Kenneth W. Van Der Heyden *** Park Court Geneseo, IL 61254
309-***-**** ****************@*******.***
EMPLOYMENT:
John Deere Harvester East Moline, Il
Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) 06-02-2014
Responsible for production Support of 22 Bystronic lasers
Training for 2 new Bystronic wire lasers
In training for the addition of 2 Trumps wire lasers
Support of 22 Bend Break Machines including
Bystronic, TRUMPS, Accupress and Cincinnati’s
Time studies, Tolerance checks of parts
CobHam Mission Systems Davenport, IA
Designer/ (Contract) 08-20-2012 to 02-08-2013
Designed parts for Air to Air Refueling system
Started training for Systems Engineer
Reynolds Manufacturing Rock Island, IL
Designer / Modeler (Contract) 09-01-2011 to 08-04-2012
Set up two Pro engineer (wild Fire 5.0 with Creo) stations
Created new Drawing formats for metric and English
Creating new Custom drawing symbols and custom parts
Library for tools and die manufacturing.
Raymond Corporation MUSCATINE, IA
Designer / Modeler (Contract) 07-06-2010 to 12-17-2010
Created new models and assemblies along with new detailed drawings
For Material handling Trucks
Updated and Created new Bill of Material lists
Using Pro Engineer
Vizient Manufacturing Solutions Bettendorf, IA
Designer / Detailer (Contract) 03-08-2010 to 06-11-2010
Created and corrected detailed drawings for robotic welding cells and the welding tool
Fixtures
Updated models for various issues. Such as bolt locations and sizes per the direction of
The head tool designer.
Using 3d modeling program Pro Engineer wild fire 4.0 with PDM link
John Deere Construction and Forestry Davenport, IA
Designer / Modeler Cabs Division (Contract) 11-15-2007 to 10-30-2009
Maintained production changes for nine current cabs used in the Forestry and Construction
Off-road Equipment Industry
Created parts and detailed drawings utilizing Pro/E Wild Fire 3.0 and PDM Link 8.0.
Made revision and new designs for warranty issues and production Issues.
Caterpillar Mining and Construction Equipment Decatur, IL
Project Manager Motor Grader (Contract) 11-09-06 to 11-01-07
Using Wildfire 2.0 and other production programs I am currently tracking the
Progress of electrical issues related to the production of a new motor grader
Product line
Completed the 6 Sigma Green belt training
Kenneth W. Van Der Heyden 208 Park Court Geneseo, IL 61254
309-***-**** ****************@*******.***
Caterpillar Mining and Construction Equipment Decatur, IL
Tessellations (Contract) 10-11-2005 to 10-08-2006
Using Wildfire 2.0, Vis View and Team Center to translate Pro Engineer files to
Jt files for use in the manufacturing Process of road graders, mining trucks and
Road Scrapers.
CDI Design Center Decatur, IL
Designer (Contract) 10-10-2005 to 10-30-2005
Using wildfire 2.0 for decal positions on the 14m road grader assembly
Simmons Westinghouse Power Generations Orlando, FL
Designer (Contract) 04-04-2005 to 09-23-2005
Modeled turbine blades for steam generators
Created detailed drawings for turbine blades.
Volvo Trucks of North America Greensboro, NC
Designer (Contract) 10-01-2004 to 12-23-2004
Designed and modeled new air tanks battery box
Designed and modeled semi-truck lift system for 2007 truck line
Created concept models for cost saving team
Otis Elevator Service Center Bloomfield, CT
Designer (Contract) 06-21-2004 to 08-30-2004
Designed and modeled a safety guard for the space between the elevators and the hall
Programmed variables for shield and guard sizes
Created guards for non-uniform doors
APAC Customer Service Center Davenport, IA
Customer Service Rep 10-07-2002 to 06-15-2004
Assisted customers with information relating to drug coverage and eligibility
Offered home delivery options and mail order prescriptions for customers
CBT Companies ESS Moline, IL
Designer/Modeler 05-24-1998 to 06-28-2001
Designed and maintained sheet metal parts and castings using Pro/E and Pro PDM
Responsibilities include maintenance and design of large assemblies for heavy farming equipment
Created and implemented requested changes to drawings, parts and assemblies using John Deere geometric standards
Participated in engine design team, during this time created parts for motor installation
Martin Engineering Neponset, IL
Detailer/Modeler 03-01-1997 to 05-22-1998
Trained by PTC the company who created Pro/E for Martin Engineering
Created parts and detailed drawings utilizing Pro/E and Computer Vision and MRP System Fourth Shift
Made revisions per the sales department for the installation of belt cleaners, aligners, and industrial vibrators
Accumulated data for implementing bill of materials for a Japanese coal freighter
EDUCATION:
6 SIGM GREEN BELT
Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Black Hawk College Moline, IL
AAS CAD/CAM