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Decatur, Il

Sr Project Engineering Team Leader for the Caterpillar 789D Large Mining Truck - the undisputed world leader in the 200 ton payload class.• Responsible for all areas of engineering during a significant model update to meet US EPA emissions regulations, improve product performance, increase critical component life, improve safety and reduce customer operating costs. • Oversaw redesign of the frame, powertrain, cooling system, sheet metal, electrical and hydraulic subsystems.• Ran a successful prototype testing and evaluation program at customer sites to evaluate real-world performance, customer input, and feedback. • Completed one of the most successful truck introductions on time, below budget and with the lowest warranty claims for a new product.

Decatur, Il

Supported the design, build, and release of small and large mining trucks (OHT/LMT) in engineering and project leadership roles. Developed solutions for critical areas and subsystems, including structural design and analysis; hydraulics design and routing; cooling system design, sound reduction; exhaust aftertreatment and system integration.Additional roles within the Decatur facility have included engineering shop support, Technical Construction File coordinator, hydraulics simplification, Custom Products, Reman, sound reduction, risk assessment, cost reduction, and parts rationalization.

Galion, Oh

Updated designs, models and drawings in Pro/E to fix design defects, reduce costs, incorporate supplier changes in current production models and provided service support for legacy models.

Columbus, Oh

Oversaw municipal programs in the State of Ohio to control industrial wastewater pollution. Involved in the approval, monitoring and auditing of city pretreatment programs as well as inspecting industrial treatment facilities that discharge into municipal wastewater treatment plants.