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Irving, Texas, Us

• CPS Process Lead for Anchor Manufacturing SAP Deployment, coordinating transformation of data and processes for optimized factory operation and successful SAP Go-Live launch.• Led SAP APO Deployment, teaming with consultants and deployment targets to deliver first fully functional SAP manufacturing schedule optimization at Caterpillar. Ran corporate APO user group for collaborative debugging and process improvement.• Developed CPS Mach1 process workshop and delivered to global audiences to introduce process transformation for future deployment sites.• Set up BST Obeya room and initiated Obeya project management process, including training of Leadership, execution of meetings and driving data format and delivery.• Led Obeya Visualization project to transform to big screen display, directing software development groups to assemble interactive data presentations for collaborative analytics.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of project portfolios to deliver lean factory operation and organizational cost reduction objectives. • Coached, mentored and led personnel on multiple levels within technical and operational team environments across 3 facilities. • Trained Black Belts and Green Belts in 6 Sigma and Caterpillar Production Systems methodologies.• Directed value stream transformation of vehicle assembly line to double output and improve on-time delivery from 11% to 96%.• Defined and initiated projects, and assigned Black Belts to manage, schedule, and complete lean improvement projects.• Managed environmental health and safety program implementation and personnel at 3 facilities. • Produced metric reports on current program results and future projections.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Cost responsibility for Forestry group Wheel Skidder and Forestry Excavator product lines, breaking down cost structure, analyzing for quick wins and executing or spinning off larger projects.• Surveyed, evaluated, negotiated and reallocated sourcing with regionalized sheet metal supplier base to generate $2M annual cost reduction while tightening supply chain to eight hour delivery radius.• Evaluated internal and external production capabilities and cost for structural fabrications and drove in-sourcing and resourcing projects to completion.• Led Hydraulic Winch product development program, including market acceptance and field testing programs, resulting in $500K annualized savings. • Created structural load analysis process based on field data and simplified proving ground vehicle process steps.• Conducted 6 Sigma projects with diverse corporate teams to eliminate product problems and simplify designs at reduced delivered production costs.

• Track Skidder Design Team Leader, in charge of 3 design engineers, designing, testing and supporting products released and built in Japan, Indonesia and LaGrange, GA• Lead engineer for development and support of vehicle product line and multi-vehicle attachment groups for whole-tree forestry group.• Designed rear frame, axle support and drivelines as part of Wheel Skidder engineering team, including FEA analysis, prove design testing and production support. • Established and executed project plan for new Grapple attachment concepts, managing design of component and related subsystems, testing, release and production ramp-up.• Developed supplier relationships while integrating suppliers’ products into vehicle design.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Team leader of three performance engineers on production and new product projects. • Corporate technical liaison to NCSA, leading projects on virtual reality, graphical user interfaces, optimization and corporate financial modeling.• Programmed large scale dynamic modeling software on self directed team. • Developed 3-D rigid body analysis equations of motion capability and applied to vehicle performance simulation.• Integrated Matlab software for controls and optimization analysis.• Set up and administered business unit web server and site.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering