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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

ACCOUNT MANAGER -Responsible for account managing key OEM programs with customers in Japan, China, Russia and the US who want to brand their name on Lexmark devices- Work with engineering, marketing, finance manufacturing and business teams to establish and manage key customer accounts- Travel to Russia, Japan, China and domestically to conduct business meetings with OEM customers and to… Show more ACCOUNT MANAGER -Responsible for account managing key OEM programs with customers in Japan, China, Russia and the US who want to brand their name on Lexmark devices- Work with engineering, marketing, finance manufacturing and business teams to establish and manage key customer accounts- Travel to Russia, Japan, China and domestically to conduct business meetings with OEM customers and to manage development and production builds at the factories Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

OEM ENGINEERING -Responsible for program managing key OEM programs with customers in Japan, China, Russia and the US who want to brand their name on Lexmark devices- Work with sales team to establish a good working relationship with key customer accounts- Give the customers guidance on which Lexmark devices work the best for their specific applications- Provide detailed device pricing… Show more OEM ENGINEERING -Responsible for program managing key OEM programs with customers in Japan, China, Russia and the US who want to brand their name on Lexmark devices- Work with sales team to establish a good working relationship with key customer accounts- Give the customers guidance on which Lexmark devices work the best for their specific applications- Provide detailed device pricing and development cost to customers for approvals- Generate product descriptions that outline the OEM definitions and agreements between Lexmark and the customer- Interface with Lexmark’s development teams to execute firmware, software, service and hardware changes that are unique to OEM customers- Interface with Lexmark’s manufacturing team to develop production strategies, plan development and start of production builds- Travel to Russia, Japan, China and domestically to conduct business meetings with OEM customers and to manage development and production builds at the factories Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for leading team who's deliverables include both single function and multi functionprinter cover set designs, multi function frame set and integration designs, machine usability andaccessibility, packaging/drop test for all models and ID for both multi function and single functionmachines along with their associated input and output options -Develop EOY spending projections for team, incorporating prototyping costs… Show more HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for leading team who's deliverables include both single function and multi functionprinter cover set designs, multi function frame set and integration designs, machine usability andaccessibility, packaging/drop test for all models and ID for both multi function and single functionmachines along with their associated input and output options -Develop EOY spending projections for team, incorporating prototyping costs along with toolingand prototype build budgets-Identify and maintain individual module cost at or under cost targets for team-Work with ID, Usability and Accessibility teams to develop a robust cover and integration framesets that meets and exceeds all requirements while leveraging commonality between models to help reduce the overall tooling and part cost expenses -Worked with ID on incorporating new technologies, using past experience to give input on currentconcepts-Worked with Usability and Accessibility teams to identify key areas in and around the machine meets or exceeds their requirements-Worked on initial tooling release plan that aligned with program schedules-Worked with team to develop test plans in an effort to efficiently utilize time with each machine-Travel overseas to China for prototype build support Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for leading a team that’s responsibilities include single function printer frame development, thermal and acoustic development for both single and multi function printers, waste toner bottle development and EP technology development -Worked cross functionally with team to develop key interface designs -Identified assembly and interface issues -Worked with the assembly and manufacturing teams on key fixture… Show more HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for leading a team that’s responsibilities include single function printer frame development, thermal and acoustic development for both single and multi function printers, waste toner bottle development and EP technology development -Worked cross functionally with team to develop key interface designs -Identified assembly and interface issues -Worked with the assembly and manufacturing teams on key fixture designs -Designed new mechanical hardware that removes toner from critical interfaces and fits within the embodiment of the printer with little to no impact to the surrounding modules -Worked with team on thermal concepts and testing, utilizing past experiences to help develop initial design -Worked with team to develop test plans in an effort to efficiently utilize time with each machine -Worked on initial tooling release plan that aligned with program schedules Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

HIGH END MONO LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Support multi function scanner team with paperpath jams and issues-Using high speed camera and tolerance analysis was able to clearly identify problematic jams and resolve them with basic mechanical and code solutionsHIGH END COLOR OUTPUT OPTION DEVELOPMENT- Worked with Lexmark engineers along with our OEM partners to successfully implement new rotary hole punch to the business -Helped resolve crucial hole punch timing… Show more HIGH END MONO LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Support multi function scanner team with paperpath jams and issues-Using high speed camera and tolerance analysis was able to clearly identify problematic jams and resolve them with basic mechanical and code solutionsHIGH END COLOR OUTPUT OPTION DEVELOPMENT- Worked with Lexmark engineers along with our OEM partners to successfully implement new rotary hole punch to the business -Helped resolve crucial hole punch timing issues -Worked on resolving chad carryout issues  -Worked with Lexmark software engineering teams to develop a scanning system and associated algorithms that can accurately measure hole punch locations on a page -Traveled to China to support output option production build -Implemented hole location scanning system to the manufacturing line and test area along with the associated software -Worked with Lexmark product engineering teams and OEM partners to resolve key field issues that were discovered post production -Traveled to Belgium to lead rework team Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for designing a cover set that converted single function printer design to a multi function laser printer-Coordinated, developed and tested the integration system-Using NX 3D modeling software to design a complete integration cover set -Designed user interface for printer that included the design and integration of operator panel buttons, 10.2 inch LCD touch screen, touch screen vibration technology (haptics) and card… Show more HIGH END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Responsible for designing a cover set that converted single function printer design to a multi function laser printer-Coordinated, developed and tested the integration system-Using NX 3D modeling software to design a complete integration cover set -Designed user interface for printer that included the design and integration of operator panel buttons, 10.2 inch LCD touch screen, touch screen vibration technology (haptics) and card reader technology -Worked with manufacturing on tooling design for cover set-Worked closely with manufacture to develop tool and part cost-Responsible for BOM structure for multi function printer-Develop design and test schedule based off production date-Designed, test and coordinate thermal system -Travel overseas to China for prototype and production build support LOW END COLOR LASER PRINTER DEVELOPMENT-Developed and test acoustic package for single and multi function color laser printers -Testing focused on vibrations, tones and motor speeds-Analyzed data from accelerometers and fft plots from various subsystems-Developed and coordinated system fan algorithm that minimized both the thermal and acoustical impacts of the printer-Developed counterbalance system for a scanner as a safety feature -Worked closely with safety groups along with Human Factors in order to design springs, housing, seals and latches that had to integrate into existing printer-Responsible for coordinating and teaching new database management system for department.-Travel overseas to China for production builds Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

LOW END COLOR LASER PRINER DEVELOPMENT-Designed and developed thermal system for single and multi function color laser printers-Used CFD software along with various velocity gauges in the design of thermal system-Used IDEAS 3D modeling software to design components and drawings-Designed operator panel for multi function printer -Worked with Industrial Design and customers in order to provide the best possible user interface for Op Panel-Establish and perform test on… Show more LOW END COLOR LASER PRINER DEVELOPMENT-Designed and developed thermal system for single and multi function color laser printers-Used CFD software along with various velocity gauges in the design of thermal system-Used IDEAS 3D modeling software to design components and drawings-Designed operator panel for multi function printer -Worked with Industrial Design and customers in order to provide the best possible user interface for Op Panel-Establish and perform test on prototyped parts-Gathered and correlated engineering data using established engineering procedures Show less

Danville, Ky

-Worked in a team implementing of new vacuum cleaner technology-Designed, tested and implemented new nozzle sound and cleaning technology-Designed and tested major air valve components using CFD-Traveled domestic to meet with store buyers and explain/demonstrate new technology -Travel to Mexico for design and manufacturing reviews-Performed structural analysis on major components using FEA

Danville, Ky

-Worked on designing, testing and implementing new filterless dirt system for vacuum cleaners -Served as project manager in a team responsible for designing and implementing three new models in a nine-month time frame-Responsible for scheduling, budgeting, purchase analysis, BOM’s, prototyping and utilizing drafters in order to meet critical production dates -Traveled to China to oversee several engineering, pilot and final production builds -Used Pro Engineering and ANSYS to… Show more -Worked on designing, testing and implementing new filterless dirt system for vacuum cleaners -Served as project manager in a team responsible for designing and implementing three new models in a nine-month time frame-Responsible for scheduling, budgeting, purchase analysis, BOM’s, prototyping and utilizing drafters in order to meet critical production dates -Traveled to China to oversee several engineering, pilot and final production builds -Used Pro Engineering and ANSYS to draw and analyze newly designed parts for strength under various loads -Analyzed basic product performance through the use of an airflow machine and a particle emissions test machine -Perform various sound checks using sound test equipment and performed various quality tests as needed -Travel to Japan to present project specs, perform design reviews, approve tooling and final assembly -Coordinate the process for patent protection of company intellectual property Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

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Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering