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Dayton, Ohio Area

Dayton Phoenix Group is a leading supplier of electrical and locomotive components for the industrial and railroad markets. Also, DPG provides products for off-road, industrial equipment. Currently serving as a Mechanical Product Engineer for their wide range of locomotive mechanical products that include cab heaters, engine protectors, toilets, valves, side mirrors, visors, and awnings. Also, provide HVAC support, rotating electric support, service support, process engineering support, and… Show more Dayton Phoenix Group is a leading supplier of electrical and locomotive components for the industrial and railroad markets. Also, DPG provides products for off-road, industrial equipment. Currently serving as a Mechanical Product Engineer for their wide range of locomotive mechanical products that include cab heaters, engine protectors, toilets, valves, side mirrors, visors, and awnings. Also, provide HVAC support, rotating electric support, service support, process engineering support, and vibration testing using Vibration Research software. Show less

Urbana, Ohio

Served as lead engineer to process, prioritize, delegate, and track engineering changes and customer specific projects. Also, tracked project hours, performed annual reviews and discussed employee development to meet personal and corporate goals. Evaluated changes for feasibility by conferring with multiple departments. Supported Product Service, Production and Quality. Provided agency (i.e. UL/CSA) support. Worked directly with customers as needed. Developed test procedures. Created own… Show more Served as lead engineer to process, prioritize, delegate, and track engineering changes and customer specific projects. Also, tracked project hours, performed annual reviews and discussed employee development to meet personal and corporate goals. Evaluated changes for feasibility by conferring with multiple departments. Supported Product Service, Production and Quality. Provided agency (i.e. UL/CSA) support. Worked directly with customers as needed. Developed test procedures. Created own drawings, released ECN’s, and created BOM’s. Performed FEA analysis using Pro-Mechanica when required. Performed and supervised product testing. Analyzed test results to drive appropriate design changes. Also, performed sheet metal and mechanical design.Led development and implementation of new NEMA 3R outdoor air conditioner. Led development and implementation of new 316 stainless enclosure for oil/gas industry.Led redesign of automatic door opening system in case of cooling/power failure of server cabinet. Show less

Norcold, Inc is a manufacturer of refrigerators for RV's, boats, and trucks. Evaluated product modification proposals for feasibility by conferring with Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Purchasing to identify potential benefits, issues, and costs. Prioritized, planned, and formulated engineering projects based on cost and time requirements. Directed and coordinated manufacturing or building of prototype products and assemblies. Planned and developed test programs then analyzed the data to… Show more Norcold, Inc is a manufacturer of refrigerators for RV's, boats, and trucks. Evaluated product modification proposals for feasibility by conferring with Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Purchasing to identify potential benefits, issues, and costs. Prioritized, planned, and formulated engineering projects based on cost and time requirements. Directed and coordinated manufacturing or building of prototype products and assemblies. Planned and developed test programs then analyzed the data to drive appropriate changes. Prepared written requests for capital project expenditures. Used Pro-E to perform engineering design tasks. Worked closely with Product Service, Quality, and OEM's to resolve corrective actions, field issues, and installation specifications for new RV floor plans. Wrote test requests and supervised lab technicians. Developed test standards and engineering procedures. Led several benchmarking projects. Directed creation of service bulletins, literature, and manuals.Completed major redesign of Norcold's flagship refrigerator to improve cooling performance 10% so product could consistently meet ANSI/CSA requirements and customer's own specifications.Project cost was $500k and was completed on time and under budget. Patented and successfully implemented first chilled water dispenser for an RV refrigerator. Project cost was $250k and was completed on time and within budget. Submitted patent disclosure for an air flow baffle to ease refrigerator installation and to allow for more consistent installations to Norcold specifications to reduce warranty costs. Worked with OEM to develop a corporate wide installation guideline.Diagnosed and resolved severe design/quality problem with internal moisture condensation for one of Norcold's high-end refrigerators. Fix involved redesign of several injection molded parts and gasket along with extensive high humidity testing. Wrote engineering specification to prevent future problems. Show less

Provided design engineering support for residential split systems and sourced thermostats. Led cost reduction project for 10 SEER outdoor condensers while working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing. Responsible for UL agency certification for all product lines, including agency file maintenance, plant inspections, and any variation notices. Directed prototype personnel for the building of test units. Developed test plans and directed lab technicians for conducting performance… Show more Provided design engineering support for residential split systems and sourced thermostats. Led cost reduction project for 10 SEER outdoor condensers while working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing. Responsible for UL agency certification for all product lines, including agency file maintenance, plant inspections, and any variation notices. Directed prototype personnel for the building of test units. Developed test plans and directed lab technicians for conducting performance and agency tests. Worked closely with Product Service and Quality to resolve field issues.Completed redesign of 10 SEER condensers from large chassis to small chassis while still maintaining a true 3-ton unit. Cost savings was $8.00 per unit. Initially, one of the senior engineers said it couldn't be done and still maintain an "honest" 3-ton unit. He questioned the performance of competitors who did the same thing. In the end, he said I did a great job.Found and implemented an additional $7.00 per unit savings across the entire 10 SEER line by qualifying alternate suppliers for compressors, fan motors, fan blades, weather seals, and grills. Show less

Supervised product maintenance department of 10 designers and 1 lab technician for all commercial product lines ranging from stainless steel coffee grinders and brewers to frozen beverage equipment. Prioritized multiple projects with product management, engineering, and production. Served as contact for all agencies such as NSF, UL, and CSA. Wrote specifications, standards, and test procedures.Successfully moved entire line of coffee brewers from Louisville plant to Chicago plant… Show more Supervised product maintenance department of 10 designers and 1 lab technician for all commercial product lines ranging from stainless steel coffee grinders and brewers to frozen beverage equipment. Prioritized multiple projects with product management, engineering, and production. Served as contact for all agencies such as NSF, UL, and CSA. Wrote specifications, standards, and test procedures.Successfully moved entire line of coffee brewers from Louisville plant to Chicago plant. Significant stainless steel redesign was necessary to accommodate tooling capability of the Chicago plant. Worked directly with customers to modify existing products for new applications. Show less

Implemented and managed sourced refrigerators from several global OEM's (i.e; Canada, Slovenia, S. Africa, and S. Korea). Responsible for performance, agency, packaging, and transit testing to meet GE requirements. Wrote product specifications. Led safety and technical reviews. Designed plastic components utilizing injection molding, extrusion, gas assist, and sonic welding. Designed sheet metal parts, including stainless steel. Utilized six sigma to resolve design issues and cost… Show more Implemented and managed sourced refrigerators from several global OEM's (i.e; Canada, Slovenia, S. Africa, and S. Korea). Responsible for performance, agency, packaging, and transit testing to meet GE requirements. Wrote product specifications. Led safety and technical reviews. Designed plastic components utilizing injection molding, extrusion, gas assist, and sonic welding. Designed sheet metal parts, including stainless steel. Utilized six sigma to resolve design issues and cost reduction.Successfully implemented factory installed stainless steel refrigerator door trim on time.Took charge and completed a large project from another engineer who had to take long term leave. Project completed per schedule and involved implementing 15 new freezer models from Frigidaire. Show less

Created 3D CAD models and 2D drawings. Performed drafting, tolerance studies, wrote ECN's, and engineering support.

Designed structural steel components and assemblies for hydraulic automotive lifts. (Company went out of business.)

Bsmet, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Christian Student Fellowship American Society of Mechanical Engineers Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

Aasmet, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Christian Student Fellowship

Education record

Completed corporate training programs in the following areas. - Vibration View - Solid Edge ST8 - Solid Edge Sheet Metal - Pro-E Wildfire.