Benjamin Jensen Email & Phone Number

Mossville, IL

• Developed and executed testing strategies and methods for various Caterpillar Lower Powertrain components that are ISO 9001 compliant
• Managed project schedules and budgets and was able to deliver validation projects two months ahead of schedule and under budget
• Managed system readiness of technical specifications within Lower Powertrain systems to support NPI processes
• Wrote technical documentation of lab results and Lower Powertrain inspections
• Provided guidance and mentorship on engineering, testing, and design related issues

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Lead design engineer at the Caterpillar Axle Manufacturing Plant (CAM)
• Worked with cross functional teams to launch assembly lines from the ground up introducing build techniques to reduce 2 months in service defects
• Nominated for a Chairman’s Award in manufacturing
• Reduced product launch schedules by one month and saved $1 million by using virtual build techniques
• Provided guidance to advanced planning and manufacturing teams to launch machining processes and improved piece part quality
• Mentored and was a Subject Matter Expert to various teams within the CAM facility relating to product function and engineering practices

Decatur, Illinois

• Managed product cost and was the cost reduction lead on motor grader and wheel tractor scraper Lower Powertrain components for $2 million in annual savings
• Managed CPI projects for the Motor Grader Lower Powertrain team with over $5 million in warranty avoidance
• Managed all safety critical front axle components for the Motor Grader product lines
• Managed the 24M mining Motor Grader Lower Powertrain components and systems
• Worked with Caterpillar’s purchasing team to develop new suppliers

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: SAE Mini Baja NIU Bowling Club

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering