erick rudaitis

ERICK RUDAITISSuccessful leadership and transferable

engineering skills across multiple industries. Proven product, multiple patent and award results.

Manufacturing LeadershipLed project teams of over 100 people of both

union and non-union personnel Considered a technical expert requested by

companies to help resolve issuesAble to trouble shoot: process ,mechanical,

electrical ,software and plant floor network issues. Able to find root causes for problemsAble to train and mentor plant floor maintenance

personnel Led and trained teams in four countries

Manufacturing LeadershipPlant floor startup experienceCapital equipment specification writing Capital equipment purchasing and buy off

experienceProcess flow experienceHow to qualify vendors and tool shops

Manufacturing LeadershipExperience with : AAA Presses , Body Shop

Lines, Power Train, Forging Processes, Electronic Assembly, Sensor Assembly, High Speed Packaging Lines, Medical Equipment Lines .

Experience with : Robots ,PLC’s ,Welding (MIG, TIG, Plunge), CNC , Pick and Place, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Servos, VFD’s, Shuttles, Networks

Manufacturing Leadership

Manufacturing Leadership

Engineering LeadershipSuccessfully built from the ground up engineering

teamsSuccessfully worked with and led engineering

teams in different countriesProduced successful products and patentsMentored , developed , and inspired team membersAble to present highly technical data in an easy to

understand format for C level presentationsDeveloped and Chaired ODVA Auto JSIGTaught technical classes (network, product

development, and troubleshooting).

Projects, Products and Patents Over 60 major projectsNumerous small projects 33 products5 patents, 5 pending patents, 5 trade secrets,

and 4 defensive disclosuresThe following are a few of the products:

Smart power clamp1) Reduced scrap2) Improved

quality3) Can reduce the

number of proximity switches and inputs needed

Power Clamp Shock AbsorberCushions force of

returning cylinderEliminates the need

for flow controlsMain failure

problem is eliminated

Quicker set up time no need to set flow controls

Dash PanelSmaller than

previous controller

Conforms to dash

VersatileLow cost

Tilt TableBuilt to perform

showing and testing.

QTT-100Electronic

wheelchair restraint system.

Laser Piston Gauging SystemPistons are not

round when cold. Complex shapeScanned piston to

compare with math data.

Results shown on display.

Laser Welding Monitor SystemUsed infrared and sound to validate good welds

Injector Seat Height Inspection System

Sonic Obstacle Detector

Infrared Cam Obstruction DetectorBefore the

ultrasonic probe would be inserted, the infrared sensor would check to ensure that the cam bearings were not sideways.

Low cost Mig weld monitor

Simple window detector to monitor the weld to be sure it had a sufficient current level.

Low cost Decade InterfaceDevice takes a

current signal and divides it into 10 bands by looping on the output of the decade comparator to get a histogram of the weld.

Published Patents examples

ODVA Leadership Was chairman of the Joint Special Interest Group

for automotive industries (JSIG)

Formed and coordinated a group of 36 different company vendors and representatives from GM, Ford, & Chrysler to make recommendations regarding the ODVA Specification in order to make vendor products easier for the Big Three Automotive Companies to use.

Teaching & Keynote Speaker

First RoboticsProject ReachTaught Classes in and

out of United States

Other EducationDFM

Dale Carnegie

Rockwell PLC and Networks

Lonworks

Steeple Chase

Grounding Systems

White papersAmerican Welding Society –

Developing Low Cost Arc Welding Monitors

American Fluid Power society – Trends of Electric Actuators in North American Plants

ODVA- DeviceNet Plant floor Troubleshooting Guide

Awards Four Great Idea Contest awards Clam shell truck cap Sonic obstacle detector High tech golf club New wave water seat GM special achievement awards 1997 International Automotive

Manufacturing Trade show 1998 International Automotive

Manufacturing Trade show Ultrasonic Cam Bearing Inspection

System Laser Piston Gauging System Outstanding Participation Awards: Project Reach First Robotics Fluid Power Society SanLuis University Mexico SMC Conference Mexico

Other skills and hobbiesCar restoration and wood working