Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Andrew Kropp
**** *. **** **. *** *****, Westminster CO 80021
************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Mechanical Engineer skilled in all phases of new product development – from concept creation, to modeling & analysis, prototyping & validation, and production implementation WORK HISTORY
VIBRACOUSTIC USA, 2013 – 3/2020
Expert/Innovation Manager – 1/2015 – 3/2020
Led the local development team on an expat assignment in India, focusing on project management of current business and product design for new business opportunities
Designed a new motor mounting system for Fiat Chrysler (FCA) Brazil, which led to ~3 MM USD in new business
Led several projects focused on new product innovations such as, design strategies for High Frequency optimization of hydromounts, and Micro Cellular Urethane (MCU) for Electric Vehicles
Awarded a US patent for a new Damped Torque Strut design Lead Engineer – 1/2013 – 1/2015
Managed the Cadillac CT6 hydraulic mount designs through the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) development process, from design to production. Created and maintained the DFMEA, DVP&R, and the engineering prints.
Supported new business opportunities by creating designs and giving technical presentations, which led to new business awards at General Motors and Ford
Provided training and guidance to new engineers on the design of hydraulic mounts Newell Rubbermaid, Oak Brook IL, May 2010 – Dec 2012 Senior Development Engineer
Designed and developed the PaperMate four-color writing pen found in stores such as Walmart and Walgreens
Awarded a US patent for a new PaperMate correction tape dispenser design for smoother application and consumer comfort
Designed a new shock resistant mechanical pencil for PaperMate to reduce the frequency of lead breaking, identified as a major consumer complaint SKILLS
Solidworks
CATIA
FEA
DFMEA
Prototyping
DVP&R
Project Management / MS Project
APQP
Business Development
EDUCATION
BSME, Kettering University
GPA 96% / 100%, Magna cum Laude & President of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society
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