John J.

Cook
514 Brittany Lane Dyer, IN 46311
219-322-1581(Res.) 219-384-5836(Cell) jc404cca@westpost.net

Engineering Manager successful in managing design teams to effectively design a

nd build hundreds of complete machines and systems. Implemented engineering proc
edures to streamline the design process.. Fully trained in and have implemented
lean manufacturing, 8D and 5S processes. I am an extremely motivated individual
that requires design perfection with a strong focus on cost containment and sche
dule compliance. Fully trained in ISO Standards and have been a champion in man
y ISO processes. I am eager to utilize my energy and broad base of innovative ex
pertise help your company improve its processes and design efficiency.
Technical and computer related skills include:
* 14 years of Pro/Engineer 3D CAD experience through Wildfire version 5.0
* Pro/MECHANICA FEA software package
* Microsoft Office Programs including Project. Excel, Word and Access
* Oracle ERP System
* IndraSize Servo Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCIAKY INCORPORATED, Chicago, IL.
Chief Mechanical Engineer April 1994 through March 2010
As a part of the management team, I was involved in the day-to-day business oper
ations of the company. I was an integral part of all decision making in all tech
nical areas, including Product Line Offerings, Research and Development Projects
, new machine configurations and potential new markets. My expertise in machinin
g design, material procurement and machine assembly was utilized to determine pr
oject schedules from customer order through to system acceptance.
Key Contributions
* Managed Mechanical Engineering Department in the design of Welding Machines an
d Systems.
* Developed the concept and implemented a new gantry-type Motion System for larg
e CNC systems that substantially reduced the cost of assembly, alignment and ins
tallation by $50,000 and build time by 10%.
* Managed Mechanical Engineering Department through many successful projects, ma
intaining both engineering and overall project budgets.
* Managed the interface with Electrical and Software Engineering Departments to
insure complete and effective system designs.
* Effectively ran the Electrical and Mechanical Assembly Departments for two yea
rs, improving its performance and efficiency through new procedures, training an
d morale building. This improved the overall performance of the manufacturing ar
ea by 20% based on budget.
* Oversaw the design of special Electron Beam Guns, including one to be used by
NASA in future space applications.
* Managed the team that designed an advanced Switch-Mode, High-Voltage Power Sup
ply that lowered the cost and improved the performance and reliability through t
he implementation of state-of-the-art technology.
* Insured that all machines conformed to customer, OSHA, CE and CSA requirements
, where applicable.
* Worked with Sales and Marketing Departments to define the weld chambers and mo
tion systems to be utilized in the new Electron Beam Direct Manufacturing proces
s.
* Established Cost Estimates and Project Schedules for standard, as well as cust
om machines and systems.
* Interfaced with Customers from project conception through design to make certa
in that their requirements were met.
* Assisted Test and Service Departments with in-house and in-field troubleshooti
ng.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
SCIAKY, INCORPORATED Chicago, IL
Senior Mechanical Engineer
* Designed Electron Beam, Fusion and Resistance Welding Machines and Systems for
Aerospace, Automotive, Military and Commercial applications.
* Designed Vacuum Chambers and Hard-Vacuum systems of numerous sizes for Electro
n Beam Welding.
* Designed tooling and part manipulators for automation load/unload systems.
* Designed and analyzed Servo Motion Systems to meet high accuracy and performan
ce requirements in linear and rotary applications.
* Designed components and systems ranged from small, intricate parts to very lar
ge assemblies.
Types of sub-systems designed were:
* Vacuum Systems(High vac)
* Linear and Rotary Servo Motion Systems
* Vacuum Chambers
* Gantry Systems
* Automated Load/Unload Systems
* Electron Beam Gun(Optics, Vacuum, Vapor Shields, Illumination, E-Beam Delivery
)
HOLLAND COMPANY Crete, IL
Mechanical Project Engineer
Education
Master of Science Business Management Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering Purdue University Calumet, Hammond,
IN