Kevin C.

Nitz
Rockford, IL 61108

home 815-397-2643
cell 815-298-1756
kevinchuck56@yahoo.com

Experienced mechanical engineer with an extensive variety of skills in project management, sales, engineering, and education
seeking a challenge that will utilize skills in problem solving to contribute to the success of the organization through increased sales,
improved product development, management, and product and operating cost reductions.
Employment and Accomplishments:
PBC Linear, Mechanical Engineer
Design and commercialize Compact Series actuator product line using SolidWorks 3D design software.
Concept new and modify existing electro-mechanical actuator products for increased precision and flexibility.

2014-2015

Machine Tool Builders, Project Manager

Manage on site $.8M CNC rebuild of large gear hob machine for mining equipment manufacturer.
Primary interface with customer, subcontractors, management, and departments in all aspects of project.
Develop schedules and resources including personnel and outside sourcing of services and materials.
Obtain all necessary tools and equipment and outsource any resources as required.
Verify accuracy of rebuilt machine tool after bed way leveling, scraping, spindle rebuild and tail stock rebuild.
Use various software to communicate all aspects of the project including MS Office and MS Project.

2013-2013

Advanced Engineered Systems, Mechanical Project Engineer

Manufacture and inspect complex prismatic and cylindrical machine components.
Design complex assembly automation using SolidWorks 3D design software.

2010-2012

Teacher - High School Mathematics

Professional educator and tutor in mathematics, computer aided design, construction, and woodworking.

2003-2010

Gemini Precision Tool, President

1997-2003
Manage all business and technical aspects of small job shop including sales, estimates, quotations, machining/fabricating,
assembly, accounting, payroll, facilities, etc.
Design and manufacture precision production machine tools, assembly and inspection jigs and fixtures, and production
tooling using AutoCad software.
Process, purchase, and manufacture all components including programing CNC machines.
Measure part and machine conformance to specification including Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing .
W.A. Whitney, Project Engineer
1994-1997
Created innovative new concepts for advanced machines using Anvil5000 CAD software including a CNC hydraulic
punch/plasma combination machine designed to meet a cost target and open a new market by providing the same or higher
level of performance at a lower cost.
Manage engineering development and assembled prototype machine to meet aggressive machine tool show deadline
resulting in several new orders and becoming mainstay of company product line.
Awarded co-patent for innovative design of punch and die tool changer resulting in less complexity and cost.
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company, Project Manager, Sales Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer
1985-1994
Manage multimillion dollar capital projects from point of sale through expiration of warranty including $21M turnkey
(machines, tooling, fixtures, programming, foundation, training) system to manufacture M1A1 tanks.
Serve as primary liaison with customers and resolve contractual issues including scope of supply and schedule.
Interface with customer, vendors, subcontractors, management, and all internal departments.
Prepare detailed technical sales concepts, estimates, scope of supply, and proposals for multimillion dollar CNC machines
and factory automation.
Design large CNC machine tools for aircraft, heavy equipment, automotive, power generation, etc. using CADAM computer
aided design software.
White-Sundstrand Machine Tool, Project Engineer
Designed large multimillion CNC machine tools and factory automation.
Education:
Aurora University, Aurora, IL,Masters of Arts in Education with Certificate
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering
Elgin Community College, Elgin IL, Associates of Drafting and Design
Journeyman Toolmaker

1981-1985

2003
1981
1977