Engineer Mechanical

Dennis Whaley

858-***-****/970-***-**** – ***************@*****.***

Innovative, technically adept, professional with a collaborative-team building management style, in-depth knowledge of product design, development and manufacturing seeking to bring my wealth of experience to your organization to be part of a team driving product development, leading innovation, creativity and team professional development and growth.

Sept 2011- April 2018 Engineering Manager –Life Fitness Ramsey, MN

Dec 2006- Sept 2011 Mechanical Engineer

Leading/managing/mentoring team of mechanical engineers in the development of the number one branded commercial strength fitness equipment in the fitness industry.

Innovation – Several patent awards (8,808,151/8,974,354/9,192,800) and current patent submissions.

Company Representative in product liability cases providing expert engineering testimony resulting in positive jury decisions protecting company from multi-million dollar judgments.

Integral member of Product Performance Committee providing root cause analysis and innovative solutions for field related product performance issues.

Top selling product designs across multiple product lines – Pro, Pro II, Cable Motion, MTS, Optima, Insignia, Hammer, Racks & Rigs, Synergy.

Driving projects to completion following stage gate process meeting aggressive timelines and meeting marketing and cost targets.

Mentoring engineering staff in product development, project management, leadership, collaboration, and innovation.

2004-2006 Design Engineer – Hoist Fitness, San Diego, CA: Product design and development of consumer and commercial strength training equipment. Safety manager facilitated company’s safety program.

2001-2004 Engineering Manager – Life Fitness - Paso Robles, CA: Management of engineering group, model shop and technical publications group in product design of commercial strength training equipment. Project and resource manager. Mentoring of team members.

1997-2001 Mechanical Engineer – Life Fitness – Paso Robles CA: Designed several top selling products for various commercial strength training product lines – Pro Series, Multi Jungles, Hammer. Developed engineering standards. Resource management. Assisted in continuous improvement projects. Stage-gate process implementation.

1996-1997 Field Service Engineer – James Burns International, NY: Field support/commissioning of paper punching/binding equipment. Electro-mechanical repairs.

1995-1996 Production Manager/Field Service Engineer – Simplex Filler Company, CA: Management of production facility and providing field engineering support of food packaging equipment. Electro-mechanical, pneumatic repairs. PLC programming.

Memberships:

American Management Association (AMA) – Current

American Indian Science And Engineering Society (AISES) - Current

Education:

Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO – BSME/Aims Community College, Greeley CO – AS

Knowledge Base: Product Design & Development/Project Management/Resource Management/Talent Management/Change Management/Innovation/Collaboration/Solidworks/FEA/Oracle/Team Center/ISO-ASTM-EN Standards/GD&T/Design For Six Sigma/ANSI/Ergonomics

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