Greg Sprouse Email & Phone Number

Wyoming, Minnesota, United States

Design Engineer for Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Pistons, Bearings, Flywheels, Balance Shafts and Gears. My responsibilities include but are not limited to: Solid modeling / Print work, ECN, BOMC, CPC, FMEA, Design Standards, Problem Identification & Corrective Action, TIR, Dynamic Modeling Analysis (MCAD).I also work with younger engineers as a mentor, and also on Peer Teams.

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Trouble shooting & corrective action. Design of intake components. Resourcing of current products.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Cost Reduction & Product Improvement for Oshkosh Defense.

Fond Du Lac

Design Engineer / Component Manager for Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Pistons, Bearings, Flywheels, Balance Shafts & Gears. My responsibilities include but are not limited to: Solid modeling / Print work, ECN, BOMC, CPC, FMEA, Design Standards, Problem Identification & Corrective Action, TIR, Dynamic Modeling Analysis (MCAD).• Designed 3.4 L 225 hp V6 crankshaft for outboard engine program• Designed 4.3L V6 & 5.2 L V8 (Split Pin) crankshaft for inboard engines. • Designed in-line 4 cylinder crankshaft for 150 hp 3.0L 4 stroke outboard engine.• Designed Mercury first twice engine speed, dual counter rotating balance system.• Developed sprocket & chain drive system with tensioner for balance system • Developed new piston for 150 hp 3.0 L 4 stroke engine• Redesigned 4 stroke Verado In-line 4 cylinder & 6 cylinder 200hp / 300hp for increased horsepower, reduced windage friction, improved fuel economy and lowered cost.• Developed improved NVH characteristics for Walleye oil pump.As a complete rotating and reciprocating engineer, I am flexible to fill in where needed from pistons, rods, crankshafts and gears, to other drive and balance systems. My expertise is controlling vibration, so that block and bearing loads are manageable, while also ensure the durability of parts managing the combustion, to rotary dynamic motion.

Advanced Design Engineer: Powertrain Group3D Modeling & Drawings / Support Engine Product DevelopmentI was part of a team that was tasked with putting into production the first engine Designed by MTD. (123cc OHV Engine)

Design Engineer: Powertrain / Domestic Engine Group / EDP Coach Crankshaft Design and Development / Gear Design and Development Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing / Tolerance Stacks 3D Modeling & Drawings / Support Engine Product Development Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions / Production Pilot Reviews First Article Inspections / Part Deviations / Drawing Checking• Designed 4 Stroke twin crankshaft for Sportsman 600/700/800 engine family• Designed engine gear set for Sportsman 600/700/800 engine family• Implemented $60.00 per engine cost reduction of gear set for Sportsman 600/700/800 engine family ($1,200,000 for the first year, $3,000,000 for ’03)• Designed new “909” cross-shaft gear set for small block 2 stroke engines to increase cooling capacity, improved durability, and reduced cost• Designed cross-shaft gear set for new 2 stroke engine family• Designed lightweight large displacement twin 2 stroke crankshaft