Brian Gilbert Email & Phone Number

United States

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Oversaw test planning for 19+ programs by utilizing FMEAs to drive required tests yielding in validated production hardware (HW).- Guided NPI meetings to identify field machines at client, dealer, and local test locations to be used for testing new and improved HW - Plan and devise test plans for highly regulated industry requirements including Defense MIL-SPEC testing, generate and manage emission exemptions for test engines- Planned and coordinated HW delivery for all tests to ensure the timely execution of validation tests for schedule and cost- Identified carryover HW to execute test plans for machine, industrial, electric power, and rail engines for the 3400V/C27/C32 engine platform; produced and delivered presentations to executives, providing updates on warranty trends and testing status- Facilitated NPI issue meetings for ownership assignment and yielding issue closure as a result of validated HW improvements- Authored assembly and disassembly guides for use during installation of test HW and publication into the Dealer Service Network- Developed a warranty data analysis tool to identify trends for CPI project creation and test planning presented during NPI Gateways; analyzed warranty trends and failure modes to optimize the procedures, planning, and execution of current and future tests

Peoria, Il

- Coordinated qualification testing for piston, rings, and liner (PRL) HW with focus on structural, thermal, and mechanical fatigue, working in close collaboration with Operations and Design to ensure test HW availability and deadline compliance - Directed 62 PRL validation tests supporting C18/C32 marine, C27/C32 machine engine, C140, and 3500 diesel engine platforms to identify key areas of improvement and capitalize on significant cost reduction opportunities- Analyzed and authored PRL reports for formal documentation to communicate component design changes to Product groups - Developed process improvement tools for NPI quality and velocity throughput for PRL validation tests to save $27K in costs (20%)

Managing a portfolio of 94 test contracts with budgets totaling $7.4M, defined a cutting-edge oil gauge test process and conducted test analyses for C18/C32 Tier 3 marine platform, C27/C32 Tier 4 interim and final machine, and C140/C145 engine platforms - Worked with Engine Design Product groups to execute proactive reliability processes, identify test requirements and procedures, and review validation testing per failure mode; exercised formal training in Applied Failure Analysis to identify root cause- Thoroughly analyzed test data and communicated results to Product groups for implementation in NPI and CPI design gateways- Inspected and documented post-test engine tear downs and rebuild procedures identifying areas of wear and potential failure modes

Peoria, Illinois Area

As an Engineer, I produced high-quality data capture and analysis tools for Tier 4 engine support and coordinated with domestic/export Purchasing and Logistics teams, Pro-E design work, and development for use with Tier 4 teams. I also developed quotes and communicated detailed cost information from suppliers for new part designs and remanufacture potential to the Caterpillar Product group. My consistent dedication to delivering exceptional value to Caterpillar resulted in a direct hire at this industry-leading organization.

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

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics