Professional Resume
LAWRENCE E. ROMESTANT 17640 Lassen St. Unit 7, Northridge, California 91325 818-231-3014 http://specialks.net QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent component, tooling and fixture(s) design skills, expert 3D modeling skills. Diagnostic and problem solving proficiency. Team player, strong communicator. Hands on mechanical design/manufacturing engineer with extensive cross-functional experience. EXPERIENCE: January 2011- Harman JBL Pro Northridge, Ca Present Specialks, Northridge, Ca Jan 2008- Manufacturing Engineer October 2008 Harman Becker Automotive, Northridge, Ca. Aug 2007- Supply Base Engineer Oct 2007 Apple, Inc. Cupertino, Ca. July 2002- Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer July 2007 Vacco Industries, Inc. South El Monte, California August 1997- Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer. June 2002 Cisco Systems, Inc. San Jose, California November 1995- Manufacturing Engineer, August 1997 Ebner Furnaces, Inc., Wadsworth, Ohio EDUCATION: Majors: B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Akron, Minors: German Language, U.S. History Music Education (Grades K-12) Music Performance-Trombone Honors: Deans' List G.P.A. 3.55 (Cum Laude) INTERESTS:
Family activities, woodworking, home remodeling, music, golf, outdoor sports. Vintage and classic motorcycle restoration. Inventor. Patent Pending for Ortho-ergonomic walking aid, tested by the Mississippi State University and endorsed by the A.A.R.P PERSONAL: Married, with 3 children. AFFILIATIONS: ASME, SME.
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS: October 2008-Present Specialks, Northridge, Ca Design/Manufacturing Engineer/Fabricator. Custom BMW motorcycle design and fabrication. All aspects of design and fabrication to include component prototype modeling. Engineering, manufacturing, testing and development of major and minor parts and assemblies. Design, fabrication and installation of custom electrical, electromechanical and electronic components and systems. Chassis design and modification, suspension design and modification. Special assembly/manufacturing tooling and fixturing design and fabrication. As of 03/2010 five complete custom motorcycles built. January 2008-October 2008 Harman Becker Automotive, Northridge, Ca 91325 Manufacturing Engineer. (Contract position) Responsible for tooling and fixturing design and fabrication in support of high-end automotive stereo components for OEM manufacturers Harley-Davidson, Toyota , Lexus, Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Land Rover and General Motors. Design hand-insert and semi-automatic fixtures for component and complete board assemblies. Interface with suppliers and vendors. August 2007-October 2007 Apple, Inc. Cupertino, Ca 95014 Supply Base Mechanical Engineer. Responsible for manufacturing of portables, Mac Operations Group. Perform FAI and supervise CM and suppliers. Specify equipment for manufacturing. Supervise development and implementation of tooling and fixturing for Manufacturing. Frequent travel to Asia. July 2002-July 2007 Vacco Industries, Inc. South El Monte, Ca 91733 Manufacturing Engineer. Various tasks. Tasks include updating tooling and fixturing CAD drawings, assign part numbers, and update engineering and manufacturing BOM's. Tooling and fixturing design, creating 3D component and assembly models and animations, managing quality improvement initiatives as relating to the internal and external manufacturing processes. Designed electro-mechanical test fixture for satellite refueling coupling and various aerospace/aircraft and military-related products. Interface with suppliers, subcontractors and vendors. Perform engineering tasks as required. Familiarity with LEAN Manufacturing. (Kaizen/Kanban/Poka-yoke.) Proficient with AutoCAD Inventor Release 10. August 1997-June 2002 Cisco Systems, Inc. San Jose, California (Aironet Wireless Acquisition) Supply Base Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer/NPIE. Responsibilities include acquisition and implementation of the product labeling system, tooling and fixturing design, and manufacturing documentation. Developed and implemented ORT plans, and managed cross-functional teams during the NPI and sustaining phases of product development and implementation including ECO, and Deviation development and management. Developed, and implemented MPI and work instructions. Utilize MRP system. (Oracle) Currently assigned as Electro/Mechanical Engineer in the SBE (Supply Base Engineering) discipline. Perform global vendor and supplier site audits for engineering, manufacturing, test and quality disciplines for switches, routers and wireless LAN devices. Traveled regularly to Europe, China, and Malaysia, as well as throughout the continental United States and Mexico. ISO 9000/9002 experience. Manage CM (Contract Manufacturers) and Suppliers and interface with related CA (Customer Advocacy) groups. Drove DRT (Defect Reduction Teams) to solve manufacturing and production- related issues, and implement manufacturing cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives. Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication and wave soldering. Plastic and sheet metal design experience. Performed plastic injection mold tooling and component FAI qualification. Participated in DFM (Design for Manufacturability) groups. Utilize FMEA, excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Performed mechanical device verification testing, (shock, vibration, thermal, and environmental). Designed packaging and performed drop/shock and performance testing, and implemented packaging cost reduction initiatives. Ultrasonic welding designs experience. RF antenna and cable assembly testing, and design experience (Mechanical). Designed, fabricated and implemented manual-assist (pneumatic/PLC controlled) test fixtures for PCMCIA radio card performance testing, including EMI shielding and RF attenuation isolation methodologies. Redesigned sonic weld envelope of the Cisco/Aironet Client Card (PCMCIA Radio) for improved mechanical strength and reliability. Engaged in various value-added engineering and cost reduction endeavors. Competent machinist. Received numerous achievement awards and performance bonuses. Proficient with the following software applications; AutoCAD Release 2004 and Mechanical Desktop 2004 (Proficient 3D solid modeling), AutoCAD Inventor 8, Microsoft Excel and Word, Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0, Corel Draw, Visio, Solid Works. Windows and Macintosh operating systems familiarity. Salary Negotiable.
Present
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
October 2008- Design Engineer