Michael S. Hill

Washington, Illinois acz2ui@r.postjobfree.com

309-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/mikeshill

ENGINEER TECHNICIAN MANAGER ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER

Highly qualified product development engineer with an extensive experience to include: heavy equipment service technician and operator - technical instructor and organizational training - vehicle and systems testing, analysis and reporting - functional prototype machine construction and component fabrication - product issue troubleshooting, resolution and validation - project management and documentation - competitive product analysis, comparisons and cost reduction - team supervisory and organizational leadership - operations and training program management. Possesses deep technical and leadership experience combined with a background in solid work ethics, a values based team approach, and focus on customer understanding. Proven in delivering highly successful projects, products and teams. Excels in combining vision, policies, and people in driving organizational effectiveness.

Product Development Project Management Customer Relations Quality Improvement Testing & Validation Mechanical Engineering Technical Authoring Process Optimization Team Development Veteran Leadership Personnel Management Operational Planning Vehicle Systems Troubleshooting Heavy Equipment Operator Program Proposal Risk Assessment Training Technical Specifications Development Voice of Customer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer - Machine Quality Product Development, Test and Validation 2008-2016

Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL Caterpillar’s Peoria Proving Ground

Planned, coordinated, executed, analyzed and reported on complex motor grader machine development and compliance testing to meet successful product validation and customer and business requirements through 120-160 K, K2, M, M2, & M3-series CAT motor grader production and future concept product development.

o Led 5 machine validation projects, 6 machine & 3 system testbed builds; served as workgroup mentor in root cause identification, test procedures, analysis methods, training, and technical report authoring.

o Developed Komatsu & John Deere competitive project test plans; technical expert in customer evaluations and performance analysis comparisons in corporate product competitive initiatives (LCP).

o Mentored test and operations team in establishing machine validation processes at startup facility.

o Established voice of customer clarity on new cab controls, visibility and interface designs for program.

o Initiated organizational effectiveness and code of conduct improvements for facility and workgroup.

Engineering Team Lead - Caterpillar Motor Grader Test and Validation 2005-2008

Belcan Corporation, Peoria, IL Caterpillar’s Peoria Proving Ground

Managed test and validation schedules, projects, budgets, engineers, tests, analysis and reporting, and test machine activities throughout Caterpillar K-series Motor Grader New Product Introduction program.

o Achieved a “Best Ever” GW6 Machine Readiness Summary (MRS) of any Caterpillar NPI machine validation program on 12/120K motor graders with “0” issues & “perfect” score from all validation leads.

o Managed K-series prototype machine build and fabrications, directly implementing integration solutions.

o Defined evaluations and derived conclusions critical to successful engine selection and K-series product.

o 120K & 140K motor graders earned Caterpillar’s Chairman's Award for Product Quality and the K-series product line leads Caterpillar motor grader products in sales volumes, quality and investment returns.

Operations Manager - Joint Force Development (J7) Directorate (E8/13Z) 2008-2009

U.S. Army, Camp Phoenix Kabul, Afghanistan - Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Active Military Status

Managed operations of joint military department serving as senior advisor to the director and 7 staff officers, supervisor of 3 non-commissioned officers, information security manager, mission planner, coordinator, and commander for all convoy operations, accountable officer for general sustainment of department personnel, training, facility, safety, reporting, logistics management and support.

o Sustained productive operations in achieving director mandates for training of 20,000+ Afghan forces.

o Escorted 120 Afghan National Army personnel, 10 coalition guides and 20 interpreters to Hohenfels, Germany and back to Kabul, as NATO group supervisor in support of Joint Multinational Training Mission

o Coordinated intelligence, planned operations, conducted mission briefings, and led over 100 vehicle movement missions as convoy commander within Kabul and between Bagram without loss or incident.

o Provided additional support as: Cycle 7 Provincial Assessment Reform Team trainer; lead prisoner escort to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Investigating Officer in resolving company property loss investigation.

Executive Assistant / Group Manager - Training and Operations (E8/13Z) 2005-2008

Illinois Army National Guard, HQ 33rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), Champaign, IL Reserve Military Status

Managed organizational training plans development for executive staff. Served as advisor to operations executives in mission essential training task development. Led and managed accelerated organizational development as company First Sergeant in executing challenging mission preparation training goals.

Operations Manager - Organizational Development (E7/11Z) 2004-2005

Illinois Army National Guard, HQ 3-123 Field Artillery (FA) Battalion (BN), Marion, IL Active Military Status

Managed training and operational planning for an organization of over 500 personnel. Developed and assigned unit training calendars. Coordinated operational, resource, and facility planning with directors, executive staff and military installations, compiled and published operational plans and orders for organizational leaders.

Department Supervisor - Human Resources (E7/75H) 2003-2004

U.S. Army, 1st Army, Task Force 218, Ft. McCoy, WI - Operation Noble Eagle Active Military Status

Provided personnel accountability of, and administrative support to, over 500 personnel across a five-state region. Managed two section personnel. Coordinated daily with local and regional leaders and staff.

Section Supervisor - Ammunition Logistics (E7) 2002-2003

Illinois Army National Guard, HQ 3-123 Field Artillery (FA) Battalion, Marion, IL

Section Team Leader - Ammunition Specialists / Diesel Truck Mechanic (E6) 2000-2002

Illinois Army National Guard, HQ 3-123 Field Artillery (FA) Battalion, Marion, IL

Technical Specialist - Artillery Ammunition / Diesel Truck Mechanic (E4-E5) 1996-2000

Illinois Army National Guard, HQ 3-123 Field Artillery Battalion, Marion, IL

Diesel Truck Mechanic / Wrecker Operator (E1-E4) 1992-1996

U.S. Army

EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

1. Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude

2. Bachelor of Science, Automotive Technology, Cum Laude

COURSES

Basic Leadership and Management Development Course (PLDC) - Intermediate Leadership and Management Development Course (BNCOC) - Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course (ANCOC) - Army Mechanic School (63W), Field Artillery School (13B), Human Resource Specialist School (75H), and Infantry School (11B) - Air Assault Course - Combat Life Saver Course - 49 CFR HAZMAT - SINCGARS radio operator - FBCB2 radio/satellite communication/location system operations - AN/PSS-14 Mine Detector Operations - AN/ PSS-14 Unit Master Trainer - Somat edaq - MSHA New Miner/Surface

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Experienced team and group leader with a proven history of driving significant improvements in organizational effectiveness through a values based approach and utilizing solid leadership principles. Actively developed in leadership throughout a variety of roles as supervisor, manager, organizational staff member and advisor to the director level. Led product development quality and customer alignment through defining, organizing, and executing multiple machine builds, tests, analysis and evaluations and providing precise technical feedback, documentation and direction. Led Caterpillar K-series motor graders development in achieving an extraordinary “first ever” perfect Machine Readiness Summary (MRS) in any Caterpillar New Product Introduction (NPI) program to date. Decreased costly reworks and improved design velocity on multiple occurrences utilizing deep technical expertise. Extensive experience in detailed technical writing and internal documentation of vehicle development tests and evaluations. Created service schematics for Chrysler 41TE/A604 transmission published by Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide (TRNW). Professionally developed, proven technical and organizational leader with an appreciable “from the ground up” experience.

SKILLS

Professional leadership development - organizational development - project development, cost estimates and management - operational planning - process and plans authoring - organizational training development - risk assessment and safety management - technical instructor - personnel administration & individual counseling - organizations standards and regulations - DFMEA - DVP&R - APQP - PPAP - functional requirements & technical specifications - engineering drawings, GD&T - hydraulic/electrical schematics - 3D models - instrumentation sensors and calibration - data acquisition equipment setup and operation - vehicle dynamics - vehicle performance, functional and requirements testing - data analysis - technical writing, authoring & reviewing - vehicle systems operations, diagnostics and service - heavy duty crane, winch, tow and rigging operations - first aid, response and evacuation - IL license enrolled professional engineer intern.

SOFTWARE

Oracle Primavera, Teamcenter Visualization Mockup, HVC, Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET), Caterpillar Data Analysis Tool Kit (DATK), CADeTWin, FORTRAN, Mechanical Desktop, CANape, SoMat TCE eDAQ, MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Lotus Notes.

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