Krzysztof Kulikowski

Mechanical Design Expert | 10+ Yrs Experience

Salary / Daily rate

Białystok, Poland

Freelance

Remote only

Skills

Design ThinkingProduct StrategyProduct ManagementProduct Ownership

Languages

English

About me

Intro

PhD-qualified Automotive Design Lead with 11+ years at SMP Poland specializing in sensors & switches development. Expert in full product lifecycle from concept to production, including plastic/metal component design, tooling oversight, and quality documentation using SolidWorks/Solid Edge. Ready to deliver innovative automotive solutions with proven manufacturing expertise.

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Work experience

SMP Poland

Aug 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Poland, ME 04274, USA

Design Section Leader

Aug 2021 - Present

5 years 3 months

Poland, ME 04274, USA

• Managing a group of products: pressure switches, temperature switches & sensors, level switches • Managing a team of Design Engineers, providing leadership and guidance to ensure the effective execution of projects (from RFQ stage to SOP). • Analyzing Request for Quotation (RFQ) files from customers, identifying key project requirements and objectives (switches & sensors) • Preparing accurate Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) estimates. • Cultivating strong relationships with customers through effective communication and responsiveness.

Senior Product Design Engineer

Aug 2017 - Oct 2021

4 years 3 months

Białystok, Poland

• Designing Switches & Sensors and demonstrating technical expertise in contributing to the design process, ensuring the development of reliable and innovative solutions. • Solving complex technical challenges encountered during the design and development phases.

Design Engineer

SMP Poland (Standard Motor Product, Inc.)

Jun 2013 - Aug 2017

4 years 3 months

Białystok, Poland

• Designing Switches & Sensors • Problem solving


Education

Bialystok University of Technology

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

2020 - Present

5 years 11 months

Bialystok University of Technology

PhD Student

2012 - 2016

4 years 1 month

Bialystok University of Technology

Magister inżynier (Mgr inż.)

2007 - 2012

5 years 1 month

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