing & Automation Systems Concentration
Case Western Reserve University
08.1999 - 12.2001
Design Engineer
Freightliner Trucks A Division Of Daimler Trucks USA
07.1998 - 10.2000
Industrial Engineering Intern
Eaton Corporation
04.1997 - 08.1997
Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op
Honda Engineering NA
01.1996 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
08.1994 - 05.1998
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