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Twin Lakes, Wi, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Responsible for leading the engineering team, setting the vision, and executing the design and development of bus door systems, wheelchair lifts, ramps, charging reels, pantographs, and windows for various bus manufacturers throughout North America.-Converted data from excel files to SharePoint sites to better manage orders and automate processes -Established automated metrics using Power BI and SharePoint for engineering KPI’s -Improved on time delivery from 50% up to 95% or all engineering orders and quotes

Engineering consulting services to include design, CAD, and FEA. • Designed hydraulic cylinders for Milwaukee's Juneau St., Wisconsin Ave., and Pleasant St. lift bridges to include calculations package, drawings, and 3D models. • Provided CAD and design services to several Milwaukee area companies.

Niles, Il, Us

Thermal Care is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating/ anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.Primarily responsible for providing strategic technical leadership in planning, establishing,and directing all aspects of the Thermal Care’s engineering policies, objectives, and initiatives and budget. Research new technologies that align the development function with the goals of the organization, and maintain Thermal Care’s competitive position and profitability. Develop, implement and execute on strategic engineering vision through product development process and setting goals and objectives for day-to-day engineering activities.

Sussex, Wi, Us

VP of Engineering: Responsible for leading the engineering team, setting the vision, and executing the design and development of custom and standard products.• One of four key executive leadership team member developing the company’s strategic plan for business growth. Areas include organic growth, product diversification, customer diversification, and acquisitions. Result: Achieved a 25% revenue growth in 2015. • Change Agent - Positioned the engineering department to go from being capable of supporting a 75 person company to being able to support a 300 person company by restructuring the department, placing right persons / right seats, and getting the tools and training required for growth. • Implemented advanced engineering capabilities such as SolidWorks FEA & CFD Simulation• Provide leadership to the engineering department by establishing the overall objectives and initiatives, developing ideas for new products or product enhancements, as well as overseeing the improvement of current products.• Oversaw and managed the development budget, resource planning, and developing best practice business and engineering processes to grow the company.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Engineering Manager: Responsible for leading the engineering team, setting the vision, and executing the design and development of the Residential & Light Commercial generator product. • Managed and drove all aspects of product design and development to include innovation relevant to the dealer and end user customer bases, cost reduction, testing and product quality. Result: 1 patent pending for new emergency response cutout for home generators.• Ensure that engine development projects in Kohler Engines and the DEDC are on time, on track, and consistent with design specifications and quality standards.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Staff Engineer: Responsible for a team of engineers and CAD designers in new product development as well as sustaining engineering for assigned Industrial products. Focus is on the small diesel product, powered by Yanmar, as well as the entire gas range, covered by General Motors and Doosan. • Managed all aspects of technical performance, appearance, time lines and costs of assigned generator set products. • Served as technical lead on cross-functional product development teams working through strategy and requirements definition, project definition, concept, design, prototype, test, launch and audit as defined by the New Product Development Process. Result: 2 patents pending for new industrial towable product set for launch in Q4 2013. • Supported existing product by addressing manufacturing and customer field issues.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Design Engineer: Responsible for design development from concept through the start of production to include conceptual modeling, prototyping, documentation, testing, supplier selection, cost estimating, and manufacturing process development.• Co-developed the RS8Ke Towing Dyno Result: Towing dynamometer with a state of the artregenerative system enabling downhill simulation in addition to the standard uphill products.• Managed the import of the Towing Dyno product line purchased from DynoMotive. Result: Added five product lines resulting in first year revenue of $1.2 million.• Analyzed the engineering processes and implemented a new PDM strategy. Result: Reduced time for engineering changes by more than 80% with potential savings ofmore than $30,000 per year.• Expanded test cell accessory lines such as Charge Air Coolers and Engine Carts.Dresser Inc., Waukesha Engine, Waukesha, WisconsinA manufacturer natural gas engines for gas compression and power generation.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Fuel Systems Product Development Intern assisting project engineers with multiple platform issues and research for new technologies.

• Inspected and documented 2 APG 1000 field test engines.• Assisted senior engineers in determining life cycles of engine components.• Automated vibration analysis graphing using MS Excel. Result: Reduced time to produce usable data from 8 hours to 6 minutes.

Assistant Manager: Responsible to Quality Manager for inspection work of 14 inspectors on the Metra Rail project.• Inspected and troubleshot mechanical and electrical problems with Gallery Cars.• Led and performed customer witness inspections.• Trained junior inspectors on inspection and troubleshooting techniques.• Led continuous improvement team to modify test procedures to eliminate redundant testing and incorporate new areas of concern. Result: Reduced station time from 4 days to 1 day.• Reviewed METRA guidelines to insure compliance with the Federal Transit Administration.• Reviewed all customer documentation prior to product shipment to ensure a completely documented quality product. • Translated comment and opinions between Japanese and Americans ensuring excellent communication within the company and to the customer. Result: Shipped 300 Gallery Cars to Metra Rail on schedule; an industry first.

Irving, Texas, Us

Test Engineer: Responsible to engineering supervisor for performing tests, collecting and reducing data, and presenting the results to the engineering group.• Established testing procedures and best practices for the test group. Result: Structured mainstream testing in 2 weeks, 50% faster than anticipated.• Managed test group for new product introduction of HI300B.• Analyzed and implemented changes to improve first test pass rate. Result: Increased first test pass rate from 50% to 92% in 3 weeks.• Performed key development testing on diesel engine injectors to include performance, systems integration, and endurance testing.• Reduced, analyzed, and presented data to engineering group.• Automated testing procedures using data acquisition software and Excel Visual Basic for Applications. Result: Reduced collection and reduction of data time from 4 days to 4 hours.

Washington, Dc, Us

Jet Engine Mechanic: Responsible to the Power Plants Officer in Charge for GE turbo shaft jet engine overhaul and performance testing.• Inspected T64 engines, served as the quality inspector, supervised T64 engine work center, and managed 15 subordinate mechanics.• Enforced safety regulations.• Managed technical publications library and tool control program.• Troubleshot all engine related issues with H53 squadrons on MCAS Futenma.• Managed support equipment and HAZMAT for MALS 36 Power Plants Division.

Mepp, Me Professional Practice

Bsmet, Engineering