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Peoria, Illinois Area

Innovation And Technolgy Development Division - Peoria, Illinois Area

Innovative and resourceful program manager and engineering supervisor for Machine Thermal Management Research. Developed and maintained technology strategy alignment, strategic project plans, budgets, and assigned engineering resources. Conducted technology updates to research dept. matrix management. Thermal management and air flow expert, partnered with platform and field problem resolution teams to resolve complex systems issues. Directed daily operations of research airflow lab… Show more Innovative and resourceful program manager and engineering supervisor for Machine Thermal Management Research. Developed and maintained technology strategy alignment, strategic project plans, budgets, and assigned engineering resources. Conducted technology updates to research dept. matrix management. Thermal management and air flow expert, partnered with platform and field problem resolution teams to resolve complex systems issues. Directed daily operations of research airflow lab, engineers, technicians and union skilled trades. • Led cross-functional team to develop Technology Readiness Level quality process for accessing R&D investments. After a successful launch, the TRL process was adopted enterprise wide.• Consistently managed $3M annual operating budget to within less than -1% of target; while, delivering project milestones ahead of schedule.• Conceptualized, designed, and tested new hardware solution with rapid prototype components in 5 days for a struggling machine development program. Enabled machine program to meet on-time production release.• Partnered with Bradley University to develop advanced cooling systems for hybrid electric drivetrain. Negotiated and managed research contracts, $250K annual external budget.• Negotiated consensus across multiple divisions to enable testing for a high-profile project. Developed test plan to reduce test time from 5 weeks to 3 without loss of data. The team beat new deadline by 2 days; triggering a $2M dollar payment.• Developed new test methods, instrumentation and analytical processes to rapidly resolve complex customer field issues. Designed a hardware solution for intake / exhaust system and created unique test method to measure and verify performance. Continues to be replicated to other machine platforms.• In 4 years grew team from 2 engineers to 8. Grew annual budget from $500K to $3M. Annually generated $500K additional revenue for division through test and prototyping services. Show less

La Rose, Il

Design, develop, and manufacture unique and innovative products for the off-road marketplace; with focus on Jeep and light truck platforms. Provide restoration and personalization services. Interfaced with various suppliers to manufacture products. Market and distribute products to retail customers and wholesale accounts.

Logan, Utah

Designed and developed orthopedic implants, surgical instrumentation, procedures, and strategy for regulatory path approval; focusing on thoracolumbar spine. Conducted patent reviews and freedom to operate analysis. Used SolidWorks parametric solid modeling software daily, worked closely with machine shop personnel to optimize designs for functionality, manufacturability and cost. Utilized quality systems, shop order databases, and document control databases daily. Conducted mechanical… Show more Designed and developed orthopedic implants, surgical instrumentation, procedures, and strategy for regulatory path approval; focusing on thoracolumbar spine. Conducted patent reviews and freedom to operate analysis. Used SolidWorks parametric solid modeling software daily, worked closely with machine shop personnel to optimize designs for functionality, manufacturability and cost. Utilized quality systems, shop order databases, and document control databases daily. Conducted mechanical testing, authored, and filed test reports as required for FDA submission. Show less

Large Power Systems Division, Cooling Design Center - Peoria, Illinois Area

Established and managed multi-disciplinary problem resolution teams to resolve emerging machine cooling system warranty issues. Identified and prioritized severity of high dollar warranty issues utilizing various reliability and data mining tools. Applied eight disciplines (8D) and Six Sigma problem resolution methodologies, techniques, and tools. Developed project scope, technical resolution plans, validation strategies, and production implementation of identified solutions. Provided… Show more Established and managed multi-disciplinary problem resolution teams to resolve emerging machine cooling system warranty issues. Identified and prioritized severity of high dollar warranty issues utilizing various reliability and data mining tools. Applied eight disciplines (8D) and Six Sigma problem resolution methodologies, techniques, and tools. Developed project scope, technical resolution plans, validation strategies, and production implementation of identified solutions. Provided design and system support as systems technical expert. Show less

Technical Center, Peoria Proving Grounds - Peoria, Illinois Area

Track Type Loader Products Group: Team Leader for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Developed and maintained machine development schedules, interfaced with international product groups, maintained compliance with ISO processes, directed engineering resources and trained new engineers. Developed validation strategies for new machine systems designs. Conducted machine, system and component level tests in labs and in the field. Analyzed data; provided recommendations to domestic and… Show more Track Type Loader Products Group: Team Leader for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Developed and maintained machine development schedules, interfaced with international product groups, maintained compliance with ISO processes, directed engineering resources and trained new engineers. Developed validation strategies for new machine systems designs. Conducted machine, system and component level tests in labs and in the field. Analyzed data; provided recommendations to domestic and international design teams. Directed work of union mechanics. Component Integration Team: Senior Build Engineer for Component Integration Team, a select team chosen to develop a new concept electric hybrid wheel loader using breakthrough technologies and integrated systems. Managed multiple prototype builds at multiple locations. Developed and conducted new and standardized machine, system and component level tests. Managed build schedule, dealership resources, component fabrication, system builds and testing Forest Products Group: Managed and conducted machine field tests. Installed instrumentation; collected, verified and analyzed data; provided recommendations to design teams. Conducted field follow program for new series of Wheeled Log Skidders. Directed the work of union mechanics. Show less

Peoria, Illinois Area

Leak Free Team - Developed accelerated laboratory tests to validate new sealing concepts and designs. Conducted root cause analysis of sealing system failures. Interfaced with designers, test engineers, assembly personnel, field service technicians, purchasing and quality control personnel to increase robustness of designs. Extensive work with Weibull Analysis to predict failure modes and rates. Worked with suppliers to improve quality of products and integration of new technology.

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

Managed multi-disciplinary team of 30 engineering students in design, manufacturing, testing, and racing of solar electric powered vehicle. Managed $113K budget; designed and manufactured advanced composite body and aluminum roll cage for vehicle. Competed in Sunrayce ’95 an intercollegiate 1,100-mile competition. Team Awards: “Best Use of Technology”; “Humanitarian Award”; and “Highest Placing Rookie Team”.

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md

Manufactured LEISA spacecraft cryogenic cooler prototype using advanced carbon fiber composites. Designed and supervised manufacturing of composite tooling. Developed and implemented vibrational and modal test plan for LEISA prototype.

Goddard Space Flight Center , Greenbelt Md

Conducted structural tests on shuttle payload flight hardware for first Hubble Space Telescope repair mission. Hardware was launched on STS-61 aboard Shuttle Endeavour - Dec 2, 1993. Designed, developed, and supervised upgrades to universal static load test facility to ensure compliance with performance and safety requirements.

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

Supervised daily shop operations and trained technicians. Designed, fabricated, and tested specialized drive train and suspension components for off-road applications.

Multiple

Supervised all aircraft maintenance actions. Maintained, inspected, repaired, and serviced FB-111A aircraft. Assigned aircraft operated at 93% combat ready status. Developed and implemented new bench stock tracking system, increasing parts availability from 35% to 95% while fixed operating costs declined from $93K to $38K in six months. Swing shift supervisor for Aircraft Support and Supply Section.

Jamestown, New York Area

Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of electroplating chemical systems. Worked with plating technicians and factory Chemical Engineers to optimize processes and increase production throughput. Maintained bulk chemical storage area.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.76/4.0 - Highest Honors

Activities and Societies: ASME, SAE, South Dakota Solar Motion Team

Executive Development Program - Management For 21St Century, Business Administration And Management, General

Aircraft Maintenance Technology Certificate, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician