Project Engineer
CurrentGuy P. Randall – Mechanical Engineer Frame Design – Heavy weldments, component packaging, off-road durability, flexibility/stiffness, weldability, drainage, stress concentration minimization, cost/value, assemble-ability, parts minimizationTrack Drive Systems – Component selection, tractive effort, ground pressure, steering control, tensioners, rollers, sprocket design, grousers/shoes, vendorsTank Design – Hydraulic and fuel, baffles, strainers, aeration prevention, returns, suction flow efficiency, isolation and crack prevention, drains, cleanouts, cleaning process after welding, contamination preventionMechanisms – mechanical logic, rotation, levers, linkages, actuators, lubrication, patent infringement avoidance, clever solutions.Diesel Engine Selection – power, torque, rpm, cost, service, vendor comparison, service points, finalizing the bill of material, certification testingHydraulic Systems – Power, heat, flow, pressure, velocities, component comparison and selection. Open loop and closed loop, hose sizing, routings, filtration, testing. Power Systems - solving for horsepower, flow, speeds, torque, pressure, gearing, efficiencies, thermal loads and cooling, filtration, and component selection. Operator Controls –CE Certification – EU directives, ISO standardsEngineering Math and Physics – Sound engineering principles, stress analysis, statics, power calcs, moments, stress concentrations, electrics, math of hydraulics, gearing, accelerations, Newton, Bernoulli, Euler…Product Safety – standards, risk assessment, guarding, Team leadership – budgeting, careful recruiting, assignments and responsibilities, project time estimation, dealing with the unexpected setbacks, lead times, priorities, communication, reporting, thanking and appreciation, good decision making, getting it done when the schedule seems impossible.
