Larry Kubes Email & Phone Number

Systems Solutions Engineering (SSE) (www.systsolns.com / ph. 317-541-0346) is a highly creative company that takes ideas from art to part to a fully functioning vehicles and systems that are ready for production. SSE's engineering expertise is much broader than most companies and includes design , development, and production experience in electric motors, electric drivetrains, engines and transmissions, vehicles, suspension systems, hydraulics, testing equipment, and electronic controls, along with the intellectual property development for these products. SSE also helps with planning for businesses and has key experiences in the areas of international business, competitive analysis, business development, business product / technology / resource roadmaps, and operations analysis. Recent work has been in the areas of high performance engine electronic fuel injection calibration and engine development, development of electric motors, drivetrains, and manufacturing systems for Hybrid and electric trucks, cars, and buses in China; development of high power density (10kW +/-) 120,000 rpm electric motors for turbocharger / supercharger applications; commissioning of a 6.3MW dynamometer for wind turbine and mining transmission development; and design and build of large cryogenic freezers. Systems Solutions Engineering has the necessary tools to do CAD design, FEA analysis, dynamic simulation of complex assemblies, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) / heat transfer analysis. Larry Kubes is the man behind making all of this happen.

Pendleton, Indiana, Us

A $1B company that engineers and manufactures high volume electric traction motors and generators for electric and Hybrid vehicles. Developed new traction motor / generator business unit and overseeing the implementation of this model. Key areas focus on sales of traction motors / generators into all industries, including 2 new business sectors. Gained solid customer acceptance via customer visits and tradeshows. Business is forecast to annually deliver greater than 10X increase in sales by 2018.Leading engineering organizations in US, Mexico, Europe, and China and supporting over 100 active customer projects in US, Europe, Russia, Brazil, China, India, and Australia.Developed US and European Hybrid and Electric vehicle motor market. Developing China motor market.Lead the Hybrid motor organization with yearly production capacity of nearly 100,000 motors. Brought 17 new motors into production in 2 years and doubled durability testing capacity.Reorganized Hybrid group to work better with customers and deliver results in a timely manner.

A company that developed new diesel engine and generator technology and designs for stationary power systems, as well as bullet proof and mine resistant new military vehicle designs.Delivered, from initial concept to operating unit: turbocharged multi-fuel diesel engine in 7 months, generator in 10 months, engine and electrical power generation control system in 8 months, and armored military personnel truck in 6 months.Conceptualized engine and electrical power generation system prognostics and diagnostics and leveraged parent company satellite communications systems as a communication medium for these systems to enable world wide monitoring of engine and electrical power generation state of health and operational information.Created the engineering and manufacturing organization, from first employee to full staff, as well as developing office and engineering procedures for new product development.

A leading business unit of the Eaton Corporation that specializes in the design and production of transmissions and drivetrain systems for Class 4 to 8 trucks and various agricultural and industrial applications.Managed and lead the Hybrid Product Engineering Group in bringing a Class 4-7 truck hybrid drive system from proof of concept to production. All technology disciplines were represented in this group, including power electronics and electric motor drive and generation / regeneration systems.Implemented the engineering design practices and directions which reduced component failures, improved performance and reliability, and minimized safety risks. This resulted in over 300 design improvements and the elimination of 50 safety issues prior to production. Utilized previous professional automotive racing experience to assist in bringing designs to production in a reduced (approx. 40%) time frame and at a significant (approx. 75%) reduction in cost.Created and developed new components and strategies for hybrid drive and automated manual transmission systems, such as electronic clutch actuators, low profile shifters, cost effective battery systems, and hybrid control algorithms.

A privately (self) owned engineering design and prototyping business that designed and developed components and assemblies for outside customers, as well as providing organizations management assistance.Designed and produced new concepts and components for automotive, motorcycles, bicycles, and suspension customers, including computer controlled hydraulic testing machines, composite driveshafts, carbon/carbon braking systems, transmission flex plates, and light weight (10% lighter) steel driveshaft systems.Actively managed a $4M+ business, from engineering to production to sales. The business specialized in precision machined, high strength, high quality drivetrain components primarily for industrial and professional car racing.

GM Performance Parts is the $18M GM business that distributes professional racing parts, such as cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and engine blocks, as well as complete engine assemblies (crate engines), through all GM car dealerships. In addition, the production, distribution, and tracking of international standard oil testing components is handled through this organization.Developed parts business proposals and product plans that resulted new, profitable products, such as EFI crate engines and sportsman series engine packages.Managed and staffed a warehouse with $14M yearly inventory base and lead efforts to become QS9000 certified.Supported customers and industry periodicals by organizing show properties, events, and magazine articles that showcased new products and feature improvements to current products.

Successfully managed programs for GM Racing, including tasks such as program proposal, competitive analysis, technology requirements, budget and personnel management and mentoring, and managing the development and production of GM delivered technologies and products.Oversaw the development of engine designs and calibrations and algorithms for GM Racing engines and engine packages.Worked jointly with GM Marketing to develop and attain all marketing goals and showcase the GM product that was being raced. Initiated the business partnership between GM Racing and Caterpillar for engine block castings.

Responsible engineer for entire engine programs, including concept initiation, design, development, production, technology requirements, and manpower guidance. Skills included design, from concept to running engine, iron and aluminum casting, foundry and machining tooling, and machining processes. Successes include many championships and race wins, including race series championships over Ferrari.Lead the engineering of new engine packages which optimized weight, size and performance which were successful in winning over such competitors as Ferrari.Solely responsible for the concept new engine configurations, oiling systems, and cooling strategies.Pioneered the first design and use of compacted graphite iron in engines and CNC machining of production engine components.

Performed thermal testing, noise and vibration testing, and developed new products and systems for production vehicles.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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