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Brimfield, Illinois, United States

Kress is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty transport carriers—with machines operating worldwide in the metals/ material handling industry.My responsibilities:Perform structural and fatigue analyses on mechanical components for various Kress machines with FEA.Identify problems with new and existing designs and identify solutions by applying knowledge of structures and mechanisms.Evaluate the structural integrity of welds as well as parent material in machine structures.Perform non-linear bolted joint analysis for various components on Kress machines using FEA.Use Hyperworks, OptiStruct, Nastran, and NX/SimCenter for all CAE work.Ensure designs meet Kress engineering standards and goals to achieve the client's expectations.Create detailed analysis reports.Support design groups on NPI and CPI initiatives to achieve corporate goals.Strong technical communication – to the team, company leaders, and with customers.Provide mentoring to less experienced engineering personnel.

South Bend, Indiana Area

The primary focus of my position was to perform structural dynamic test and analysis for commercial and military Wheel and Brake products. Major projects included Wheel and Brake systems for commercial aircraft platforms such as the Airbus A330 and A380 as well as military F/A-18 EF and F-35 platforms.The scope of work included creation, development, and documentation of sound design solutions for newly proposed and existing aerospace products; advancing the tools and methods used to analyze and evaluate these designs; and supporting design reviews and documentation to meet program deliverables and requirements. My position also required advancing new design concepts to the appropriate Technical Readiness Level sufficient to be incorporated into production designs. My work required effective interaction with design teams, global support and chief engineers. Certified Honeywell DFSS Green Belt.

Engineering ConsultantPerformed simulations for various clients to high professional standards in order to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.• Interviewed clients, estimated resources, and authored technical proposals.• Led multiple consulting projects as the resident expert in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and fatigue life evaluation. Projects included structural work on Tadano Mantis Cranes, Tiger Mower attachments, and BraunAbility automotive seats.

E. Peoria, Il/ Mossville,Il

Sr. Technical Specialist principally responsible for leading analysis efforts on machine development programs for cab and frame systems, light fabrications, engine attachments, and cooling packages. • Performed dynamics simulation and test techniques which constructively impact the product development process. • Provided expert opinion to individual engineers, engineering groups, and six-sigma team members regarding system dynamics and validation approaches. • Performed computer simulation of physical systems with finite element analysis (FEA), developed inputs to simulations, correlated on-machine structural analysis (OMSA) test data, and validated the physical structure or system. • Led efforts to evaluate different simulation software and partnering with vendors to influence the scope and direction of their software development plans to satisfy Caterpillar’s workflow.

Wauwatosa, Wi

Senior level engineer responsible for the analysis and test efforts supporting drivetrain assemblies from concept through product launch. • Primary role was to use predictive engineering techniques to meet or exceed established performance, durability, and reliability requirements. • Required significant interaction with designers and engineers. Good communication and interpersonal skills required for successful product launches with aggressive timelines.

Wauwatosa, Wi

Senior project engineer responsible for the analysis and test efforts supporting engine and chassis development programs. • Projects of greatest impact to the corporation were the Deuce front-end development program and the Twin Cam 88 balance-shaft system. The results were a successful launches with near flawless execution.• Product development approached with a team-centered focus in which team members followed the development process from the initial concept phase through product launch. Required good interpersonal skills with a diverse group of professionals to achieve a common goal.• Ensured structural integrity of engine and vehicle components with random and transient dynamic analyses as well as experimental modal techniques to improve the performance of engine components, chassis frames, and exhaust systems. • Provided training to engineering and laboratory personnel through internal and external sources.

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Large Engine Division, (December 1987–June 1995)Performed and coordinated large engine generator package design, test, and analysis activities to ensure ongoing compliance with vibration and structural requirements.• Directed and performed system testing and analysis as well as engineering design activities for 3500 and 3600 Series generator-sets.Selected Contributions• Led the development program for the CAT 3500 B-Series generator-sets which encompassed a complete redesign of the product line leading to an on-time and on-budget product launch.• Developed a cost-effective solution to resolve fatigue failures resulting in a $1-million-dollar cost savings for Caterpillar regarding generator-sets installed at a utility in Panama.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Graduated Magna Cum Laude and belonged to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. While attending the university for my.

Msme, Mechanical Engineering

I completed my master's degree while working full-time.