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 Additive Pittsburgh facility. • 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, large format printing, prototype/ part optimization (Export control, R&D, and manufacturing).• 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 completion. • Schedule the shop floor activities • Develop key relationships with customers • Supported the AS9100D Site certification

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, processes and tooling both during the engineering cycle and post design stages of implementation. • Assist incoming inspection in the disposition of rejected materials.• Monitor and make recommendations regarding improvements on equipment, machinery, processes, etc.

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 Assembly area. o Identified appropriate vendors and led quoting activities with them. Purchasing equipment from vendors and tracked the monthly spend. o In charge of equipment installation, plant utilities, and startup of the new equipment. o Tracked overall project budget of 100M dollars.Quality engineering role (Grove City & Erie, PA) • Responsible for setting up the analytical teardown lab in GE’s Grove City’s diesel engine plant. • Lead cross-functional work-outs to ensure desired process is identified and the necessary manufacturing equipment is specified, purchased, and installed in the agreed upon line layout.• Work closely with other project leaders at the site to coordinate/leverage existing resources and ensure that the Analytical teardown Lab project seamlessly integrates with existing facility plans.• Write equipment specifications, create Request for Quote packages, create requisitions and purchase orders, organize contractors/GE personnel for equipment installation, and manage receipt transactions for vendor payment.• Ensured project is completed on time, and within budget.• Reduction of DMR’s through the study of temperature effects on large parts from the machining center to the inspection area. • Wrote spreadsheet to compensate for the different temperatures of the part and gage. o Implemented new manufacturing quality records for this process.

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. • Direct oversight on installation of two new ½ Million dollar shot-blasting machines.• Led the project from conception to production. Including the creation of the capital request, design requirements/system performance, and testing of machine.• Managed personal on installation, training, commissioning, and engineering support after production. • Coordinated with R&D managers on product testing and quality requirements for the new shot blasting and shot peening processes. • Installed new automated ink marking line and vision system. • Lead the project installation of several machine vision systems and acted as the domain expert• Facilitated and implemented design improvements through 3D CAD software to increase equipment efficiency. • Managed the installation of one double disc grinding machine and two horizontal grinding machines. • Designed/Drafted required fixtures while concurrently quoting and purchasing them. • Implemented training to set-ups on all shifts.