Justin D. Spittel Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

- Delivered the functional design of small signaling projects in accordance with industry and company standards.- Ensured the review of Functional Signaling design requirements allocation and demonstrate the compliance of design documents by the traceability.- Ensured the delivery of Functional Signaling design compliant to project requirements, budget, and schedule, and to industry standards, company guidelines, and processes.- Ensured the delivery of functional design documentation including system requirements and architecture, interface control, scheme plans, control tables, block design, and analysis.- Ensured the gap identification between customer requirements and company products.- Ensured the identification of development and procurement needs based on customer requirements and identified gaps.- Ensured the effective implementation of the lessons-learnt database where the detected design errors, process and tool inefficiencies, and the related corrective actions are duly recorded.- Ensured the execution of the Verification activities on issued documents, according to the Verification & Validation Plan.- Contributed to the configuration of hardware/software design of the Signaling system by control of the functional design, and produce or control the version control sheet if applicable.

London, England, Gb

• Delivered production of parts of functional design of signaling projects in accordance with industry standards under the guidance of wayside engineering project teams.• Ensured the production of a portion of functional design documentation.• Evinced familiarization of industry standards (e.g. CENELEC, AREMA, IEEE, IPC, etc.).• Ensured gap analyses between clear requirements and stable products/solutions.• Contributed to functional design documentation including system requirements and architecture, interface control, scheme plans, control tables, block design, and analyses as appropriate.• Ensured support for management of requirements relative to the functional design.• Contributed to errors detection.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

• Was responsible for the design, development, and support of electrical control panels and software for a variety of engineered-to-order vacuum technology solutions.• Developed PLC programming logic and control sequencing for equipment using the following programming environments: Rockwell RSLogix 500/5000, IDEC Wind/IO NV3, Omron Zen.• Created HMI visualization software utilizing Automation Direct CMore, Red Lion Crimson, Rockwell Factory Talk View ME, and other development environments.• Integrated controls into a number of Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet networks including those with: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU Serial, Modbus TCP/IP, DeviceNet, and RS-232/RS-485 serial communication. • Supported clients, production representatives, and associated business units.• Supported project commissioning at customer sites and through remote network equipment access.• Investigated equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and improve or retrofit designs.• Confirmed product capabilities to achieve product specification.• Conducted and participated in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, documentation, and other artifacts.• Contributed to design standards and supported design reuse.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Wabtec Freight Car Pneumatics:• Was responsible for the design, development, analysis, and application of existing freight car pneumatics, along with development of new creative designs and other technical activities.• Created 2D and 3D device drawings and models.• Implemented prototypes and systems for laboratory testing, simulation, and customer acceptance.• Supported clients, production representatives, and associated business units.• Investigated equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and improve or retrofit designs.• Confirmed product capabilities to achieve product specification.• Assured system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.• Conducted and participated in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, documentation, and other artifacts.• Contributed to design standards and supported design reuse.• Generated product documentation indices for sales and customer services departments.• Authored technical reports, publications, presentations, and patents.ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Microphor: A Wabtec Company:• Was responsible for the electrical design, development, testing, and implementation on an engineering project.• Assisted team in design and maintenance of plans, schematics and wire running lists.• Maintained good working relationships with clients, staff, and outside contractors.• Partnered with team members and ensured that established goals and deadlines were met.• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and technical requirements.• Actively communicated with Engineering Manager and across business units on status of projects.

Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-De-France, Fr

• Created and revised detailed part and assembly drawings in compliance with ASME Y14.5 standards.• Defined product requirements and concepts.• Generated source control drawings to manage dual source and order-to-specification components.• Performed detailed mechanical and electrical design activities. • Developed and implemented product validation test plans. • Developed system models to evaluate product concepts and design.• Familiarized with ASTM/ISO/DIN standard materials and coatings for specification on engineering drawings.• Participated in Failure Mode and Effects Analyses and risk assessment activities.• Defined component placement and wiring for optimal structural and thermal design. • Provided technical clarification of designs to suppliers.• Created and maintained Bills of Material using SAP for prototype and production applications.• Directly supported manufacturing implementation of new products from concept to mass production.• Managed and manipulated design releases driven by customer and cost-out requirements.• Developed local standard ECR/ECN/ECO processes to implement detailed design and documentation updates.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Provided first line supervision of craft personnel on an assigned shift for mechanical operations.• Provided project management with long-term LEAN and Six Sigma sustainability projects.• Developed and troubleshooted experimental standard work processes.• Demonstrated proficiency with basic machinist, electrician, pipefitter, carman, and laborer job duties.• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with troubleshooting and regular maintenance of locomotives.• Analyzed damaged rolling equipment and audited repair procedures per FRA and AAR guidelines.• Responded to derailments, train delays, and other unusual occurrences.• Communicated with outside contractors to mitigate damages of delayed or damaged equipment.• Communicated with customers on repair plans to freight cars under their ownership.