Project Manager Engineer

Daniel J. Schwartze

***** *. ****** **. • Spokane, Washington 99218 • 509-***-**** • abnqzb@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Talented and accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive background managing major

machinery fabrication projects. Proven ability to manage large equipment design, fabrication, and installation

projects. Consistent record of managing projects to tight schedules. Expertise in sales and marketing support, budget

management, schedule management, and customer service support. Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.

Adept at developing new concepts from idea development completely through to installation and start-up.

Outstanding presentation, leadership, and communication skills.

Professional Background

Precision Energy Services, Inc., Hayden, Idaho 2006 – Present

Project Manager

• Managed significant biomass energy projects, energy from renewable resources

• Coordinated concept development with clients and company ownership

• Managed design and procurement of complete pellet production facility

• Developed concepts and teamed with sales staff to specify and secure new major energy projects

• Guided contract development and negotiation

RAHCO International, Inc., Spokane, WA. 2000 - 2005

Project Manager (2005)

• Selected to manage a significant project involving a new market variation for the company.

• Coordinated concept development with the client and senior company officials.

• Oversaw all engineering development; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and software operations.

• Managed budget and schedule through manufacturing and testing.

• Traveled to end users operational site and coordinated receipt and assembly of all equipment. Managed

team of sub-contractors to prepare equipment for start-up.

Project Engineer (2000 - 2004)

• Joined company in January of 2000 and was immediately assigned as Project Engineer for a major

development project involving equipment for the copper mining market in Northern Chile, South America.

Successfully managed the engineering effort associated with the project resulting in on time delivery and

project cost brought in under budget.

• Subsequently managed the engineering effort of many projects including other major copper mining

projects, a project for the Department of Energy, and coal extraction equipment projects.

Harpers (A division of Kimball International), Post Falls, ID. 1997 -1999

Engineering Manager

• Supervised multi-functional engineering department of a major metal office furniture fabrication facility.

• Managed engineering budget of approximately $ 2 million annually.

• A member of management Senior Staff, responsible for running the business operation.

ASC Machine Tools, Inc., Spokane, WA. 1976 -1997

Product Division Engineering Manager (1990 – 1997)

• Supervised multi-functional engineering department in support of the Rollforming Division product line.

• Managed multiple projects for construction of machine tools to support the metal building industry.

Projects ranged from small to multi-million dollar projects, which were shipped domestically and

internationally.

• Performed sales support for purposes of up front sales and marketing efforts.

• Performed field service support for equipment start-up efforts and in field trouble shooting of machines.

Product Manager (1980 – 1990)

• Managed projects for design and construction of machine tools to support the beverage can industry,

corrugated material handling industry, and metal building industry. Assisted with sales support and field

service support.

Mechanical Engineer (1976 – 1980)

• Designed machine tools for the metal building industry. Designed irrigation systems for the center pivot

irrigation division.

American Sign and Indicator Corp., Spokane, WA. 1975 -1976

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Performed research and development for new electronic sign concepts.

• Coordinated prototype development of electronic sign technology.

The Boeing Company, Renton, WA. 1973 -1975

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Performed design and layout for instrumentation panels in the flight deck of 707, 727, and 737 commercial

aircraft.

Additional Experience

• Extensive travel experience dealing with machinery project development and machinery installation,

commissioning, and startup.

Education

• BSME in Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington.

Professional Development

• Technical intensive course in Hydraulics.

• Corporate training in Management and Quality development.

• Various business interest seminars.

Computer Skills

Engineering design utilizing AutoCAD. Word, Excel, Project, and Internet. Computerized bill of materials using

Parts&Vendors (Access database software).

Acknowledgements

Holder of United States Patent, Number 5,451,011 for a coil strip processing Accumulator Assembly

Goal

To utilize my varied talents in support of design and management for a manufacturing company so both the

company and I may grow and prosper.

References

Will be furnished upon request.

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