Keith F. Kresge
Email: *******@*****.***
Current Address
Columbus OH 43221
OBJECTIVE To obtain a management or senior engineering position in R&D,
test, quality control, or project management/sales at a
consumer, medical, electronic or transportation
corporation. I will use my development knowledge and
teamwork skills to improve services, products, reduce
costs/lead times, and help mentor others. I am also
planning to pursue an advanced degree in systems
engineering/technology management with a possible focus in
biomedical engineering.
RELEVANT WORK
EXPERIENCE
6/05-Present Honda Research & Development Americas, Columbus OH
Vehicle Research Engineer, Electrical Safety
- Developed a Honda first FSK TPMS system using redesigned
LF/RF components to improve system performance and
packaging.
- Improved parts quality by analyzing market and warranty
data, and implementing countermeasures to improve
performance, reduce cost, and increase profit margin.
- Issued and maintained all part specs while guaranteeing
part conformity to those specs through QAV plant
visits, validation testing, circuit analysis, and
hardware/software verification.
- Worked closely with suppliers, design group, Honda
Manufacturing, and Honda Japan during development for
optimum layout and validation activity.
- Performed part and system level FMEA/FTA for new
technologies and research projects
- Radar expert for electrical group in charge of developing
Adaptive Cruise Control systems
- Responsible for training new associates and technicians on
test methods and equipment
- Experienced working in a confidential environment and
proposing patent ideas
7/03-9/04 TRW Automotive Electronics, Auburn NY
Quality Engineer
- In charge of all vehicle level testing for Tire Pressure
Monitor System
- Worked closely with the customer and headquarters for
product launch and failure analysis activities.
- Inspected and tested all prototype parts built and
shipments made by programming a Mitutoyo optical measuring
machine and designing fixtures
- Setup ion chromatography equipment and training for process
cleanliness investigations
- Completed gauge and capability studies for process changes
or countermeasures using Six Sigma practices and tools.
- Designed and built test benches for confirming electrical
properties of prototype parts.
APPLICATIONS C++, VHDL, Assembly, Excel/VB, Lab View, Orcad, Mat-lab,
Microsoft Office, Minitab, Chromeleon, Photoshop, ModelSim,
Xilinx, Visio, SystemView
TRAINING University of Missouri-Rolla Shielding and grounding
certificate
IPC-610A-Rev C - Acceptability of electronic assemblies
(Qualified as an Instructor)
IPC-650 - Test Methods and soldering applications
Ion Chromatography testing and applications through Dionex
EDUCATION ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology (May
2005)
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD
Masters of Science Systems Engineering/Program Management
(Expected Summer 2012)
AVAILABILITY Immediately (References Provided Upon Request)