DARRELL W. KNOX

Project Engineer Mechanical

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Professional Profile

Proficient mechanical project engineer with more than thirty years expertise in product design and development. Additional experience to include Knowledge and training in manufacturing Processes. Multiple product launches, developed projects to their completion by documenting and transferring the technical data package to the Production Organization. Perform testing and reviews of competitive products or devices, noting all pertinent points for engineering and management reviews. Supported management and legal experts in matters requiring technical expertise. Prepares technical reports for use by Engineering or Management personnel for long and short range planning or for use by marketing personnel in sales or technical services activities.

Accomplishments locomotives:

GE Transportation: Wabtec Erie, PA (4/2022- present) Propulsion Ventilation Engineer

Responsible for ventilation system design, test and manufacture for cooling of propulsion equipment and electronics on locomotives and mining vehicles.

Lead validation and qualification of new cooling and ventilation related components.

Perform integrated system level cooling and structural validation, support manufacturing for assembly to achieve high manufacturability.

Provided individual work plan and meet day-to-day short-term objectives, displayed the ability to resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Executed and prepare/presented technical data, document and communicate results of technical data to internal and external customers.

Shared information and promote open dialogue.

Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.

Accomplishments locomotives:

Young Touchstone: Jackson, TN Sr. Design Engineer / Trainer Unigraphics NX

Engineered and design a wide variety of mobile and stationary water/oil cooling radiator, and heat exchangers for the locomotive industries.

Provided, Unigraphics NX training and migration from SDRC/Ideas for all Engineers, Designer, and Drafters.

Provided advanced engineering and quality procedures/best practices to ensure products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards.

Implemented techniques such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to prevent field problems on new products before they leave the factory.

Used (Statistical Engineering), SPC and problem-solving techniques that identify and remedy problems at the root cause. FEA, CFD and simulation software to optimize design and market requirements.

Independent Freelancing: Remote (2019- 2022) Business set up and licensing.

Accomplishments Aerospace:

B/E Aerospace: Tucson, AZ/Lenexa, Mo Design Engineer:

The planning and design of mechanical equipment and the development of high-end custom cabinet environments: and the oversights of the installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment.

•Creation of PDR Deliverable Docs.

•Developed as Mechanical Design Engineer.

•Designed custom interior programs for super first class cabins for commercial jets.

•Designed mechanical systems, such as those employed in aircraft seating, interiors and oxygen life support systems.

•Analyze problems, possible root causes and solutions.

•Prepare task request, with required documentation for work in Lab tests, application tests, and model shop.

•Developed and created end-product drawings and specifications accurately defining requirements of design intent.

•Developed structures, complex surfaces, latching and kinematic movement mechanisms and cabinetry.

•Designed and developed sheet metal, machined components, composites, plastics, and wiring systems.

•Designed of mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.

•Parametric modeling and math data preparation.

•Functions in FEA, DFMEA, and related analysis and problem solving tools.

•Works comfortably in a multitasking environment, and able to deal with often conflicting priorities.

Accomplishments Aerospace:

Parametric Solutions: Jupiter, FL 2016-2019 Sr. Design Engineer Gas Turbine Technology

•Developed, designed, and tested a wide range of Gas Turbine products, blades, Vanes, Nozzles, and Cases according to UTC, Pratt & Whitney requirements.

•Developed Compressors, Hot to cold flow path Blades and Vanes conversions for other individual customers.

•Prepared Interface control documents, mentored engineer/designer in CAD/CAM/CAE.

Accomplishments Aerospace:

GE Energy: Greenville, SC Sr. Design Engineer Gas Turbine Combustion Technology

•Validation of combustion system design, fuel mixtures, efficiency, and combustion exhaust characteristics. Develop prototype combustion hardware for lab testing and combustor development programs, Conceive ideas to solve mechanical problems.

•Develop the solutions using CAD and communication with 3D math data, validate the design concepts with hand calculations and FEA.

•Presented ideas through design reviews to validate the design, through lab testing and field hardware review. Supported designs from concept through fleet utilization.

Accomplishments Automotive:

Textron: Augusta, GA Design Engineer

The position requires the skills to create, and update, design and development of various mechanical systems, structures and body components, frame, steering, suspension, axles, drivelines, seating, roll cages, body panels, lighting etc. Some electrical design will also be required for integration and system development of electro-mechanical systems.

•Developed Project Timelines in support of Program milestones.

•Revised/reviewed and create Functional Specifications.

•Revised/reviewed and create Engineering Design Standards

•Developed Design Packaging Layouts.

•Conduct DFMEA and create test and analysis plans for Product Validation.

•Perform Tolerance Studies on Components and Assemblies.

•Development and Release of Engineering Component and Assembly Drawings.

•Incorporate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) on Engineering Drawings.

•Oversee the fabrication of prototypes and pre-production parts for testing.

•Coordinate necessary laboratory and ride testing.

•Resolved Test issues and document through the use of the PDCA Process.

•Performed cross functional design reviews and Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Assessments on Components & Assemblies.

•Performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on Components & Assemblies.

Accomplishments Automotive:

General Motors University Engineering College: Detroit, MI 1999 to June 2001

•GMU Certified Instructor CAD/CAM/CAE I.D. #2046.

•Trained over 2800+ GM Employees and tier one and two suppliers. Additional experienced in GD&T, CAD/CAM/CAE software such as Unigraphics NX, Catia V5R14, AutoCAD, I-Man, Product Vision, finite element analysis and mechanical simulation programs.

•Knowledge and training in manufacturing Processes, Six Sigma, APQP and work hand in hand with MFG in multiple product launches. Possesses and applies a comprehensive engineering knowledge applicable to the design, development and testing of all stages for products. Study analysis, and determination of a successful solution to design or material problems.

Accomplishments Automotive:

Superior Industries: Fayetteville, AR Project Engineer

•Engineered and designed aluminum casting components.

•Conducted design Failure and Effects Analysis, Product testing for Superior Industries a manufacturer of OEM cast and forged aluminum wheels and other automotive component.

•Generated surface/solid models of new wheel/suspension component designs

•Created and maintain design drawings for finished product, wheel/suspension component.

•Generated test requirements for new wheels/suspension components to ensure that the design meets customer specification.

•Coordinated and schedule fabrication of prototype samples to meet customer timing requirements.

•Correspondence with OEM customers concerning wheel/suspension component designs.

•Liaison with all other corporate departments to resolve any engineering issues.

•Overseen program timing to ensure that program milestones where met.

•Maintained project records and controlled component quality as delegated by management.

Accomplishments Automotive:

Saturn Corporation: Nashville, TN Sr. Support Engineer / Instructor

•Developed and coordinate training for engineering and manufacturing. Mentored engineering group on CAD/CAM/CAE.

•Team Center instructor, supported engineers for "2002 SATURN VUE" production launch.

•Addressed vehicle systems quality issues for major GM vehicle launch.

•Managed supplier part quality during pre-production (APQP), and production program phases. Team leader, Voice of the Customer (VOC), included oversight of vehicle exterior issues, and vehicle models. Compiled and analyzed JD Power, and warranty data.

Accomplishments Automotive:

Saab Automotive: Sweden UK. Design Engineer/Trainer

•Conducted system migration and CAD/CAE training to SAAB’s Engineering.

•Converted studio math data to engineering Class A Surfaces.

•Developed best practices for SAAB’s engine and enclosures groups.

•Design Engineer for SAAB’s interior group.

Accomplishments Consumer Goods:

Bosch & Siemens Home Appliances: New Bern, NC Sr. Design Engineer

•Technical Development Lead in the design of fabricated, assembled, and purchased parts following the PEP Development Process.

•Lead the design development reviews with Designers, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Quality, Service and Other stakeholders as needed. The reviews include concept/alternate designs, DFM/DFA, conduct FMEA’s and track progress of design and final acceptance.

•Development and creation of CAD solid models, utilizing Unigraphics, from product development knowledge and/or Design Team input.

•Development and creation of end-product drawings and specifications accurately defining requirements of design intent.

•Perform tolerance stack-up and analysis of components and assemblies, utilizing geometric tolerance standards and practices.

•Develop or aid in developing Bill of Materials, inspection criteria, process specifications, and ECR/ECO documentation as necessary.

•Communicate effectively with Model Shop during product development in prototyping, pre-pilot, and pilot activities.

•Manage projects in order to help develop product design inputs.

•Support production with on-line troubleshooting and de-bugging during pilot and after release to production.

•Establish Lab, Application and Reliability test plans. Prepare task request, with required documentation, for work in Lab tests, Application tests and the model shop.

•Prepare cost analysis of new products. Prepare Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and track through implementation.

•Review and approve 1st Article Reports.

•Vendor interface in specifying purchased components.

•Analyze problems, possible root causes and solutions.

•Identify Cost Reductions and implement on current products.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Accomplishments Bio-Medical:

BIO-TECH PHARMACAL INC: Fayetteville, AR Special Project Manager

Directed the development of short intermediate and long range planning related to BIO-SPORT divisional missions.

Set objectives and priorities based on division’s goals, and leads the department in developing individual and unit goals in support of BIO-SPORT’s goals.

Developed strategies and work plans for accomplishing goals, anticipates, identifies and responds to problems and issues related to departmental functions.

Organized tasks in logical sequences and identifies required resources, also investigates new methodologies and technologies that had an impact on the effectiveness of departmental functions.

Accomplishments Bio-Medical:

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics: Memphis, TN Bio-Medical Engineer

•Developed custom, orthopaedic, hip, knees and other implants used to replace diseased, damaged or worn joints.

•Design other products to stabilize severe fractures and correct bone deformities.

•Developed products with the latest clinical data, arthroscopy products, trauma and clinical therapy products, and orthopaedic reconstruction products.

Education & Credentials

General Motors University Engineering College - Detroit, MI

GMU Certified Instructor CAD/CAM/CAE I.D. #2046.

Trained over 2800+ GM Employees. Additional experience to include GD&T, CAD/CAM/CAE

Truck and Bus and Saturn Support engineer fuel systems.

Software: Microsoft Office, Unigraphics NX, Team Center and Six Sigma, Supplier Interface, Assembly Design, Schedule Generation and Product Conception APQP, Class-A Surfacing, Catia V5, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM/CAE, CNC+ Drafting, ANSI Y14.5+Project Management. UNIGRAPHICS (20+ years), AUTO CAD (5+ years), CAD (20+ years), CATIA (6 years), APQP (5 years), Doors and Team. I-Man, Product Vision

Refs: Tim Miller #479-***-****, Mark Traxler.com #615-***-****

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