Lonzell H. McKenzie

**** ********* ***** - ******* *.C, 27610

(919) 271- 5449

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PROFILE

A engineering professional with hands on experience involving 3D lawn care

& pharmaceutical design, performance, and testing. Recognized for keen

ability to improve component designs, increase efficiency, and decrease the

need for re-engineering.

VALUE OFFERED

. Exceptional leadership attributes demonstrating high energy with a

passion to thrive in a challenging environment.

. Extensive knowledge of customers, competitors, and trends in the

industry.

. Proficient in developing, implementing, and executing company

expectations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

John Deere Turf Care (CONTRACT)

Design and Manufacturing of Turf Equipment, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Project Design Engineer

2007- 2009

. Primary focus engineer for 250 thousand dollar Early Detection Prevention

and Reliability (EDPR) project that track equipment performance and

troubleshoots issues based specific behaviors and various working

conditions.

. Evaluated Z track performance, diagnose component and system

malfunctions, isolate problems and recommend improvements in the

development stages

. Audited and released new R&D product designs and concepts.

. Determined the acceptability of prototype product designs and made

recommendations to enhance quality, performance, reliability & durability

to define corrective actions, and identify root causes.

. Supervised field test engineering for test site to ensure performance

specifications, quality data, service intervals, and product rev changes

are performed in effort to meet R&D engineering design specifications.

Lead Design & Performance Projects

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Position Project Net Result

Project Led design team for conceptual Highly successful, reduced the

Lead re-design of braking system amount of braking efforts.

Project Performed temperature and vibration Reduced the amount of heat and

Lead analysis in locations most vibration by incorporating contact

uncomfortable for operator buffers & heat shields around

intolerable areas

Test Hydraulic Oil Contaminate Analysis; As a result, selected a higher oil

monitored the levels of (ppm) in grade that extended the life of

samples at service intervals hydro pump.

Facilita Performed initial concept build Addressed build issues

tor assembly and developed build

instructions

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Flextronics International

Engineering Design and Contract Manufacturing, Youngsville, NC

Manufacturing Product Engineer

2006- 2007

. Addressed issues concerning SMT Pick and Place Equipment and supported

continuous improvement methods for Sensus, Pitney Bowes, Parata, and

others.

. Oversee production line and enforced operator safety on assembly line and

ensure equipment is properly used.

. Identified opportunities to improve Manufacturing practices and implement

as required.

. Performed all aspects of new product development including manufacturing

cost initiation, concept design, building prototypes, validation testing,

coordinating tooling development and transitioning the product to

production.

. Provided a 2D CAD layout of manufacturing line equipment that defined a

lean operation and increased product Takt Times

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)

Satellite Tracking Station for Radio Astronomy, Rosman, NC

Mechanical/Design Engineer

2005- 2006

. Studied the mechanics of two 26 meter telescopes.

. Provided drawings (including concept, assembly) and schematics utilizing

AutoCAD and ProE design software packages.

. Developed preliminary software program code (FORTRAN) for parabolic dish

analysis

. Identified and resolved problems with high maintenance control equipment.

. Enforced operator safety and ensured equipment was properly used.

Lonzell H. McKenzie

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PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS/ AFFILIATIONS

. Active volunteer and math tutor at the Boys and Girls Club in Raleigh

N.C.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

ProE, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Visualization Mockup, CAM 350, V2Net, ReliaSoft, SAP,

Visual Basic 6.0, C++, Fortran. Matlab, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,,Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,

KanBan, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Material Science,

Construction Management, ISO9000, Class B CDL license, computer repair

EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (2006)

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

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