ADAM E. HODGE http://www.linkedin.com/in/hodgeadam/

414-***-**** S86 W19440 Woods Rd. Muskego, WI 53150 acd7qt@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Work Experience

**** -**** *********** ***. ****** MINING (BUCYRUS ACQUISITION 2010) South Milwaukee, WI

Six Sigma Black Belt - 2 (2013 – 2013) South Milwaukee, WI

Defined, staffed, and led projects focusing on cost reduction, process improvement, and continuous product

improvement within the dragline product group

Trained and supervised twelve Green Belts over six projects with estimated combined savings of $4M

Responsible for a $5M machine overhaul in Morocco including coordinating activities for a large and diverse global

team

Developed best practices guide for building and commissioning draglines for field usage

Market Development Engineer (2011 – 2013) South Milwaukee, WI

Responsible for identifying and directing continuous improvement resources to resolve issues raised by Caterpillar’s

global mining customers

Travelled to key international customers to resolve issues and challenges involving aftermarket parts, service, and

machine design

Coordinated industry conferences at Caterpillar Global Mining Headquarters including technical engineering, sales,

and marketing presentations

Participated in nationwide industry meetings discussing challenges faced by the customers and utilized insights to

direct continuous improvement resources

BUCYRUS - Staff Engineer (2010 – 2011) Queensland, Australia

Led on-site engineering support liaison for resolution of issues during new machine manufacturing

Provided engineering support for a new machine build in Queensland, Australia

Supervised and mentored five engineering expats in dragline building and commissioning, customer support and

field issue resolution

Supported resolution of field issues on the existing worldwide dragline fleet by sharing lessons learned from the

field

BUCYRUS - Design Engineer (2008-2010) South Milwaukee, WI

Responsible for providing engineering support for Bucyrus’ global mining customer base

Wrote and maintained multiple engineering software programs to improve calculation reliability and productivity of

dragline product group

2002 -2008 HM Product Solutions, LTD – Media Department Supervisor Brookfield, WI

Education

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor: Mathematics; Graduated with Honors

University of Wisconsin – Waukesha Waukesha, WI

Associates of Arts and Science; Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Dean’s List

Professional Development

6 Sigma DMAIC Black Belt

Caterpillar Leadership Excellence in Accountability and Development (L.E.A.D) Prog ram

Leadership Engagement Skills – Change Management ● Coaching ● Fundamentals of Engagement

● Measurement Reinforcement ● The Business Case ● SMART Goals ● Situational Leadership

Extra-Curricular

Volunteer Coach for Wisconsin Odyssey of the Mind – Lake Denoon Middle School, Rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of

America, passions for continuous improvement initiatives, world travel, and motorsports. Avid baker and amateur chef

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