I am a skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a strong background in creating and developing detailed mechanical designs and drawings for various applications. I am known for being a quick learner and an effective communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively. Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to commercial turf, tooling and machining fixtures and food processing equipment designs and have been awarded multiple US patents. I have extensive experience designing fixtures, automated equipment, and inspection tools, primarily working with CAD software like SolidWorks and Inventor. I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.…

Norman K. Wrensch

I am a skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a strong background in creating and developing detailed mechanical designs and drawings for various applications. I am known for being a quick learner and an effective communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively. Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to commercial turf, tooling and machining fixtures and food processing equipment designs and have been awarded multiple US patents. I have extensive experience designing fixtures, automated equipment, and inspection tools, primarily working with CAD software like SolidWorks and Inventor. I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.…

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I am a skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a strong background in creating and developing detailed mechanical designs and drawings for various applications. I am known for being a quick learner and an effective communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively. Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to commercial turf, tooling and machining fixtures and food processing equipment designs and have been awarded multiple US patents.

I have extensive experience designing fixtures, automated equipment, and inspection tools, primarily working with CAD software like SolidWorks and Inventor. I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Manufacturing Design Engineer at MPI Products
December 23, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Designed fixtures, automated equipment, automated inspection equipment, and supported manufacturing processes for automatic transmissions and other automotive parts using Inventor.
Contract Manufacturing Engineer at Gardner Manufacturing
July 6, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Designed fixtures and updated customer drawings and models to facilitate manufacturability at the facility using SolidWorks.
Design Engineer at Wrensch Consulting
September 2, 2013 - Present
Designed skid-steer attachments and packaging equipment for various clients, utilizing SolidWorks for design tasks.
Contract Mechanical Designer at Emteq
June 21, 2013 - July 12, 2025
Designed aircraft lighting products using SolidWorks.
Design & Sales Engineer at Hydro Component Systems
October 31, 2012 - July 12, 2025
Designed, quoted, and produced submittal drawings for trash rakers and trash racks for hydroelectric plants using SolidWorks.
Design Engineer at Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
June 18, 2012 - July 12, 2025
Designed and enhanced commercial turf equipment manufacturing using 3D AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, and SolidWorks. Specialized in sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, and resolving assembly line and mechanical challenges. Managed product development from concept to end-of-life including stress and load calculations and bill of materials.
Engineering Designer at Kusel Equipment Co.
December 31, 1996 - July 12, 2025
Designed food processing equipment using AutoCAD R12.
Owner, Service and Sales Manager at Wrensch’s Repair Service
December 31, 1993 - July 12, 2025
Rebuilt automatic transmissions, engines, and performed assorted auto repairs. Designed and fabricated tools and equipment for customers and own shop. Skilled with lathes, mills, surface grinders, drills, arc and mig welding.
Machinist at APV Crepaco
March 14, 1971 - January 5, 1984
Machinist duties involved in manufacturing processes.

Education

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Qualifications

Associate of Science, Mechanical Design Technology Madison Area Technical College
August 23, 1993 - May 19, 1995
Solid Works Training 2007 & 2009
September 15, 2009
Auto-Cad 3D Mechanical Desktop Training 1998
September 15, 1998 - October 1, 1998
Certified by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
September 15, 1975
Solid Works Training
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Solid Works Training
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Unigraphics Training
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Auto-CAD 3D Mechanical Desktop Training
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Consumer Goods, Agriculture & Mining, Transportation & Logistics
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    This is a log splitter that I started for a client, but they decided to not continue with it. So it is missing a few things, like mounting and valves. Seeing it was not finished they have no claim to it, so I can let others see it. Most of what I did for this client was their property so I cannot show that.…

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