1. Christopher E. MacCormack | CAD / PDLM OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST
Certified Professional Project Manager
Texas | ChrisMacCormack@outlook.com | 952.215.1254
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“Chris not onlypossessesthe technicalcapabilities to help organizationsachieve the best resultswith any
CAE solution, but he has a unique talent for working with challenging clients to get the job done right.”
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14+ years of success helping high-tech product design companies maximize their return on
investment with their current engineering systems through optimization of tools and users.
RESULTS
Leveraging international, industry and role based standards to develop engineering documentation best
practices regardless of tools use for the preparation of single interpretation engineering documentation:
 Faster document and design intent search and retrieval
 Slash costs associated to change management through direct propagation of changes
 Slash costs associated to file storage and maintenance
 Reduce manual document management administration task s through automated processing
 Increase organizational collaboration efforts with use of universal reference designations
 Ensure ease of internal / external data sharing / exchange ensuring highest level of IP security
 Eliminate costs due to ambiguous design intent to downstream activities
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Zodiac Seats US, LLC (Zodiac Aerospace) | CAD / CAE Technical Specialist
| Dec 2014 - Present | Gainesville, TX | Aircraft Seats
 Tasked with the test and migration of Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 to a Microsoft Server 2008 r2 virtual
server environment
 Tasked with the stabilization of PTC MCAD and PDM products
 Task with the phase out of PTC MCAD and PDM Products
 Tasked to become a CATIA V5 and SmarTeam R21 matter expert to provide end user technical
support and develop training materials
MTS Systems Corporation | CAD / CAE Systems Analyst
| Oct 2012 - July 2014 | Eden Prairie, MN | Mechanical Testing Solutions
 Tasked with the configuration and implementation and support activities associated with ePLAN
cad software in accordance to IEC 81346, IEC 61082 and ISO 1219 standards
o Identified alternative solutions that ranged from 100% to 50% cost reduction on software,
training and total cost of ownership
o Configured system per requirement in 3 months with integration to current PDM solution
o Demonstrated the opportunities as listed in my Results section
o Supported active users base on individual document preparation workmanship standards
 Tasked with the support of SolidWorks CAD software and DBWorks PDM software as well as the
identification / development of best practices and internal training developing and demonstrating
best practices that would
o Demonstrated the opportunities as listed in my Results section
Parametric Technology Corporation | Learning Consultant
| Nov 2011 - Oct 2012 | 100% Nationw ide Travel | Engineering Software Solutions
 Drove precision learning program adoption and sales growth 12%
 Achieved and maintained a 92% trainee approval rating
 Executed first PTC Best Practice Academy Workshop with immediate monetary success to client
 Earned multiple PTC Excellence Awards by continually exceeding customer expectations
 Earned continued requests by larger PTC clients as a preferred learning consultant

2. Christopher E. MacCormack | CAD / PDLM OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST
Certified Professional Project Manager
Texas | ChrisMacCormack@outlook.com | 952.215.1254
2
Learn more at: www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-maccormack/9b/903/3ba/
When you are ready gain the ROI promised to you by you CAD/PDLM suppliers contact me
immediately, I am ready to help
Northwest Technical Institute | Engineering Instructor
| Aug 2007 - Nov 2010 | Eagan, MN | School of Engineering and Architectual Design
 Drove and maintained 88% graduate placement rate; even through the recession, based on
ability to manipulate curriculum based on employer needs. (93% rate of those who actively looked
for employment)
 Increased enrollment 5% through various recruiting techniques
 Achieved and maintained a 90% student approval rating based on my abilities to instruct, provide
industry relevant training, provide student counsel, etc...
Moderntech Mechanical | Application Engineer (Technical Sales and Support)
| July 2004 - Mar 2006 | Southeast USA Territory | SolidWorks Reseller
 Recovered 86% of lost subscription service maintenance accounts through demonstration of
software expertise as well and subject matter expertise in engineering/manufacturing processes
and commitment to custom success.
 Achieved and maintain 98% customer satisfaction rating on solutions sold and supported.
 Drove 95% MCAD/PDM/PLM implementation and training solution bundle sold.
 Aided in my territorial sales manager exceeding his numbers by a minimum of 5% within the first
quarter and maintain this performance
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. (Yellow Jacket) | Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD/PLM Administrator) |
| Mar 2006 - Aug 2007 | Bloomington, MN | Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service and Repair Tools
Exlar Corporation | Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer |
| July 2003 - July 2004 | Chanhassen, MN | Electro-Mechanical, Linear/Rotary Motion Control Actuators
SICK Inc. USA | Mechanical Design Engineer |
| Nov 2001 - July 2003 | Bloomington, MN |
Opto-Electrical Sensor Solutions and Packaging
MTS Systems Corporation | Layout Drafter/Designer |
| Oct 1997 - Oct 2001 | Eden Prairie, MN | Mechanical Testing Solutions
EDUCATION
Northwest Technical Institute (nti) | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
Graduated Oct 1997 | A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Drafting & Design, CAE Technologies
**University of St Thomas| Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Completion Planned for Oct 2014 | Certified Professional Project Management
**University of Wisconsin STOUT | Menomonie, Wisconsin |
Graduation Planned for 2016 | B.S. Degree, Career/Technical Training and Education
CERTIFICATION
CSWA - Certified SolidWorks Associate | CSWP - Certified SolidWorks Professional | Certified SolidWorks Weldment
Specialist| Certified SolidWorks SheetMetal Specialist| Certified SolidWorks Instructor | Certified SolidWorks
Technical SupportSpecialist| Certified Instructor - ProENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 - 5.0 | PDMLink & ProjectLink 8.0 -
10.1 | Creo 1.0 - 2.0 | Mechanica | Mechanism | Behavioral Modeling | Sheet Metal | Surfacing/Freeform |