Joseph

Kawka
joe.kawka@gmail.com Mt. Sterling KY,
(616)206-9178 40353
Summary
Passionate Aerospace Engineer with 4+ years of industry experience who always embraces the challenge. Seeking
to use my critical thinking skills to create the best solutions possible.
EDUCATION
Major: Aerospace Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minor: Mathematics Western Michigan University
Graduated: December 2015 Kalamazoo, MI
Technical SKILLS
Autodesk PLC/HMI Programming Microsoft Office Software -
SolidWorks Abaqus - FEA Word, Excel, Project
3D Printing NX9 – CAD, CAM, Novice CNC Machinist
Collaborative Robot Advanced Flow Analysis Novice SEM Analysis
Automation MATLAB – self coded CFD
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineer February 2019 - Present
M & S Machining Inc. Winchester, KY
− Design specialty tooling for complex geometry and tight tolerance parts
− Interact with customers to create an understanding of deliverables and timeline
− Improve overall company safety, organization, and productivity
Product and Process Engineer February 2016 – January 2019
Tokusen HyTech Inc. Plainwell, MI
− Cooperate with customers to design and manufacture products for various industries, primarily medical
− Implemented and manage a 3D printer for uses of rapid prototyping and machine tooling
− Implemented and manage a collaborative robot for increased ergonomics and value adding tasks
− Improve on the current, and develop new, processes for greater product production quality and efficiency
− Apply processes that incorporate SPC, Six Sigma, Technical reports, and SOPPs
− Created and manage a Engineering Data System for part #’ing, file organization, and project data
− Use Hoshin principles and project management to build specialized machines and manage interns
− Gather and coordinate quotes for expansions in capability, capacity, and facility
Bicycle Mechanic March 2015 – November 2015
Alfred E. Bike Shop Kalamazoo, MI
− Assembled, repaired and maintained bicycles, and additionally sold merchandise
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Aerospace Engineer Intern Summer 2014
Google/Titan Aerospace Project Moriarty, NM
− Designed, fabricated, and tested composite structures and other aircraft components
− Adapted to changing work demands in a high development environment
− Programmed and operated various CNC machinery including a Haas GR-712
Aerospace Engineer Intern Summers 2012–2013
Titan Aerospace Moriarty, NM
− Built and maintained multiple aircraft in flying condition while optimizing the limited materials provided
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Western Michigan University Hybrid Aeroship Mk. V Spring/Fall 2015
Senior Design Project
− Achieved first successful flight of the project
− Rewarded Office of Vice President Research funding and sponsored by Michigan Aerospace Inc.
Western Michigan’s Sunseeker Solar Car Team August 2010 – April 2013
− Driver of the 2011 Formula Sun Grand Prix
− Designed preliminary body designs for the 2013 Sunseeker car