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Sr. Mechanical EngineerNorth Augusta, SC Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEProfile of QualificationsHighly accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer eager to contribute 20+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced production environment toward maximizing a top employers successRemain up-to-date on current industry trends to develop and implement innovative mechanical systems and mechanisms for consumer productsStrategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects to optimize productivity and achieve on-time, on-budget, and high-quality performance goalsInfluential self-starter who quickly rectifies on-site and virtual challenges by streamlining processes, eliminating road blocks and adapting to evolving scenariosDynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a continual commitment to communicating project updates, issues, and resolutions with internal and external stakeholders, engineers, and clientsTechnology savvy, with proficiency using CREO, PDM, MDM, and Microsoft Office softwares; rapidly learn new systems and software supporting employer operationsOffer an in-depth understanding of BoM management and GD&T practices per ASME Y14.5-2009Obtained several patents; US9699963 Mulch control lever, US9699966 Mower deck spindle cover, US9924633 Mower deck gauge wheel support, and US10356971 Front attachment lift mechanismProfessional ExperienceClub Car 2019 PresentSenior Mechanical Custom EngineerLeverage engineering background to design custom offerings including half doors, ladder racks, Lower ROPs and windshields from concept to production in accordance with customer requirements and standardsUtilize Ansys to conduct explicit dynamic FE analysis on FOPs design to successfully pass testing and correlate results back to software predictionProactively identify BoM, design and data related issues and rectify in a timely fashionPrioritize daily workflow of engineering/design team to maximize our productivity and efficiencyVerify all Custom Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) from an engineering and data perspective providing technical leadership to ensure quality of designs, BoMs and manufacturing data prior to releaseCoach and mentor team members to enable success and overall customer satisfaction in quoting and order delivery of custom solutionsFostering and executing improved processes for quote and engineering change work flow in collaboration with Custom Solutions team to achieve increases in efficiency and quality; Increased department efficiency by ~44%Utilize Windchill Admin permissions to Void/Retire/Rename/Relocate files to maintain a clean systemRFA Engineering (John Deere Commercial Products) 2015 2019Engineering SupervisorSkillfully designed and executed frame, brake, and ROP systems across 1E/R 3R and 4M/R platforms; Prepared and lead technical design reviews, change coordination and DFMEA communicationsEffectively managed, motivated, and coached 5-9 employees as the onsite RFA supervisor and trainerPerformed thorough inspections, analysis, and hand calculations to evaluate the fatigue of initial designsOwned the design and release of over 100 parts while adhering to standards and requirementsRecruited qualified candidates that met position requirements and goals for RFA EngineeringConsistently ensured design changes complied with EU167 regulation updates on 1, 3, and 4 series tractorsSuccessfully launched several products including EU167 updated IE/R series and updated 3R / 4M/R seriesStrengthened existing knowledge of GD&T practices, SAP, PDM Link, FEA software, and failure predictionsRFA Engineering (John Deere Horicon Works) 2011 2015Engineer IIIPlayed a vital role in ensuring the seamless development and implementation of X905R including differential locks, mower deck lifts, rear discharge chutes, seat structures, and framesProvided valuable training and guidance to onsite team members as an integral RFA trainerClosely analyzed daily testing to determine areas of improvement for the MulchControl design which was successfully launched to production June 2015Kept lines of communication open with team members to discuss project status and updates for the mower deck subsystem designCandidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 2Professional Experience ContinuedBriggs & Stratton Power Products 2010 2011Snowblower Group-Contract Design EngineerProduced in-depth documentation and BoMs for 100+ products during various program changesOversaw that CAD assemblies and production were up-to-date based on model year requirements for several new products launched into the commercial marketplaceApplied engineering techniques to create, interpret, and manage assemblies, drawings, and support documentsCoordinated, planned, and managed the design process for 3 new drawn steel dash panels with headlightsWrote and enforced test procedures for new and existing products to validate designs and maximize qualityUtilization of Teamcenter software paired with ProE & UX I-DeasBriggs & Stratton Power Products (Formerly Simplicity) 2004 2010Snowblower Group-College Intern (30-40 hrs/wk year round)Worked collaboratively with team members in the design and drafting of new products including drift cutters and skid shoes for multi-use and universal fitmentsGained hands-on experience in overseeing line processes and BoM corrections while attending pilot buildsDrove a decrease in production costs and errors by redesigning auger bushings to use common bolt pattern across multiple platformsDecreased deflector control and chute rotation costs by more than $10/unitUtilization of Teamcenter software paired with ProE & UX I-DeasSimplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 1999 2001Lawn Tractor Division-High School Intern (30-40 hrs/wk year round)Utilized I-Deas, MircroStation, and pencil/electric eraser to make hundreds of back logged drawing updatesActively assisted staff with designing a universal bumper attachment for all Simplicity lawn tractorsEducationBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; 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