Darrin Mariska Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Responsible for racecar systems and engine related projects for NASCAR Sprint Cup team based in Denver, Colorado.

Responsible for developing performance improvements for suspension, electrical, fluid, driver safety/comfort, chassis, and driveline systemsManaged projects that reduced costs, weight, manufacturing time, and assembly timeResponsible for project identification, planning, resource procurement and allocation, component design, manufacture, testing, reporting, implementation, and trainingPerformed most required fabrication, mechanical installation, electrical construction, and CATIA design personallyEngine Lease Services Manager - Engine DepartmentManaged engine lease program on-site at Petty Enterprises, Level Cross, NCInterfaced with customer representatives as service liaison and advisorResponsible for engine procurement, preparation, allocation, and performance validation after installationUpgraded and operated customer chassis dynamometer for performance evaluation and auxiliary systems troubleshootingChassis Dynamometer Department Manager - Engine DepartmentOperated the Chassis Dynamometer Testing Department. Developed, implemented and maintained all operational, technical, and safety proceduresResponsible for scheduling and performing chassis dynamometer work, including weekly engine performance evaluation, and research and development testingPerformed all mechanical, electrical, and data acquisition installations required to commission chassis dynamometer unitResponsible for upgrading and maintaining facility's electrical, cooling, mechanical, and ventilation systemsServed on "over the wall" pit crew as fuel catch-can man (2003 and 2004 seasons)

#23 Busch Grand National TeamLed the operations of the trackside and shop crews at the direction of the Crew ChiefImplemented procedures to improve productivity, accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and performance at the shop and at the race trackDirected and supervised shop and trackside crew activitiesServed on "over the wall" pit crew as fuel catch-can man and performed all race fuel mileage calculations

#24 DuPont Winston Cup TeamResponsible for chassis alignment, adjustment, component selection, and documentationPerformed all chassis setups using Hendrick digital alignment systemProvided comprehensive setup notes and component selection data to team engineer and crew chiefServed on "over the wall" pit crew as fuel catch-can man and performed all race fuel mileage calculations using a self-developed computer program

#19 Pennzoil Truck TeamEntry level race engineering position with NASCAR teamPerformed general chassis and setup engineering. Developed electronic anti roll bar stiffness rating system, caliper mounted brake bias testing system, and computerized roll couple distribution programResponsible for general tire management, including trackside data acquisition, and computerized data cataloging and tracking

Project manager for the specification, procurement, and installation of production line, automobile body welding equipmentResponsible for the planning, specification, design, bid processing, vendor follow up, and installation of new model automobile body welding machineryTrained in many Toyota systems, including Kan-Ban (Just In Time Parts Delivery), Poke-Yoke (Mistake Proofing), and Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)Gained additional experience and training working the production line at the Georgetown, Kentucky assembly plant

Entry level engineering position at manufacturing facilityManaged hot-formed titanium aircraft parts processingDeveloped repeatability studies of various metal forming processesDesigned processing tools; including cutting fixtures, forming dies, and machining aids

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Brown Fellow

Bachelor Of Science, Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Academic All American - Football, Dean's List, Tau Sigma Zeta, Resident Assistant, Cardinal Key