Education
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering. Minor, Mathematics.
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL.
Work History
2010 – Present Engineering Project Team Leader – Caterpillar Inc
Corporate PLM Deployment Lead – Product Development and Global Technology
Team Leader for Product Lifecycle Management and Engineering Standards.
• Deploy Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes and tools to global engineering community and champion continuous improvement projects to enhance time cost and quality practices.
• Gather voice of the customer and voice of the business to provide corporate processes, tools, engineering standards and best practices.
• Chair steering committee providing solutions of customer issues.
• Direct project leads to conduct root cause analysis and review interim and permanent containment actions
• Develop and distribute training on engineering systems, processes, tools, to new and seasoned engineers.
• Engage global engineering community providing support to the entire corporation including North America, Europe, South America, India and Asia/Pacific regions.
• Provide project management, technical direction and guidance for all product development of PLM applications.
• Collaborate with customers, process partners, and engineering service providers to develop and deploy engineering processes and tools.
• Develop and execute organizational change management plans.
• Communicate corporate Product Lifecycle Management strategy across the corporation.
• Engage with new engineering teams, including mergers and acquisitions to coordinate and plan change management for engineering processes an applications.
2006-2010 Senior Engineer Development/Research – Caterpillar Inc.
Process Coordinator – Quality Solutions Development Team
• Lead Engine Test Laboratory’s Gold Engine Program
• Oversee government/industry round- robin testing
• Manage ISO 17025 inter-lab comparison and proficiency testing
• Develop quality solutions for Global Engine Development – North America Div.
• Analyze data and conduct root cause analysis, and initiate continuous improvement actions.
• Present results to executive management and provide recommendations
6Sigma Black Belt
• Lead several projects using 6 Sigma methodology and tools with focus in several strategic areas of improvement
Safety
• Implemented a solution for a portable electronics work station that is safe for office environment.
• Created guidelines for using electronic equipment in office environment adopted by Environmental Health & Safety and replicated throughout division and multiple business units.
Quality
• Determined root cause in variability in Particulate Matter measurement
o Perform DOE, Gage R&R, and Pilot
• Build a Clean room with the ability to measure Particulate Matter in compliance with EPA 40CFR Part 1065 requirements and recommendations
o Perform FMEA, AHP and Pugh to determine contractor to build
Velocity
• Provide solution and implemented strategy to comply with EPA 40CFR Part1065
• Delivered emissions compliant product to customers on time via compliant testing procedures
• Train and mentor 6 Sigma Green Belts
• Mentored 3 Green Belts to receive Certification
• Instructed 20+ potential 6 Sigma Green Belts through organized training program
Development Engineer – Fuel Systems Development
• Developed strategies for fuel system components including HEUI / MEUI fuel injectors
• Tested and analyzed injectors in common rail fuel system
• Created a training manual for all fuel system components including drawings and description of injectors, pumps, and engine brakes
1997-2002 Technician – Groot Recycling and Waste Services, Elk Grove Village, IL.
• Prioritize work lists and plan completion of major projects
• Trained and Inspected co-workers on general and specific maintenance
• Issued Purchase Orders and placed orders for materials and parts on projects
• Experienced in fabricating and welding steel and aluminum
• Repaired and troubleshoot on trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, industrial machinery
• Repaired and troubleshoot on trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, balers/strappers, compactors and conveyor systems
• Experience in Allen Bradley Control Systems and speed drives
• Minor Industrial electrical and building maintenance
1997 Mechanic Shift Supervisor – All Truck Transportation, Chicago, IL.
• Scheduled and designated shift duties
• Inspected work performance and accuracy on 3rd shift deta...
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