Scott Sukopp
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Role Seeking: Application Engineer for Kyocera Indexable Tools.
Professional application engineer equipped with solid background in developing and optimizing customer solutions. Skilled in machining and tooling applications, tool design and development, and troubleshooting with strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability. Consistently delivering results and maintaining high standards under evolving project requirements. Trusted team player with knack for problem-solving and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwest Application Engineer
Kyocera-SGS Precision Tool
01.2018 - Current
- Technical Support Rep - Territory includes 12 Upper Midwest states (ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, MI, IL, KY, OH, PA), including Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
- Technical Support for Sales Engineers and IMR’s in the field. Common tasks include providing application and tool selection assistance to end users with a goal of growing KSPT business while providing training, documented cost savings and cycle time reduction.
Sales Engineer
Kyocera-SGS Precision Tool
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Technical Factory Sales Rep - Territory includes Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin
- Working through strategic distribution, maintain and grow existing end user accounts, while seeking and developing new customer relations and distribution. Doubled territory sales in 5 years time.
Regional Metalworking Specialist
MSC Metalworking
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Sales Support Rep - Territory includes Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
- Work closely with other local Outside Sales Associates assisting with MSC’s Customer Advantage Program and specific targeted accounts, recommend and coordinate tooling tests with local customers, detailed cost saving documentation, trouble-shooting, and general machining applications at end user accounts. Further training from Supply Point allowed vending machine installations and repairs for the MSC "CAP" program.
Field Sales Rep
J&L Industrial Supply (MSC Industrial Supply)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Sales Rep - Territory includes northeastern Twin Cities Metro, North Western Wisconsin, and North Eastern Minnesota (Iron Range Cities).
- Maintain and grow existing accounts, while seeking and developing new customer relations.
Cutting Tool Specialist
DoALL Industrial Supply
2001 - 2006
- Senior Sales Rep to major accounts and Applications Specialist - Territory included Minnesota, North Dakota, and Western Wisconsin.
- Work closely with other local DoALL outside sales representatives to assist with recommendations, tool tests, trouble-shooting, and machining applications at their customer accounts.
Regional Manager
Doall Global Industrial Supply (DGI Supply)
1998 - 2001
- Sales Rep - Territory includes northeastern Twin Cities Metro area and North Western Wisconsin.
- Maintain and grow existing integrated accounts, while seeking and developing new customer relations. Substantial territory growth and end user development in a short period of time.
Level Two CNC Machinist
Marine Associates (Currently named Croix Gear)
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Proficiently program Mazak CNC lathes and mills. Application techniques included set-ups for lights-out production runs and customized machining techniques for unmanned operations using primarily Sandvik and Kennametal indexable inserts. Develop prototype and custom parts given only a print. Work with ISO 9001 as an internal auditor.
CNC Machinist
Konrad Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Operate and edit Fanuc and Yasnac controls on both CNC lathes and mills. Set up machines to produce duplicates of the “Mercury Alpha” upper and lower housings. Test and document results for several different manufacturers indexable inserts and Solid round tools for use in production.
Education
Associate of Arts - Machine Tooling Techniques -
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)
New Richmond, Wisconsin01.1991
Associate of Arts - Meat Processing -
Dakota County Technical College
South St. Paul, Minnesota01.1989
K - 12 -
Hudson Public Schools
Hudson, Wisconsin01.1988
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Strategic product application and problem-solving
- Data analysis and documentation
- Performance optimization at the spindle
- Customer and Field sales training
Training
- 1995: Mazak CNC Programming - Mazatrol M32 Control. Details: Basic Programming Instruction for VMC Control. Duration : 4 Days
- 1997: East Concord Associates - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training Duration : 1.5 Days
- 2011: Seco Certified Pro 3 - Advanced Machining Techniques and Tools. Duration: 55 Hours over several months - On Line Course
- 2012: Tooling “U” - Advanced Machining Techniques. Duration: 22 Hours over several months - On Line Course
Timeline
Midwest Application Engineer
Kyocera-SGS Precision Tool
01.2018 - Current
Sales Engineer
Kyocera-SGS Precision Tool
01.2013 - 01.2018
Regional Metalworking Specialist
MSC Metalworking
01.2008 - 01.2013
Field Sales Rep
J&L Industrial Supply (MSC Industrial Supply)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Level Two CNC Machinist
Marine Associates (Currently named Croix Gear)
01.1994 - 01.1998
CNC Machinist
Konrad Corporation
01.1991 - 01.1994
Cutting Tool Specialist
DoALL Industrial Supply
2001 - 2006
Regional Manager
Doall Global Industrial Supply (DGI Supply)
1998 - 2001
Associate of Arts - Machine Tooling Techniques -
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC)
Associate of Arts - Meat Processing -
Dakota County Technical College
K - 12 -
Hudson Public Schools
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