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Rick Marks MEngNZ

Rick Marks MEngNZ

Certified Automotive Parts Specialist, Internal Parts Mgr, Commercial Sales Mgr, Store Mgr.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Engineering Project Manager, Product Design Consultant, Manufacturing Consultant

  • Education

    • Highline College

      2010 - 2010
      Project Management 3.5 on 4.0 Scale (A-)

      Activities and Societies: Continuing education directly contributed to multiple promotions in my Engineering career.

    • North Seattle College

      2002 - 2005
      Degree in Engineering Design Technology - Mechanical Design Specialization Mechanical Engineering Design 3.9 GPA on 4.0 Scale (A)

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Dean's List, Presidents List Subjects Studied: Mechanical Design Applications, Drafting & Design for Polymers, Mechanical Product Design, GD&T, 3D printing, CMM, Reverse Engineering, Advanced SolidWorks CAD, Advanced AutoCad Inventor, Statics & Strengths of Materials, Technical Writing, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Computer Programming, Environmental Science, Also earned a Certificate of Achievement in Engineering Design Technology.

    • Western Washington University

      1989 - 1991
      Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Wind Symphony Section lead in Concert Tuba, Cascade HS Marching Band Instructor, Sailing Lasers on Lake Whatcom, Mt. Baker Ski Area Lift Operations, Public Safety Assistant for Campus Security

  • Experience

    • Various Automotive Suppliers: Toyota, Buick, GMC, Pontiac, Volkswagen, Subaru, Kia, Daewoo

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2009
      Certified Automotive Parts Specialist, Internal Parts Mgr, Commercial Sales Mgr, Store Mgr.

      Various roles and accomplishments in the Automotive Parts, Service, and Sales industry. From inventory control to Service Center parts advisor, Commercial Parts advisor, Technical Trainer and Branch Manager. Ultimately, I leveraged this experience as a solid foundation for my Mechanical Engineering Design and project management career.

    • North Seattle College

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Laboratory Supervisor, CAD Tutor

      Supporting the diverse disciplines of the school's Engineering laboratory was a pleasure. This job gave me the opportunity to apply my Engineering Design education and experience while tutoring and encouraging the next generation of designers. Typical work included delivering instruction and assistance with CAD design, 3D Printing, Metrology for Reverse Engineering, 3D scanning and CMM validation.

    • Hartford Engineering

      Jul 2004 - Oct 2004
      Computer Aided Design Technician

      Mechanical engineering team member for the renovations of SLC-3E Vandenberg Atlas VLaunch pad & umbilical tower contract work relating to cryogenic/high pressure gas utilities and structural support systems. Also provided SolidWorks CAD support work on an innovative Linkage-Counterweight Transfer Span design for the Galveston Port Bolivar Ferry terminal. -- Created Parts/Assembly models and detailed drawings to support Large Mechanical design objectives.-- Extensive use of Very Large CAD Assemblies, Routing, Smart Parts – Fittings –Fasteners, Revision Control and Vaulting Software Show less

    • OMAX Corporation

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2017
      Custom Engineering Supervisor, Project Manager, Engineering Designer, Product Coordinator

      Lead a team of Engineering Designers, Drafters, and Technicians in the Concept Development, Customer Collaboration, Cost estimation, Plan Presentation, Product Design, Manufacture, Documentation, Installation and Maintenance of Custom Engineered WaterJet Machine Tools.

    • Duwamish Yacht Club

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      President/Commodore, Former Commodore/Trustee

      Elected to the board of directors for two consecutive years, as Trustee and as President/Commodore. During this time I was directly involved with land contract negotiations; marina basin dredging contract bid review and planning; covered moorage superstructure engineering and retrofit contracts; Concrete Float buoyancy inspection and structural repair contracts; mobile pump-out service contracts; safety and security improvement contracts; and housecleaning service contracts to list a few. Active Duwamish Yacht Club Member for 6 years, contributing to marina maintenance, repair and management. Show less

    • HP Design (Architecture Design & Mechanical Engineering Design)

      Dec 2016 - now
      Senior Engineering Project Manager

      Mechanical Engineering Design Consultant specializing in Project Management, Electro-Mechanical Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Research and Development. Technical Training, Technical Writing, SolidWorks CAD Coaching & Guidance

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASE Certified Parts Specialist

      National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
      Dec 1994
      View certificate certificate

    • Certificate in Engineering Design Technology, Mechanical Design Specialization

      North Seattle College
      Jun 2004

    • MEngNZ

      Engineering New Zealand
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • International Offshore Safety at Sea with Hands-on Training (ISAF/World Sailing)

      World Sailing
      Feb 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rick Marks MEngNZ
      Nomine, Les 10èmes Trophées de l’Innovation Industrie Paris 2012 trade show Mar 2012 As project manager for the OMAX-Engineered pneumatic drill, it was my pleasure to attend the Machine Tool Trade show, Industrie Paris 2012, where the Design was nominated for the Technology Group Trophy "Les 10èmes Trophées de l’Innovation" award plaque. "The 10th Innovation Trophies. Showcase of the exhibitors' innovation dynamics, the Industry Innovation Awards have been rewarding for ten years the know-how and the capacity to perceive the strong trends of the future of companies that… Show more As project manager for the OMAX-Engineered pneumatic drill, it was my pleasure to attend the Machine Tool Trade show, Industrie Paris 2012, where the Design was nominated for the Technology Group Trophy "Les 10èmes Trophées de l’Innovation" award plaque. "The 10th Innovation Trophies. Showcase of the exhibitors' innovation dynamics, the Industry Innovation Awards have been rewarding for ten years the know-how and the capacity to perceive the strong trends of the future of companies that are advancing the world. Of the industry.For the 2012 edition of the competition, a pre-jury selected among the 128 applications received the 19 companies remaining in the running for a trophy before 6 of them (one in each of the five categories of the competition and the jury's "coup de coeur"), chosen by a jury composed of journalists from the technical press and professionals, are not put in the spotlight during the evening of the Trophies of Innovation held for the first time at the Paris Nord-Villepinte exhibition center on March 27th. " translation from https://www.baselopresse.fr/bbi/organismes-professionnels/salon-industrie-paris- Show less
    • Awarded to Rick Marks MEngNZ
      Washington Award for Vocational Excellence State of Washington, Governor Gary Locke Apr 2004 Certificate of merit in recognition of outstanding achievement in vocational-technical education, leadership, and community service. Presented by Governor Gary Locke "...in light of your proficiency in your field of endeavor, your strong leadership skills, and your efforts to better your community. Given your talents and willingness to work hard to achieve a goal, I know that you have a bright future before you..."
    • Awarded to Rick Marks MEngNZ
      Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Society, Alpha Epsilon Omega chapter May 2003 To be invited to membership in Phi Theta Kappa, Rick Marks earned high academic standing with a class rank in the top 10%. Phi Theta Kappa requires members to maintain high academic standing for the duration of enrollment at the college.Established in 1918 by college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service… Show more To be invited to membership in Phi Theta Kappa, Rick Marks earned high academic standing with a class rank in the top 10%. Phi Theta Kappa requires members to maintain high academic standing for the duration of enrollment at the college.Established in 1918 by college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Membership in the Society reflects discipline, determination, and an innate desire to succeed. Active involvement demonstrates servant leadership, communication skills, and emerging leadership talent.Since its founding, Phi Theta Kappa has inducted more than 3 million members and chartered 1,285 chapters located in all 50 states and in U.S. territorial possessions, Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates, and Peru. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by New Zealand Red Cross on Jan 2019
      New Zealand Red CrossAssociated with Rick Marks MEngNZ

    • Environmental Cleanup Volunteer, Good Samaritin, donor

      Issued by Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association on Jan 2003
      Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive AssociationAssociated with Rick Marks MEngNZ

    • Business Mentor

      Issued by The University of Auckland on May 2018
      The University of AucklandAssociated with Rick Marks MEngNZ

    • Executive Board Member, Commodor, Trustee

      Issued by Duwamish Yacht Club on Jan 2014
      Duwamish Yacht ClubAssociated with Rick Marks MEngNZ