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Mike Tukiendorf

@miketukiendorf

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Engineering professional

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a hands-on engineering role where CAD and clear documentation drive real outcomes—supporting design teams, improving processes, and coordinating cross-functional work with customers and partners to deliver measurable results.

My background in CAD design, product development, and cross-functional engineering support makes me a strong fit for this opportunity, and I have outlined my qualifications in more detail below and in my enclosed resume.

I have recently served as a Commercial Kitchen Equipment Coordinator for Culver's Franchise Support LLC, where I drafted and edited AutoCAD and Revit drawings for corporate and franchise restaurants, troubleshoot equipment issues with franchisees, and present equipment updates to franchisee and senior leadership teams on a weekly basis. I was also part of the committee optimizing delivery service across 900+ restaurants, producing detailed technical drawings and a rollout guide to support the initiative.

Previously, as an Engineering Support Specialist at Fiskars Group, I worked alongside mechanical design engineers to develop 2D/3D CAD models and product specification documentation, while maintaining an organized PDM vault to support the broader design team.

Prior to Fiskars, I worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Plateco, Inc., configuring parts for electrical plating and mechanical galvanizing, updating work orders, and quoting new parts using shop management software. I also served as a floor-level resource, answering configuration questions from production staff.

Before Plateco, I spent over a year as a Project/Mechanical Engineer at Hankscraft Inc., designing and prototyping customer products in SolidWorks and carrying them through to production.

My combined background in CAD design, product documentation, and hands-on manufacturing support has prepared me to contribute immediately to your design engineering team. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with your needs, and I appreciate your time and consideration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Kitchen Equipment Coordinator

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Culver’s Franchise Support LLC

May 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Created and modified restaurant floor plans using AutoCAD/Revit for new and existing Culver’s locations. Coordinated equipment options and timely information support to franchisees and internal teams, including supporting the rollout of delivery to 1,000 restaurants.

Excel SharePoint PowerPoint Autocad Revit Microsoft Teams File Management

Engineering Support Specialist

Fiskars Group

Apr 2017 - May 2023 (6 years 1 month)

Supported design engineers with 3D/2D CAD creation and product specification documentation using SolidWorks. Managed PDM vault files and uploaded documentation into ERP Suite for global partner review, while operating 3D printers and providing timely support to compliance and channel marketing teams.

SharePoint Solidworks 3D CAD ERP Product documentation

Manufacturing Engineer I

Plateco Inc.

Dec 2016 - Apr 2017 (4 months)

Configured incoming parts for release to the manufacturing floor and created/updated work orders using Vision Shop. Quoted new parts, updated outdated pricing, and worked with the manufacturing floor to resolve engineering issues as they arose.

Work Orders Manufacturing Engineering Part Quoting

Project/Mechanical Engineer

Hankscraft Inc.

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Designed new products based on customer requests using SolidWorks and produced prototype parts with 3D printer software. Built life-testing fixtures, inspected production units for appearance and assembly flaws, and supported supplier/customer troubleshooting while traveling internationally.

Solidworks Mechanical Design 3D Printing Prototype Development Fixture Design Supplier Troubleshooting

ERP Process Engineer Intern

Richland Center Foundry, LLC

Nov 2014 - Jul 2015 (8 months)

Conducted time studies of process operations in a foundry environment and prepared/updated engineering standards for operational use. Verified bill of material items and casting weights and used Odyssey and APQP software to support engineering documentation.

Time Studies Process Engineering Odyssey APQP Bills Of Materials Casting Weight Verification

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Sani-Matic, Inc.

May 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)

Documented and organized tools using SolidWorks and created complete site layouts for two facilities using DraftSight. Developed site emergency response layout materials and labeled tools with unique part numbers using a Dremel engraver.

Solidworks Draftsight Layout Dremels

Back-up Team Leader

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Dec 2013 - May 2014 (5 months)

Handled documentation and engineering issue resolution related to customer changes, repairing orders and maintaining accurate work records. Contributed to insert assembly, cabinet build, internal wiring, and final assembly while supporting training and production execution.

Assembly Quality Support Training Technical Documentation

Back-up Team Leader

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Mar 2010 - Aug 2013 (3 years 5 months)

Supported documentation of customer changes and repaired orders by interpreting manufacturing instructions, technical drawings, and wiring schematics. Trained and coached coworkers to improve job knowledge and productivity while maintaining records and keeping the production schedule on track.

technical drawings Manufacturing Instructions Training Production Scheduling

Back-up Team Leader

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Oct 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Assisted with documentation and rectification of customer changes, repairing orders and resolving engineering issues. Interpreted order sheets, manufacturing instructions, blueprints, and wiring schematics while maintaining records and supporting production schedules.

Manufacturing Instructions Production Scheduling