Timothy W. O’Loughlin Mechanical Engineer
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734-***-**** acs8b0@r.postjobfree.com
Top performing, versatile, and goal-oriented Mechanical Engineer and Registered USPTO Patent Agent with outstanding Project Management skills and advanced prototype and engineering experience in automotive powertrain, bearings and lubrication, plastics industry and industrial applications. An outstanding communicator, capable of effectively training and leading staff, collaborating across all organizational levels, and cultivating strong, profitable relationships with key clients. Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities, with a proven history of delivering projects on time and on budget within fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environments.
Areas of Expertise
Intellectual Properties
Project & Account Management
Engineering Change Management
Lubrication knowledge/Training
Automotive Powertrain & Development
NVH - Noise Vibration & Harshness
Meeting Facilitation & Management
Time Management & Multitasking
Technical Applications & Solutions
Staff Training & Leadership
Communication & Collaboration
Problem & Conflict Resolution
International Cultures
Vendor Relationships
2D & 3D Modelling
Experience & Notable Contributions
MACHINE DESIGN & BUILD COMPANY, OH 2014 – 2016
Account Manager
Set up and established new office Greenville, SC focused on energy/gas turbine technology, with duties including identification and development of new business opportunities and relationships through strategic marketing and calling on key personnel within targeted organizations.
Contributions & Process Development:
Oversaw customer service and communication in the sales of product and new technology services, obtaining and clarifying technical expectations and requirements.
Created, enhanced and implemented business plans and tactics to increase sales, and identify new applications and business needs, consistently meeting regional financial objectives.
Built and cultivated strong relationships with key customers through effective sales calls and presentations.
SABBATICAL 2008 – 2013
Took time away from workforce to assist with the care of father until he passed and raised newborn daughter, while enhancing IP professional development.
Studied for and passed the Patent Bar Exam (2012).
Participated in the hiring process with multiple companies.
TIMKEN CORPORATION Novi, MI (Technical Center) 2004 – 2008
Automotive Principal Sales Engineer/Technical Specialist
Managed engineering and selling of product and new technology services to General Motors and select Tier 1 accounts in the automotive OEM market. Developed and managed regional and international relationships with key purchasing and engineering personnel. Position eliminated due to sale of automotive division to Koyo/JTekt, Declined engineering position offer to pursue IP career.
Communicated effectively with customers to obtain and clarify technical expectations and requirements.
Developed and implemented strategic business plans and tactics to increase sales.
Introduced and collaborated in the development of new technology (Intellectual Properties), and met or exceeded regional financial objectives.
Provided key assistance to inventors to identify needs and ensure full compliance with IP counsel through presentation of supporting information including figures, charts, and additional written material.
Built and cultivated relationships with key internal and external personnel in central purchasing, engineering offices and manufacturing facilities.
Trained and supported end users to enhance technical product knowledge, appropriate installation, adjustment and maintenance practices, and bearing damage analysis.
Delivered key cross-functional contributions in marketing, product launch, change management and quality improvement.
Consistently provided advanced problem solving and resolution implementation expertise.
Continued…
Experience & Notable Contributions (continued)
NSK CORPORATION Ann Arbor, MI (Technical Center) 2001 – 2004
Application/Product Engineer
Managed and grew the GM Powertrain, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Magna (Tesma, ICD) and other Tier 1 accounts for engine and engine accessories (FEAD).
Successfully mended poor customer relationship through development of rapport and trust, resulting in the creation of strong relationships and networks within multiple engineering departments.
Oversaw creation of product drawings and specifications including design FMEA’s, design studies and records, APQP and PPAP requirements.
Conducted and directed product investigations and performance evaluations, with duties including planning, sample specification, sample procurement, tooling design and procurement, machine operation and reporting.
Drafted and revised departmental procedures to ensure compliance with industry quality QS9000, ISO and TS-16949 requirements.
Participated in marketing, product launch, change management request and quality improvement strategy development.
Effectively communicated product specifications to internal departments, suppliers and customers.
Trained and mentored new and current employees and provided technical support to customer engineers.
TECHNOLOGY CONCEPT PRODUCTS, INC. (TCP) Toledo, OH 1999 – 2001 (Company Closed)
Mechanical Product Engineer
Entered plastics industry Machine Design and Build as a temporary hire, leading to a permanent position until close of company. Successfully performed above expectations while completing Mechanical Engineering degree.
Designed Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (DFMEA), Value Analysis (VA), Value Engineering (VE), 3D Modeling, FEA Analysis and the conception, layout, design and specification of precision prototype machinery.
Worked within a cross-functional team environment, providing valuable contributions in research and development of prototype manufacturing machine concepts and designs.
TL DESIGN SERVICE Toledo, OH 1996 – 1999 (Company Closed)
Machine Designer/Detailer
Performed duties while earning Mechanical Engineering degree, founded on a patent for In-mold labeling.
Provided layout, design and specification of precision machine components.
Gained experience in AutoCAD 14, Mechanical Desktop (3D Modeling), MathCAD, and other engineering programs, as well as design practices including Design Mode Failure Effects & Analysis (DMFEA) and European conformity (CE).
Education & Training
Patent Resource Group (PRG) Patent Bar Review – 2012
Passed USPTO Bar Exam – 2012
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Toledo, OH
Associates Degree, Drafting & Design
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Toledo, OH
Patent Resource Group Patent Bar Review, USPTO Registered Patent Agent
Timken/Torrington Sales Engineer & Engineering Bearing/Product Training
NSK Engineering Basic-Advanced Bearing/Product Training
NVH – Bruel & Kiaer Seminars for Noise Vibration & Harshness
Design Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (DFMEA), Value Analysis (VA), Value Engineering (VE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Seminars
Associations
USPTO Registered Patent Agent – Jan 2, 2013
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Member, Carolina Patent Trademark & Copyright Law Association