Product Engineering, Quality Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Project
Resume:
JOHN A. LEWIS JR.
843-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Experience in Electrical Engineering and Engineering support.
- Create, review, and approve Engineering Change Orders and drawings for the
manufacturing of the Exhaust Gas Recirculated Valve (EGRV) electro-mechanical.
Strong quality orientation. Precise, with good troubleshooting abilities.
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- Provide technical expertise to improve product quality and cost utilizing Lean Six Sigma
tools. (DMAIC, 5 Why’s, 8 D’s, FMEA’s, etc.)
- Reduce warranty costs by determining Root Cause and minimizing/eliminating the cause.
- Work with suppliers, multi-level, technical, and non-technical personnel.
- Managed projects including timing, cost, tracking and monitoring.
EXPERIENCE:
Pure Power Technologies (owned by Navistar), Columbia, SC July 2010 – June 2013
Senior Product Development Engineer
- Direct and coordinate all activities related to the implementation of Engineering Changes for an
Exhaust Gas Recirculated Valve (smart actuator).
- Worked on EGRV/ITV (Exhaust Gas Recirculated Valve/ Intake Throttle Valve) electronics
group. The team consisted of members from an international group. Members were from India,
China, Germany, and South Africa.
- Improved emissions control components by use of sensors and other circuitry.
- Support new design development for new products. Manage risks associated to the projects and
report out findings (design, timing, and cost).
- In charge of project for development for new European model. Dealt with European customer,
timelines, follow up, open issues, and cost.
- Coordinated with customer, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance
- Root Cause Analysis troubleshooting warranty returns.
Verify and maintain BOM for prototype build, supervise prototype RFQ process, and
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supervise prototype build to ensure on time delivery to customer. Ensure change
management process is followed.
Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D-FMEA) and P-FMEA
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process.
Evaluate possible failure modes, severity, and corrective actions for resolving warranty
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issues.
- Write and review of Engineering Change Requests.
- Utilize Mentor Graphics PADS ES Suite-Schematic and PCB layout software.
Scientific Research Corporation, Charleston, SC April 2003 – October
2005
Electrical Engineer II:
Top Secret (SCI) Government Clearance
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Working with the Cryptologic Carry on Program (CCOP) developing Fabrication and
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Assembly drawings as well as systems engineering research.
Coordinate the development of the system designs and drawings for the CVN 76, CVN
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69, LHD 8, and LPD 17 Class Ship’s Signal Exploitation Systems (SSES) for SPAWAR
Design Budget/Turnkey Process.
Writing and reviewing of Engineering Change Proposals as well as Trouble Failure
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Reports.
Review of various types of drawings to ensure individual ship specification and contract
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requirements were met.
Utilize Autodesk AUTOCAD 2002, and MS OFFICE 2000.
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Bae Systems, Groton, CT March 2002 – April 2003
Electrical Engineer:
Responsible for design, analytical and project coordination functions relative to the
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installation of various systems located inboard and outboard submarines.
Perform preliminary site inspections, ship checks, final preparation of mechanical,
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electrical, and system arrangement drawings.
Provide guidance to designers/draftsmen.
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Utilize Autodesk AUTOCAD 2000, ATIS, and MS OFFICE 2000.
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Assure designs meet all SUBSAFE, DDGOS, EMI/RFI, and MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD.
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requirements.
DDL OMNI Engineering, Waterford, CT January 2000 – March 2002
Hardware Engineer:
Performed feasibility studies for installation of replacement/upgrade equipment, which
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requires the review of pertinent Prime Item Development Specifications (PIDS) with
respect to installation requirements.
Responsible for design, analytical and project coordination functions relative to the
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installation of various systems located inboard and outboard submarines.
Conduct preliminary site inspections, ship checks, final preparation of mechanical,
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electrical, and system arrangement drawings.
Assure designs meet all SUBSAFE, DDGOS, EMI/RFI, and MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD.
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requirements.
Technical Manual Development for the Sail and the Chin Receive Array Module.
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Developed Visual Basic and Access 2000 programs.
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Installed, upkeep, and modified current Localized Area Network (LAN) structure.
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Network Troubleshooting and Repair/Build Computers (Hardware and Software).
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United States Navy May 1995 – November 1999
Electronics Technician:
Top Secret Clearance
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Analyzed and performed diagnostic tests on naval communication computers and
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submarine systems and completed maintenance on all systems.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for military and non-military personnel.
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Sears Roebuck, Waterford, CT May 1985 – May 1995
Department Leader:
Trained all department personnel on company procedures and equipment.
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LeTourneau University, Longview, TX May 1989 – May 1993
Assistant Admissions Counselor:
Organized and maintained confidential department records.
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EDUCATION:
LeTourneau University, Longview, TX
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, Math Minor 1993
Various Naval Schools (Electronics and Troubleshooting) 1995
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