Jim Skinner Email & Phone Number

Pella, IA, US

Pella, Iowa, United States

• Industrial Innovation | Lead design engineer of research and development of first of kind patented machinery type, Multiple other products under development
• Guideline Development | Team leader responsible for numerous documents streamlining and enhancing development and documentation practices
• Subject Matter Expert | Fail-Fast, Engines, Vibration, Cooling Systems, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Solid Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management

• Multiple Boom Lift Projects | Practiced efficient, closed loop development of engine, cooling, and auxiliary power systems utilizing CAD, FEA, and CFD tools, followed by extensive prototype testing and data analysis.
• DVP&R | Created test requirement documents for all engines and optional equipment, Supported testing, Analyzed all test data, Documented test reports, Completed application approval
• Special Projects | Collaborated with Deutz Germany to perform Stage V low-load cold weather testing
• Engineering Guidelines | Created standardized procedures, documentation, and automated software tools for powertrain testing and data analysis

• Research and Development | Designed test apparatus’ for testing of hydraulic cylinders utilizing CAD and FEA tools.
• Enhancement | Coordinated with design and manufacturing engineering resources to process product improvement requests and ECNs for new and existing products, while maintaining internal best practices, ASME Y14.5-2009.

• Machine Processes | Machined parts and tooling for 100 kW horizontal axis wind turbine utilizing manual lathe and vertical mill equipment.
• Quality | Performed in process and final audit inspections per engineering drawings.
• Tooling | Constructed mold tooling for resin infusion of fiberglass-balsa wood composite turbine blades.

Osceola, IA

• Maintained and repaired a variety of vehicles including Ottawa yard trucks, pickup trucks, cars, single engine aircraft, and farm equipment.
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues on automotive and aircraft applications.
• Restored sheet metal, fiberglass and plastic auto body and airframe components through fabrication and painting.

Weldon, IA

• Installed and programmed phone, security, and video surveillance systems.
• Routed voice, data, and fiber optic network cabling in commercial and residential settings.
• Operated company vehicles throughout the service region.
• Managed work on multiple project sites.
• Documented work reports and tracked materials inventory.

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering (Bse)

Associate Of Science (As) & Associate Of Arts (Aa)