* Leading a team of engineers to develop and mature new design concepts for innovative technologies* Developing, reviewing and integrating CAD designs using Creo Parametric* Creating detailed product specifications and communicating to suppliers to obtain accurate budgetary quotes* Supporting production with rapid response to supply constraints, while maintaining strict adherence to quality standards, and providing support for testing and procurement

* Authored documentation to identify and quantify system requirements, which guide operational planning of tank equipment modifications for processing radioactive liquid waste* Performed technical reviews of P&IDs, Technical Reports, and Requirements Documents, to ensure that they appropriately and accurately reflected the design basis, and the safety basis per 10 CFR 830* Utilized strict document change processes to communicate design changes affecting complex systems* Completed Liquid Waste Tank Farm training to meet requirements for becoming Tank Farm Tech-Qualified

Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer * Improved quality by analyzing assembly issues, and determining root cause and corrective action* Worked in partnership with suppliers by communicating issues and leading rework projects* Interpreted drawing specifications, perform studies and collect data to improve design performance* Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams

* Designed and implemented product test plans* Created and improved test procedure documentation while executing tests and documenting results* Improved product reliability by analyzing failures during testing and partnering with design engineers to implement appropriate resolutions

Intelligent Machine Dynamics Lab* Integrated haptic feedback control into existing virtual hydro-mechanical element using C# and commercially available controller

JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKSArticulated Dump Truck DevelopmentSummer 2006, Dubuque, IA* Quantitatively measured tire performance using theoretical and experimental methods* Performed strength analysis to support cost reduction project* Created prototype and production models as part of proposal to adopt common engine platformJOHN DEERE SOUTHEAST ENGINEERING CENTERIntelligent Mobile EquipmentSummer 2005, Charlotte, NC* Assisted in assembling prototype unmanned robotic vehicles and created assembly documentation for future builds* Performed vehicle validation tests as part of the Integrated Test Team between John Deere and iRobot* Created auxiliary designs and provided support for troubleshooting design issuesFlexible EngineeringSummer 2004, Charlotte, NC* Designed and prototyped hydraulic components for durability build* Discovered design issues and worked as part of a team to implement solutions* Solved complex design problems using newly acquired Pro/E skillsJOHN DEERE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTSContinuous Product Improvement and WarrantyFall 2003, Grovetown, GA* Investigated failures for root cause and implemented new designs to resolve issues* Analyzed warranty data to discover areas for design improvement* Completed advanced Pro/E training classesNew Product DesignSummer 2002, Spring 2003, Grovetown, GA* Designed casting and sheet metal parts for new products using Pro/E * Performed tolerance study to verify new designs* Utilized SAP to implement new bill of materials for productionProduct Validation and VerificationFall 2001, Grovetown, GA* Learned the process of documenting failure modes, updates, and services to field test vehicles* Performed test setup and documentation for design engineers* Participated in formal training classes — i.e. mid and large chassis transmissions* Assisted in field testing to learn use of data acquisition equipment (eDAQ)