Derek Stone Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Focused on Safety Initiatives and Strategy in North America Fulfillment Network Major Projects include: Fluid Unloading in NACF and the development of new technlogies to solve these challenges Implementing Prevention thru Design methodology from WHS into Global Engineering Services Bridging resourcing and vendor constraints to deliver on commitments on hardware solutions in NACFProviding technical input to leaders around MHE technologies for solving Ergonomic needs

Seattle, Wa, Us

Technical Program Manager overseeing retrofit initiatives in Traditional Sortable / Softline, Traditional Non-Sortable and Amazon Robotics Non-Sortable network types. Program managed MHE Retrofits exceeding $60MM in CapEx.• Manages multiple large, highly complex programs, solely responsible for driving them through the develop and deployment lifecycle.• Deeply understands the business and technical requirements of the engineering change being evaluated to drive the right conclusions• Maintains fluency in systems level architecture, critique and debate tech design, judge technical viability of the product/solution and tailor communication for tech and non-tech stakeholders.• Works with the Operations Leadership team to manage the networks strategy and project priority to ensure resources are always focused on the most impactful projects• Defines program/project scope and technical/business requirements, and relay that to the design engineering team concisely to allow for efficient transfer of knowledge• Evaluate solutions effectively and make decisions that balance business value and technology risk• Helps internal customers and the engineering teams make appropriate trade-offs by considering the larger picture• Builds strong working relationships with Fulfillment Center (FC) leadership and their operations teams across multiple sites including Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, and Process Engineering stakeholders

Seattle, Wa, Us

Developed MHE concept designs for retrofit initiatives in Traditional Sortable / Softline, Traditional Non-Sortable and Amazon Robotics Non-Sortable network types.

Holland, Michigan, Us

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, I use problem-solving processes to create custom, automated assembly equipment for the Automotive, E-Commerce, Agricultural sectors; in addition, I design welding and machining fixtures. I have been involved with over 17 projects across these industries in the last 5 years. I lead Mechanical Engineering project teams, and regularly interact with the customers and the overall functional team. My responsibilities include delivering successful mechanical designs from model creation to print detailing using PTC Creo / Windchill, helping application engineers create successful concepts for customers with detailed technical support, and providing front end support to properly quote up to $50+MM opportunities. Self-motivated and trusted as a remote mechanical engineer since June 2019. • Led a team of 6 engineers on the development and design of an $6MM+ automotive OEM Electric Battery and Electric Motor assembly project consisting of 23 stations from Automated cell testing, dispensing and module build to manual pack build stations and full motor assembly.

Holland, Michigan, Us

• Led a team of 5 engineers to achieve timing and budgetary targets on a prototype system for a novel indoor agriculture start up company, developed processes and designs for high volume production.• Designed an industrial battery dispense cell using PTC Creo, developed prelim Robot Simulations and EOAT design• Solve problems that have no standard solution with regards to automation working well in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects/ customers at one time. • Continually contacting vendors for proper sizing and quotation of purchased items needed in design• Provide onsite technical support to various customers across the USA.

Holland, Michigan, Us

• Co-Led a team of 8 Engineers to achieve timing and budgetary targets on a $5.6MM automated assembly process consisting of 40 steps across 6 dial machines. Maintained budgetary and timing goals throughout the design phase.• Sole Mechanical engineer of various automated weld tooling and machining cells for various automotive customers • Supported build process on factory floor with the assembly of large weld cell equipment after providing the design as opportunity to learn hands on from CAD to detailed print creation to machine assembly to Debug / Runoff• Helped application engineers create successful concepts for customers with detailed technical support and providing front end support to properly quote up to $50+MM opportunities.• Collaborated with multi functional teams to develop viable solutions for customers • Participated in customer design and technical reviews from concept stage to design completion.• Preliminary Robot Simulations and process concept development using Visual Components

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Us

Developed Should Cost models using Costimator softwareAssisted in supplier discussions involving new product development Helped maintain Cost Accounting ModelsData analysis of Costed Bill of Materials Identified $4,000,000 in savings from two projects Properly selected manufacturing processes to accurately create estimates of fabrications and weldments

Chicago, Us

Streamlined parts processing enabling future lean techniques to be easily implementedOrganized access between engineering and production resourcesPersonally produced all engineering bearing parts for buildsInitiated and created a comprehensive electronic history record database of engineering partsParticipated in a Lean Action Workout for New Product Introductions to manufacturing

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, International German

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering/Industrial Management

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