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Work with helicopter OEM's (Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, etc.) to provide custom filtration products for their rotorcraft and manage projects from inception to production.Work with regulators at the FAA to manage Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) as well as other documentation (PMA assist letters, etc.).Interface with end users to assist in installation, maintenance and operation of products.Assist internal design and test groups to provide effective and cost efficient designs while meeting customer technical specifications and timelines.

Chesterfield, Missouri, Us

Designed electric transport cart to lift and move 50 tons, incorporating modular assembliesSpecify all internal components, including screw jacks, gearmotors, sprockets, slewing ring bearing, etc.Design all weldments and assemblies using SolidWorks 2016. Used PDM for BOM and supply chainCreated pneumatic auto rotate tabletop including drive assembly, shock stop, shut off, and alignment pinCreated product release package to shop (drawings, laser information, cut list, ship info, etc)Responsible for all customer contact throughout product development, build, and shipVisited customer facility to insure products met management and operator requirements

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

**Interface with Original Equipment Manufacturers to create new products as well as maintain/modify existing products. Manufacturers include police, fire, EMS, tow, DOT and government markets. Examples of OEM customers are BMW, Pierce, KME, Jerr-Dan, Kerr and Unicor.**Utilized PACE stage gate process from its inception at Code 3 to manage NPD projects.**Presented all project updates and PACE gate reviews to PAC**Mechanical Design (assembly, part, and drawing) using SolidWorks 2014 3D CAD design software. Proficient in surfacing, solids, and sheet metal**Manage outside design contractors (electrical engineering resource for example).**Conduct all photometric compliance testing (NFPA, SAE, ECE65, CA-T13).**Work with all tooling and part suppliers to insure high quality components.**Responsible for European product compliance from 2009-2012.**Enter all part, BOM and routing data required to set up new products in JDE.**Program and run turret and brake presses to create component prototypes.**Responsible for all product documentation including installation and operation manuals using InDesign software**Created several informational videos to promote products and ease installation**Holder of three design patents.**Mentor summer engineering interns.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

**Project Manager for Lightbar assembly line Demand Flow Technology (DFT) project.**Create all Sequence of Events (SOE) to document DFT project.**Create line design and plant layout for DFT project.**Work with end users, distributors, marketing, and customer service to troubleshoot issues, modify current product for specific customer needs, and design new products for existing product families.**Responsible for mating existing products to new model year vehicles.**Work with Design Engineering Group to insure manufacturability of new products.**Update and create Operational Method Sheets (OMS) to document product assembly. **Improve processes, components, equipment and documentation for DFT project.**Program and run turret and brake presses to create component prototypes.

O'Fallon, Mo, Us

**Managed all aspects of line startup of B3BW air handler. Activities included writing Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) for $1.3 million, product design improvements for manufacturability and cost reduction, and all DFT documentation. DFT documentation included product synchronization, process map, sequence of events, and method sheets. Other activities included line layout (done on AutoCAD), design of all assembly fixtures and specialty equipment, Kanban plan and material presentation to the line.**Awarded merit bonus in 2003 for outstanding performance. (This bonus is usually given to one individual per facility). **Managed line transfer of 7.5/10 Ton commercial package product from Boonville facility to Grand Avenue. This included new line layout, working with maintenance crew to set up line, and providing engineering support to line during and after startup. Created special racking for oversize parts.**Transformed Wire department from MRP production to Kanban. Created Kanban plan for raw material and finished goods for the department, created Kanban containers and cards, and created special troughs for long length wire. **Reorganized raw material warehouse for better flow, more efficient storage and better incoming material staging. Created Direct Ship area where finished product was staged before sending to customer rather than delivery to distribution center. Setup modular receiving office near point of delivery and barriers around area for safety. **Implemented 25 ergonomic improvements including pneumatic assembly fixture, drop probe sensor for toggle-lok machine, hoists, etc. Kept Corrective action log updated. This program reduced worker’s compensation claims by 25%.**Created manpower planning/capacity model for staffing of the fabrication department. Input product forecast to determine personnel requirements and capacity requirements. Provided justification for additional turret press purchase.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Created prototype of new product designs including assembling unit, brazing refrigeration components and evacuating and charging the system.Tested all new designs to meet performance requirementsCreated all documentation (Installation instructions and owners manuals) for new productsStartup production of new products at refrigeration assembly plant (Sedalia)Created assembly fixtures required for new productsAddressed customer issues relating to new products including field installation and troubleshooting

Designed refrigeration units, racks, and beverage dispensing equipment for the global restaurant industryPrepared all drawings and B.O.M. documentation for product releaseMet with customers to define product specifications and constraintsCoordinated with testing lab, model shop, and production all aspects of product development from concept to final product

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Coordinated all production functions of fabrication and preassembly and programmed equipment.Supervised 10-15 production and machine shop personnel.Designed and constructed piercing dies, forming dies, and specialty press brake tooling and fixtures.Redesigned existing products for customer requirements and/or improve manufacturability.Evaluated and justified major equipment purchases.Implemented SMED practices to punch press operations.Implemented Kanban scheduling to all fabrication operations.Documented production processes for ISO9000 certification

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Designed Arrowstik product (found on the back of many emergency vehicles today).Designed, prototyped and tested new products to meet marketing and customer requirements.Prepared product cost analysis and B.O.M.Coordinated all certification testing and laboratory approval.Directed pilot run production of new products.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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