Innovative mechanical engineer with a strong background in manufacturing, automation, design for manufacture and project management, including interacting with customers to improve existing designs and reduce costs. Project and team leader experienced in seeing projects through from conception to completion, with 20+ years experience in diverse manufacturing industries. Managed outside firms as well as internal work groups installing equipment and manufacturing product.

1. MARK J. MAZANEC
Chicago, IL 60629
(312) 315-0829
mazamar@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mazanec/
SUMMARY
Innovative mechanical engineer with a strong background in manufacturing, automation, design for
manufacture and project management, including interacting with customers to improve existing designs
and reduce costs. Project and team leader experienced in seeing projects through from conception to
completion, with 20+ years experience in diverse manufacturing industries. Managed outside firms as
well as internal work groups installing equipment and manufacturing product. Demonstrated skills in and
passion for:
Machine Installations Process Improvements
Machinery Design & Upgrades New Product Development
Infrastructural Improvements Product Design
Managing Contractors Data Analysis & Troubleshooting
Process Flow Optimization Quality Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Central Steel and Wire; Chicago, IL 2015 - 2017
A metals industry leader supplying customers with steel and specialty metals made to order.
Mechanical Engineer
• Managed the investigation and decision making process of solving a machine vibration problem.
• Improved machine efficiencies by introducing new technology and machine design upgrades.
• Saw to the biannual inspection and servicing of 42 bridge cranes ranging 30 to 5 tons in capacity.
• Facilitated machine repairs by reverse engineering parts and finding suitable replacement parts.
• Designed a modular platform to cover 3 unused incinerator pits and provide load carrying floor space.
• Mentored less experienced engineers reviewing their designs and giving suggestions and
encouragement.
Chicago Powdered Metal Products; Schiller Park, IL 2012 - 2015
A family owned powder metal components manufacturer supplying the auto industry and niche markets.
Project Engineer
• Created scope of work documentation and RFQs for new automation, solicited contractors, reviewed
the bids suggesting design optimizations, and presented succinct recommendations to management.
• Managed the development and installation of robotic automation equipment, optimizing vendor timing
and resources, and resolving all issues observed while transitioning to full production mode.
• Managed multiple projects involving the relocation of existing equipment and installation of new
equipment, including presses, a sintering furnace, a cooling tower, CNC machines and ancillary
equipment.
• Primary support for the CNC machines, writing and uploading G-code and Macro programs, and
directing contractors when machines needed service.
• Received NDT training; programmed, monitored and maintained NDT (non-destructive) “ping test”
machines, trained colleagues and operators.
• Developed and maintained a CAD drawing of the main facility taking field measurements to reconcile
blueprint discrepancies.

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Allied Tube & Conduit; Harvey, IL 2007 - 2012
An OEM tubing manufacturer supplying the construction industry and consumer supply stores.
Manufacturing Engineer
• ME project manager for over a dozen machinery installations which involved creating Gantt charts,
drafting floor plans, hiring contractors, directing work crews, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Designed custom equipment and infrastructure including feeding systems, packaging equipment, a
walking beam upgrade, a water recirculating system upgrade, and an exhaust system support structure.
• Replaced equipment on the firm’s most profitable tube mill, which included devising the upgrade
plan, directing the build requirements and installation, training the operators, and resolving unforeseen
issues.
• Team leader on multiple Kaizen events implementing 5S, SMED, standard work & other lean
practices.
• Received Cause Mapping, PM Optimization, pump, and roll forming training.
• Rewrote our “New-Machine Specification Standards” & “Drawing Standards” documentation.
• Wrote “Capital Expenditure Requests” & “Outside Contractor Approval” forms.
Concentric Itasca Inc.; Itasca, IL 2003 - 2007
An OEM pump manufacturer supplying the heavy to medium duty truck industry.
Manufacturing Engineer
• Established cellular layout & one piece flow processing for products using lean principles & SMED.
• 6 sigma Green Belt training with DMAIC experience.
• Designed and purchased new and replacement tooling and fixturing for new and existing products.
• Provided support for CNC machining centers, automated assembly machines and performance testing
rigs, including G-code and PLC troubleshooting.
• Wrote TS-16949 procedures; supported continuous improvement; completed FMEA, Control Plan,
and Flow Chart documentation; performed time studies and compared with MTM UAS analysis.
CompX Fort; River Grove, IL 1999 - 2002
Manufacturing Engineer – similar responsibilities
GKN Sinter Metals; Richton Park, IL 1997 - 1999
Design/Development Engineer – similar responsibilities
EDUCATION
M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 1996
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 1992
SKILLS and TRAINING
• AutoCAD 2018
• Windows 10
• Microsoft Office
• FastLook
• AB RS Logix
• AutoLISP
• Technifor
• Telesis
• Datamyte SPC
• UNIX & Linux