STEPHEN MIKRUT
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Engineer with comprehensive experience in process improvement, design and development of manufacturing systems. Possess strong skills in lean manufacturing principles and statistical analysis to enhance production efficiency. Known for implementing innovative solutions that lead to cost reduction, productivity enhancement and quality improvement in previous roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Collins Aerospace
Anaheim, CA
03.2022 - 05.2026
- Designed tool fixtures and aids for the welding, brazing, and tube bending department.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive work instructions for assembly, welding, tube bending, brazing, foam installation, electrical integration, and mechanical integration, ensuring consistency across global facilities.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to transfer manufactured parts, effectively minimizing bottlenecks in production.
- Supported R&D builds and process development for semiconductor chillers, enhancing product reliability.
- Reviewed and updated bill of materials and part specifications through solidworks.
- Created and changed work orders and procedures through Epicor MES and ERP system.
- Provided support throughout all departments with engineering change requests and engineering change orders.
- Maintained document control for ISO audits and certifications.
Manufacturing Engineer
Bergstrom Inc.
Rockford, IL
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Created standard operating procedures for John Deere, Bluebird, and Thomas Built heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
- Researched and selected vendors for new equipment, ensuring quality and compliance with facility standards.
- Used ergonomic principles to develop and improve tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Supported startup of new warehouse for injection molding and fabrication shop by developing floor layout and instructions using Autocad 2D.
- Updated product inventory and estimates using Oracle JD Edwards to enhance accuracy and availability.
Process Technician
Chrysler Automotive LLC
Belvidere, IL
07.2010 - 03.2019
- Installed, set up, and relocated workstations and part storage using Autocad 2D to enhance plant capacity.
- Collaborated with safety engineers to address repetitive motion injury areas by installing ergonomic equipment.
- Worked as process technician while studying Industrial Engineering at Northern Illinois University (2014-2018) and completed engineering internship (2018-2019).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12-2018
Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCad
- Creo
- Epicor Kinetic
- JD Edwards
- SAP
- Plex
- LEAN
- JIT
- Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Collins Aerospace
03.2022 - 05.2026
Manufacturing Engineer
Bergstrom Inc.
04.2019 - 01.2022
Process Technician
Chrysler Automotive LLC
07.2010 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Northern Illinois University