Mechanical Engineer

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• Mechanical Product Design & Development

(Sheet Metal)

• Program & Project Management

• Lean Manufacturing experience (Wood &

Sheet Metal)

• Product Testing (Flow, Vibration, Thermal)

• FMEA, Root Cause, Design for MFG, GD&T

• 3D CAD/Modeling (Solidworks, CREO, Pro/E)

• FEA/CFD (ANSYS, ABAQUS)

• Microsoft Office, Project, OneNote, Visio

• Internal & External Supplier Relations

• Technical Writing (Tests, Standards, BOMs)

BRENDON F I F E R

Mechanical Engineer

A dynamic, performance driven, and team spirited engineer with a unique blend of engineering, design, business, and manufacturing knowledge. Recognized for keen ability to understand difficult concepts and thrive in stressful environments. Ability to motivative and communicate with team members to reach bottom line objectives and strategic goals. Creative problem solving and troubleshooting abilities coupled with exceptional people skills. CORE SKILLS, STRENGTHS & QUALIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER, CUMMINS EMISSIONS SOLUTIONS, STOUGHTON, WI JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2017

• Managed project team to design Stage V 13” and 10.5” Side In-End Out Vertical Aftertreatment system

• Validated and verified designs using analytical (FEA, CFD) and physical validation methods (PSD, RBM, On- engine)

• Deciphered physical and/or analytical results to ensure utmost in design quality, functionality and performance

• Amended changes to DFMEA and technical requirements to ensure robust design requirements are maintained and achieved

• Reconciled physical validation or verification failures using the 7-step problem solving method

• Quarterbacked and aided on cross-functional design reviews to achieve design approval from program and cross-functional teams

PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER, ASSA ABLOY DOOR GROUP, MASON CITY, IA AUGUST 2015 – MARCH 2016

• Accommodated and integrated wood and aluminum door fire certification tests by collaborating with external teams to ensure all products meet required codes and standards

• Designed product advancements and acoustical tests of the high Acoustical Wood Door product offering to expand company capabilities to a STC53 rating

• Marketed and implemented new company-wide sample program between 6 operating companies to generate a 15% increase in overall door sales

• Generated product models, test plans and drawings for maintaining projects utilizing Solidworks CAD SERVICE INTERN, THE BAKER GROUP, DES MOINES, IA MAY 2013 – AUGUST 2013

• Assisted MEP service department with project management including cost estimates, site visits and scheduling

• Reviewed client utility bills and performed energy benchmarking of client’s buildings

• Sponsored and procured an engineering study for energy conservation and improvement of mechanical systems in a horse barn and stables; allowed the client to receive $50,000+ in litigation rewards EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in MATHEMATICS Cumulative GPA: 3.35/4.00 MINOR in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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