Mechanical Engineer

Michael Hicks 540-***-**** § **********@*****.*** § Charleroi, PA 15022 § LinkedIn

Engineering Manager

Accomplished engineering professional specializing in transportation products. Able to lead highly-qualified teams of engineers and designers to deliver top products and services that meet customer needs. Drives team development and productivity by implementing continuous improvement initiatives that improve performance while reducing expenses. Strong decision-maker, involved in the daily engineering and technical “make vs. buy” decisions.

Core Strengths

Technology-Driven Products § Engineering Team Management § Product Development § Technical Support § Training

Cost Reduction § Vendor Selection § Manufacturing Collaboration § ISO Procedures § CAD § Complex Problem-Solving

Professional Experience

Product Manager Caterpillar, Inc. 2011-2017

Promoted to the position in 2014 to led a team of engineers and designers for the transportation product group. Oversaw quotation, product specifications, and design of the machines to meet customer needs.

Successfully designed one machine that could replace several machines in the current product portfolio.

Completed product standardization of SU488 products.

Performed engineering analysis, managing and reviewing engineers’ designs for transportation equipment.

Improved operator functionality by working extensively on product redesign efforts.

Improved engineer knowledge base and skill sets by facilitating training on the fundamental aspects of transportation product functionality.

Design Engineering Department Manager & CAD Administrator Bucyrus International 2007-2011

Managed a team of 6 highly-qualified designers, as the Design Department Manager. Provided engineering systems and software training for new engineers, as well as collaborated with the IT department as the CAD Administrator.

Consistently met or exceeded customer delivery timeframes by establishing and maintaining production required deadlines within the Design Engineering Department.

Ensured engineering systems continued to work properly by coordinating with the IT department.

Senior Design Engineer & CAD Administrator DBT America 2003-2007

Provided industrial engineering, engineering analysis, structural design, and specified materials and components used in design. Produced machine layout drawings, bills, and structure layouts.

Maintained the installation and support of engineering software, including Pro/Engineer, Intralink, Product View, Inventor, and AutoCAD, among others.

Created user accounts and file structure for common space and set permission levels and authorizations.

Maintained history by archiving obsolete drawings.

Prior Career Experience

Instructor New River Community College (full course listing available upon request)

Product Engineer Hubbell Lighting, Inc.

Application Specialist Long-Airdox Company

Mechanical Engineer Ceramic Technology, Inc

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Bluefield State College

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology, New River Community College

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, New River Community College

Automotive Technology Degree, McDowell Co. Vocational Technical Center

Internal Auditor (ISO 9001:2008 QMS)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Multiple US Patents submitted, one approved (full listing available upon request)

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