Engineer Mechanical

Jeffery J Peelman

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Cell: 419-***-****

E-mail: ****.*******@*****.***

Product Development Manufacturing Engineering Project Management

Detail oriented, results driven engineering professional with over 25

years of practical experience in product design & development,

manufacturing engineering and project management.

Skill Set Highlights:

o Solid analytical problem solving skills including designed experiments

(DOE) and root- cause analysis, TPS (Toyota Production System), Lean, 5S,

Six Sigma techniques (Green Belt from Caterpillar)

o Extensive Product Development experience in: automotive driveline and

safety components, machine tools, and various consumer products utilizing

DFMA, FMEA and other tools. Thorough understanding of GD & T (ANSI

Y14.5M)

o Over 18 years of direct hands-on Manufacturing Engineering experience.

New process development, process improvement, and Continuous Improvement.

(27+ years total professional experience)

o Master-level skills in AutoCAD 2-D and 3-D software applications:

Mechanical Desktop( & Inventor 2009( and AutoCAD( 2000i through 2009. A

working knowledge of SolidWorks(

o Project Management: developing project plans, creating quality plans to

ensure customer requirements are met, utilize Gantt charts to capture

tasks and milestones, coordination of resources, resolving conflicts,

managing scope & time creep.

o Practical experience in developing and maintaining operating budgets,

procurement, logistics, customer relations, sales and marketing for a

small engineering firm

o Highly developed computer skills that include establishing and

maintaining small networks, Internet connectivity problems,

troubleshooting PC problems (both operating system and hardware), and

building multi-processor PC workstations.

Mahindra Satyam, Bangalore, India (US Office: Independence, OH)

2008 - 2009

Manufacturing Engineering Consultant Supporting value realization

methodology (VRM) to assist clients with identifying opportunities to

reduce cost, eliminate wastes, and consolidate various operations (Tyco

Fire Supression). Created accurate electrical schematics for new

production test cells for Tyco Thermal Controls. Developed on-line

training modules used to support manufacturing and technical teams at

Caterpillar in Peoria, IL.

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~ Professional Engineering Experience continued ~

Honeywell Automotive Systems Fostoria, OH 2007 -

2008

[Contract thru Manpower, Inc.]

Project Analyst (Three-quarter time position) On-site support as a

Project Analyst & Coordinator on a project to transition manufacturing

operations of non-premium spark plugs to Mexico. Developed test equipment

specifications for a vision system, support for tooling, and designed

various fabrications. (Completed assignment short term assignment in Mar.

2008)

Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Mt. Vernon, OH 4th

Qrt. 2006

[Short Term Contract thru Volt Services Group]

Project Engineer / Integrated Project Team Lead Coordination of the

build of Power Generation systems based on the R-R Trent 60 gas turbine.

Directed release of P&ID drawings, site plans, coordinated RFP's from

suppliers for specialty components. Worked directly with customer to

address needs and provide direct support during power generation system

build. (Completed assignment in early Jan. 2007)

Silver Birch Engineering, LLC Tiffin, OH 2000 -

2008 & Present

Chief Engineer / President Formed new engineering services firm targeting

small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. Honed valuable entrepreneurial

skills in marketing, sales, and customer relations. Designed and developed

new fixtures for assembling auto components, machining components, material

handling systems for quick delivery of components to the work cell.

Implemented lean and Toyota methods for a mail-order specialty foods

company. Directly reduced labor costs, increased quality/accuracy of the

orders, improved delivery times. Partnered with food machinery customer to

develop a new food processing machine for bulk ground beef/pork/poultry.

Developed new die-cast housing (including math data to support CAM) for an

outdoor commercial lighting fixture manufacturer. Designed a space saving

structure to raise and lower an access door for an Ohio manufacture of heat

treatment ovens.

Control Gauging, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan

1999 - 2000

Mechanical Engineer Designed and coordinated the development of custom

gauging applications for inside (ID) and outside diameter (OD) grinders.

Lead engineer in the new double disc grinder post-processing gage system to

control grinding wheel in-feed. Responsibilities included meeting with

customers to discuss gauging applications, resolving issues with product

performance and installation. Continued to enhance skills in parametric

solid modeling and troubleshooting CAD systems.

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~ Professional Engineering Experience continued ~

Autospect Division of Perceptron, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan

1997 - 1999

Product Development Engineer Designed and coordinated the development of

major hardware systems for the commercialization of a laser inspection

system for measuring automotive paint. Special emphasis was placed on

packaging of the laser system to handle harsh industrial environments.

Supervised the work of 5 technicians supporting design and manufacturing

activities. Additional responsibilities included: vendor research and

coordination, project management, customer liaison, and logistics

coordinator.

Livernois Engineering, Inc. Dearborn, Michigan

1994 - 1996

Project Engineer Directed and coordinated the design and build of heat

exchange manufacturing machine tools (specifically fin and tube mills).

Spearheaded efforts to self-certify the manufacture of these machine tools

for the European Union (EU) markets (CE Mark: Machinery Directive

compliance). Three (3) new machine tools were exported to Europe as a

result of the certification process. Designed total new systems for a Fin

Mill machine in a team approach for a new generation of product. Honed

mechanical design skills through the process of providing customers with

non-standard machine options.

HENROB Corporation USA, Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan

1993 - 1994

Senior Product Engineer Primary function was to facilitate new

applications for self-pierced rivet technology while expanding the sales

market. Designed and developed manufacturing work centers utilizing self-

pierced riveting. Introduced (6) six new potential clients to self-pierced

riveting. Analyzed their current manufacturing processes and designed cost

feasible riveting alternatives.

Mexican Industries In Michigan, Inc., Detroit, Michigan

1992 - 1993

(Note: Company went bankrupt in June 2001 and is no longer in business)

Senior Engineer Directed manufacturing process improvement; implement

new product launches (interior trim and air bag components), resolved

quality and manufacturing issues and directed product development.

Debugged new product launches; designed assembly equipment and

manufacturing lines, improved die cutting operations.

Applied Computer Solutions, St. Clair Shores, Michigan,

1989 - 1992

(Note: Product now part of Siemens PLM)

Mechanical Engineer Analyzed and critiqued consumer product designs

using a dimensional analysis technique (VSA), provided recommendations to

engineering teams for achieving optimum dimensional variation in components

and complete assemblies. Author of a SAE technical paper that was

presented at two technical conferences. Developed solid programming skills

through daily use of UNIX and PC based systems. Used both CADKEY and CATIA

software in conjunction with the analysis.

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~ Professional Engineering Experience continued ~

Allied Signal Safety Restraints Division, (now Key Safety Systems) Sterling

Heights, Michigan

1988 - 1989

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Coordinated and implemented all

manufacturing processes for new air bag products. Developed assembly,

gauging, and machine tools to meet this goal. Improved production die

cutting operations through rigorous analysis. Investigated alternative

fabric cutting systems (lasers, waterjet) and the use of adhesives in

assembly as an alternative to sewing. Designed steel rule dies, sewing

fixtures, various inspection gages. Managed capital equipment

installations ($500k to $2.5 million).

Federal-Mogul Corp. Precision Forged Products Division, Romulus, Michigan

and Gallipolis, Ohio (division now owned by GKN Automotive)

1983 - 1988

Product Development Engineer Coordinated all development and production

manufacturing phases from start to finish. Determined manufacturing

feasibility with in-house processes. Developed 9 prototype clutch cam

races for automatic transmissions. Directed all development phases of new

components: tooling development (compacting and forge), design and build of

required fixtures and gauging, developed turning and grinding operations.

Co-wrote the quality and metallurgy standards for manufacturing department.

Manufacturing Engineer: Directed four press rebuilds. Developed press

preventative maintenance programs.

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (BME) from The University of Dayton,

Dayton, Ohio

Additional course work in 2000 and 2004 at Washtenaw Community College, Ann

Arbor, MI

o Troubleshooting PC Hardware and the Windows Operating System

o CNC Programming Techniques

VSL (C Derivative), BASIC, FORTRAN, UNIX, AutoCAD R12 through 2009,

Mechanical Desktop Rev. 2 through 5, Inventor 2009, TurboCAD Rev 10, MS

Word, MS Excel, MS Project, AutoDesk Buzzsaw.

Professionally built (3) two dual AMD processor PC CAD workstations,

presently maintain peer-to-peer network of four (4) PC's.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society of Mechanical

Engineers

References of professionals and past customers available upon request

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Professional Engineering Experience:

Silver Birch Engineering Customers:

Biro Manufacturing Lighting Dynamics, Inc.

LEWCO, Inc. Ann Arbor Technical

Consultants

Hitachi Automotive Kobalt Partners (Ann Arbor,

MI)

GATCO Rotary Bushings Zingerman's Mail Order

Liebherr Gear Technologies

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