Manager Engineer
Resume:
Ronald E Cloyd
******@*******.***
Roscoe, Illinois 61073
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Engineering and sourcing management with expertise in research and development, transition to manufacturing of numerous successful programs for aerospace, power generation and compressed natural gas applications. Significant experience in developing and conducting New Product Launch programs and activities on major programs at numerous high profile companies.
SKILLS
Mechanical engineer with experience in material and process development for casting, component processing and qualification of aerospace and industrial turbine, gas, and diesel engine development programs for commercial aviation and defense hardware. Inclusive in these developments were the requisite processes, capitalization, and proof of concept and subsequent manufacture of industry leading hardware.
WORK EXPERIENCE
11/2013 -9/2015
ANGI Energy Systems
Janesville, Wisconsin
Product Development Lead Engineer and Chief Technology Officer
Managed product development initiatives, coordinated and managed product lines each with three PLMs, aided by staff of mechanical and electrical engineers (6 engineers). Developed equipment and processes for compressed natural gas fueling of vehicles. Assess and maintain product and technology development priorities within established budget. Collaborate with industry allies and suppliers to enhance and improve ANGI's technology position (ANGI - $110 MM Compressed Natural Gas Equipment Packager
06/2010-09/2013
Electro-Motive Diesels (Division of Caterpillar)
LaGrange, Illinois
Program Manager
NPI Lead,
Program manager reporting to engineering (40+ engineers) to develop a new four-stroke engine for locomotives meeting Tier 4 emissions standards. Conducted evaluation by DFEMA on the elements of development for all engine components and sub-systems. Development was conducted utilizing APQP and target costing profile achieved by early interaction with the supply base on the design configuration. Developed testing plans of engine performance and emissions to study in-cylinder combustion and emissions on single-cylinder engine at research facility prior to full engine development.
08/2008-12/2009
GE Power and Energy
Houston, Texas
Manager of New Product Introduction
New product introduction leader (advising a group of 100 engineers) at GE Energy for the use aero-derivative turbine engines (CF6) for power generation applications. Award winning speed of development – 10 months, achieving a system generating 100 Mw of supplemental power with just a few minutes start-up. Global supplier evaluation, financial analysis and contracts negotiations for long term program participation. Position utilized combination of skills obtained in Metallurgical and Mechanical Engineering background in turbine engine development.
03/1986-05/2006
Roll-Royce Aerospace North America
Indianapolis, Indiana
Director - New Product Introduction
Managed (group of 32 engineers) Mechanical and Test Equipment Design for Allison Engine Company/RRNA. Roles included working as project engineer on T800 helicopter engine program, T406 engine program for V22 Osprey, AE2100 and AE3007 engine programs for civil/commercial aviation. Successfully led project for development of a new off-site high-technology single crystal operation for airfoil manufacturing and development. The airfoils developed allowed Rolls-Royce to enter F35 fighter engine programs and support research with DoD. This operation was established well within program schedules and fully operational at 90 percent of budgeted cost. Significant engineering development of transpiration cooled materials for combustor and power turbine applications. Developed an organization (52 engineering & purchasing) from need to integrate manufacturing engineering and purchasing to accomplish the propulsion systems for Joint Strike/F35 Fighter. Managed large-scale projects, supplier relations in the proposal, award and performance of defense contracts.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AWARDS
MBA Outstanding Professional Award at Graduation, Serve on several SAE, NFPA and ANSI committees.
EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University
Masters of Business Administration
MBA, Outstanding Profession Award at graduation voted on by class due to mentoring others
Tri-State University (now Trine University)
Mechanical Engineering
BSME
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