Andy Olson, Pe Email & Phone Number

Thief River Falls, Mn, Us

• Founded a company focused on engineering innovation, education, and community outreach• Finalist in IDEA Contest and MN Cup, earning recognition for entrepreneurship and innovation.• Promoter of STEM activities in local elementary schools • https://rlfgazette.com/feature-articles/f/reaching-the-next-generation

Augusta, Georgia, Us

• Led a $1.3M testing facility renovation and modernization• Managed a team of managers, engineers, and technicians, driving maximum potential and efficiency• Developed budgets for equipment, software, and operations for the testing department of 500K• Established industry-standard testing methods for snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs, including noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) analysis and durability testing• Streamlined departmental processes with detailed test plans, procedures, and vehicle logs

Augusta, Georgia, Us

• Delivered a 25% power increase for a racing 2-stroke engine• Published SAE paper 2018-32-0043, Performance Improvements to Semi-direct Fuel Injected 2-stroke Engine • Presented at the Small Engine Technology Conference in Dusseldorf Germany • Directed $3M in testing resources and equipment while mentoring and growing a high-performing team

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• Spearheaded Arctic Cat’s 800cc engine development, achieving best-in-class performance• Advanced emissions reduction strategies through innovative injection layouts• Fostered talent development through career fairs, internships, high school outreach programs, and guest lecturer• Roger Skime award recipient, as voted on by the managers of “No Replacement for Hard Work”

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• Designed and developed Arctic Cat’s first in-house 2-stroke 600cc engine for release in Model Year 2014• Implemented industry-leading engine geometry for future product lines• Developed robust data acquisition methods for FEA correlation and testing• Established best practices for engine assembly techniques along with implementing no fault forward on the assembly line

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• Managed SLA machine, part scheduling, maintenance, material inventory along with cross training others on operation• Designed cost-effective exhaust systems and prototyped innovative engine components• Led design of a novel 4-stroke single-cylinder engine for snowmobiles• Played and integral role prototyping engine components for Arctic Cat’s own 2-stroke engine program

Watertown, Sd, Us

• Engineered Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPS), Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) enclosures to enhance safety and ergonomics• Performed destructive testing and certified tooling for production• Championed 5S projects to improve efficiency and organization