Resume

Norbert Varga

West Chester, OH  •  (513) 237-3998  •  School email: NVarga@CincinnatiState.edu

Norbert@NorbertVargaMET.com

Profile

Top-of-class Mechanical Engineering Tech student skilled in manufacturing techniques, with demonstrated project management and team leadership experience.  Returning to manufacturing roots, with 20-year business experience, including project management, building and streamlining processes, and working with diverse team.

Skills

5-axis CNC machine programming and operation (Mastercam software), additive manufacturing, MiG welding, general assembly, CAD certification (AutoCAD Inventor, Solidworks, Siemens NX), project management, team leadership

Education

Cincinnati State Jan 2022 – present, Dec 2023 Graduation - 4.0 GPA

Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing Management) AA with CAD and CNC Certification

Academic Experience

Team Leader, Capstone Project

Volunteered for team leader role, which includes defining and clearly communicating responsibilities and schedule, teaching team members machining skills they lack so that everyone can contribute (turning, bending, etc), in addition to personal machining contributions, such as MiG welding and assembly.

Capstone Project – Fat Tire Trike

Comprehensive 2-semester project consisting of individual design phase and team manufacturing phase, including design, 3D modeling & 2D CAD part and assembly drawings, bill of material, purchase orders, fabrication, and assembly.  Individual design chosen by professor to be manufactured by team.

Mastercam International Wildest Parts Competition Submission

Only student in graduating class to submit entry.  2-semester effort included multiple iterations of 3D modeling, 3D printing prototyping, and 5-axis machining. Personally acquired stock and tooling when school lagged requirement.

Additive Manufacturing

Extensive use of personal 3D printing machine from first semester through present to augment class projects.  Multiple prototype builds of Mastercam Competition project, jig creation for Capstone Project.

Professional History

Real Estate Agent (self-employed), RE/MAX, 2000 - present

Demonstrated project management by creating tracking and follow-up procedures for smooth transactions from contract to closing, successfully negotiated hundreds of contracts, represented a diverse clientele

Assembler, SECURITY SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1999-2000

Assembly of drive-through security drawers, including riveting, installing mechanical components, installing electrical switches, limiters, capacitors, and wiring, testing, and troubleshooting.  Also developed spreadsheet inventory system to increase productivity, minimize on-hand inventory of parts, and simplify ordering process

Fabricator / Assembler, DOSKOCIL INDUSTRIES, INC., San Bernardino, California, 1997-1999

Fabrication and assembly of stump grinders, wood chippers and mulching machines.  Responsibilities included MIG welding, machining, bearing installation, squaring and aligning shafts, flywheels, and pulleys, and engine, hydraulic system, and electrical system installation.  Developed design improvements, organized workflow to meet strict shipping deadlines, and introduced new parts manufacturer to increase productivity.