Engineer Technician

Rodney Haines Texas City, TX 309-***-**** ***.******.******@*****.***

LAB SUPPORT ENGINEER

Lab support professional with 15+ years of experience in testing, engineering, and lean manufacturing for a Fortune 100. Awarded leader in safety, solutions-delivery, and team management with career growth built on both technical and interpersonal competencies. Special skills in data tracking, storage, and modeling, as well as relationship-building among diverse teams, business units, and vendors. Known among colleagues and supervisors for outstanding motivation, work ethic, and expert-level knowledge of sealing systems and root-cause analysis.

Selected Career Highlights:

Several Excellence Awards

Team Management and Leadership

Cost-Savings through Testing and Resolution

Outstanding Safety Record

Expertise & Certifications

6 Sigma Green Belt Lean Manufacturing Accelerated Aging Testing Endurance Testing Team Management

Database Maintenance Data Modeling Metrics Tracking Process Improvement Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Certified: Six Sigma Green Belt CPR OSHA 10 Safety & Health

Professional Experience

Lab Support Engineer Caterpillar Inc. Peoria, IL 2005-2008

Identified areas for manufacturing improvements through fatigue lab testing. Tested and improved endurance and durability of seals, O-rings, gaskets, and metallic face seals for engines, track rollers and final drives. Provided data and solutions to customers from other business units through the maintenance of a database of all charges used in building-wide test work.

Managed and developed 3 person team.

Recruited to identify and resolve root cause of C15 oil pan leaks; saved company time and money.

Earned several Certificate of Excellence Awards.

Facilitated the teardown, moving and reconstruction of static joint endurance test benches to another building; an undertaking that was completed on time, and under budget.

Test Technician II Advanced Technology Services Mossville, IL 2005-2008

Performed accelerated aging and endurance testing on gaskets at the Technical Center Facility of Caterpillar Inc. Measured, analyzed, and plotted data using a Windows-based data acquisition system. Documented results using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Measured bolt stretch and load using Raymond Ultrasonic bolt gauge. Assembled engine test fixtures, maintained an online storage system for all testing parts, and collaborated closely with mechanics and engineers.

Designed a storage database for several hundred engine fixtures and parts used in testing.

Recruited for a Team Leader position; supervised and developed seven staff.

Increased organizational efficiency by improving the effectiveness of machine engines.

Acted as Team Leader for a group of 7 Technicians.

Test Technician Axis Engineering Mossville, IL 2001-2002

Designed and executed testing on engine parts for Caterpillar Inc. Conducted accelerating aging and endurance tests on gaskets for quality assurance. Measured performance indicators; collected and displayed data to inform testing and business decisions using Microsoft Office. Assembled engine test fixtures and maintained a web-based system to track parts.

Received above-average ratings on all performance reviews.

Resolved quality problems in manufacturing through extensive testing.

Collaborated closely with a team of mechanics and engineers to ensure a safe and productive testing environment.

Material Handler Professional Maintenance Peoria, IL 2000-2001

Received and delivered engines, components, and supplies throughout Caterpillar’s Technical Facility. Operated a forklift and facilitated unloading and loading of semi-trailers.

Maintained a database of all stored items in two buildings at the Caterpillar Technical Center.

Received above-average ratings on 100% of performance reviews.

Maintained a perfect safety record.

Installation Technician Brogan Fence Company Washington, IL 1997 - 2000

Constructed wrought iron, chain link, and wood fences on commercial and residential properties. Ordered and stocked supplies to ensure efficient project completion.

Developed and executed construction plans.

Built and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors.

Completed projects within-budget and on-time.

Additional Experience

Radiological Tech Assistant – St. Francis Medical Center

Education & Training

3 semesters of study; English and Biology – Illinois Central College

Diploma – Illinois Valley Central High School

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