Clifford M. Oelfke has over 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, sales, and equipment design. He has expertise in product development, equipment design, manufacturing, staff training, purchasing, and vendor relations. He has held several engineering and project management roles overseeing the design, installation, and support of emergency power systems and industrial equipment. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology.

1. Clifford M. Oelfke 219 Old Forge Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
coelfke@verizon.net
732-521-0672
ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGER
Profile
Broad background has encompassed sales engineering, project management, and electromechanical design engineering.
Adept at assessing specifications and vendor proposals, then selecting the optimum components for building an effective
custom solution at the lowest possible cost. Skilled in maintaining positive customer relations before, during, and after a sale.
Committed to ensuring timely system/equipment installation and providing comprehensive operational support.
Areas of Expertise
Product Development  Equipment Design/Manufacturing  Startup Operations  Staff Scheduling/Training/Supervision
Inventory Control  Purchasing  Vendor/Contractor Relations  Proposal Writing  Technical Manual/Video Creation
MS Office  AutoCAD LT  Electrical Wiring  Plumbing  Metal Fabrication  Woodworking  Residential Construction
Highlights
 Brought on board as a company expanded its business plan to pursue large, multi-generator emergency systems as well
as single-generator systems for healthcare, datacenter, and public works projects.
 Designed, manufactured, and implemented a state-of-the-art system for preparing and delivering patient meals in healthcare
settings; received US Patent #5,093,556 and #5,396,046 for system design. Presented operation/maintenance training
to customers and local service agents.
 Compiled a high volume of data needed to design, estimate, and propose new automated paint finishing systems involving
both hard automation and robotic machine designs.
 Coordinated, designed, and set up tradeshow exhibits in addition to training sales staff and customers.
Career Track
Project Engineer, COOPER POWER SYSTEMS, Neptune, NJ 2008 to 2016
Reviewed project specifications, prepared bid packages (drawings, presentations) and engineering submittals, and provided
technical support to sales staff, customers, contractors, and consulting engineers. Coordinated post-sale technical details,
including scheduling installation with various trades.
Engineering and Project Management Supervisor, RANSOME ENGINE, Bensalem, PA 2006 to 2008
Supported sales of emergency generators by preparing engineering submittals and drawings as well as handling purchasing,
expediting, and technical support. Chose vendors and drove cost-control efforts. Coordinated service technicians for generator
startup. Interfaced with customers, their contractors, and engineers throughout the project lifecycle—from initial order through
successful implementation.
Engineering Manager, FOLEY MACHINERY COMPANY, Piscataway, NJ 1998 to 2006
Provided complete management of emergency generator sales, encompassing vendor purchases, engineering submittals,
manuals, technical support, custom interconnect/installation drawings (AutoCAD), site inspections, and system implementation.
Reviewed project specifications and interfaced with customer engineers as well as mechanical and electrical contractors daily.
Supervised three project managers.
Previous: Manager of Application Engineering at Seco/Therma Systems; Inside Sales Engineer at Foley Machinery Company;
Senior Regional Engineer at Devilbiss Company; Sales Application Engineer at Neptune Eastech
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ