Dan Gottsch, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Boise, Idaho, United States

Drafting and design of structural steel models and details for residential building projects.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Manage control processes for new product engineering. Assist with management of current orders of existing products. Perform testing and validation of changes to existing products and processes.Work closely with Manufacturing and Service departments and provide support, including hands-on support as needed.Design fixtures and support changes to existing parts and systems using Solidworks and Vault.

Boise, Idaho, United States

Manufacturing Engineer for Production of Self-Unloading Belt Trailers.• Developed standard work practices and created documentation to support those standards. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Principles throughout plant. • Worked on conceptual designing for a new weld positioner for suspension frame assemblies. Performed load calculations as well as sourcing fixturing and clamping plates/devices. Primary focus is improved safety, secondary focus is increase in quality and consistency.• Liaison between Production and Engineering, submitted Engineering Change Requests, as well as Checker/Approver of Engineering Change Orders.

Boise, Idaho Area

Primary Manufacturing Engineer hired to support the manufacturing of a newly-designed locomotive for New York City Transit. Responsibilities included creating build sequence, determining kit/BOM structure, designing tooling, jigs and fixtures for Production. Manufacturing Engineering team began using Manufacturing Process Planning (MPP) software in April of 2013 to structure and reconcile Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs. Currently supporting all projects onsite as the sole MPP user and Manufacturing Engineer. Determine and implement the build process for all new designs as well as all legacy designs in the manufacturing facility. Assisted with the company’s transition to Oracle, supporting Engineering and Production throughout the process. Participated in various Lean activities over the years, identifying and implementing processes to improve product build efficiencies.

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Lead Mechanical Engineer for Retrieval System on the Calcine Disposition Project. Completed the conceptual design for a high-level waste treatment facility. Responsible for piping, vessel and process equipment design and calculations, as well as remote maintenance and tooling to support the equipment.

Boise, Idaho Area

Primarily responsible for HVAC design, some plumbing design as well. Successfully accomplished a LEED certified building design and commissioning of a large Ada County office space. Performed restaurant, office and extensive remodels. Performed building Energy Audits for Idaho Power Company’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program as well as K-12 school Energy Audits for the State of Idaho. Performed audits, written reports and presented findings.

Boise, Idaho Area

Worked in the Product Design Advancement Group to determine design requirements to meet specifications. Also assigned to the Sustaining Engineering Group supporting tools in the field. Collaborated with Core Technology Development to develop and implement a new weld process into the factory. Initially assigned to Manufacturing Engineering as a Tooling Designer, designing tools for use on the manufacturing floor. Work included sketches, calculations, obtaining quotes and writing justifications for management approval. Responsible for drafting final design using AutoCAD and/or Pro Engineer.

Boise, Idaho Area

Assisted Engineering Group with ISO-9000 Certification preparation. Responsible for the collection and analysis of non-conformance issues including manufacturing process improvement. Created and implemented engineering change notices, part quality and document accuracy. Performed data analysis, utilizing Microsoft Access database. Designed in-house projects.

Boise, Idaho Area

Site water management, management of daily ultra-pure water and industrial waste water treatment plant operations, deionized water reclaim, reverse osmosis, ultra-filtration, heavy metals waste stream treatment and sampling of water/waste streams to ensure compliance with discharge permit and to maximize process flow efficiency. Performed routine maintenance on all equipment, e.g. pumps, valves, and meters. Set up and tested pilot plants to treat new waste streams. Recorded readings and maintained accurate logs of plant operations. Performed written and verbal pass-downs regularly.

San Diego, Ca

Operated and maintained a nuclear power plant aboard a U.S. Navy fast attack submarine. Direct accountability for the engine room mechanical personnel and all reactor and propulsion plant equipment. Qualified as Steam Plant Analytical Chemist. Performed water chemistry analysis, calculated and added chemicals to maintain proper plant chemistry. Also held position as Reactor Plant Maintenance Coordinator, wherein I scheduled, assigned and ensured completion of 200-300 preventive-maintenance items. Numerous Citations and Commendations.