Jesse Dees Email & Phone Number

Waukesha, WI, US

Responsible for investigation and evaluation of:-Engine efficiency improvements to reduce fuel consumption and engine out emissions-Engine exhaust aftertreatment systems to reduce unit out emissions-Evaluation of alternative fuels to reduce carbon emissions as well as greenhouse gas emissions-Engine control system strategy and improvements

Waukesha, WI, US

Working director responsible for:- building and leading the engine group- setting and managing group budget- maintaining engine road map - directing the design, development and launch of all internally designed engines- optimization of calibrations and emissions control systems to meet emissions requirements- engine design cost and performance.

Waukesha, WI, US

Direct engine performance, calibration and development engineersProject Manager for large spark ignited engines designed in-houseProject Manager - OEM Air-Cooled EnginesManage and conduct engine performance developmentPerform engine calibrations to meet emissions and performance requirementsConduct DFMEA analysis on engines and componentsEnsure engine.

Sole proprietor of JDees Performance. I specialize in pre-1980 car and motorcycle repair, modifications and restoration as well as vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle repair.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Evaluate engine changes to improve overall efficiency by reducing frictional lossesEvaluate power-cylinder design changes to improve system performanceConduct 1-D fluid flow analysis on oiling and cooling systems to drive designsCooling system design and developmentProvide technical guidance and support for Flexible Integration Teams

Milwaukee, WI, US

Designed and developed engine breathing and cooling systems.Provide direct supervision, including work direction, performance management, growth/development and performance rating of the Fluid Systems team membersResponsible for the overall design and development of new powertrain oiling, breathing and cooling systems. Direct lab personnel to develop and.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Managed the Powertrain Structures team, which was comprised of eighteen engineers and four designers. Provided work assignments and direction, performance management, as well as mentoring/coaching. Set and managed the department budget.Team was responsible for the design and development of all engine structural components.

Identified and developed powertrain technology to set the technology strategy for future Harley-Davidson powertrains.Worked with regulatory personnel to ensure appropriate technologies were being investigated and developed to allow Harley-Davidson to meet future emissions requirements. Developed and managed the group budget. Provided work assignments and.

Provided direct supervision, including work direction, performance management, coaching, and growth/development of the Big Twin and VRod Thermodynamics group members (calibration, performance, modeling and fluids engineers). Specified and tested engine lubrication filters for all engine platforms.Scheduled the workload in the developmental dynamometer test.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Responsible for the design, simulation and development of engine oiling and crankcase breathing systems for all H-D engines.Provided support to manufacturing to diagnose and solve manufacturing issues that occurred with current oiling and breathing system designs.Developed the oiling and breathing system for the XB engine family in which a patent was.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Directed and coordinated fuel system programs. Diagnosed, tested and solved fuel system and valve failures.Design a robotically welded one-piece fuel tank for the Softail line as well as for the Softail Deuce motorcycle.Collaborated with fuel component supplier to design and develop the VRod fuel pump module.Conducted fuel system component testing and.

Developed test methods and test systems including design, material and component selection, procurement, buildup, and checkout. Wrote and presented test procedures, safety documents, and FMEA documents. Conducted tests, performed data analysis, and wrote test reports to document results. Designed Hydrodynamic Foil Bearing Test Rig, Liquid Oxygen Compressor.