KENNETH J. HALLER, P.E.
Grover, MO 63040
abj34m@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with experience in design, development, and testing.
Skilled communicator with excellent design and problem solving skills
including the ability to
"think out of the box". Extensive experience in supervision and project
management.
SKILLS
Hydroforming GD & T Finite Element Modeling
Design & Process FMEA DVP & R Life Cycle Testing
Fatigue Analysis SPC Certified Green Belt
Fastener & Joint Design Impact Modeling Error/Mistake Proofing
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided engineering support to the Dodge Ram Truck assembly plant;
specialized in
problem identification, root cause, and resolution.
Engineered powertrain mounting systems and controls for minivans.
Designed a hydroformed front subframe for the Pacifica crossover vehicle
that included a
"crush enabler' (Patent # 6,938,948) which achieved Chrysler's first 5 Star
Impact Rating.
Redesigned engine mounts and chassis structures for the Jeep Cherokee.
Designed fasteners for chassis and suspension applications for Jeeps and
trucks.
Supervised 2 sales engineers and 11 sales representatives with key accounts
at
Chrysler, Ford and General Motors.
Assisted Saturn manufacturing with resolution of fastener supplier quality
issues.
Developed and managed sales and marketing programs for the US sales region.
Designed frame and BIW Structures for class 8 truck manufacturer.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Chrysler LLC/Daimler Chrysler 1994-2008
Plant Vehicle Engineer, Chrysler, Fenton, MO 2004-2008
Product Engineer, Daimler Chrysler, Auburn Hills, MI 1997-2004
Fastener Specialist, Daimler Chrysler, Detroit, MI 1994-1997
Greer Stop Nut, Nashville, TN 1992-1994
Fastener Sales Manager
Saturn Corporation (Contract), Spring Hill, TN 1991-
1992
Supplier Quality Engineer
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Registered Professional Engineer
Dale Carnegie Graduate