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Street Address Stoddard Lane PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEIndianapolis, IN Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLEOBJECTIVEProject Management or Mechanical engineering position making full use of my proven ability with in-depth troubleshooting, problem solving, and diagnostic troubleshooting. An ideal position would also utilize my extensive computer knowledge, ability to learn with minimal amount of training, and diversity to work independently or in a team.EXPERIENCEZFLAF Lafayette, IN Oct 2022 PresentSenior Systems Innovation EngineerOversee all powertrain applicationsoDiesel engine/Automatic Transmission/Electric Center Drive/eAxleOversaw PowerLine T/M installation in Tico Terminal Tractor (TT)Oversaw PowerLine T/M installation in Autocar TT for Autonomous ProgramWork with UPS (Plainfield) for Test VehiclesWork with Fleet Sales & OEM Sales to expand the ZF Product applications/vocationsZFLAF Lafayette, IN Apr 2019 Oct 2022Systems Integration EngineerOversee the integration of the PowerLine T/M into the PACCAR MY2021 NMD (New-Medium Duty) ProgramWork with PACCAR Mechanical & Controls Teams to review open issues and track potential solutionsPerform PM functions as needed for the NMD Project:oWork with ZF Controls team (NA & Germany) to cover SW/Cal development @ PTC (PACCAR Technical Center)oWork with ZF-FRD Mechanical team on design, development, and re-work based on ZF/PACCAR testingoCoordinate with Cummins regarding Mechanical engine interface issues & Controls solutionsoCoordinate with PACCAR Key Account personnel regarding Commercial topicsWork with Service to support the CFT (Customer Field Test) portion of the PACCAR NMD ProgramEscalate open issues/topics with ZF/PACCAR Management to achieve support and resolutionKeep open lines of communication with PACCAR/ZF/Cummins personnelResearch potential testing strategies utilizing TRC facilityResearch Logistical (Shipping/Receiving) policies and proceduresTroubleshoot Diagnostic issues using ZF Service Tool (Testman)Collect Vehicle CAN & ZF CAN using CANalyzer & Vector toolsProvide support to the PACCAR St Therese plant for Dyno issues & perform Mechanical Checklist for ProductionPerformed calibration development with PowerLine T/M with Cummins (table based) Gas engineScheduled to perform calibration development with PowerLine T/M with Cummins (physics based) pre-Production Gas engine in Q3/Q4 of 2022Cummins (via Bartech) Columbus, IN Jan 2018 Apr 2019Contract Service EngineerReview Warranty Claims on various Engine Platforms (X, B, L-Series)Perform deep dive on Warranty Issues & Trendsincluding ECM replacements & re-calibrationsUpdate & present Infant Care Incidents to the EFRIG teamReview Service Publications for correct procedures & troubleshooting stepsContact Dealers & Distributors to gather Scene of the Crime information to better understand the failure modes of various engine typesReport findings on assigned Infant Care IncidentsSoot analysis, Cummins lab test results, Supplier test results, etcEnsure failed field parts are returned to the plant for failure analysisUsed INSITE Service Tool to help evaluate Warranty ClaimsAmeribridge Inc. Indianapolis, IN Jul 2017 Oct. 2017Refurbishment ManagerOversee work schedule for 10-15 shop employeesincluding paintersReview Project costs (monthly) for accurate ETC reportsInteract with Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, and Purchasing to ensure Projects are under budget and research ways to reduce product costsWork with Suppliers and sub-contractors to complete Project tasks on scheduleMaintain shop equipment maintenanceforklifts, scissor lifts, part washer, etcWork with Suppliers to attain quotes and lead-times to minimize costsCoordinate loading of bridges for transport to the field for installationHill & Griffith Indianapolis, IN Jan. 2017 Jun 2017Maintenance ManagerIn charge of directing work schedule for three (3) maintenance personnelOversee all repairs to Production equipmenttanks, pumps, piping, etcOrder all parts for equipment repairs and special Project unitsReduced overall cost on Tip Lube Applicators and 30-gal / 60-gal Proportioning Units by 30%Overhauled all PM instructions and schedulePresented quote packages on roof and driveway repair to the Plant Manager vs. budgeted annual numbersProvide Technical assistance to the Sales team on all special Projects / equipmentCoordinate work and schedule with outside ContractorsAttend Safety Training classes / seminars to incorporate into H&G work environmentHirata Corporation of America Indianapolis, IN Nov. 2011 Oct. 2016World leader of production engineering systems, serving many diverse manufacturing industries from semiconductors that demand a high degree of precision and cleanliness, to more conventional large scale manufacturing applications like engine / transmission assembly or tire productionProject Manager Nov. 2014 Oct. 2016In charge of meeting with customers and suppliers to ensure Project budget is not exceededWorked in conjunction with Japanese counterparts to meet delivery datesSpent multiple weeks on-site to oversee installation of conveyor system at Toyo Tire (White, GA)Interacted with customer personnel, contractors, and internal personnel to meet schedule milestonesWorked on multiple projects requiring both Mechanical Engineering background and Project Management, including ordering parts and reviewing drawings.Spent time on-site at Customer facility ensuring conveyors were installed properly and addressing issuesDirected Contract employees on daily tasks to completely ensure schedule was metOversaw the daily tasks of contract employees to assemble material handling equipmentInterviewed potential contract employees for assemblyApproved work hours for contract employeesMade decisions regarding contract employees hiring / firingAssembled equipment based on schedule and manpower availableField Service Engineer Nov. 2011 - Nov. 2014Responsible for building various material handling equipment, including conveyor, robots, piston lines, etc. from blueprints (AutoCad drawings and SolidWorks eDrawings)Work with the Design Engineer and Project Manager to order equipment, receive and check-in parts, and recommend improvementsOversee and install equipment at customer locationsCheck machined parts against prints to ensure qualityOrdered parts and supplies as needed or required by the particular projectUpdated multiple Electrical drawings on Cummins Piston Line projectUpdated pneumatic drawings to reflect changes made on-site to accommodate customer needsProficient in AutoCad, AutoCad Lite, and DraftSightDart Controls Zionsville, IN May 2011 - Oct. 2011Application EngineerResponsible for working with Sales and customers to match various electronic motor drives for AC / DC motor applicationsResponsible for pre-production S/W testing on prototype motor drivesField technical and application calls from customers, distributors, and OEMsAssist Repair department with overflow of warranty and technical assistance callsHorton Inc. Carmel, IN Mar. 2008 - Jan. 2009Application EngineerResponsible for working with Sales and customers to match various fan products with the correct applicationsResponsible for standard air flow tests in the wind tunnel, evaluating and reporting the results, writing special test plans for wind tunnel testing including fans, radiators, and any special test fixturesResponsible for standardizing processes and procedures for fan drawingsIntelligrated Mason, OH Jul. 2007 - Jan. 2008Project EngineerResponsible for creating and modifying system layouts (using AutoCad 2007) in accordance with the lead Project Engineer and the customerResponsible for creating panel points and laying out header steel on roof and mezzanine drawingsPerformed point loads utilizing BeamPro softwareReceived training in Continuous Improvement and Lean EngineeringAllison Transmission Indianapolis, IN May. 1998 - Apr. 2007Field / Application EngineerResponsible for updating customer test vehicles with pre-production hardware and softwareCustomers included UPS, Coca-Cola, and Ray's TrashProvided application engineering support to OEMs, Distributors, Sales, and ServiceExtensive experience with providing diagnostic troubleshooting skills to resolve vehicle system and installation problems - both production and pre-production applicationsContinuous evaluation of troubleshooting literature to reduce warranty costsContinuously worked with Dealers/Distributors to find the best practices of troubleshooting the latest production transmissionsExtensive experience in dealing with GM dealerships in troubleshooting the Allison Transmission in the 3/4 & 1-ton pick-up trucksSupported the Controls Teams on Development tripsRapistan Systems Grand Rapids, MI Jan. 1996 - May. 1998Project / System EngineerInvolved in SPBS and TMS projects for the USPSResponsible for performing site surveys and creating system layouts (using AutoCad13) on-site with a laptop for the SPBS projectsResponsible for ordering all equipment, including purchased itemsResponsible for co-coordinating with the design department for special equipment ordersTroubleshooting on and off the site - interacting with installation, customers, and project managementResponsible for header steel on the TMS projects - assigned to investigate ways to reduce cost (structural steel vs. formed channel)Automotion, Inc. Worth, IL Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1996Project EngineerResponsible for writing bills of material (BOMs) for all equipment on both standard product line and special equipment (axle isolator applications)Assigned team leader to create the bills of material for three (3) Levi Strauss & Co. projects - largest conveyor systems the company had designed to dateAssigned to the group responsible for creation of CTO (Configure-to-Order) moduleSpent three (3) months as the on-site coordinator for the installation of the Levi Strauss distribution center in Canton, MSCoordinated with specials engineering, project management, manufacturing, and installation personnel on the Levi Strauss projectsDirect dealings with customer for onsite scheduling of installation, safety issues, and resolution of engineering related issuesResponsible for creating shortage and punch lists and for keeping project management informed of problem areas and issues requiring review from upper managementAmerican Electronic Components Elkhart, IN Jun. 1993 - Jan. 1994Engineering TechnicianManufactured and tested various prototypes of mercury switches and Hall-effect sensors for automotive applicationsCompiled reports from test data for Project engineersPerformed time-study tests on manufacturing equipment, including Isoplots vs. normal distribution curvesEDUCATIONRose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, INB.S. Mechanical Engineering 1993Inducted into the Hall of Fame for baseball and football - 2003IUPUI Indianapolis, INGraduate School and Pre-requisites - Computer Science 2009 - 2011 |
