Engineering Manufacturing
Resume:
Hartland, MI *****
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Summary of Experience:
Proven engineering leader in the automotive industry
Extensive experience in managing product development and product launch
High level of mechanical design experience – mechanisms, valve train systems, and precision bearings
Strong manufacturing background in stampings, castings, assemblies, springs, and machined components Employment History:
BorgWarner, 4/16/15 – Present: Valve Train Specialist
Responsible for building and managing a new product engineering group for valve train systems
Lead and manage the development of a new portfolio of variable valve train products
Manage the development of new IP for valve train products adding 3 new patent pending designs
Oversee the design, analysis, prototyping and testing of the company’s first DVVL system
Promote the company’s valve train products to customers
Develop in-house engineering training for valve train products General Motors, 7/16/14 – 4/15/15: Senior Driveline Component Specialist
Managed lubrication flow and distribution analysis providing guidance to the respective Design Release Engineers for assembly and component design optimization
Led the analysis and design of bolted joints for design optimization GT Technologies, 4/21/03 – 7/15/14: Engineering Program Manager
Managed design and development of new valve train components and systems through all stages including concept development, product design, prototyping, testing, and production launch
Expanded the company’s product line to full valve train systems including soliciting and winning new business and developing competitive designs
Introduced new product and manufacturing technologies and leveraged existing company strengths to gain an advantage over the competition in both performance and cost
Responsible for meeting product performance requirements while adhering to cost targets and maintaining manufacturing feasibility
Applied knowledge of valve train market and company manufacturing capabilities to develop products for future applications keeping up with latest engine technologies
Oversee prototype manufacturing
Ensured best manufacturing processes and measurement methods were implemented to meet product requirements
Coordinated product failure analysis and corrective action
Led the identification of product cost drivers and implementation of design solutions leading to higher margins Freeway Corporation, 1999 – 2003: Applications / Product Engineer
Managed product engineering for mechanical assemblies and stamped components
Developed strategy and execution plan for expanding the company’s product offerings beyond stamped components and bearings to full mechanical assemblies
Implemented new technologies and built a portfolio of new, highly profitable, products
Made innovations that led to new business opportunities and expanded the company’s technology and manufacturing capabilities
Managed new programs through product development, cost estimating, prototype, and manufacturing
Supported sales and marketing with analysis of new product manufacturing opportunities
Developed product test procedures
Blaine R. Lingenfelter
Primary customer engineering contact for new and existing product applications
Supported procurement of outsourced components and supplier development Eaton Corporation, 1998 – 1999: Product and Tooling Engineer
Designed stamped metal components and fasteners
Performed engineering cost estimates for manufacturing cycle times, raw material usage, and tooling costs
Designed progressive dies and fourslide tooling
Provided engineering support for continuous improvement and manufacturing projects
Created process and design FMEA’s
Timms Spring Company, 1994 – 1998: Applications Engineer / Prototype Supervisor
Responsible for the design and development of stampings and springs
Designed product performance test procedures
Led new projects through concept development, prototype, tool design, and production launch
Assisted customers in making design innovations that led to improved product performance and greater manufacturing efficiency
Prepared manufacturing and prototype cost estimates
Coordinated APQP activities including product feasibility studies and FMEA’s
Assistant supervisor for Prototype / R&D department
Designed Progressive dies, fourslide tooling, and gages
Designed equipment for in-plant use
Responsible for troubleshooting new and existing tooling
Responsible for improving manufacturing processes and product quality
Prepared engineering cost estimates
Procured tooling, fixtures, and gauges
Precision Fittings, 1992 – 1994: SPC Coordinator
Developed and implemented statistical process control program
Performed dimensional layouts and first piece approvals Par Industries, 1990 – 1992: Quality Inspector
Performed dimensional layouts and process audits
Implemented receiving inspection process
Education:
University of Akron, Akron Ohio: B.S. Engineering
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland Ohio: A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology Additional Training:
Design for six sigma
Finite element analysis
Precision machine design
Vehicle dynamics
Bearing design
Internal combustion engines
Diesel engines
Progressive die design
Metal stamping and formability
SolidWorks
ProEngineer
AutoCad
GD&T
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