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Galesburg, Mi, Us

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

Galesburg, Michigan, United States

Contributing member of the FAS Product Development team that was focused on the design, development and product launch of Eaton's Fuller Advantage Series transmissions. Directed the activities associated with prototype assembly builds for lab and vehicle tests. Provided real time feedback of various test results and implemented design solutions on various mechanical components as issues were uncovered during testing.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

- Responsible for a 75,000 sq-ft test lab associated with the mechanical testing of drive & steer axles used in the Class 1 – 8 Commercial Vehicle and Off–Highway markets.- Led a department of up to 40 engineers & technicians and achieved annual budget objectives exceeding $4M.- Performed performance reviews and hiring decisions for engineers, technicians & co-ops.- Implemented metric measurement targets to track performance.- Directed DVP requirements for hypoid, helical, bevel, and planetary gear components.- Supported TS-16949 audits and was responsible for defining corrective actions to issues.- Participated in Safety Committee action items & implemented OSHA audit improvements

Maumee, Ohio, United States

- Interfaced direcctly with Nissan and GM to provide technical support during all phases of the product life cycle such as prototype development, testing, program launch, production, & warranty. - Communicated product changes to OEM customers, Dana manufacturing facilities and component suppliers.- Obtained customer concurrence on engineering & manufacturing related deviations and change requests.- Created and maintained DFMEA & DVPR on all customer programs.- Participated on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) launch teams- Led VA/VE cost reduction initiatives on Dana drive axle product.- Communicated regularly with customers and suppliers located around the globe such as Japan, Mexico, England, Spain, Austria, Thailand, Italy, Argentina, and Brazil.- Provided manufactuing support for Dana plants in the US & Austria.

Statesville, North Carolina, United States

- Responsible for the design, testing, and successful production launch of a new series of mechanical front wheel drive axles for use on Compact Utility Tractors.- Processed product deviations and change requests.- Assisted in the design and implementation of a new axle assembly line that manufactured this product.- Interfaced with component suppliers to achieve robust designs that could manufactured profitably with a high level of quality.· Provided technical support on Dana’s transfer case assembly products and various planetary, drive, steer axles used in various off-highway products.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

·Managed axle test programs and assigned daily work objectives to lab technicians.·Directed the installation of strain gages on axle components.·Conducted data acquisition tests on customer vehicles to obtain duty cycle requirements.·Developed standard procedures for the following mechanical tests: gear deflection tests, ultimate strength tests, fatigue life tests, oil flow tests, seal tests, dynamometer gear fatigue tests, and friction plate wear tests.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Mba

Education record

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering