Aaron Dick Email & Phone Number

Supervised a department of six - four engineers and two designers. New product development - development and packaging of Ford powertrains for outside sales.Leadership role in cross-department teams focused on cost reductions, process and product improvements.

Responsible for the design and development of two new industrial engine programs.Managed outsourcing of projects with multiple suppliers.Aided purchasing department in selecting and developing new suppliers.Met cost targets and achieved significant cost reductions in many areas.

Customer support for all technical aspects of the product. Acted as the main point of contact with the engine plant.Supported and trained users of the first EFI systems used of Ford industrial engines.Organized a major revision to the Applications Engineering Manual.Member of SAE committee AGE-2, relating to aircraft ground support equipment.Traveled regularly in both Sales support for new business, or customer support.on existing accounts.

Designed and released engine components for off-highway applications of Ford engines (marine and industrial).Published engine performane curves and power ratings to multiple SAE / ISO standards for the various markets.Directed engine validation testing at outside vendors.

Entry level engineering postion. Primary focus on special machines / machine design, but also included work with lasers, fiber optics, and instrumentation.Design of a new high speed laser inspection / gaging device primarily intended for the fastener industry but with potential for broad applications.