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Munich, DE

Munich, DE

Munich, DE

• Interim project manager for $5M project, including driving technical solutions, developing schedule and cost estimates, creating project transparency and accountability through use of Jira software, following Siemens’.
• Develop and execute test plans for lifecycle testing of next generation railroad crossing barrier mechanism
• Interview and hire two additional electrical hardware engineers
• Develop and manage test schedule for environmental certification of PTC Onboard Unit to AAR standards, including mechanical shock, vibration, ingress protection, and EMI/EMC

Munich, DE

• Develop and execute strategic roadmap for Electromechanical Engineering team
• Engage engineers to drive tactical and strategic goal identification and execution
• Assess technical feasibility and merit (cost, return on investment) of product design changes
• Manage execution of small projects and New Product Introductions
• Troubleshoot, determine root cause, and identify solutions for mechanical product failures
• Research, justify, and execute on procurement of Ultimaker 3D printer. Learn and utilize 3D printer to fabricate engineering prototypes and production tools

Munich, DE

• Develop, implement, and drive adherence to cross-functional component obsolescence management process
• Develop data analysis and visualizations for tracking of obsolete components, identifying products impacted and revenue risk, aggregating data from multiple sources using SAP scripting, Excel VBA, and Tableau
• Identify and generate business cases for Last Time Buys of End of Life components, manage cross-functional stakeholder approval of purchases up to $1M
• Drive and monitor R&D/PLM to execute product redesigns and product phase outs

Munich, DE

• Develop Siemens Production System road map for implementation within operations facilities
• Drive productivity improvements to meet annual productivity savings goals while managing/tracking within One Puma Web
• Design and facilitate Business Strategy Map and Hoshin Kanri workshops
• Lead cross-functional business process improvement initiatives
• Expert with Excel data analysis, processing, visualization
• Develop business reports within Tableau and analyze data for key business insights

Munich, DE

• Defined, developed, and implemented new QC process, manufacturing packets and travelers for DC Switchgear production. Developed collaborative tools to improve cross functional communication within business unit.
• Assisted development of phased gate NPI process, a Product Evolution Process with milestone based checklists and quality gates to ensure successful project based manufacturing, resulting in improved on time delivery.
• Developed, implemented, and continue to support Price Book for quoting DC Switchgear equipment resulting in equipment bids accurate to within 5% of actual production costs
• Identified and executed on 15% cost reduction for DC Switchgear equipment in fiscal year 2016, resulting in greater than $700k annual savings

Munich, DE

• Designed, prototyped, tested, and engaged in troubleshooting of new DC Switchgear assemblies and test equipment. Established basic manufacturing process for and performed Factory Acceptance Testing of Traction Power.
• Supervised and trained Traction Power Substation DC Switchgear assemblers. Scheduled production and testing of Traction Power equipment for 7+ concurrent projects. Reduced Traction Power Rectifier and DC Switchgear.
• Saved over 33% annually through heat shrink wire label sourcing & contract price negotiations. Reduced manufacturing costs over $57,000 annually with automatic wire cutting, stripping, and crimping machine research.
• Performed static load analysis of Overhead Contact System support cantilevers
• Improved Traction Power DC Switchgear design and manufacturability
• Designed new and improved existing mechanical components and layout using SolidWorks

• Assure safety of customers during train arrival, loading, unloading, and departure
• Answer customers’ questions regarding trains and operations
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies

• Assist customers loading and unloading chairlifts
• Ensure safety of all customers using chairlifts
• Perform visual and audio inspection of chairlifts for signs of necessary maintenance
• Clear snow from chairlift areas

Louisville, KY, US

• Designed experiment to analyze electrical actuation of PZT and CNT thin films
• Fabricated PZT and carbon nanotube thin films
• Analyzed deflection of thin films using AFM

Louisville, KY, US

• Designed new laboratory experiments for students to perform
• Assisted students setting up and performing laboratory experiments
• Upgraded and repaired laboratory experiments
• Evaluated students’ lab reports
• Calibrated and tested laboratory equipment

US

• Worked in Rotating and Fixed Equipment Departments
• Designed replacement oil lubrication system for large gearbox
• Designed replacement nitrogen piping system to improve safety
• Performed pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II software
• Redesigned acid injection quill to improve reliability
• Drafted engineering solutions for equipment repair and replacement

Deerfield, IL, US

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain store appearance
• Balance cash drawer
• Organize store shelving and displays
• Assist customers

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

B.S., Mechanical Engineering