Jesse Schneider, Pe Email & Phone Number

Evansville, IN, US

Omaha, NE, US

• Executing the CEO’s vision being a main focal point by integrating strategic business planning and implementation is a top priority. Doing so by hiring engineering talent ready to take on custom equipment design and.
• Integrating the operational strategy through business, financial and marketing philosophies that propel Kelley Engineered Equipment forward.
• Promote company vision and implement a culture that engages employees & keeps the business vision on track.
• Engagement and collaboration with the team and clients alike
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable the Kelley leadership team
• Responsibility of P&L, revenue growth strategizing, and cost saving operational improvements.

Omaha, NE, US

• Managed group of mechanical engineers and designers responsible for equipment design
• Engineering support for multiple industries at a rapidly expanding engineering firm
• Lead four Engineers/Designers in all aspects of Engineering efforts, expanding staff to thirteen Engineers/Designers over course of three years
• Recruited engineering staff to expand department capacity
• Help facilitate the growth of business revenue from $1.3M per year to $4M in three years, expanding profits
• Execute project budget tracking & management of change orders

Omaha, NE, US

• Managed group of mechanical engineers and designers responsible for equipment design
• Engineering support for multiple industries at a rapidly expanding engineering firm
• Lead four Engineers/Designers in all aspects of Engineering efforts, expanding staff to thirteen Engineers/Designers over course of three years
• Recruited engineering staff to expand department capacity
• Execute project budget tracking & management of change orders
• Schedule and track progress for department and assign resources to new projects

Sylmar, California, US

• Manage engineers and surveyors for $110,000,000 CAD hydroelectric drill & blast project
• Responsible for project scheduling, quality control program, quantity tracking, document control, contract administration, plan and sequence of construction activities
• Design system and coordinate the approval of ventilation plans and diesel equipment
• Implement and train engineers in ventilation measurement and troubleshooting
• Design and procurement of dewatering system
• Lead ten field engineers on team to streamline project including design and implementation of blasting plans to drive continuous improvement based on geologic conditions

Sylmar, California, US

• Managed group of mechanical engineers and designers responsible for designing equipment for all internal divisions
• Conducted one-on-one meetings and performance reviews
• Scheduled work for department and assigned resources to new projects
• Recruited engineering staff to expand department capacity
• Analyzed continuity of designs and drafting procedures
• Led a team of eight engineers and designers to implement drafting standards across disciplinary groups

Sylmar, California, US

• Managed group of mechanical engineers and designers responsible for designing equipment for all internal divisions
• Conducted one-on-one meetings and performance reviews
• Scheduled work for department and assigned resources to new projects
• Recruited engineering staff to expand department capacity
• Analyzed continuity of designs and drafting procedures
• Led a team of eight engineers and designers to implement drafting standards across disciplinary groups

Sylmar, California, US

• Design mechanical systems for TBM operations including ventilation, slurry, water, and compressed air
• Developed site plan arrangement and specified equipment to be utilized
• Procurement of major equipment items with technical studies for large purchases, developed and maintained master equipment list
• Project cancelled by owner due to lack of funding

Sylmar, California, US

• Designed, estimated, procured, and supervised fabrication of specialized construction machinery (including TBM’s, BBM’s, scoops, muckers, hydraulic power units, ventilation fans, pumps, etc.)
• Worked closely with fabrication shop and jobsites to establish accurate schedules for the timely delivery of the needed equipment
• Assisted in troubleshooting of hydraulic powered machines and other mining equipment

Mt. Carmel, IL, US

Designed mechanical equipment for hydraulic shear and press brakes.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, US

Led various cost reduction projects through lab testing including the SxS defrost heater and suction tube sleeve

Benton Harbor, Michigan, US

Supported lab processes by performance testing refrigerators and preparing official lab reports

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering