Gary A. Wieand

*** *. ********* **., *********, PA 18102

Home: 610-***-**** Cell: 484-***-****

acd488@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Innovative Ceramic/Mechanical Engineer with more than 14 years of

progressive experience. Looking to utilize my skills and experiences to

provide growth and efficiency to an organization.

Highlights

Mechanism design and analysis expert

Material handling systems

Operational analysis expert

Team leadership skills

Facility and plant modifications

Written and verbal communication skills

Project/product supervision

Microsoft Proficient

Professional Experience

WSM, Inc. January 1997 to February

2013

Owner/operator

Operated Hotel/Restaurant full service dining and

apartment rentals

June 2001 to January 2006

FLSmidth, Inc.

Manager Field Installation

Bethlehem, PA

Managed engineers and other project team members to deliver high quality

projects within specified time frames. Created standards, methods,

processes and procedures for reviewing, evaluating and inspecting

mechanical projects. Identified design, process and equipment options to

satisfy client needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational

problems. Reviewed protocols, qualification documents, test plans and field

reports to provide effective quality assurance. Continually improved

methods and procedures for processes, documenting and work flow techniques.

Led cross-functional teams to share technology across departments to

improve overall company operational efficiency.

FLSmidth, Inc. February 1998 to June 2001

Product Design Engineer

Bethlehem, PA

Performed design modifications to eliminate machine and system

malfunctions. Carefully selected manufacturing methods, materials to adhere

to design standards. Identified design, process and equipment options to

satisfy client needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational

problems. Maintained open and effective communications with project

management to increase productivity. Wrote protocols, qualification

documents, test plans and test reports to provide effective quality

assurance. Collaborated closely with procurement teams and suppliers on

purchase and delivery of components and assemblies. Specified system

components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with

engineering design and performance specifications.

Fuller Company December 1995 to February 1998

Commissioning Engineer

Bethlehem, PA

Coordinated contractors and other project team members to deliver high

quality projects within specified time frames. Recommended design

modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions. Identified the

most efficient and acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems.

Managed domestic and off-shore contract manufacturers, including traveling

overseas to inspect manufacturing onsite. Conferred with engineers and

other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system

malfunctions, and provide technical information. Developed, coordinated,

and monitored all aspects of production, including manufacturing methods,

and complete plant operations.

FMP, Inc. October 1993 to January 1995

Technical Sales Engineer

Akron, OH

Carefully selected materials and manufacturing methods for design mold

powder products. Identified product design criteria to satisfy client

needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems. Conducted

product field testing and analysis to verify system feasibility, operation

and performance. Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and

reports to provide effective QA/QC. Expanded technical skills through

continuing education courses and outside seminars. Provided awareness and

understanding of overall products and services to domestic steel producers.

Education

Penn State University

Bachelor of Science: Ceramic Science and Engineering

University Park, PA, USA

Member of Keramos Society

Edward C. Hammond Scholarship

Coursework in Engineering Mechanics

Continuing education in Continuous casting of Steel

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