1. Eric Pupek
1844 Spencer Dr. (231) 855-7021
Muskegon, MI 49441 pupeke@mail.gvsu.edu
Objective
To obtain a career Mechanical Engineering related position in West Michigan
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduated May 2014
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member
Men's Club Indoor Volleyball Player (OH/DS)
Related Employment
Mechanical Design Engineer 2014-present
Campbell Grinder, Spring Lake, MI
Design, check, and revise assemblies and drawings in Inventor
Design chiller, coolant, hydraulic, pneumatic, and grease schematics in AutoCAD
Create bill of materials in the company’s ERP system for purchasing
Engineer, Event Registration Coordinator, Athlete, and Trainer 2013-2014
EVP Tour, Michigan City, IN
Developed court layouts, event site maps, and helped design new customer projects
Helped create, promote, organize, and manage registration for events and classes
Updated the customer information database, helped coach and train athletes
Engineering Co-op 2011-2012
Metal Technologies Ductile Iron Plant, Ravenna, MI
Reverse engineered, fixed, updated, improved, and launched new tooling
Designed quality testing tools, ran MAGMA simulations, organized tooling,
Developed and monitored projects in excel spreadsheets, created work instructions,
Examined scrap, and prepared sample travelers to monitor tooling improvements
Machine Operator Winter 2010
Highlight Industries, Wyoming, MI
Machined, formed, pressed, deburred, and assembled parts for packaging machines
Skills
Software: Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, ANSYS, Epicore ERP,
MATLAB, Maple 11, Mathematica 9, FEHT, F-Chart, PVF Chart, CodeBlocks
Hands-on: CNC milling, Material Testing (strain, hardness, fracture points), robotic projects
with digital and analog controls, troubleshooting, microcontroller programming
Training: GD&T, assembly, machine design, data analysis, fluid and heat transfer analysis,
kinematic and kinetic analysis, project development, cost benefit analysis, FEA

2. Eric Pupek
1844 Spencer Dr. (231) 855-7021
Muskegon, MI 49441 pupeke@mail.gvsu.edu
Activities/Interests
Perform car maintenance, repair, and small handyman projects
Enjoy reading Manufacturing, Mechanical, and 'New Technology' news articles
Play semi-pro beach volleyball, recreational sports, and enjoy traveling
Achievements
Academic: Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award Scholarship
Winter 2011 GVSU Project Day Faculty Choice Award
4th
place in 2012 GVSU Wooden Sailboat Race Competition
Sports: 2006 River Valley Conference Basketball All-Academic Team
2005 & 2006 River Valley All-Conference Basketball
2005 & 2006 Aquinas College Holiday Basketball Classic All-Tournament Team
1st
place at 2013 Nags Head, NC EVP PRO Men’s 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournam
Other Employment
Ebay Seller 2006-present
Self Employed, Muskegon, MI
Create listings of sports fan apparel, package and ship products
Stats-keeper August 2009
AVP Crocs Tournament, Muskegon, MI
Recorded individual player stats for each game played on assigned courts
Residential Yard Servicer 2005-2010
Self Employed, Muskegon, MI
Mowed and raked lawns, trimmed bushes, power washed, cleaned windows, etc.
References
Dr. Shirley Fleischmann Ross Balling
GVSU Engineering Advisor and Professor Owner & Tour Commisioner
Grand Valley State University EVP Tour
301 W Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 116 William St, Michigan City, IN 46360
616-331-6761 312-287-5988
fleischs@gvsu.edu rossballing@evptour.com
Howard House Carl Reiser
Engineering Manager Floor Supervisor
Metal Technologies Ductile Iron Plant Highlight Industries
3800 Adams Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451 2694 Prairie St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
231-853-2731 616-531-2464
hhouse@metal-technologies.com carlr@highlightindustries.com