Ruud Savelkoul

Process Engineer at Oerlikon Eldim (NL) B.V.

Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands

About

Technical specialist with a strong affinity towards building synergy between machining, metrology and IT disciplines, from architectural concepts to implementation and after-care. Striving for quality and efficient output, by focusing on process interaction. Likes self-learning, yet enjoys sharing knowledge. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: INTJ-A. DiSC type: CDSI. Technical Software Experience: • UGS Unigraphics V17 - Siemens NX 1899, modules: Modeling, Assemblies, Drafting, PMI, Inspection | Implementation, data management, product workflow definitions, machine digitization & kinematics, fixture design, support • Teamcenter 8 - 12.3: Implementation, Rich Client installation, NX database management & support, specification & instruction authoring • Mitutoyo MCOSMOS 3.0 - 4.3: Installation, CMM configuration, modular, parametric & conditional CMM programming, support of dedicated programmers • GOM ATOS Professional 2019: Process (interaction) development/improvement analysis • Minitab 16 - 20: Measurement System Analysis, Capability Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Process Control candidate assessment • NCMT Easy Grind MAX: Makino G5i Viper 5-axis CNC grinding machine programming • NCMT Easy Correction: Grinding process corrections (optional CMM SPC closed loop feed) • CGTech Vericut: CNC simulation, verification & optimization • Zinngrebe PCT-Monitor: Spindle load, grinding process monitoring, logging & analysis • Simex DAQ Manager: Nozzle, coolant fluid monitoring & logging • GE Proficy Machine Edition: Fanuc robot HMI installation • SAP: Time sheet registration, order creation, machining, labor & purchasing cost analysis • Oracle UPK: Department tailored SAP work instruction authoring • Writing and modifications of automation scripts and macros in several environments

Experience

  • Oerlikon Eldim (NL) B.V. ()
    • Process Engineer
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

      2018 - 2019: Development of an Industry 4.0 tailored production cell, specifically designed for the machining of OEM cast segment honeycomb seals, used in several aerospace gas turbine engine programs. • Customer design intent alignment & specifications review • FMEA driven definition & validation of machining, metrology and automation strategies • Grinding and CMM fixture concepts and design • Development of grinding processes • CMM metrology plan • MSA, Process Capability and Regression Analysis • Definition of Input Control protocols • NCMT Makino G5 CNC grinding 5-axis CAM programming • Mitutoyo MACH-V9106 CMM implementation (table layout / software configuration / probe configuration / automation integration with sublot communication input validation)

    • Mechanical (Design) Engineer
      Jun 2014 - Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      The Sulzer Metco business unit (which included Eldim) was acquired by Oerlikon, on June 2, 2014.

  • Sulzer Eldim (NL) B.V. ()
    • Mechanical (Design) Engineer
      Mar 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

      NPI CAD related project management (RFQs, planning and budget monitoring). NPI machining and inspection process workflow definition. Guiding and monitoring a small group of Mechanical Tooling (Design) Engineers. Siemens NX related library & Teamcenter database management. NPI CAD and CMM programming of fixtures, tools and QC gauges for a wide range of sheet metal, conventional and non-conventional machining processes, for the manufacturing and dimensional inspection of OEM aerospace and industrial gas turbine engine components.

    • Mechanical Tooling (Design) Engineer
      Jul 2001 - Mar 2013 · 11 yrs 9 mos

      NPI machining and inspection process workflow definition. NPI CAD and CMM programming of fixtures, tools and QC gauges for a wide range of sheet metal, conventional and non-conventional machining processes, for the manufacturing and dimensional inspection of OEM aerospace and industrial gas turbine engine components. Siemens NX related library & Teamcenter database management.