SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Results-driven Engineering & Project Management Professional, demonstrating experience-based knowledge of leadership, management and mechanical engineering. Adept at conveying complex concepts in a simple and compelling manner while leading personnel through daily tasks and ensuring the highest performance for each project. Bachelor of Science graduate, bringing experience and qualifications as follows:
Project Management
Eight US Patents
Job Time Estimating
Strategic Design Planning
Budget/Timeline Compliance
Research & Development
Product Development
Diesel Engine Calibration
Quality Control/Assurance
Team Leadership
Weight & Measures Approval
Material Procurement
U. L. Compliance
Production Cost Approval
Client/Agent Relations
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Project Management: Lead Research & Development projects in developing a product line for emerging market to increase a variation of product offering.
United States Patents: Developed U.S. Patents to achieve over $240,000 per Year in Royalties.
Research and Development: Instrumental member of the design team as a Senior Level Engineer to develop new product models for variety of industries to differentiate product offering and to increase the revenue.
Team Leadership: Team Leader of the product component teams. Organized and lead new product development and current product improvement projects, resulting in cost savings and improved performance.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Absolute Innovations, Inc. – Osceola, IN April 2015 – Present
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lead National and International Product Development of New Ground Preparation Equipment used for Emerging Professional Baseball and Horse Arena Industries
Lead R&D Innovations as well as Current Product Improvements
Develop Laser Guided Equipment for New Professional Baseball Fields
Oversee New Equipment Design using CREO Solid Modeling Software
Design and Execute Project Work Plans and Identified Resources Needed for Assigned Individual Responsibilities
Develop Hydraulic Drive Systems for the Ground Preparation Equipment using Fluid Dynamics Software
Monitor Progress of the Project Schedule and Budget to keep Upper Management Informed
Responsible for Leading Safety Aspects of New and Current Product Designs
Present Design Reports Defining Project Progress, Problems and Solutions to Upper Management Teams
Design and Direct Test Lab Projects that Result in New Improved Market Ready Products
Provide Planning, Direction and Coordination for all Technical Activities while Achieving Optimum use of Resources
Develop Overall Strategy for Supplier Identification to Improve Quality, Delivery and Value
Provide Innovative Engineering Ideas used to create new US Patents for ABI
Successful Skills Developing (dFMEA) and (D.V.P. &R.) Documentations
Ability to Clearly Communicate Ideas, Work Instructions, Goals and Objectives in Written Meeting Minutes and Reports
WARREN ENGINEERING, LLC – BRISTOL, IN December 2011 – April 2015
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Led Design and Development of New Products and Develop Improvements for Current Future Products
Conceive, Plan, and Implemented Solutions to Technical Problems Requiring Unconventional Approaches, New Designs, and Equipment and Process Development
Developed Product Requirements and Specifications and Maintain a Document Database providing global Engineering Access
Assisted the Organization in executing a Fast, High Quality Product Launches in Accordance with the Project Timing
Supported Marketing and Brand/Communications Group by Creating Technical Information for Publications and Customer Presentations
Performed role as North America Regional Senior Mechanical Product Engineer
Supported Supplier Development activities to Validate Purchased Products and Prove Supplier Capabilities
Worked to Reduce Warranty by Supporting and Completing Return Part Analysis and Testing
Presented Design Reports defining Project Progress, Problems and Solutions to Upper Management Team
Ability to Clearly Communicate Ideas, Work Instructions, Goals and Objectives in Written Meeting Minutes and Reports
Designed and Develop Calibration Specifications that Result in New and Improved Market Ready Products
Navistar Incorporated Fort Wayne, IN June 2010 - December 2011
Senior Mechanical Development Engineer
Led national and international R&D projects in designing engine air induction systems for emerging new truck markets to increase the market share
Development of diesel engine fuel calibration values for accurate new MAF sensor designs
Designed and executed project work plans. Identified resources needed for assigned individual responsibilities
Oversaw CFD & CAE design analysis for new diesel engine induction designs
Participates in root cause analysis for design problem solving
Engine applications background and horsepower requirements
Monitored progress of the project schedule and budget
Presented design reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to upper management team
Created project risk assessment, project cost calculations, budget and project schedule for New Product Development Process
Designed and directed test lab projects that resulted in new improved market ready products
Provided planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities while achieving optimum use of resources
Assisted upper management in prepared and controlled department budget, forecasted operating costs of department and directed preparation of budget requests
Developed overall strategy for supplier identification to improve quality, delivery and value
Led sourcing activities related to on-going manufacturing support
Collaborated with the engineering department to interpret technical issues
Led the R&D projects as well as current products improvement projects
Successful skills developing (dFMEA) and (D.V.P.&R.) documentations
Ability to clearly communicate ideas, work instructions, goals and objectives in written meeting minutes and reports
Left company in December 2011 due to Navistar transferring their operations from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Lyle, Illinois
Warren Engineering Fort Wayne, IN June 2000 - July 2010
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Designed and developed Ultrasonic Fuel Systems (UFS) for automotive aftermarket industry
Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs
Ability to develop project schedule and assess cross functional team¡¦s progress on assignments relative to
project schedule
Working knowledge Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D. & T.) ASME Y14.5M
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