Systems Integration & Implementation for Caterpillar's new clean-sheet C13D engine platform

Managed the introduction of new cooling modules for Caterpillar Power Systems applications, coordinating all program activities including application engineering, design, analysis, supplier collaboration, validation, product and program cost. Worked with internal customers to meet time, cost and quality expectations from concept to production while managing multiple projects and priorities.Achieved sizable material cost reduction on existing production cooling systems by leading redesign, resourcing and process improvement efforts.

Designed and developed cooling modules for Caterpillar Power Systems applications, collaborating with external suppliers and internal customers to consistently bring systems that meet time, cost and quality expectations from concept to productionAchieved sizable material cost reduction on existing production cooling systems through redesign, resourcing and process improvement effortsResearched and evaluated new cooling system technologies, processes and suppliers to determine feasibility and applicability to future Caterpillar cooling system designTook on cost engineering role within cooling products, defining product cost targets and design should-cost estimates by using aPriori cost modeling software, internal tools and historical trends

Developed an oxyacetylene torch setup capable of evaluating the performance of new ultra-high temperature ceramics under high temperatures, high heat fluxes, and an oxidative air environmentDesigned and machined a slug calorimeter to characterize the heat flux produced by an oxyacetylene torch under various air-to-fuel ratios in order to ensure experimental consistency

Designed and led experiments to determine if various ideas resulted in statistically significant improvements in manufacturing process time or product qualityReported my findings in weekly meetings, culminating in a company-wide presentation

Set up incoming computers with the hardware and software necessary for new employeesOrganized and conducted a building-wide sweep to upgrade users’ computers