Daniel Kelly Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Round Lake, Illinois, Us

-Managing group of design engineers with a focus on design improvements to standard equipment and execution of custom equipment for customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, healthcare, and other industries-Communicating with customer to achieve equipment specifications and layout that will meet their requirements-Implementing design updates to facilitate easier welding and assembly, material and cost savings, quality improvements, and promote commonalities and best practices across model lineup-Resolving issues with fabrication, assembly, testing, and post-production and employing changes that will prevent their reoccurrence-Securing appropriate personnel, training, and software resources for productivity gains

Round Lake, Illinois, Us

-Oversaw multiple product lines and managed engineering resources for half of entire throughput-Spearheaded projects to increase workplace productivity and reduce equipment lead time-Designed and implemented various production fixtures for insourcing and automation-Provided quotations and specifications for large customized equipment projects-Modernized pricing and cost estimating tools to provide greater accuracy and simplify periodic updates-Provided technical support and troubleshooting for electric and gas heating systems and their controls

Louisville, Ky, Us

-Drove critical evaluation for design validation and improvement prior to major tooling releases-Designed electric oven system and integration of a new induction cooktop system-Executed multiple critical design guidance and evaluation builds ramping up to production

Louisville, Ky, Us

January 2014 - January 2015, Range NPI- Proved feasibility of novel electric oven design concept- Designed and conducted testing and analyses to optimize electric oven system performanceJuly 2013 - January 2014, R&D: Heat Pump Water Heater- Lead execution of prototype build- Designed and fabricated compact and energy efficient heat exchanger- Designed and fabricated subsystems and componentsJanuary 2013 - July 2013, Room Air Conditioning- Coordinated innovative project to halve number of PTAC SKUs- Worked towards qualification of LCDI/AFCI components- Managed testing and design changes to ensure compliance with energy regulations- Executed material cost take-out projects ($100k+)July 2012-January 2013, Refrigeration Quality- Designed water line conduit system to improve assembly and system quality- Qualified new solenoid for improved robustness- Drove refrigerator “sweating” issues to closureJanuary 2012-July 2013, Dryer NPI- Developed robust gas combustion system- Implemented safe and energy efficient temperature control system- Performed airflow analyses for leak reduction and blower sizing

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering