Project Manager Sales

Robert E. Dowd

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Kansasville, WI ***39

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Engineering Manager/ New Product Development Management position

with cross-functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Quality

and New Product Development Processes, with solid hands on

technical experience, to produce results under tight timelines.

EXPERIENCE in:

Program Management…..Project Management….. New Product

Development…..Engineering Management…..Cost Analysis…..Quality

Engineering……Mechanical Design…..Product Service…..Project

Leadership…..Sales Engineering…..Engine Design…..Generator

Design…..Endurance & Reliability Testing…..Emission

Compliance…..Hydraulic Systems…

Dowd Farms, Kansasville WI. 1-1-2012 - current

General Manager of farm operations on cow calf beef and crop operation.

Duties included financial forecasting, operating heavy tractors, combine, trucks,

and repair of all equipment, animal health and vet duties.

American Superconductor, New Berlin, WI AMSC Power Systems Devision.

American Superconductor is a global leader manufacture of power electronic invertors,

wind / solar power generation, and power grid control devices.

Engineering New Product Development Project Manager 2-22-2011

to 1-1-2012

• Project Managed and facilitate cross-functional team members from concept

through the successful completion of the assigned projects

Project list

o The integration of the PM3075W3 power inverter into a newly

acquired company The Switch in Finland

o Integration of a new Stage & Gate New Product Development

process Development of 3 level inverter and electrical drives

o The development of encryption on PM3000 platform inverters

o Development of 3 level inverter

MTU ONSITE ENERGY, Mankato, Minn.

MTU Onsite Energy is a global manufacture of large engines and generators known as

Detroit Diesel and KatoLight generators.

Engineering Program / Project Manager 10-22-2009 to 11-28- 2010

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Engineering and facilitate cross-functional team members from concept

through the successful completion of the assigned programs Develop and

integrate project and business plans.

• Managed cross-functional resources through all phases of the projects of

Industrial Generator Product line.15kw thru 3 Meg.

• Problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design of rotating

equipment, electronics/controls, configuration management.

• Design of experiment, design reviews, validation testing /lab supervision,

and EPA emissions. Experience in electromagnetic relative to electric

motors and generators

• Communicate and present project status to key stakeholders, including executive

management through status reports, presentations, and formal project Gate

reviews.

• Review results of Lab Tests of prototypes and all project data.

• Prepare budget, schedule and business case for new and modified product

• Solve project related problems using an escalation process with risk analysis,

until the solution has been obtained.

• Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts related to project management

processes, tools, and skills (lean manufacturing six sigma).

• Mentor and motivate engineers and other professionals in new work processes,

skills, and tools.

• New product development; testing and applications of generators.

• Engaged with customer resolution in warranty, quality, and service issues on a

daily routine.

Project list

o New Design of (4) MTU 1600 series engines into power generation units

230kw thru 600kw.

o Design of new environmental enclosures

o Design & testing of engine cooling systems

o John Deere 2.4L thru 9.0L Tier 4 engines into power generation units

o Improvements on Series 4000 20V engine for generator at 3250kw

o Seismic Certification program

o Create and implement a new Stage & Gate New Product Development

process

GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, Waukesha, WI February 2000 to 6-4-2009

Generac is one of the leaders in the manufacture of air-cooled engines and emergency

stand by generators.

Engineering Program Manager of Industrial Products 2007 to 6-4-

2009

Responsibilities include hands on participation of managing cross-functional

resources through all phases of the projects of Industrial Generator Product line,

gaseous and diesel, from 15kw thru 1000kw. My technical capabilities include

problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design of rotating equipment,

electronics/controls, configuration management, design of experiment, design

reviews, validation testing/lab supervision, and EPA emissions. A strong ability of

negotiating for procurement of a wide range of global and domestic suppliers.

Experience in electromagnetic relative to electric motors, generators and engines.

The development of product business case, integrate project plans and time lines.

Job Functions Include:

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional team members from concept through the

successful completion of the assigned programs.

• Develop and integrate project and business plans.

• Hands on participation of managing cross-functional resources through all phases

of the projects of Industrial Generator Product line, gaseous and diesel, from

15kw thru 1000kw. My technical capabilities include problem solving, root

cause analysis, mechanical design of rotating equipment,

electronics/controls, configuration management, and design of experiment,

design reviews, validation testing /lab supervision, and EPA emissions.

Experience in electromagnetics relative to electric motors and generators

• Communicate and present project status to key stakeholders, including executive

management through status reports, presentations, and formal project Gate

reviews.

• Organize, maintain, and archive all project data under the appropriate project

number.

• Solve project related problems using an escalation process with risk analysis,

until the solution has been obtained.

• Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts related to project management

processes, tools, and skills (lean manufacturing six sigma).

• Mentor and motivate other professionals in new work processes, skills, and tools.

• New product development; testing and applications of generators.

• Engaged with customer resolution in warranty, quality, and service issues on a

daily routine.

• Direct the Engineering Project Development staff and review and approve the

designs, the FEA data, develop Test Programs and Project Timelines

• Assist the Sales group with engine and product expertise to answer technical

questions during Sales events and customer visits.

Project List:

• Fast-track implementation of nine new engine platforms to replace engines for a

series of 30 generators.

• New modular design of deairation cooling systems, sourced from Russia.

• Improvement of the sound quality and manufacturability for sound enclosures for

the industrial product line of generators.

• EPA & South Coast Emissions implementation of the Industrial Gaseous Product

line, implement air fuel ratio controllers and catalyst.

• Product cost saving programs.

Product Development Project Manager of Air – Cooled Engines

2000 to 2007

Hands on responsibilities include directing, coordinating, scheduling and

supervising the cross-functional skills of develop teams to produce new product

designs for the Engine Design Group and Industrial Generator Group.

As Project Manager, I had teams of (10-30) Design Engineers, Mechanical

Detailers, Electrical Engineers, Software Programmers, Global Sourcing

Personal commercial, Emission Personal, and Lab Test Technicians report to

him on projects from concept design through production.

Engineering Projects Managed:

• Doosan 22L Diesel/natural gas Bi-fuel that operates at 70% natural gas at 600kw.

• Twin Volvo 16Ls to produce 1meg of power side by side.

• Ford 4.2L natural and propane gas fueled generator at 30-45kws.

• High elevation engine cooling radiators.

1 Hino 7.5L Tier II Emission certification to Tier III.

2 Emission certification of Hino 13.3L natural gas 300kw.

3 Volvo 16L Tier III 500kw development.

4 John Deere 13.5L Tier III 400kw.

5 John Deere 4.5L Tier III 125kw development.

6 John Deere 4.5L Tier III development at 80kw and 100kw.

7 UL & Air to Boil Testing of John Deere 13.5L Tier III at 300kw and

350kw.

8 Implement the John Deere 9.0L Tier III diesel engine to the product line

for 250kw to 300kw with VGR turbo and Can Bus communication to the ECU.

9 Implement new and retrofit Russian radiators in all Industrial Generator

product line.

10 John Deere 6.8L Tier III 2 valve engine in product line at 135kw and

150kw.

11 Developed the John Deere 6.8L Tier III engines into the product line

135kw to 200kw with VGR turbo and Can Bus communication to the ECU.

12 Add Hyundai 2.6L turbo engine to product line at 30kw.

13 Emission analysis of Hyundai 12.3L diesel engine.

14 Increased power of 200kw Hino 13.3L natural gas to 300kw with new

fuel system and remap to a larger turbo charger.

15 Emission analysis of Hyundai 2.5L diesel 3600rpm engine.

16 Development to preproduction of air cooled 530cc engine.

17 Completed assignment of Arrow Group to reduce Warranty Cost on

Industrial Generators, warranty fraud, and quality improvement

18 Assigned as liaison to work with Manufacturing and Quality. Develop a

Quality Plan and reduce warranty claims by $750,000/yr in Whitewater, WI

product.

19 Implement the latest ANSI Safety Decals and Symbols to the product line

to prevent legal liability issues.

20 Managed the reconditioning and prep program of 4,800 3-liter Ford

engines delivered to the Iowa plant in less than three months for generator

production.

21 Dixie-Chopper Air-cooled 990cc and 760cc development of variable

speed throttle for the lawn mower industry.

22 Development through production of the air-cooled Generac 760 cc

vertical and horizontal crankshaft engines.

23 Development through production of the air-cooled Generac 990cc

vertical and horizontal crankshaft engines.

1 Cost Analysis for R & D Projects to provide Target Costs, tooling cost and cost

comparatives with current product in the market place.

2 Negotiations of part prices and tooling from China and Asia.

3 Coordinated designs with senior management to produce an economical and

marketable product to manufacture.

4 Created and monitored project time lines.

5 Ensured product application success for OEMs in the Lawn & Garden Industry.

6 Supplied engine technical support to Consumer Product and Manufacturing

groups.

ALADCO, Waukesha, WI November 1995 to November 1999

Aladco is a Division of Aladdin Engineering and manufactures pneumatic check

valves and grippers

Project Manager & Sales Manager

Responsible for New Product Development, design, lab testing and evaluation, vender

relations, quality, production and engineering sales of pneumatic check valves and clamping

product.

Research & Development Design:

1 Invented new product and improved current product line.

2 Granted 4 patents.

3 Coordinated with patent attorneys to extended patents of aging

products.

Lab Testing and Evaluation:

4 Published product life testing, performed destructive failure testing.

5 Established performance and liability data for the products.

Quality Control:

6 Developed and implemented Quality Control programs to maintain

premium product standards and final test criteria.

7 Developed work instruction Cell Concept assembly lines.

8 Initiated a Quality Control Program for incoming inspection.

Vender Relations:

9 Established and maintained reliable vender partnerships to reach

cost saving by Lean Manufacturing programs.

10 Implemented cost saving procedures on product lines. Cut costs by

15% on all standard products.

Sales Engineering:

11 Increased sales 58% by teaching Aladco distributors the proper use

of products. Extensive travel to the distributors to teach proper pneumatic

circuits, accompanied sales men to their venders to provided on-site

application seminars of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

CUSTOM PRODUCTS CORP. Oconomowoc, WI May 1991 to

Nov. 1995

Custom Products is one of the largest machining shops for the automotive

industries, was bought by Citation, a tier two parts supplier to Ford, GM and

Chrysler

Quality Control Engineer, Senior

12 Performed a variety of duties to determine the pass or fail of materials, rework of

products and processes to meet customer specifications.

13 Audited and tracked SPC utilization for Ford and GM customers.

14 Programmed part changes for CNC machines, filed reports checking tolerances

using calipers, micrometers, comparators, plug and thread gages.

15 Programmed a Brown & Sharpe CMM.

16 “Clean Tests” for brake components and signed off on final inspection before

shipment to customers.

17 Designed in house tooling and machining fixtures on Cim-Cad.

Business Owner, Great Lakes Granite & Marble

Launched a granite and marble import and processing business. Developed a business

plan, obtained SBA financing and managed an 18-person fabrication facility. Conducted

purchase negotiations with foreign suppliers. Managed capital expenditures, coordinated

project scheduling, installations and personal.

MIHELICH & ASSOCIATES, Milwaukee, WI November 1987 to

January 1992

Project Engineer & Operations Manager

Responsible for sales to residential and commercial customers, quoting on projects, new

product development, importing overseas purchasing of stone inventory and negotiations

with suppliers. Initiated the start-up of the architectural, custom granite and marble

division, which became the mainstay of the parent company by 1991. Managed daily

operations of production, projects & staff scheduling and inventory to ensure timelines of

delivery to customers.

JACOBSEN, DIVISION OF TEXTRON, Racine, WI May 1983 to

September 1988

Jacobsen manufactures golf course and commercial lawn mowers.

Product Development Design & Test Engineer

Responsible for diesel and gasoline engine testing improvements, cost savings, and

expanding the product line on existing product. Designed and built Model 154 Turf

Lawn Sweeper to prototype for future implementation into the Jacobsen Turf equipment

line. Lab testing and evaluation of new air cooled and diesel engines for the new product

line. Reported, tested, and compared competitor’s products, documented product life,

destructive testing and established performance & liability. Perform ANSI Safety Test

and documentation and redesign to meet ANSI safety tests.

Chiciago & Northwestern Railroad, Butler,WI May 1980 to December

1982

Worked on rail gang, surfacing gang, tie gangs, and derailments.

Lead the RTA switch building gangs in Butler to make switch and crossovers per

print to be sent to Chicago for installation

Other skills:

Heavy Diesel engine repair 12 years mostly John Deere, Case and Hino

Agriculture & Construction equipment operation, repair, and design including welding

Experienced in railroad equipment for rail surfacing, railroad tie installation and spike

pullers.

EDUCATION:

Milwaukee School of Engineering AMDET, BSMET in progress

Marquette University Civil Engineering

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