1. Nicholas A. Karp
3601 Park Center Blvd, Apt 917, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Email: karpx021@gmail.com Phone: (763) 464-0151
Objective:
Seeking experienced level mechanical engineering position.
Work Experience:
Innovation Project Engineer at Parker-Hannifin’s Oildyne Division, New Hope, MN
Jan 2014 to Present
Tasked with new product design/development
Integrated hydraulic systems to meet customer’s application needs
Utilized current value streams as a platform for new product concepts
Lead cross functional teams in a program management role
Interfaced with customers to help articulate their needs and apply them to the design
Sustaining Engineering Intern at Parker-Hannifin’s Oildyne Division, New Hope, MN
Feb 2013 to Jan 2014
Worked with both Sustaining and Innovation departments
Integral member on team tasked with developing/implementing new product
Responsible for regular audits/quality assurance checks of major product lines as well as
potential new supplier components
Became familiar with building, testing and reporting on multiple value streams
Design Engineering Intern at Mate Precision Tooling, Anoka, MN
Dec 2011 to Feb 2013
Worked in product design department under senior Design Engineers in a manufacturing
environment
Became familiar with engineering workflow process
Heavily involved in both product improvement efforts as well as new design development
Key design resource in launch of emerging markets product line
Collaborated with other engineering departments as well as management to fulfill design
requirements for new products
Education:
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering, 2013
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
College of Science and Engineering
Additional Skills/Experiences:
Lead new product design programs in multiple industries including Defense, Transportation,
Material handling, Turf care, and Marine
Proficient in modeling/drawing in Pro/Engineer
Designed and built multiple show pieces demonstrating Parker technology for trade shows
Familiar with project financial statements
Experienced in automotive style 5 stage APQP process