Engineer Design

Ty Patrick Warner

**** ***** ****, ***** *****, WI 54521

218-***-**** Cell

********@********.***

To obtain a technical position developing new innovative machinery.

Professional Experience

CG Bretting Mfg., Ashland, Wi, October 2007 to March

2010

A custom machinery design and manufacturing company specializing in high

speed napkin folders.

Senior Project Engineer, Industrial Napkin Inter-folders

Responsible for new product design and development of advanced high speed

interfolded napkin machinery.

Key Accomplishments:

. Acquired GearCalc gear design software tool to improve gearing design

and increased efficiency and quality for paper converting machinery

drivetrains

. Design custom drivetrains for automated machinery.

. Prepare and implement machine testing plans for diagnosis of NVH

issues on mechanical sub-systems on large automated machinery

. Implemented company wide GD&T Standards thru Lunch and Learn

presentations and direct supervision of designer/drafters using ASME

Y14.5-1994

. Developed database of rotational dynamics of machine folding rolls

detailing resonances in bending and torsion and deflection during

operation.

. Member of Lean Change Team for Engineering Data Management for

Document Storage and common naming conventions

. Layout and Design Components/Subsystems using Solid Works 3D CAD

software

. Established proper material for end product use thru research and FEA

study

. Prepared Intellectual Property Submissions for market specific

machinery

. Lead design teams to deliver napkin folder machines to customers on

time and at cost.

Polaris Industries, Roseau, MN May 2005 to August

2007

A $1.6 billion dollar Company specializing in ATV, Snowmobiles and

Motorcycles

Powertrain Engineer, Engine/Tranny Systems

Responsible for long term strategic drivetrain concepts across multiple

vehicle platforms, as well as trouble shooting NVH/drivetrain issues on

current and development programs.

Key Accomplishments:

. Developed tuned backlash gears for balance shafts in new 850cc 4

stroke ATV engines that reduced engine noise during idle.

. Oversaw the delivery of a complete prototype concept Ranger Utility

Vehicle with hydraulic drivetrain for platform and company review.

. Design for Manufacture including top down assemblies, forgings,

injection mold, sand cast, machined, powder metal and stampings.

. Design complex parts and assemblies (engines, transmissions and

related mechanical components and assemblies) using PRO-E software

. Developed engine to transmission integration plan on Polaris next

generation big block ATV reducing torque pulse transmission into

drivetrain, reducing overall NVH and increasing life of critical

driveline components.

. Design and troubleshoot gearing NVH on transmission and engine systems

for ATV and Victory Motorcycles

. Generated design proposals for industry leading shift weight designs

on CVT Systems for Polaris machines including Snowmobiles, ATV's and

UV Platforms.

. Performed DOE studies on CVT systems including belt and transmission

testing to identify areas of importance to increase drivetrain

efficiencies.

. Worked closely with vendors for (OTCC) On Time, Correct and Complete

delivery of sensitive company driveline projects.

Polaris Industries, Roseau, MN August 2002 to May

2005

Systems Engineer Drivetrain/Brakes-Snowmobile Division

Responsible for design and implementation of snowmobile drivetrains and

brake systems, as well as trouble shooting NVH/drivetrain issues on current

and future programs.

Key Accomplishments:

. Awarded patent for Polaris "Shift" Snowmobile Rear Suspension

http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/patog/week15/OG/html/1353-

2/US07694768-20100413.html

. Awarded patent for Polaris 4 Stroke snowmobile forward/reverse

transmission http://www.uspto.gov US07617899-20091117.html

. Designed Drivetrain for seven dollars and 3 lbs less per machine for

2006 Fusion/RMK models, total yearly savings of ~ $210,000.00

(lightest in industry)

. Developed a Silent Chain Tensioner that eliminates chain noise during

braking and coast down events for all 2006 snowmobiles

. Designed complex parts and assemblies for drivetrains and brake

systems using PRO-E.

. Designed New Brake System and implemented a fully bled and assembled

brake system that is delivered for 3% less cost than current in house

assembled systems

. Designed new brake system five times more effective at heat

dissipation than competitor leading air-cooled systems.

. Apply APQP processes to designs to ensure upfront quality is built in

to the systems.

TRW/Lucas Body Systems, Winona, MN May 5, 1998 to

August 2002

A $17 billion company that delivered automotive electromechanical products

for HVAC

control in vehicle platforms.

Product Design Engineer - Actuator Division

Responsible for design of actuator components for easy of assembly and

quiet operation.

Key Accomplishments:

. Tasked as the NVH "expert" in the actuator group focusing on the

development of quiet products.

. Championed the acquisition of Bruel and Kjaar Pulse Sound Quality

System equipment and worked closely with technicians to ensure proper

data acquisition for developmental and annual testing of TRW

actuators.

. Designed gears and housings using plastic injection molded parts,

progressive die stampings, and robotic assembly.

. Successfully specified proper material selection of housings, gears

and other materials to produce pleasant sounding actuators within

program budgets.

. Wrote specifications and work orders for testing TRW product and

competitor products for Sound Quality comparisons.

. Worked to establish end of line testing limits for 100% online testing

to ensure shipment of high quality product.

Commission Corps. Engineer, Rhinelander Field Office, March 2010 to

Present

A Federal Government Agency that Provides Design and Project Management of

Sanitation Facilities Construction to Native Peoples of America.

Project Engineer, Officer: LT/O-3,US PHS Uniformed Services

Responsible for the design of community water and sewer systems providing

clean drinking water and safe sewage disposal for Native Peoples of

Wisconsin and Michigan.

Key Accomplishments:

. Managed community sanitation facilities construction projects with

capital costs of over $1 million for the Native American Peoples of

Lac du Flambeau, WI

. Performed engineering cost and timing estimates for funding on

Menomonee Indian Tribes for replacing existing deficient sewer lines.

. Facilitated Water Distribution System testing determining chlorine

decay rates for development of new system designs.

. Report on project status to superior officers and prepare reports for

US Congressional review.

. Attend meetings with Tribes and Contractors to keep projects On Time,

Correct and Complete within the delivery scope of the project contract

documents.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Degree, February 1998

Composite Materials/Mechanical Engineering,

Winona State University, Winona, MN

Continuing Professional Development Training:

Fundamentals of Modern Transmission - November 2006

Succeeding as a Polaris Leader - June 2004

Project Management Training - November 2003

Tolerance Stacks using GD&T - November 2001

Advanced GD&T Concepts - July 2001

Franklin Covey -What Matters Most Time Management Workshop,

November 2, 2000

SAE Powertrain Noise and Vibration Academy, June 25, 1999

SAE Acoustical Material Selection and Evaluation in Interior Noise

Control, May 25, 1999

GD&T Training Winona Technical College, Spring 1999

Design for Assembly - June 1999

Design Of Injection Molded Parts, January 1999

Fundamentals of Engineering, Engineer in Training, (EIT) April 19,

1997

Automotive Technology Certificate, Cluster A - CESA 10, May 1993

Honors

1997 Designed Prototype CAD drawings for start-up company to submit for

Patent

1997. National ACI FRP Competition - Designed Composite Reinforced

Concrete Beam

- 4th ultimate load

- 5th predicted deflection load/ultimate load

1997. First Annual Padnos Competition - Designed Trailer Hitch

Utilizing Carbon and Glass Composites

97. Winona State University Football Scholarship - Three Year Letter

Winner

1993. Chrysler AAA Trouble Shooting Contest Award - 5th in Wisconsin

1993. Football Co-Captain, All-Conference, All-Northwest Region

1993 President FFA Augusta Chapter, Academic Army Reserve Athlete

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