Mike Kowalski

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Completions Engineering Group Head at Gulfstream Aerospace @ Gulfstream Aerospace
Mike Kowalski's Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States, United States
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About Mike Kowalski

I'm a Design Development Engineer specializing in taking a product from concept, through prototype development and testing, to the production floor. I've worked on products in several areas including Military, Aerospace, Heavy trucking and Lawn & Turf equipment. I work hard to foster positive communication between engineering and other disciplines as well as vendors and the end customer, which I feel ultimately results in a better product.Specialties: Cradle to Grave engineering

Mike Kowalski's Current Company Details
Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace

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Completions Engineering Group Head at Gulfstream Aerospace
Mike Kowalski Work Experience Details
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
    Group Head - G700 Completions Engineering
    Gulfstream Aerospace Jul 2023 - Present
    Savannah, Ga, Us
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
    Engineering Lead - G700 Completions Engineering
    Gulfstream Aerospace Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
    Savannah, Ga, Us
  • Gulfstream Aerospace
    Mechanical Engineer - Completions
    Gulfstream Aerospace Jan 2017 - Jul 2021
    Savannah, Ga, Us
  • Encore Interiors
    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Encore Interiors Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
  • Zodiac Aerospace
    Mechanical Engineer
    Zodiac Aerospace Mar 2014 - Aug 2016
    Plaisir, Fr
    Part of a design team that designed and built the first high end, non-OEM galley system in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.● Layout from initial design renderings, concept feasibility studies to detail of multiple Galley systems and components.● Ensure designs adhere to regulatory requirements, as well as customer and company specifications.● Act as a shop liaison during initial production of new product designs to prevent and/or solve any engineering issue that may arise.● Produce ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) as required.● Engineering representative on the Change Control Board and Material Review Board.● Maintain open lines of communication with manufacturing, test, quality and purchasing to ensure the product is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Boeing Commercial Airplanes
    Technical Designer - 787 Video Control Stations
    Boeing Commercial Airplanes May 2012 - Oct 2013
    Layout and Design of new configuration as well as Modifications to existing Video Control System for 787 Dreamliner using CATIA V5, ENOVIA and associated Boeing specific software necessary to generate and release full engineering packages.• Provide opinion and direction to fellow team members for design improvements.• Provide CATIA/ENOVIA instruction to ensure a consistent product for downstream users of our data.• Coordinate with other groups to realize an effective and simple solution to current CATIA modeling/process issues. • Reduced part count on current Video Control Center to reduce cost, simplify and increase manufacturing rate.• Refined the existing design to address specific FDA requirements and eliminate future NCRs/CARs.
  • Idex Solutions
    Project Manager
    Idex Solutions Jan 2011 - May 2012
    Beaverton, Oregon, Us
    I managed a project that involved working with United Streetcar managing the data conversion along with some new design of an existing European product being converted into a fully Buy-America compliant vehicle.
  • Uplift Cosmetic Surgery And Laser Center
    Internet & Marketing Manager
    Uplift Cosmetic Surgery And Laser Center Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
    Oversaw all internet based advertising and website development.•Worked with website development team to procure domain names and implement web site and email system for startup company.•Maintained outside website accounts (i.e. Citysearch). Regularly analyzed website traffic data to ensure return on investment.•Interacted with Vendors and ordered marketing materials for office and trade shows.•Worked directly with vendors to coordinate timing on trade show booth development.
  • Jacobsen, A Textron Company
    Design Development Engineer
    Jacobsen, A Textron Company Apr 2008 - Jun 2009
    Lead Engineer of Gasoline and Diesel hybrid power units on the Eclipse 322 Riding Greens Mower Program. Oversaw all aspects of power unit design, testing and build procedures to ensure production readiness.•Modified the power unit mounting cradle design to reduce piece-part count from 14 to 2, reducing build time and cost, and at the same time increasing strength and reliability.•Modified the fuel tank and its related mounting structure to reduce footprint while doubling capacity, easing installation and service and improving fuel flow to the engine.•Successfully internalized the build process of the hybrid power units to eliminate outside processing and significantly reduce cost.•Managed multiple prototype builds on schedule and under budget.
  • Daimler Trucks North America
    Mechanical Development Engineer
    Daimler Trucks North America 2003 - 2008
    Mechanical Development Engineer (2004-2008)Developed packaging study layouts and mounting design proposals in CATIA V5 for EPA 2010 & EPA2007 exhaust after-treatment systems. •Worked to standardize designs across multiple truck platforms both Heavy duty and medium duty which reduced part count and simplified service procedures.Design Engineer (2003-2004) •Worked as part of an integration team to introduce Cummins engines into multiple Daimler truck platforms.•Created new designs that improved on existing design, standardizing where possible. This work will have a direct impact on future designsDesign Engineer (1999 – 2000)Layout and design of heavy duty truck brake system and components for prototype development as well as production line manufacturing.•Efficient and safe routing of system lines to ensure durability and ease of installation and service.
  • X-Sound Engineering
    Design Engineer
    X-Sound Engineering 2002 - 2003
    Design EngineerLead a design team in the production of comprehensive engineering packages for all aspects of both Structural and Civil Engineering projects. •Created several control processes to expedite repetitive calculations, which reduced turn around time on many projects.•Researched and made recommendations regarding new software purchases for the business.
  • Britax Heath Tecna
    Mechanical Design Engineer
    Britax Heath Tecna 2000 - 2002
    Produced new design for Fairchild Dornier 728 flight deck support structure and redesigned the deployable flight deck service table.Improved upon an existing design to create a more compact, lighter weight version of an existing product.
  • Boeing Commercial Airplanes
    Technical Designer
    Boeing Commercial Airplanes 1997 - 2000
    Arlington, Va, Us
    Production intent design layout and 3-D modeling from which 2-D detail, assembly and installation packages were created in the Payloads Systems Video Control Centers, 747 lighting (sustaining) and 777 Oxygen tank structures groups.•Maintained and monitored the FLYTHRU 3-D digital mock-up database for interferences between systems and components.
  • Electric Boat
    Technical Designer
    Electric Boat 1994 - 1997
    Groton, Connecticut, Us
    Designed layouts and performed 3-D modeling, 2-D modeling and checking of drawing packages of Hull-mounted structures and built-in tanks for nuclear submarines within the Nuclear Engineering department.•Worked closely with members of a multi-discipline design team to increase communication across functional groups to produce a more efficient design in less time with fewer errors.

Mike Kowalski Skills

Mechanical Engineering Catia Engineering Design For Manufacturing Pdm Product Design Aerospace Manufacturing Product Development Gd&t Root Cause Analysis Cad Testing Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing Microsoft Office Solidworks Unigraphics Nx Unigraphics Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Computer Aided Design Product Management Team Management Design For Assembly Product Lifecycle Management Dfmea Pfmea Smarteam Supply Management Project Management Engineering Management Manufacturing Engineering Effective Communication Supplier Management Cost Reduction Part Count Reduction/standardization Catia V5 Smaragd Design Engineering

Mike Kowalski Education Details

  • New England Institute Of Technology
    New England Institute Of Technology
    Manufacturing And Product Design
  • New England Institute Of Technology
    New England Institute Of Technology
    Electro-Mechanical Drafting Technology

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