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Kicked off several new projects, worked with some great OEM's. Looking for the next opportunity in the EV space.

Episcenter

Lead Test Systems Engineer, for military customer NPI programs developing power generation and control systems.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Managed a team of Engineers and Technicians to design and build 100% electric conversions of several different vehicle platforms. Managed and communicated production and development schedules, including resource allocations. Served as primary contact for technical customer communications.

Work on development of a zero emission production car to compete in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-PrizeDesign drive train for converting ICE cars into completely electrically powered vehiclesSpecify all purchased componentsWork with all other departments to ensure all production and development time lines metResponsible for complete drawing package including BOM for production assembliesWork with Vendors to produce both prototype and production partsMaintain reasonable cost and delivery dates for all pieces

Released New Product line after designing and debugging all fixtures and processesDefined pass/fail criteria for new product testingEnsured appropriate constraints were identified and controlledImplemented internal documentation and processesResponsible for final model and drawing packages including BOM for test and assembly hardwareImproved Vendor performance by 30% by utilizing DOE to determine critical processes.

Designed focal for customer, lead engineer and manufacturing for prototype combustor and turbo machinery hardware.Managed all Solidworks programs and personnel resources throughout the company, including Bill of Materials (BOM), drawing packages, manufacturing access and document control.Developed and implemented criteria for configuration and document control procedures.Led design team and was liaison between internal engineering team and multiple contract manufacturing groups.Ensured final components met customer requirements and fit within overall assembly by defining pass/fail criteria for all Manufactured pieces.

Aided in new product development by designing and implementing Test PlansReduced Variance in processing of electronic encapsulant, which had caused several key test failures.Performed and documented Thermal and Environmental (HALT) testing to meet stringent military life cycle requirements.Aided in successful development of new product designed to meet extreme performance specifications.

Managed all phases of manufacturing and installation of custom-built playgrounds.Responsible for all manufacturing personnel decisions and training both short term (daily and weekly schedules) and longer term (company training needs)Accountable for all capital expenditures within my department.Responsible for all work meeting safety standards (ASTM, CPSC, ADA)Implemented system to accurately allocate time and material by collecting data from all departments. This enabled company to meet or exceed customer demands for installation scheduling.Led effort to completely redesign manufacturing site to improve efficiency, reduce scrap and improve material flow.Responsible for ensuring all vendors met accepted industry requirements

Bachelors Degree, Organizational Leadership; 2010

Aas, Mechanical Engineering Technology 2007