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Fort Wayne, In, Us

Fort Wayne, In, Us

Software design and development for barge platform stability analysis.New product development, welding specifications and FEA analysis.Proficient with Autodesk Inventor Software for product design.Steel fabrication design for heavy construction equipment.Hydraulic power equipment design with custom winch applications.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

New product development and cost analysis for several pontoon boat projects.ABYC and NMMA certifications.Full boat cost tracking for new models.Current product manufacturing and design support. Value Analysis and Value Engineering.Aluminum fabrication and welding design.Process development improvement projects.

Columbia City, In

Establish process parameters for special order irradiation requests.Familiar with ISO 11137, 14971 and 13485.Technical report writing for product evaluation and testing. New product review and evaluation.Dose map guidance and analysis for dosimetry lab.Technical approval for Product Qualification documents.Technical approval for Product Process Specification documents.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Maintain current product and prioritize multiple projects.Software design and development for barge platform stability analysis.Application Engineering with static and dynamic load analysis.New product development and FEA analysis.Cost Analysis for current product revision and new product development.Proficient with Autodesk Inventor Software for product design.Bill of material creation and maintenance with Microsoft Dynamics GP software.Manufacturing Engineer for Berne, Indiana production facility.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Accountable for estimating new and revised part cost and tooling. Experienced with several manufacturing processes including: machining, stamping, finishing, forging, molding and casting. Mentored and developed design engineers with emphasis on minimizing cost and tooling. Worked closely with purchasing on target costs, supplier negotiations and make versus buy decisions. Target costs were frequently met when details were thoroughly analyzed. Created new cost models for various chassis components itemizing material, labor, burden, overhead, margin and SG&A. Cost models were shared across the corporation as quick reference tools. Prioritized multiple projects and completed work in a timely manner.

Provided target cost management and tooling tracking oversight. Worked effectively within a cross functional program team. Reported project status and activity monthly for executive management review. Created and implemented several innovative process improvements for data management. Wrote several Excel macros to automate repetitive bill of material tasks for efficiency improvements. Maintained and reported an evolving vehicle bill of material from program inception to completion

Program lead engineer responsible for the development and delivery of the next generation of high performance bus models, including validation test plans, drawing releases and vehicle build schedules. Assisted compliance department with gathering technical data for FMVSS certification. Managed engineering resources in the achievement of simultaneous program goals. Presenter and company representative at many national and state school bus trade shows for several years. Interfaced with customers to develop new features and products.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Design Engineer in Truck Chassis Group. Worked in fuel systems, hydraulic & air brakes, steering, frame and suspension.