Christopher Webber P.E. Email & Phone Number

North Olmsted, Ohio, Us

Function as shared technical resource across engineering groups to generate and develop solutions for difficult technical challenges.Take technical leadership of projects in distress to protect budget and schedule targetsFunction as Lead Engineer on select projects within the Kitchen teamDevelop user requirements to drive engineering design and robust solutions. Refine test methods and protocols to adequately evaluate component and subsystem performance.Perform component and assembly analysis using Ansys. Subject matter expert for hydraulic valves, pumps, and bearings.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Manage remote and local teams of value stream engineers engaged in the sustaining of mature hydraulic control valves platforms, which includes: The processing of engineering changes, the implementation of improvements to process and design, the generation of unique valve and option configurations of existing products to meet customer needs. Work with the engineers to develop and execute individual engineer development plans. Lead the development and design of mobile and subsea hydraulic control valves for general-market and custom applications. Accurately establish target pricing for new products by conducting value-pricing exercises. Establish and balance customer expectations and engineering deliverables during the product design cycle using the DFSS tools. Capture IP developed during the design cycle and engage Parker legal for patent protection. Coordinate the DFMEA and the design review processes to identify and correct potential design and production issues early in the development phase. Manage projects using the stage-gate review process. Specify and coordinate lab and field-testing to verify and validate product performance.Serve as the division Simple By Design (SBD) champion charged with improving the operating margin of the various product lines running in the division using the SBD tools. Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain Deflation team and the Operations Kaizen team, improving margins by 50 basis points.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Developed new product design specifications through collaboration with customers, sales engineers and suppliers. Developed and designed mobile and industrial hydraulic control valves for both general-market and customer-specific applications. Identified and correct potential design and production shortcomings utilizing the FMEA and design review processes. Managed projects using the stage-gate review process. Designed and specified testing to validate new product performance. Conducted value-pricing exercises to accurately set target pricing for new products. Developed open-center aluminum hydraulic control valve, valued at $4.2M for a $10M customer. Named as inventor on a pending patent, and co-inventor on a second.

Cayce, South Carolina, Us

Forensic engineering and investigation of incidents involving residential, industrial and municipal systems and machinery. Conduct root-cause failure analysis, mechanical design analysis, specification and compliance reviews as well as product and process evaluation. Produce binding engineering opinions in report form. Litigation support as an expert witness defending engineering opinions and reports.

Mount Vernon, Ohio, Us

Design rotary screw compressors for natural gas service. Develop rotor profiles and casing designs, including porting. Design and specify hydrodynamic and rolling element bearings for rotor support based on predicted compression loads. Perform FEA for linear and non-linear stress analysis and strain-based fatigue, heat flow, and modal analysis using ANSYS Workbench. Specified power transmission components and gearing. Performed cost/value analysis for new and existing compressor components. Worked with internal and external technical service groups to perform root-cause failure analysis of compressors and compression systems. Develop closed-loop methane testing plan, post-process test data and develop new performance prediction algorithms, increasing accuracy of power and flow predictions. Also worked with packagers to define engine performance and coupling selection.

London, Gb

Serve as member of plant integration team, responsible for physical layout, material flow, and equipment requirements for two separate manufacturing areas during a plant consolidation. Develop, test and implement alternate machining and assembly methods. Perform machining operation time-studies to improve standard work allocation, improve equipment utilization ratios, and improve cycle times. ISO 9001 internal auditor. Develop machine shop scheduling program to optimize machine utilization and reduce raw material SKUs by 30%

London, Gb

Implement the Lean philosophy using the standard Lean tools. Train employees company-wide on Lean practices and principles. Analyze manufacturing data to identify processes with the greatest potential for cost reduction and/or quality improvement. Organize and lead successful Lean events including Value Stream mapping, 5-S training, SMED events, and Kaizen events resulting in assembly and machining cell creation.

London, Gb

Develop, design and test single and multi stage centrifugal pumps for clean water using both CFD and manual methods. Used Pro/E (v 2000i2), AutoCAD, and CFD (CFX bladegen+), Pro/E Mechanica proficiently as design tools. Design pump components for various manufacturing methods such as sand castings, investment castings, powdered metal, thermoplastic injection molding, and machined bar-stock. Also involved in VA/VE and part integration efforts. Served as internal ISO 9000 auditor.

Mansfield, Ohio, Us

Design, assemble, instrument, and run positive-displacement pump tests. Collect, validate, and organize data: including sound, temperature, vibration, pressure, and torque / power measurements. Select and optimize hydraulic systems for difficult applications. Assist in the development of pump and package modifications and improvements.

Washington, Dc, Us

Troubleshoot and perform component level electronic repairs on low and medium voltage electronic equipment such as surface search radar, IFF, HF radio transmitters and receivers, and medium voltage switchgear. Perform routine maintenance on electronic equipment and calibrate electronic test equipment. Held TS clearance 1986-1991. Honorable discharge.

Bsmet, Fluid Dynamics & Heat Transfer

Associate Of Science (As), Mechanical Engineering