Ted Gardner Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• University of Cincinnati’s FSAE Team• Managed a team of three seniors designing, manufacturing, and testing drivetrain subsystems• Developed new serviceable differential carrier design in Solidworks and verified with Ansys FEA• Tuned rear limited slip differential through changing ramp angles, adjusting pretension, and analyzing data• Managed a limited project budget ($6,000) while reaching out to potential team sponsors• Tuned and adjusted pneumatic shifting system•… Show more • University of Cincinnati’s FSAE Team• Managed a team of three seniors designing, manufacturing, and testing drivetrain subsystems• Developed new serviceable differential carrier design in Solidworks and verified with Ansys FEA• Tuned rear limited slip differential through changing ramp angles, adjusting pretension, and analyzing data• Managed a limited project budget ($6,000) while reaching out to potential team sponsors• Tuned and adjusted pneumatic shifting system• Performed FEA on critical drivetrain components, including wheel hubs and brake rotors• Assisted in electronic throttle integration and FMEA documentation Show less

Russels Point, Oh

• Designed and proposed line layouts for plant expansion projects in Solidworks and AutoCad• Programmed PLC and user interface for new in house fabricated machine with Mitsubishi Software• Created concept designs for high volume automation equipment (1800 parts per day) and obtained supplier quotes• Designed end of arm tooling for 6 Axis Robots in Solidworks• Reduced cycle time on high volume gear machining equipment by 10% (12 Seconds)• Wrote and presented month end reports… Show more • Designed and proposed line layouts for plant expansion projects in Solidworks and AutoCad• Programmed PLC and user interface for new in house fabricated machine with Mitsubishi Software• Created concept designs for high volume automation equipment (1800 parts per day) and obtained supplier quotes• Designed end of arm tooling for 6 Axis Robots in Solidworks• Reduced cycle time on high volume gear machining equipment by 10% (12 Seconds)• Wrote and presented month end reports on current floor issues with countermeasures• Wired electrical cabinets for automation equipment over plant shutdowns Show less

Maumee, Oh

• Set up tooling for and operated CNC machines in a lab environment• Learned about advanced gear manufacturing processes and automotive differential function

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Held responsibility for keeping house in satisfactory condition, organizing cleaning, and reporting to alumni board on issues• Made presentations to obtain project funding from alumni board• Delivered weekly report to chapter on current state of the house and status of improvement projects

Cincinnati, Oh

• Designed assemblies for custom-built vibratory screening machines using Solidworks and AutoCAD• Created technical drawings using GD&T for shop floor associates and communicated on manufacturing issues• Performed vibration testing with LabVIEW to troubleshoot premature machine failures• Developed a design that reduced an assembly’s weld time 65% and verified using Ansys FEA software

Toledo, Ohio

• Performed Root Cause Analysis for Body in White Shop breakdowns using 5 Why tools• Helped manage skilled-trade union employees and took part in troubleshooting line breakdowns at Toledo Jeep Plant• Worked on projects to develop preventative maintenance systems with World Class Manufacturing tools