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New Bremen, Oh, Us

New Bremen, Ohio

New Bremen, Ohio

Headed the design and development of the next generation short TL truckers mast to be utilized on both electric and LPG counter balance lift trucks.Completed competitor analysis of numerous truck and mast characteristics in order to better outline the necessary specifications for end products.Performed customer field visits and gathered direct feedback to apply towards the final design and functionality requirements of next generation products.Assisted with the organization and parts procurement for an experimental mast build. Worked in the field at numerous customer sites in order to gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of both the field technicians and end customers.

Cooper Tire North American Technical Center - Findlay, Ohio

Led multiple technical projects that evaluated various performance attributes, analyzed test results, and presented conclusions.Managed the design, construction, testing, and industrialization of the next generation off-road, mud terrain tire for Cooper Tire. Provided product support and maintenance to all areas of the organization for numerous light truck and SUV products.Assisted with the implementation of SAP and SAP Project Systems into the existing technical structure.Spearheaded a six sigma project that focused on identifying certain factors that influence an all terrain tires' performance in key areas.Accomplished a significant cost savings initiative through a construction overhaul of existing specs.Served as a trainer, mentor, and resource for new product development engineers.

Cooper Tire North American Technical Center - Findlay, Ohio

Created performance focused, aesthetically pleasing tire tread patterns and sidewall designs for all Cooper product tire lines including Ultra High Performance, Broadline, Sport Utility, Light Truck and Off Road tiresMajor projects completed: Mastercraft Courser HSX Tour, LTR, STR, AXT, MC-440, Cooper Discoverer ATS, ATP, HTP, Classic, and Response Touring.Provided support and communicated directly with internal marketing segment managers as well as outside customers.Developed departmental tools for quality improvement.Demonstrated outstanding organizational and time management skills while continuously managing multiple projects with critical deadlines.Served as a trainer, mentor, and resource for new product design engineers.Pioneered the development and implementation of a new stone retention testing procedure.

Simulated fuel cell materials behavior focusing on the dynamics of water in hydrated polymer electrolyte membranes by use of molecular dynamic simulations.Became proficient using Linux, UNIX and Windows operating systems as well as a supercomputing environment for the simulation of polymer systems in addition to the post-processing and analysis of data.Constructed and implemented molecular dynamic simulations using Accelrys Discovery Studio, Materials Studio, and Insight II software.Wrote and edited MATLAB programming code for post-processing analysis of simulations.Trained and mentored summer intern in use of UNIX, molecular dynamic simulations, and post-processing of data.Authored technical reports on results of molecular dynamic simulations.Worked with prominent scientists in the fields of chemistry and materials science performing cutting edge research to further understand the dynamics of water in hydrogen fuel cell membranes.

Designed safety switch bracket and die shelf for engineering project group.Performed equipment evaluation through video recording to determine failure point of machining process and develop solution. Learned and worked with Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Inventor 10, as well as LogixPro software for use in machining and electrical processes.Received valuable mentoring, hands on experience, and knowledge from exceptional engineers.

Set up for events at the arena, such as Wright State University basketball games, Dayton Bombers hockey games and concerts.

Inspected engine blocks, bolts, chain case covers, fuel injectors and hubs.Enhanced product safety through membership on quality control improvement team.

Processed parts from twenty different presses, checked for physical defects, completed, labeled and packaged parts for shipment. Experienced first hand engineering used in injection molding processes.