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Automation & Robotics
Fanuc & UR robots, gantries, CNC, machine vision, OCR, laser systems and custom mechanical integration.
Process & Automation Engineer // UI / UX
Ron Bulischeck
I standardize the chaos. Building operational systems that cannot break — robotics, machine vision, and agentic AI that turn manual processes into measurable results.
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About
Over a decade turning manufacturing chaos into clean, data-driven systems that scale.
I’m a process & automation engineer currently leading automation strategy and process standardization for Paulo Products (Aalberts), the largest privately-held thermal-processing network in North America.
My work spans robotics integration, machine vision, agentic AI workflows, and multimillion-dollar capital projects — always anchored to measurable KPIs. I bring a UI/UX sensibility to everything I build: the best system is the one an operator actually understands and trusts.
“I don’t look for quick fixes that create problems later. I enjoy building clean processes that scale and deliver intended results — every time.”
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Measurable Impact
Capital projects directed
Robotics & vision upgrades at Henniges Automotive
Annual labor savings
Modernized aging production lines
FTE
Headcount reduction projected
CC17 automated processing cell
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New revenue generated
Custom RFID tool-tracking system
Years in engineering
Manufacturing & process engineering
Manufacturers, US & Mexico
Multi-site process standardization
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Core Capabilities
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Agentic AI & Software
Python automation, RPA, Retrieval-Augmented Generation and agent-to-agent workflows for technical & admin processes.
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Process Engineering
DMAIC, root-cause analysis, value-stream mapping, Lean and Six Sigma — standardizing the chaos at scale.
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Capital & Compliance
Budgeting, ROI & feasibility modeling up to $3.6M, vendor management, commissioning, ITAR/EAR and CMMC.
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Trajectory
2022 — Now
Process Engineer
Paulo Products (Aalberts) · St. Louis, MO
Leading process engineering and automation across North America’s largest privately-held thermal-processing network.
- Automation Project Lead — designing & deploying the CC17 automated cell (robotics, gantry, vision). Projected −6 FTEs.
- Multi-site standardization across US & Mexico facilities.
- Cost engineering — A3 feasibility study that helped avoid a non-viable capex investment.
- CMMC compliance — led adoption of a high-efficiency VDI solution.
2019 — 2022
Engineering Program Manager
Henniges Automotive · New Haven, MO
Managed engineering programs for a global automotive sealing supplier.
- Directed $3.6M in capital upgrades including advanced robotics & machine vision. $1.6M annual labor savings.
2015 — 2019
Design Engineer
Shure Manufacturing Corporation · Washington, MO
Designed industrial workstations and storage systems.
- Custom RFID tool-tracking system for aviation & defense. $1M/yr new revenue.
- Optimized BOMs and streamlined sheet-metal assembly manufacturing.
2014
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Emphasis in Design Analysis.
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Selected Work
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CC17 Automated Cell
Design & deployment of an automated processing cell integrating Fanuc/UR robotics, gantry systems and machine vision to automate high-volume manual thermal processing.
Result Projected reduction of 6 FTEs & lower cycle-time variability.
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Agentic AI & RPA Workflows
Python-based agentic AI (A2A) and RAG pipelines that automate multi-step technical analysis and legacy ERP data entry, with localized retrieval over compliance documents.
Result Faster compliance reporting & more accurate technical docs.
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Multi-Site Standardization
Standardized processing parameters, work-instruction formats and preventative-maintenance protocols across US & Mexico facilities for uniform operational excellence.
Result Consistent quality metrics across the regional network.
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Additive Manufacturing
On-site industrial FDM/SLA 3D printing with a CAD-to-print workflow for custom fixtures and tooling, standardized by thermal and mechanical requirements.
Result Tooling lead times cut from weeks to days.
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Work Gallery