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Summary of Experience:

Proven engineering leader in the automotive industry

Extensive experience in managing product development and product launch

High level of mechanical design experience – mechanisms, valve train systems, and precision bearings

Strong manufacturing background in stampings, castings, assemblies, springs, and machined components Employment History:

BorgWarner, 4/16/15 – Present: Valve Train Specialist

Responsible for building and managing a new product engineering group for valve train systems

Lead and manage the development of a new portfolio of variable valve train products

Manage the development of new IP for valve train products adding 3 new patent pending designs

Oversee the design, analysis, prototyping and testing of the company’s first DVVL system

Promote the company’s valve train products to customers

Develop in-house engineering training for valve train products General Motors, 7/16/14 – 4/15/15: Senior Driveline Component Specialist

Managed lubrication flow and distribution analysis providing guidance to the respective Design Release Engineers for assembly and component design optimization

Led the analysis and design of bolted joints for design optimization GT Technologies, 4/21/03 – 7/15/14: Engineering Program Manager

Managed design and development of new valve train components and systems through all stages including concept development, product design, prototyping, testing, and production launch

Expanded the company’s product line to full valve train systems including soliciting and winning new business and developing competitive designs

Introduced new product and manufacturing technologies and leveraged existing company strengths to gain an advantage over the competition in both performance and cost

Responsible for meeting product performance requirements while adhering to cost targets and maintaining manufacturing feasibility

Applied knowledge of valve train market and company manufacturing capabilities to develop products for future applications keeping up with latest engine technologies

Oversee prototype manufacturing

Ensured best manufacturing processes and measurement methods were implemented to meet product requirements

Coordinated product failure analysis and corrective action

Led the identification of product cost drivers and implementation of design solutions leading to higher margins Freeway Corporation, 1999 – 2003: Applications / Product Engineer

Managed product engineering for mechanical assemblies and stamped components

Developed strategy and execution plan for expanding the company’s product offerings beyond stamped components and bearings to full mechanical assemblies

Implemented new technologies and built a portfolio of new, highly profitable, products

Made innovations that led to new business opportunities and expanded the company’s technology and manufacturing capabilities

Managed new programs through product development, cost estimating, prototype, and manufacturing

Supported sales and marketing with analysis of new product manufacturing opportunities

Developed product test procedures

Blaine R. Lingenfelter

Primary customer engineering contact for new and existing product applications

Supported procurement of outsourced components and supplier development Eaton Corporation, 1998 – 1999: Product and Tooling Engineer

Designed stamped metal components and fasteners

Performed engineering cost estimates for manufacturing cycle times, raw material usage, and tooling costs

Designed progressive dies and fourslide tooling

Provided engineering support for continuous improvement and manufacturing projects

Created process and design FMEA’s

Timms Spring Company, 1994 – 1998: Applications Engineer / Prototype Supervisor

Responsible for the design and development of stampings and springs

Designed product performance test procedures

Led new projects through concept development, prototype, tool design, and production launch

Assisted customers in making design innovations that led to improved product performance and greater manufacturing efficiency

Prepared manufacturing and prototype cost estimates

Coordinated APQP activities including product feasibility studies and FMEA’s

Assistant supervisor for Prototype / R&D department

Designed Progressive dies, fourslide tooling, and gages

Designed equipment for in-plant use

Responsible for troubleshooting new and existing tooling

Responsible for improving manufacturing processes and product quality

Prepared engineering cost estimates

Procured tooling, fixtures, and gauges

Precision Fittings, 1992 – 1994: SPC Coordinator

Developed and implemented statistical process control program

Performed dimensional layouts and first piece approvals Par Industries, 1990 – 1992: Quality Inspector

Performed dimensional layouts and process audits

Implemented receiving inspection process

Education:

University of Akron, Akron Ohio: B.S. Engineering

Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Ohio: A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology Additional Training:

Design for six sigma

Finite element analysis

Precision machine design

Vehicle dynamics

Bearing design

Internal combustion engines

Diesel engines

Progressive die design

Metal stamping and formability

SolidWorks

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