Engineer Design
Resume:
Ken Chappell's Resume
EXPERIENCE
Automated Distribution Centers XX Conveying Equipment - All Types
Mechanical Engineering & Design Manufacturing & Processing
Product Design Injection Molding Equipment & Molds
Departmental Management Programming (Database & Modeling)
Project Management / Scheduling Construction Support & Supervision
Automated Equipment and Controls Quoting & Cost Estimating
Research Development / Feasibility Studies Aerospace & Automotive Tool Design
Finite Element Analysis Technical Training & Writing
Six Sigma Processes & Optimization Invention Patent Process
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Researched, derived, and tested technology required for narrow belt live
roller conveyor product line.
Developed method of setting precision gaps between cartons and totes on conveyors
at
extremely high speeds dramatically increasing through put at warehouse
distribution centers.
Engineering / Project Mgr. for manufacturer of multimillion dollar custom
material handling Equipment.
In depth knowledge of Extruded Aluminum, modular component, conveying equipment
such as Flexlink.
Managed and led development of job quoting and real-time cost tracking system.
Patents pending in Conveyor Industry; noise and wear reduction in live roller
conveyors.
Extensive research and acquired knowledge of throughput analysis for automated
warehouse systems.
Managed Warehouse installations of beta sights for new state of the art conveying
equipment.
Managed the Research and Development Lab and personnel for the Buschman Company.
Designed state of the art Deflector Arms and Case Stops; conveyor accessory
equipment.
Developed electronic door chime without utilizing speakers for Nutone Inc.
Supervised design and development of automated equipment for Procter &
Gamble, an international supplier of nonwoven disposable products.
Delivered design, construction, and start-up projects on schedule and under
budget on multi-national design teams.
Simultaneously interfaced with multiple design projects at an international
level sharing design concepts, technology and information. Trimmed overall
design time, research requirements, enhancing overall value of project efforts.
Designed Aerospace and Automotive tooling for machining, grinding, EDM, and
inspection.
Engineered drive system for nonwoven converting equipment. Increased production
speeds 350 %
Designed / developed high speed disintegration system for paper fiber used
in nonwovens.
Engineered vacuum conveyor systems used to transport and control nonwoven
compilation.
Designed / developed pitchless cut-and-space and knife units for nonwoven
processing, alleviating costly change parts.
Assisted in computer modeling of nonwoven and woven web folding processes
on high speed converting equipment. Decreased design time and prototype
requirements.
Spearheaded team implementing General Electric's Vendor Excellence Program
for prominent specialty equipment manufacturer. Passed GE inspection in thirty
days.
Designed Shot Extender for injection molding machines, increasing volume
capacity of existing equipment.
Designed patient lifts for mobile CAT-SCAN and MRI units, and other mobile
equipment.
Structural and ergonomic design of mobile radar tracking station for NASA.
Designed dump hoist for converting standard pickup trucks into dump trucks.
Redesigned and engineered Venco tailgate loaders for trucks reducing material
and fabrication costs.
Programmed AutoLisp parametric routines to generate working drawings for
equipment change parts.
Developed database program for administrating retirement accounts for nonprofit
organizations.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HK Systems Inc. Hebron, KY. 859-***-****
August 2000 - November 2001
Sr. Development Engineer: Implemented enhancements to standard conveyor product
lines. Enhancements included reductions in manufacturing costs, and overall
component parts, increasing versatility and cost effectiveness of material
handling systems.
Buschman C/O MBS Assoc. Cincinnati, OH. 513-***-****
June 1999 - August 2000
Sr. Development Engineer: Responsibilities same as before. Developed high
speed narrow belt live roller conveyor product line. Narrow belt is quieter,
less maintenance, and more efficient than current products on the market.
WHM Equipment, Cincinnati, OH. 513-***-****
Nov
1998 - June 1999
Engineering Manager: Managed engineering department for supplier of customized
material handling equipment. Responsibilities include quoting, sales support,
project management, engineering analysis, and design supervision.
The Buschman Company, Cincinnati OH. 513-***-****
1997 - 1998
Sr. Development Engineer: Responsible for the development and engineering
of all conveyor accessory equipment. Projects include Development of conveyor
equipment and designs to dramatically improve conveyor life and reduce noise.
Instrumental in pioneering research to increase through put of product on
automated warehouse conveyor systems. Manage the R&D Lab. Perform all
solid modeling and FEA analysis required on existing and new designs.
Butler Service Group, Cincinnati, OH. (Local Office Closed)
1995 - 1997
Sr. Design Engineer: Managed in house engineering, design, and drafting projects.
Worked directly on development of product design for customers such as Nutone
Inc. both electronically and mechanically. Developed 3D aerospace EDM tooling
for Boeing jet fighter components. Design automated welding equipment for
automotive manufacturer. Managed design and detailing of standard conveyor
product line for the Buschman Company. Designed plastic injection molds.
BGP Services (Belcan), Cincinnati, OH. 513-***-****
1988 - 1994
Senior Engineer: Supervised design, development, of automated equipment for
Procter & Gamble's converting division. International Technical resource
for web folding, high speed disintegration, distribution of nonwoven fiber
and drive systems. Headed international design projects interfacing with
European, Arabic, and Asian cultures. Supervised projects from conception
to start up. Streamlined internal design change management, reducing paper
work, and minimizing schedule impacts.
Value Engineering Coordinator: Determined needs for FEA, structural
analysis, and vibration testing. Developed recommendations for standardization.
Held periodic how to design' presentations for various converting
technologies.
Metalex Mfg. Inc., Cincinnati OH. 513-***-****
1987
- 1988
Project Engineer: Supervised assembly plant. Worked with sales force establishing
nationwide customer base in machine tool and aerospace industries. Managed
implemention of G.E. Vendor Excellence Program. Developed processing for
aerospace parts. Closed sales with Procter & Gamble, General Electric,
and Rohr Industries.
Alexander and Associates, Cincinnati OH. 513-***-****
1985
- 1987
Lead Designer: Automated equipment for Procter & Gamble's converting
division. Responsible for prototyping and developing new technology. Coordinated
and resolved engineering issues at a national level. Provided engineering
support for structural analysis, manufacturing, pneumatics, hydraulics, heat
transfer and sound suppression. Developed laminar and turbulent air systems
(dust particle suspension).
Collins Inc., Cincinnati OH. 513-***-****
1982 - 1984
Design Engineer: Developed Venco Dump Hoists for pick up trucks. My patient
lift for mobile CAT Scan units became an industry standard. Designed the
"M" series of Venco Tailgate loaders. Coordinated start up of manufacturing
facility in Jacksonville Fla.
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Windows 98, MS Office2000, Access, Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Ansys
5.4, Working Model, AutoCad 2000 (2D and 3D), Microstation J(2D and 3D modeling),
Unigraphics, ProE, (2D and 3D modeling), Symantec Products, Adobe Acrobat,
AutoLisp, QBasic, Visual Basic, HTML, DHTML, PERL, CGI, Javascript. Experienced
in Lan and Novell Networks, Client/Server configurations, Norton Utilities,
Artisoft Lantastic v7.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati Evening College -
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering, 1986
(Full time, at night)
References available upon request.
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