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Green Bay, Wi, Us

Sturgeon Bay, Wi

Design, prototype, and test new commercial ovens, options, and accessories to ensure that design goals, regulatory requirements, and cost targets are met. Coordinate with Service and Manufacturing to improve product reliability and manufacturability. Created, analyzed, and refined new product designs using Creo/Windchill. Assisted Service in troubleshooting of field failures. Collaborated with Purchasing, and Quality Assurance to evaluate and select suppliers and resolve supplier quality issues to ensure a defect-free product.-Led an initiative to increase customer satisfaction by improving product reliability and durability, resulting in a substantial reduction in warranty cost.-Developed a conveyor oven product featuring increased durability, reduced cost, and improved serviceability and manufacturability to meet customer needs.-Improved the new product development process by creating a product definition template to facilitate communication of required features, option, and performance for new products.

Berlin, Wi

Led all aspects of engineering for the light tower product line. Provided guidance and supervision to engineering and design staff ensuring design goals and cost targets were met. Coordinated with Product Management to plan and manage new product introduction projects to meet customer needs. Created, analyzed, and approved new designs using Solidworks / Windchill. Collaborated with Strategic Global Sourcing, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality to evaluate and select suppliers and resolve supplier quality issues to ensure a defect-free product.-Developed industry-leading multi-speed LED light tower product line, achieving per unit costs 16% under cost target while meeting all design goals including: extended run-time and service intervals and 50% reduction in end user fuel costs.-Reduced material and labor cost per unit on flagship mobile lighting product line by 17% through design, material, and process optimization while improving product quality and manufacturability in cooperation with Strategic Global Sourcing, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.-Developed test plans with Research and Development and analyzed test results to validate designs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.-Coordinated with European subsidiary to drive commonality of major components throughout the mobile product line to facilitate cost reduction and consolidation of the supply base.-Improved product safety through redesign of critical components and coordination with suppliers to better meet application requirements.

Designed cab structures, interior components and systems for Airport Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Ensured compliance with European and Australian regulations and led programs, certify vehicles for sale in those markets. Provided support to assembly line personnel ensuring defect-free product. Analyzed and approved new designs and revisions using CATIA V5/SmarTeam R17. Hired and supervised CAD designers. - Updated ARFF product line, meeting current customer expectations by leading development of new ARFF vehicle cab from prototype to production, coordinating with Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Testing, and Development, and outside suppliers.- Facilitated entry into European market by managing certification of complete vehicle line to EEC Directives / ECE Regulations, including project planning, coordinating testing and design changes required with other internal departments, outside suppliers and domestic and offshore approval authorities.- Achieved entry into Australian market by facilitating approval of complete vehicle within Australian Design Rules, including coordinating with offshore sales personnel, and approval authorities.- Met design and cost goals by coordinating tooling purchase with Finance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and outside suppliers.- Saved over $3K per vehicle by leading and contributing to cross-functional collaboration, driving cost reduction and product/process improvement initiatives. - Ensured that design and cost goals were met by collaborating with Purchasing in re-sourcing and off-shoring of components.

Developed wide variety of new custom fire apparatus cab products, including cab structure and all interior components and HVAC systems. Coordinated projects with Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical Engineering, Research, and Development (R&D), and outside suppliers. Assisted in product and process improvement and cost reduction projects.- Enhanced customer relations by providing support to Customer Service department, assisting with troubleshooting and providing technical data and expertise, visiting end users, researching and resolving service issues.-Facilitated compliance with 2010 EPA diesel engine emission requirements by managing several cab redesign projects to accommodate 2010 engines.- Improved end user safety by implementing industry-first frontal air bag system in fire apparatus cabs.

Developed new custom fire apparatus cab products including the cab structure and all interior components and truck body components. Coordinated projects with Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical Engineering, Research and Development, and outside suppliers. Provided design and drafting support for New Product Development as well as Cab and Chassis Engineering using Solidworks and Medusa software packages.- Facilitated compliance with 2007 EPA diesel engine emission requirements by assisting with management of several cab and chassis redesign projects, accommodating 2007 engines.- Met market demands for additional crew cab interior space by developing extended version of existing cab, including structural design and analysis, designing interior components and options, and upgraded hydraulic cab tilt system.- Achieved higher flow rates and reduced product cost by developing industry-first multi-position water-tank drain system for tanker fire apparatus.(Employed on a contract basis through Aerotek from 3/2004-11/2004)

-Assisted with the development of a new custom chassis.-Performed design and drafting work for manufacturing support projects.-Generated part numbers, bills of material, production change orders, and engineering change notices.-Coordinated testing with Research and Development.-Employed summer 2001, summer and fall 2002, and summer 2003.

-Responsible for the supervision of 26 college students in a residence hall setting.-Facilitated community development opportunities.-Provide counseling of residents and refer them to college or community resources as necessary.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Emphasis In Project Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering