Darrell Pearson Email & Phone Number

Managed the Maintenance & Facility staff for two locations within a multishift operation.

Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States

Led the construction efforts on a 12,000 Sq/ft building addition. Managed the infrastructure budget of 15MM Wrote the specifications, bid, and managed the construction of two 1MM high voltage labs

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Support the adoption of Additive Manufacturing across the GE Corporation by managing sand casting, Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) projects at the GE.
• I would Review project submittals and work with customers on scope and technical requirements, and identify/ secure team of resources needed to quote projects which include government and commercial part production.
• Determine pricing for projects and submit quotes to customers. Of the quotes submitted ~60% being awarded.
• Partner with the engineering and operations team to develop overall project execution plan and develop process workflow / router via Bluestreak. Communicate project plan and status to customer from project start to.
• Schedule the shop floor activities
• Develop key relationships with customers

Lewistown, PA

• Supports manufacturing plant with process improvement designs and recommendations to ensure optimal equipment up-time as well as continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as liaison between Production and Engineering departments by developing engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Analyze, evaluate, and establish plant and work station layouts to ensure the most efficient and safe operating conditions.
• Recommends and justifies most efficient use of existing production equipment. Provide new equipment justification based on labor and material savings.
• Responsible for the manufacturing process of new and existing products, including: ergonomic assessment, productivity improvements, manufacturability, and cost improvements. Specify and recommend new equipment.
• Assist incoming inspection in the disposition of rejected materials.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

Taught manufacturing methods and process laboratories

Erie, PA

• Managed multiple locomotive paint booth upgrades with an investment >1M each.
• Investigated and installed a new paint dispensing system
• Implemented new.6MM investment for a locomotive engine coolant recycling system
• Implemented new electrostatic paint guns with savings of 40% on paint usage.
• Managed a project of $10MM dollars for a new plant startup. o Led a group of employees to achieve on time project completion for the new plant. o Wrote equipment purchase specifications for both the machine shop and.
• Responsible for setting up the analytical teardown lab in GE’s Grove City’s diesel engine plant.

Emporium, PA

• Elected member of TET (Top Engineering Team) for GKN
• Increased Equipment & Operator efficiency through lean principles
• Changed the plant layout for optimum machine placement and product flow.
• Designed and drafted small automation systems, gauge and fixture designs.
• Led spare part cost reduction projects through new vendors and drove engineering design changes on existing parts
• Implemented a part dip station right off of the sintering furnaces to reduce cycle time.