Mike Notaro, Cfei, Cvfi Email & Phone Number

Tomball, Tx, Us

Tomball, Texas, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a Senior Field Investigation Engineer, I oversee comprehensive investigations across the entire Polaris product portfolio, managing caseloads including accidents, fires, and mechanical failures. Leveraging deep technical knowledge and experience, I am effective at identifying root causes and developing detailed reports utilized by internal multi-disciplinary teams, legal, and 3rd parties.An effective communicator able to discuss complex information and simplify, I consistently outpace business performance metrics focused on end-user engagement, scheduling, and resolution.VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONSI spearhead complex and diverse field investigations throughout the U.S., overseeing onsite scheduling, issue analysis, and reporting. I frequently interact with diverse teams including legal, insurance, engineering teams, quality, 3rd party investigators, laboratories, and accident reconstruction teams in addition to conducting end-user interviews.Additionally, I have engaged in legal cases, collaborating with insurance firms, providing legal depositions, and represented in court as a vehicle/fire expert.ABOUT POLARISPolaris is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 American manufacturer of on-road, off-road, snow, and marine vehicles.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Positioned as an On-Road Test Engineer, I was responsible for leading new product and design validation testing for the Indian Motorcycles business at Polaris. In this role, I project managed all validation testing, ensuring testing met internal quality objectives and regulatory compliance standards at the state and federal levels. Partnering closely with multi-disciplinary teams including engineering and testing, I ensured that the validation testing process and communications flowed seamlessly to minimize product delays.VALIDATION TESTINGDesigning and leading validation testing, I was responsible for ensuring the motorcycles met desired performance, safety, and quality standards prior to release to market. Leveraging deep mechanical knowledge and testing protocols, I oversaw large-scale model changes and smaller programs including the redesign to optimize gas tanks or adopt new technologies such as a display for GPS.DATA ANALYSISIn this role, I oversaw extensive data across a variety of metrics, with strength in analyzing and interpreting field data alongside laboratory testing to minimize test sets to improve product speed to market. Recruited 1-year contract role prior to FTE.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Positioned on a multi-million dollar innovative program, I was responsible for identifying and gathering technical specifications for new liquid cooling generator units to develop installation, service, and operator manuals. Partnering closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the field and engineering, I oversaw the creation of technical materials including training documents, field repair strategies, diagnostic procedures, and standard repair times.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Promoted to Application and Q&R Engineer from a Quality & Reliability Engineer (October 2007 – August 2010). I was responsible for leading projects for fuel pumps, belt drives, electric motor bearings, compressor shaft seals, engine bearings, and fan shafts. I led the design of exhaust pipes for intermodal container refrigeration units in addition to analyzing issues to determine the root cause.Previous Engineering Experience:Application Engineer at Horton, Inc.Service Engineer at Nilfisk-AdvanceMechanical Engineer (Contract) at Caterpillar Global PavingAutomotive Technician at Doug Rippie Motorsports

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Automobile Mechanics Diploma Of Occupational Proficiency, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician