Engineer Mechanical

Christopher Miller

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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Team Leader

Project Leadership Program Manager 6-Sigma Greenbelt

Visionary leadership and distinguished performance highlight 13 years of

award-winning technological advancement in the automotive / off-highway

reciprocating engine and gas turbine industries. Key contributor in four

new product launches. Reputation for challenging status quo, for

streamlining processes, and for driving continuous improvement. Highly

skilled, with talent for invention, including a US patent and two

applications. A strong communicator, easily collaborates with cross-

functional teams on all levels. Holder of MBA in finance, with keen ability

to analysis market trends and develop designs that support business

strategies.

Strain Gage Analysis & Test Accelerometer Analysis & Test

Experimental Modal Analysis Root Cause Analysis

Operational Deflection Shape Competitive Technical Analysis

Environmental Performance Project Planning & Prototype

Product Innovation Cost & Production Scheduling

Advanced proficiency using a wide range of analytical and computing

systems, including Pro/E, Unigraphics/NX, Matlab, Excel, Minitab, ANSYS,

MS Project, SAP, PowerPoint

Professional Experience

General Electric Power & Water, Advanced Technology Operation 2008 -

Present

Senior Engineer, Team Leader, Gas Turbine Conceptual Design & Technical

Center

o Supervise team of local and international engineers, setting

priorities and guiding less experienced engineers through competitive

technical analysis and presentations for management

o Industry insight and collaborative networking keep business leaders

abreast of latest technical advances. Edit and distribute weekly

business-focused newsletter to 1,000+ employees.

o Sharp financial analysis helps improve development concepts and

generate new business in divisions throughout company.

o Directed reverse engineering of industrial turbine systems and

components for more effective performance and market positioning. Led

modeling of thermodynamic cycles.

o Partnered with university team to develop "should cost" models. Effort

aided alternative material selection for parts and reduced production

costs.

o Knowledge of competitive bearing designs and comparative analysis

using CAD models of internal products inspired 30% improvement in

journal bearing allowable load and decreased production cost.

BorgWarner Turbo Systems, North American Technical Center 2005 - 2008

Program Manager, Turbocharger Applications Engineering

o Led the design, development and launch of four variable-geometry

turbine turbochargers. On-time delivery and at cost, with high

reliability. Successful project brought in $90M.

o Oversaw one direct report and the completion of 12 prototype

turbocharger builds. Worked in concert with suppliers to manage all

phases, from initial part approval, prototype delivery and successful

design verification. Partnered with purchasing and logistics to ensure

proper flow of offshore inventory on initial launch to avoid line

shutdown.

o Managed delivery of $6.2M of new manufacturing capital through

collaboration with assembly line and high-volume equipment suppliers.

o Key change agent for process improvement supervising 12 total builds.

Cummins, Inc. 2000 - 2005

Design Leader, On-Highway Engine Future Product (2004 - 2005)

o Led seven major engine subsystem teams in design and development of

the ISC / ISL diesel engine for EPA On-Highway 2007 emissions levels.

Met tight deadlines and delivered successful results without direct

reports.

o Supervised and directed virtual-build systems that educated plant

personnel about new product and welcomed critiques of the design.

Senior Product Development Engineer (2003 - 2004)

o Collaborated with cross-functional teams from purchasing,

manufacturing, quality, engineering, logistics and suppliers to solve

major engine component failure problems.

o Briefed executive leadership and outside stakeholders on improvements

in warranty expenditures, root cause analysis and failure rates.

o Created more than five engineering releases and implemented new

component designs at eight manufacturing facilities worldwide.

o Developed more robust components and fixed design issues by working

with suppliers, recommending improved test methods and overseeing

external project teams.

o Solved a variety of diverse engine problems, including fluid leaks,

component fatigue failure, premature wear of valve train components,

and part and assembly quality.

Structural Analysis Engineer (2000 - 2003)

o Member of team that designed innovative 5.9 liter diesel engine for

the 2003 Dodge Ram that won Ward's 10 Best Engines award. Performed

Finite Element Analysis of various components to determine product

lifecycle.

o Planned and supervised experimental stress and vibration testing on

11+ diesel engine components and subsystems in laboratory, road test

and dynamometer facilities.

o Optimized bolted joint designs for three components and verified

quality through laboratory and assembly line tests.

Education

MBA Finance, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business ( 2004

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University ( 1999

Achievements

US Patent: System and Method For Hot Ambient and Grid Frequency

Compensation for A Gas Turbine

US Patent Applications: Rotor Assembly for Gas Turbines ( Apparatus and

Related Monitoring System

Ward's 10 Best Engines: 2003 Dodge Ram / Cummins 5.9-liter diesel

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