John Walter Email & Phone Number

RetiredCompany NameProject Pro Engineering Consultant Dates EmployedAug 2019 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo LocationDayton, Ohio Area and Will Travel as Required Retired construction and project manager for Navistar Corporation. Knowledge of paint facilities, assembly plants, new construction, modifications to existing facilities and the installation of existing or new equipment. Have a design and execute background with both multi-million dollar projects and smaller upgrade installations. Understand finance and budgets, including cost estimating and strategic planning. Have worked with all levels, from top management to on-floor operators to find and execute the best solutions.

Vandalia, Ohio

Project manager doing purchasing and installation of new and used filler, capping, cap sealing, bottle sorting, placement verification and conveyor systems for consumer products.

Vandalia, Ohio

Project Managed the installation of Liquid Line 4 and three Auto-Palletizers through purchase, factory acceptance testing, installation and start-up. Also did concept development, design and drawing of equipment and facility changes.

Dayton, Ohio Area And Will Travel As Required

Retired construction and project manager for Navistar Corporation. Knowledge of paint facilities, assembly plants, new construction, modifications to existing facilities and the installation of existing or new equipment. Have a design and execute background with both multi-million dollar projects and smaller upgrade installations. Understand finance and budgets, including cost estimating and strategic planning. Have worked with all levels, from top management to on-floor operators to find and execute the best solutions.

Sprinfield, Ohio 45502

Was rehired by Navistar Corporation after working for them as a contractor/consultant doing project and construction management. I am also doing design development of new and current equipment modifications to reduce the cost of several major projects that have been funded. I have and presently writing SOW, Capital Appropriation Requests, developing time lines for project installations, preliminary and final work approved budgets and safety "lockout-tag out" procedures. My work is mostly in the Finished Paint Facility, but I also have projects for the Assembly Plant and Cab Assembly Facility. I recently completed the installation of new floors and equipment into the exit of the pre-treat and prime system bring the work in on time and budget. I also completed designs for a new door robot manipulator for the finished paint booths and will be installing a 160 GPM Reverse Osmosis water system in January of 2016.

Springfield, Ohio

Working in the Finish Paint Facility of Navistar.- Project management of concept designs for new equipment. * Designed and install new turntables, scissor lifts and transfer conveyors for pretreat & prime exit. * Designed new exhaust hoods for vapor removal at the entrance to PT&P booths. - Engineering reviews and updates to existing equipment. * Developed drawing package for robotic door openers. * Revised cross transfer conveyor design to allow for better lubrication of transfer chain. * Reviewed and developed plan for sound noise reduction in the facility.- Managing modifications to the facility and process equipment. (On Going)

Greater Dayton/Cincinnati/Columbus Area

Experienced project manager in product development, construction and business analysis. Project experience with multi-million dollar projects Experience with facility design, manufacturing flow and process development Design & testing of diesel & natural gas engine in vehicle and stationary applications Design work in AutoCAD rev 2013 Knowledge of woodworking and metal machining  Understand, installed and worked with paint and finishing systems Machine run-off, validation testing and installation

Project Manager; Grade 7 (1999 – 2013) I managed global construction projects in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Brazil and South Africa for the Navistar Truck Group. My accomplishments in construction were:• I was able to generated a 36% increase in throughput, by directing three major programs at the Escobedo Assembly plant that allowed the line rate to go from 55 to 75 units per shift• I managed the installation of a school bus line in an Air Force building in Tulsa with a budget of $56 Million that was completed 7% under budget• I was lead in building facilities in Australia and Brazil totaling $4.3 Million that were both operational 2 weeks ahead of plan.I was the go to person for “What If” project development that included, budgeting, facility layouts, base process and time line plans.I was instrumental in developing the equipment and facilities for the Joint Venture (JV) Projects:• Developed the timeline, budget and plan for the Ford JV and lead the implementation of changes.• I handled the implementation plan and costs for the CAT JV.My maintenance improvement projects saved the company $2.8 Million year over year in lighting, fluids, natural gas and compressed air costs at our Escobedo, Chatham and Garland facilities.I did the equipment development, run-offs and validation for the following equipment:•Tire mounting and balancing equipment for relocation to Texas.•I developed the means to combine two fluid fill systems that saved $750,000 in relocation costs and a line shutdown.•Installed and trained Escobedo personnel on cooling water bypass balancing valve for cab welding operations.I implemented process improvement projects that added tubing cart to in-front of chassis to reduce waste saving $80,000 plus per year and installed a nitrogen generator to reduce hydraulic brake issues.

Manager / Supervisor; Production Test, Value Engineering, Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Engine Test:• Supervised engine test with a budget of $15,000 per year for maintenance work and upkeep.• Cut maintenance cost 20% by purchasing electronic sensors and computers for test cell operations• Eliminated mercury from the test floorValue Engineering:• Took 45 pounds out of a cast iron door by developing and testing a fiberglass replacement• Reduced engine testing costs by over $400 per engine by adding a micro filter• Netted $28,000 year over year by managing facility energy cost savings• Served as secretary of the local chapter of Society of American Value Engineers for the year of 1987.Manufacturing• Increased output of rod line from 75 to 125 by purchasing, installing and debugging a new piece of equipment for splitting rods.

Columbus, Indiana

Manager/Field Service Engineer; Bus Transportation, Senior Engineer, Engineer:• Cut warranty costs by over $100,000 per year by implementing and following field testing of a new clutched alternator drive that eliminated alternator failures.Senior Engineer• Saved $7.5 Million by developing a slide presentation program and tooling list for a military campaign with an original budget of $12 Million. • Trained field mechanics in the proper sequence and method of repair.Engineer• Learned engine application and installation that aided in reducing warranty by eliminating errors at OEMs. • Met or exceeded goal every year of reducing warranty costs for new application by $40,000 per year.

Certification In Program Management, Master Certification

Autocad Drafting, 4.0 Out Of 4.0

Classes in 2D and 3D design.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Mechanical Engineering, 3.21 Out Of 4.0 Overall 3.85 In Major

Activities and Societies: Member of Tau Alpha Pi Honor faternity. Member of the UD theatre group work both technical, back stage.

Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Training, 96 Out Of 100

Training in Lean Management Performance and Six Sigma Black Belt.