Engineer Design
Resume:
MARK BURBANK, BSME, PE
Eugene, OR 97402
email: abm6xg@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT
Navistar, Inc., Jul 2009 - Present
Powertrain Engineer - Monaco RV Division, Coburg, OR
- Responsible for feasibility, prototyping, performance testing,
validation, and implementation of the
new Maxxforce engine platforms in existing Monaco RV product.
- Review applicable government standards and supplier requirements and
insure OEM compliance.
- Provide engineering oversight and recommendations for modification of
existing production chassis to
accommodate the new power plants with minimal waste and cost impact.
Burbank Solutions, llc, Feb 2009 - Jul 2009
Design Consultant - Eugene, OR
- Consulted with and provided concept design solutions to various
companies including:
Dalecraft Industries, Mills Manufacturing Inc., and Country Coach.
- Created geometry for both vacuum molded and injection molded plastic
parts for consumer goods in
the landscaping and restroom equipment industries.
- Used new composite materials to improve fit, finish, and
functionality of new custom car bodies.
Contract to Caterpillar Inc., Jul 2006 - Jan 2009
OEM Applications Engineer/Account Manager - OHEPG, Eugene, OR.
- Provided customer care to Monaco and Country Coach RV OEM's by
building strong relationships and
acting as the single point of contact for all issues relating to
Caterpillar engines, transmissions and
cooling systems.
- Presented to dealer management explaining new product changes and new
service procedures.
- Attended OEM Rallies to meet with customers and answer questions
about the product.
- Defined the OEM's unique engine/transmission configurations to
overcome compatibility challenges.
- Managed changes to Caterpillar options and systems that impact the
OEM and provided detailed
feedback to Caterpillar with respect to time lines and compatibility.
- Supervised and conducted Performance Testing at each OEM's test
location, and assisted with data
recording, dyno operation, driving, instrumentation, and parts
replacement.
- Conducted other system testing as required for complete installation
certification.
- Acted as liaison between OEM and technical sales team to assist with
future product sales.
- Maintained up-to-date CAD models of Caterpillar components for each
OEM.
- Designed new Caterpillar engine/transmission parts as required to
accommodate difficult installations.
- Designed tooling fixtures to verify and rework prototype and
production components.
Contract to Caterpillar Inc., Jan 2000 - Jun 2006
Lead Resident Design Engineer - OHEPG, Kirkland, WA
- On-site Design Lead during 2003 ACERT Installation Project. Assigned
duties to other
designers as required and controlled Pro/E Wildfire engine model
updates in Pro/Intralink.
- Worked with OEM to package the new diesel engine and support
components into Kenworth chassis.
- Designed all parts required for complete engine installation
including water pipes, air pipes, mounts,
brackets, fan shrouds, heat exchangers, clutch linkages,
dipsticks, exhaust pipes, etc.
- Designed custom parts for special purpose, experimental, and race
trucks, including a dry sump oil
system, intake air shutdown system, hydraulic pump adapters, etc.
- Investigated feasibility of various CAT options required for
successful Kenworth implementation and
did the concept modeling of new CAT parts when required.
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Contract to Kenworth Truck Company, Oct 1997 - Sep 1999
Design Engineer - Cab Interior and Powertrain Groups, Kirkland, WA
- Used Pro/Engineer to design all required parts for new engine
installations.
- Used Pro/Surface to design interior "Class A" surface panels, plastic
trim pieces, and board-foam-vinyl
interior wall panels for new T2000 cab interior.
Contract to Currency Systems International (CSI), Oct 1996 - Jun 1997
Research and Development Engineer - Irving, TX
- Used Pro/Engineer to design vacuum feeder unit for a high-speed paper
currency sorting system.
- Created stereolithography files to make rapid prototype parts.
- Built test bench by hand, installed prototype parts, and conducted
testing of components.
- Designed injection molded plastic air intake manifold.
- Used Pro/Sheetmetal to package electro-mechanical components, PCB
assemblies, and controls for
the system Electronic Control Module.
- Calculated the required air flow and heat transfer, determined proper
fan size, and designed a system
to cool the electronic components in the machine, keeping them within
specified thermal limits.
- Calculated pulley ratios and specified drive motors for note delivery
unit.
- Designed pneumatic system to clean detector lenses for sorting unit.
Kenworth Truck Company, Nov 1993 - Oct 1996
Resident Design Engineer, Assembly Plant - Seattle/Renton, WA
- Provided technical information and advice regarding chassis design
and layout to Applications
Engineers.
- Developed and conducted a bi-weekly training program to increase
productivity and increase the
overall product knowledge of the Release Engineering Department.
- Used Pro/Engineer and Pro/Sheetmetal to design new components to
improve the assembly and
manufacturing processes of Chassis, Powertrain, and Support Systems
at Kenworth.
- Provided Liaison Engineering support, gave feedback to Division
Headquarters with details of the
liaison fix as well as a production intent design solution.
Kenworth Truck Company, Jul 1990 - Oct 1993
Design Engineer, Chassis and Powertrain Groups - Kirkland, WA
- Designed front end of KW model W900B2, including steering linkages,
crossmembers and improved
front frame rail design for greater chassis strength and reliability.
- Designed shift levers for new engine and transmission combinations,
including remote lever controls.
- Calculated cooling requirements and prescribed necessary components
for various engine and
transmission combinations.
- Designed brackets for heat exchangers, filters, tanks, and other
support components.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
Professional Engineering License - Washington 1994, Arizona 1996, New
Mexico 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering - University of Washington 1990
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Patent for Intake Air Temperature Control System - Caterpillar Inc., 2001
Overdrive Award - Kenworth Truck Company, 1992
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