Andrew Bauer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Overseeing Agricultural Bearing Unit Product Line for North America.-Facilitate creation, prioritization, and gating of new opportunities-Define future standardized projects by anticipating industry needs-Lead projects related to development of new product assortments-Align manufacturing of associated products with industry needs-Organize internal and external testing of new developments to ensure success-Support pricing strategy of associated products-Train and support internal technical and sales colleagues on SKF product line assortment-Support customer conversations as needed to drive projects/grow sales-Support marketing and communication related to associated products-Review and help guide inventory discussions

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Machine and Application Expert for Harvesting, Mowing, and Hay Tools Equipment within Agriculture Industry globally.-Facilitate creation, prioritization, and gating of new opportunities-Define future standardized projects by anticipating industry needs-Align manufacturing of associated products with industry needs-Organize internal and external testing of new developments to ensure success-Support pricing strategy of associated products globally within target industry-Train and support internal technical and sales colleagues on machines present in industry as well as associated SKF products-Support customer conversations as needed to drive projects/grow sales-Support marketing creation related to associated industries for new and existing products

Waukegan, Illinois

Responsible for monitoring and guiding ongoing projects globally across PEER and our parent company SKF that fall within Agriculture Industry relating to; Harvesting Equipment, Hay Tools, Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tools, and Tractors. This includes both guiding the use of existing catalog solutions across all SKF product lines, as well as designing or guiding the design of new custom solutions. Also includes duties for training sales and engineering employees in the equipment and solutions present in these industry subsections.

Waukegan, Illinois

-Strategic engineering support for agriculture industry, with one-on-one focus on a large OEM, as well as retaining some general territory responsibility for the Southeastern United States across all product lines.-Additional experience working with the Lawn and Garden, Material Handling, HVAC, Fluid, and Food and Beverage Industries, including major international market players as well as regional manufacturers.-Perform Damage Analysis on Bearings to improve product life in customer specific applications.-Provide life estimates and fit calculations to sales team and customers.-Detail specifications on new or modified bearing applications.-Meet with customers and salesmen to help drive projects.-Provide training on focus industries to internal and external audiences.-Help develop relationships with customers to promote cooperation and improve results.-Assist in the development of industry focused literature.-Assist in understanding industry marketplace and trends of focus industries.-Liaison with Research and Development team located in China to drive development projects and align project direction with customer needs.

Waukegan, Illinois

-Experience working with the Agriculture, Lawn and Garden, Material Handling, HVAC, and Food and Beverage Industries, including major international market players as well as regional manufacturers.-Perform Damage Analysis on Bearings to improve product life in customer specific applications.-Provide life estimates and fit calculations to sales team and customers.-Detail specifications on new or modified bearing applications.-Meet with customers and salesmen to help drive projects.-Provide training on focus industries to internal and external audiences.-Help develop relationships with customers to promote cooperation and improve results.-Liaison with Research and Development team located in China to drive development projects and align project direction with customer needs.

Occasional articles on the English Premier League, World Cup, MLS.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

-Work with Service Engineers to manage post-delivery projects during installation/start-up.-Work with clients to maintain a positive relationship past delivery of equipment via consistent phone and email contact.-Help co-ordinate and quote service, training, and installation assistance for clients per contractual obligation or customer request.-Assist in problem solving during installation/start-up with engineering or design issues.-Co-ordinate scheduling and staffing of lab testing with a variety of materials and processes.-Oversee lab safety in a hectic and ever-changing work environment.-Plan and schedule lab improvements around existing workflow to ensure development.-Work with lab employees to promote cleanliness, organization, and a positive work environment.-Maintain conversation with clients to develop an effective test plan and determine product goals.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

-Run and assist in the running of lab experiments on a broad range of materials.-Plan, design, and perform lab modifications -Manage data collection and organization-Develop practical knowledge of agglomeration, drying, and heating machinery and techniques-Initiate conversation with clients to determine product goals.-Understand global business climate via experience with international clients and time spent working overseas.-Experience Optimizing Process layout due to week-to-week nature of changing needs and a constant change of set-up.-Experience with high-stress, quick decisions to troubleshoot processes and fulfill process needs.

Cutting, drilling, and welding.

Union Grove, Wi

Managing fellow employees, opening and closing the store, handling deposits.

Maintained and created lawns as well as flower beds. Planted trees and plants. Averaged 50-60 hours a week.

Worked in a fast-paced environment and gained teamwork and communication skills as well as customer service experience.

Primary lifeguard overseeing pool safety during regular hours and lessons.