STEPHEN NEMETS

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cell: 513-***-****

ac2dfl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer recognized for highly successful productivity improvements and cost reduction projects, adding value and integrity to the manufacturing process. Successful experience working for diverse companies including NASA Glenn Research Center, Belcan Corporation, Rolls-Royce Energy and Hill–Rom Inc. Received awards for professional performance of technical skills and quality in action initiatives.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering,

Cleveland State University,

Yellow Belt Certificate

GD&T Certification (US Navy)

ISO9000 and lean manufacturing

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Design and Fabrication

ASME B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

ASME course on Bolted Joints

Project Management (Harold Kerzner)

Written and Oral communications, On-line classes (Rolls- Royce): - 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hill-Rom (contract - Theoris Services) February 2017 – June 2017

Lead Project Engineer

Managing sustaining activities for hospital and long term care beds.

Led cost reduction projects for several bed components (total annual savings of $30K – $50K)

Provided component tolerance analysis on care beds to meet hospital and FDA requirements

Worked with purchasing to provide the best cost options for procurement of bed components

Managed customer projects through their life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing

Troubleshoot problems with bed components (kinematics / dynamic motion) using Autodesk Inventor

Managed new part selection / verify proper function of each component using Solid Edge and Agile software

Contractor to General Electric 2015 – 2017

Lead Project Engineer / Test Engineer (YOH) September 2016 – January 2017

Provided project and test support for aero derivative gas turbine engines. Negotiated test procedures and mechanical design changes with assembly and manufacturing.

Provided test procedures and test reports to GE customers (Oversee data acquisition requirements)

Supervise approximately 5-10 hourly manufacturing personnel providing test support.

Managed performance and mechanical tests on gas turbine engines

Review drawing packages and make changes to support LEAN initiatives / reported cost savings to General Electric

Managed test schedules in accordance with project scope /delivery dates

Developed action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

Managed the design and fabrication of test hardware to support LM2500 gas turbine testing

Communicated project status, business issues and significant developments

Lead Project Engineer (Belcan) August 2015 – March 2016

Managed pneumatic and hydraulic driven starter projects for marine and industrial gas turbine applications

Led several highly successful hydraulic starter projects from initial design to final test

Managed design changes to hydraulic and gas operated starters / procure parts for development

Created and reviewed product drawings and documented all changes using NX Unigraphics

Managed test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope /delivery dates

Provided test procedures and test reports to the customer

Manage manufacturing / machining of parts for turbine air starter product lines

Managed tooling (cost reduction projects) for new turbine air starter product lines

Supported testing of hydraulic and gas starters, Dynamometer testing

Excellent understanding of GD&T and SPC methods

Resolved starter mounting and assembly problems on industrial gas turbines

Troubleshoot both hydraulic and gas starter problems during assembly and test

Excellent understanding of achieving goals and setting priorities

SIEMENS ENERGY / ROLLS – ROYCE ENERGY 2008 – 2015

(Siemens Energy bought Rolls Royce in 2014)

Manufacturing Engineer / Test Engineer

Provided project and test support for aero derivative gas turbine engines and natural gas compressors. Negotiated test procedures and mechanical design changes with foreign customers. Implemented cost reduction and improvements for several test facilities.

Implemented cost reduction projects for several compressor test stands / test time reduced by 20%

Supported gas turbine engine and pipe line compressor assembly / procure parts for development

Supervise approximately 5-10 hourly manufacturing personnel providing test support.

Managed test schedules in accordance with project scope / delivery dates

Designed and fabricated piping systems (ASME 31.3) including water cooling, fuel and air systems

Designed fixtures / tooling to support compressor and turbine assembly

Managed tooling design for compressor couplings and shafts

Managed performance and mechanical tests on gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressors

Excellent understanding of Rolls – Royce compressor performance software

Highly experienced at achieving goals and setting priorities

Familiar with world class manufacturing processes and supply chain management

Supported compressor / gas turbine engine repairs and modifications

Supported six-sigma / LEAN initiatives and presented cost savings to the customer

Supported new gas turbine and compressor sales

Excellent understanding of GD&T and SPC methods

Provided test procedures and test reports to the customer

Presented formal gas turbine and compressor performance results (report to customers)

ISO9000 and lean manufacturing experience

Led several FMEA and root cause analysis studies to resolve turbine vibration during normal operation

Design Engineer / Project Engineer (Belcan) 2005 – 2008

Provided design engineer service for several programs at General Electric Inc. Prepared design presentations and cost estimates. Discussed and resolved engine design changes with foreign customers

Provided design support and initiated improvements to existing designs

Implemented cost cutting procedures and design changes to engine components

Designed support brackets for the GEnx engine

Supported design changes (using Unigraphics software) for the JSF136 military engine (includes working with eICD’s)

Resolved MRB issues with aircraft components

Supported engine disassembly (Low Pressure Turbine & Turbine Rear Frame)

GE Teamcenter and Digital Workbench

Contractor to NASA (GLENN RESEARCH CENTER)

Project Engineer / Test Engineer (QSS Group)

Full responsibility for efficiently managing several advanced aircraft combustor research programs at the NASA Glenn Research Center. Formulated realistic project budgets, developed project work plans and scheduled manpower. Worked with environmental personnel to ensure procedural compliance Coordinated test and design activities with various aircraft companies and contractors

COMPUTER SOFTWARE, HARDWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint

Worked with various PLCs (Control Logic Software) Allen - Bradley

Unigraphics NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Fundamentals certificate, Adre 408 Vibration Data Systems software

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Yellow belt awards for cost reduction and improvements, Rolls - Royce

Professional Performance Award for GEnx bracket design, Belcan

Professional Performance Awards (multiple), contractors to NASA

PAPERS

Author of several NASA Technical Memorandums.

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