1. Yuriy Ardashnikov
Colorado Springs, CO Phone (847) 867-2083
e-mail: ardashnikov@sbcglobal.net
Thirty years of experience in engineering, engineering support, testing and measurements, quality control,
documentation control and engineering consulting.
Summary of Experience
Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel Mill 2012 to 2016
Pueblo,CO USA
A manufacturer of long rolled steel product
Sr. Engineer, Capital Equipment
 Prepared justification packages for new equipment acquisition, repairs or replacement.
 Generated requests for quotation and communicated delivery and installation options.
 Prepared detailed scope of work for installation and commissioning activity.
 Was directly involved in commissioning including technical assistance, troubleshooting, mechanical
tuning, production personnel training and auxiliary functions.
 Wrote operation guidelines, addressed safety concerns and conducted instructional courses.
 Worked on capital equipment projects for Steelmaking Facility (Melt Shop), Rail Mill, Rod-Bar Mill,
Compressed Air Shop, Machining Shop and Testing and Research Lab.
 Designed custom equipment for in-plant use where either no commercially available articles existed or
where in-house design was economically justifiable or technically necessary. Designed crane attachments,
roll line equipment, lubrication system, material handling equipment and heat containing equipment.
Created design documentation (drawings and BOM) and worked with suppliers on procurement.
 Assisted Product Development Department in their needs for mechanical design. Designed specifications
for mobile apparatus for rail heat treatment. Ran tests and measurements as a part of R&D activity.
 Was routinely involved in emergency actions following equipment breakdown. Assured on-site technical
assistance timely availability meeting immediate needs. Performed root-cause analyses of failure and
developed measures for improvement.
 Performed quality documentation and SOP review, developed and implemented acceptance protocol for
product that required certification.
AG Design Solutions, LLC 2009 to Present
Skokie, IL USA – Buffalo Grove, IL USA
A design consulting engineering firm
Partner - Consultant
 Originated, established and ran the company as an engineering consulting business.
 Designed and aided in fabrication (including assembly and mechanical tune-up) numerous projects of
small and medium complexity for machine tool industry in Chicago Area and nationwide.
 Performed contract reviews and documentation translation, provided engineering and organizational
support for orders allocation.
 Maintained on-going engineering support for a machine tool company in Greater Chicago Area. Designed
field retrofit kits for lapping and polishing equipment, custom fixtures, spares and consumables.
Up-kept Engineering Log and OEM database.
Rebuilt and repaired machinery while on service calls.
 Provided consulting services for gearmaking shops in the area of custom tool design, manufacture and
procurement. Reviewed part’s specifications and determined tool geometry.

2. Chicago Gear D.O. James Company 2007 to 2009
Chicago, IL USA
A manufacturer of gears, gear sets and speed reducers for variety of applications.
Quality Control Manager
 Supervised QC department activity. Prepared work assignments for direct reports, scheduled
shift coverage and personnel rotation. Determined where training was necessary and made proper
arrangements.
 Set up inspection and testing plans and followed up on their implementation.
 Oversaw periodic calibration of tools, fixtures and gages.
 Was an acting member of process review board.
 Communicated quality issues with suppliers and customers.
 Compiled certification packages for selected customers.
 Personally conducted inspection and testing when demanded by production circumstances.
SpeedFam – Peter Wolters 1995 to 2007
Des Plaines, IL USA
A manufacturer of lapping, polishing and grinding machine tools.
Mechanical Engineer – Manager of Mechanical Engineering
 Was responsible for design control and documentation preparation including operation manuals.
 Coordinated activity of the engineering department in both, new development and sustaining engineering
categories. Scheduled the activity for and managed internal direct reports as well as managed work done by
outside contractors.
 Was in charge of specifications reviews, components selection and evaluation, application compliance
verification.
 Developed engineering concepts for lapping and polishing machine tools.
 Created requirements for work done by consulting firms.
 Tested the machine tools and evaluated their characteristics.
 Designed power and control pneumatic and hydraulic systems, spindles, turntables, gear drives, lifting and
traveling mechanisms, structural elements, feedback devices elements of machine automation (loaders,
conveyors, etc.)
 Provided engineering support in resolving production issues and equipment troubleshooting.
Russkiy Diesel Corp. 1987 to 1995
St. Petersburg, Russia
A manufacturer of hi-output diesel engines for naval and commercial ships and electrical power stations.
Design Engineer – Senior Design Engineer – Section Manager
 Designed Power End gear transmissions, Front End auxiliary mechanical drives, camshaft drives, oil and
fuel pumps, elements of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
 Prepared part drawings, assembly documentation and engineering calculations.
 Provided engineering support to the production area, resolved quality issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (1987), Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (former Soviet
Union)
Certifications
Associate for Mechanical Design by Dassault Systèmes (Solidworks), administered by Pikes Peak
Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, 2016
Foreign Languages
Russian