Project Management North America

Gordon H. Irwin III

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Education:

Southwestern Michigan Community College

Dowagiac, Michigan

Degree: Associate of Science (STEM Based)

My top qualities and strengths:

Team/Project management skills along with communication and problem resolution

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a creative mindset.

Expertise in DFM/DFA, VAVE Projects, Fixture Design, Costing out Projects.

Manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Ability to work independently with minimal direction or supervision.

Effectively working w/suppliers with issues their having which will affect our project deadlines.

Root cause problem solving

Ability dealing with internal and external customers during quality audits.

Developing training materials, SOP’s, standards and supplier requirements.

(04/2024 – 02/2025) Laid off

Diamler Trucks North America (Contract Position)

Thomas Built Bus (Sr. Designer)

Job responsibilities included:

Working in CREO 8.0/9.0 with Teamcenter.

I work with the following departments on current and future products:

1.Bus Chassis

2.By Bus Body / Seating

3.Electrical Engineering (Harnessing Interface)

4.Stop Arms / Walkgates (Pneumatics)

5.Safety / Labeling

6.Production Floor

7.Test Lab (Current Product)

8.Research and Development Lab

I work with all the different engineering departments to help figure and resolve issues with current products. I also conduct PPAP’s to inspect parts to make sure they are being manufactured correctly.

We adhere to dimensioning and tolerancing drawings as defined by ANSI/ASME Y14.5M.

(02/2024 – 04/2024) Layoff

(11/2022 – 02/2024) BAE (Contract Position)

(Design Specialist Sr.)

Job responsibilities included:

On these programs AMPV, ACV and M109, I did the following:

PR’s (Problem Reports)

RFC’s(Request for Change)

PR’s(Peer Reviews)

Modeling Reviews.

ECP’s (Engineering Change Proposal).

Model parts and assemblies utilizing Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) experience.

Checking peers drawings.

On all the programs I was responsible for modeling any sheet metal part, supplier part conversion that was needed. I also worked on creating ABS/plastic parts, routing hydraulic hoses, electro-mechanical assemblies, welded assemblies, and top level assemblies as required. Everything was detailed in CREO 7.0 / Windchill 11.0 along with dimensioning and tolerancing the drawings as defined by ANSI/ASME Y14.5.

(8/2022 – 11/2022) SAIC

(Sr. Cad Designer & Trainer)

Working as a lead designer, I was tasked w/solving build issues with the JLTV program for the Air Force.

Job responsibilities included:

Worked with the SAIC Manufacturing Team on the JLTV program. I was put in charge of help the shop workers rework the trucks coming from OshKosh on the shop floor. This included electro-mechanical kits, electrical harnesses and brackets.

I was responsible for creating several chapters in the JLTV field manuals for the Tech Pubs Dept. utilizing Enterprise Products and Services because of my prior experience at Doosan.

I was also brought in to help teach their in-house detailers using CREO 7.0/Windchill 11.0 along with dimensioning and tolerancing drawings as defined by ANSI/ASME Y14.5M.

(3/2021 – 8/2022) General Dynamics (Contract Position)

(Sr. Cad Designer)

Job responsibilities included:

Worked in Design Group utilizing CREO 7.0/Windchill 11.0. Everything was dimensioning and tolerancing as defined by ANSI/ASME Y14.5M.

I was responsible for completing the necessary Windchill work that goes along with getting an RN/CN’s released.

We were required to model parts and assemblies utilizing Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA).

I also ran weekly design/detailing review meetings.

My tasks included: electro-mechanical asm, sheetmetal parts, welded asm, Hydraulic & Pneumatic lines and various supplier components.

This involved the following:

1)Creating top level assemblies, sub-assemblies, piece parts and drawings.

2)Visited and selected suppliers to provide parts for prototype build.

3)Communicated & worked w/suppliers on getting order product to us on time.

4)Initial testing in the shop.

5)Incorporate changes and release into Windchill parts, assemblies, and drawings.

6)Re-test the design to ensure all project specifications are met.

7)Finally, get product to Naval DOD group sea trials for approval of final design.

Special Types of Materials worked used on:

Inconel and Monel

Graphite, Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass

Peek plastic and Melamine Board

Fiber Optic Cable

(9/2020 – 3/2021)

Unemployed – Covid Layoff

(07/2010 – 9/2020) Doosan Portable Power

(Designer III)

Assigned to both the following departments:

(Myself and one other person had this distinction)

Portable Compressors

Portable Generators

Job Highlights:

Lean Manufacturing

VOC (Voice of Customer)

Safety Committee Member

Engineering Liaison

Supplier Development

Job responsibilities included:

Worked on current product, but also redesigned and developed simple parts to entire new machine utilizing top-down assembly practices.

Put on several projects dealing with VOC (Voice of Customer) needs

Put on special project to design hydraulic drill rig.

Parts consisted of sheet metal, ABS/plastic parts, Roto-molded fuel tanks, pressure vessels (oil tanks), radiators, safety covers, fenders, enclosure covers, composite parts.

Larger structures had to have the appropriate machining tolerances applied and calculated to ensure proper fit up during assembly.

(I.e., Frames, Drawbars, Lift-bails, Engine Mounts, Cooling Systems, Enclosures, Control Panel Assemblies, Fuel Tanks, Fuel Tank Systems, DEF Systems, Fan Systems, Radiator Systems, Oil Systems & Piping)

Created drawings for new products, components, systems, prototypes and entire machine specification drawings

Created BOM’s in Windchill for production intent.

Created several product service manuals for Tech Pubs Dept. utilizing Enterprise Products and Services:

1.Large Compressors (P185-P250)

2.Medium Compressors (P425-P450)

3.Large Generators (G400-G570)

4.Medium Generators (G240-G325)

5.Proto-Type Lab Manuals

6.Shop/Field Service Manuals

Worked with suppliers to work on quality issues to prevent parts that were non-conforming. Also, planned for (APQP) activities to help plan for the (NPI) parts/machines we would be releasing.

Worked issues/current product field failures and talked with customers to develop workable solutions.

Worked with shop on different projects for Lean Manufacturing to cut costs and possibly improve the assembly process/time.

Worked with the Safety Committee, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing and Purchasing reducing the overall cost of our current products.

Created Engineering Change Notices in Windchill to implement changes and assign resources to tasks.

Worked with entry level Designers to teach them and ensure they followed Doosan standards.

Liaison between engineering and the shop for sheet metal. This position would work with the operators on the laser, punch press and panel bender machines to document the limitations, so designers and engineers could better design parts/assemblies before releasing them into the systems only to find out they can’t be made.

Lastly, worked extensively with the Prototype Lab to streamline our proto build times. This allowed us to deliver our projects on time.

While working at Doosan Portable Power, I had to interact with several of their suppliers. I was in charge of driving quality requirements and improving the development of newly sourced parts for my projects for which I was assigned. My responsibilities included the following:

Developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Clearly and effectively communicated with all team members within the company.

Rapidly assessed and communicated the quality findings to my senior team members.

Develop new suppliers and evaluate existing ones on their capabilities in alignment with ISO-9001 and other company standards and project requirements.

Lead suppliers through the PPAP process, ensuring timely submission and approval of required PPAP elements, documentation, validations, and samples.

Emphasized on continuous improvement and defect prevention by driving best practices across supply base emphasizing continuous improvement and defect prevention.

Resolved supplier quality issues with urgency, ensuring root causes were identified and corrective actions were validated.

Develop and lead supplier quality activities such as Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and supplier audits.

Ensure supplier capabilities meet required quality standards for new product initiatives.

Maintain effective Quality Management Systems with suppliers to support quality requirements.

Implemented quality tools across the supply base such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.

Meet or exceeded annual supplier quality objectives as agreed upon by management.

Issue regular and detailed reporting to management on key quality metrics.

Prepare, manage, and ensure adherence to the Supplier Quality budget and forecast.

(01/2010– 07/2010) Daxcon Engineering

(Sr. Hydraulic Designer)

Job responsibilities included:

Created Pro/E hydraulic components for the new Terrex X-Crane.

Create drawings for new products, components, and prototypes.

Oversaw and assisted in prototype build to ensure accurate assemble and troubleshot issues.

Communicated directly with my direct Terrex report to create/revise engineering test documentation.

(10/2007 – 02/2009) Volvo 3P Trucks North America (Contract Position)

(Hydraulic Designer)

Job responsibilities included:

Troubleshoot current product field failures for power steering system issues and develop workable solutions.

Created Pro/E components and assemblies for engineering review and final release.

Created drawings for new products, components, and prototypes.

Worked with other departments to revise engineering/manufacturing documentation.

Communicated with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers on product updates/changes.

Electronically updated vehicle database to correctly report vehicle configuration.

Collaborated with suppliers and support to procure parts and tooling.

Created hydraulic line routings, power steering and pneumatic lines utilizing and Pro/Cabling.

Develop new bracket designs for numerous applications.

Supported shop mechanics and performed truck rework inspections to verify correct vehicle configuration.

(10/2002 – 10/2007) Decatur Caterpillar Inc. (Contract Position)

(Hydraulics Design Team Manager for Mining & Construction Equipment)

I managed a design team of (5) Designers, (3) B.S.M.E. Design Engineers, (1) M.S.M.E. Design Engineer and (4) Checkers.

My team reported to the following Caterpillar Decatur Hydraulics Divisions:

Motor Graders

Quarry & Construction

Wheel Tractor Scrapers

Large Mining Trucks

Responsible for managing employee training, career development goals, and yearly performance reviews.

Created standards and procedures for modeling, drawings and checking within the group.

Reviewed each project and I would schedule a meeting with the project engineer/manager to clarify the statement of work for the project. Then we would draw up the contract to ensure the scope of the project, deadlines, and any specific requirements were clearly defined before any work was started and all parties involved signed off.

Each project was estimated for completion hours. I’d assign resources based upon skill level of my design team members.

I have a meeting with the team members assigned to the project to make sure they understand the specific tasks assigned to them and the deadlines outlined in the project plan I designed for them.

I managed workflow within the team to meet project schedule deadlines. We then turned in project deliverables on time, unless there was a scope change.

Created standards and procedures for modeling, drawings and checking within the group. This also included collecting metrics to help us improve our quality on first time delivery of goods. Whether this be models or drawings.

(02/1997 – 10/2002) Caterpillar Mossville/Dekalb (Contract Position)

(Sr. Designer/Team Project Manager)

I managed a team of (4) Designers, (2) B.S.M.E. Design Engineers and (1) Checker.

I often met with CAT managers to discuss project scope and deadlines. Afterwards, I would assign the proper resources to complete the project task. I would meet with my design team to discuss concepts, ideas, and deadlines for the project. We would finish the meeting with an overall direction to meet the customer’s requirements. Due to the success of my team, I was given a chance to become part CAT’s customer sales and satisfaction team. Here we would do the following:

1.Assist a potential buyer with any questions they had pre-sale.

2.If the buyer brought in their operator, I showed the operator, on a live demo. I demonstrated how the machine functioned/operated. I then allowed the operator some hands on time, with me there to assist, to run the machine for a period of time. I then answered any questions they might have about the machine.

Skid Steer Loaders

Compact Wheel Loaders

Wheel Loaders

Excavators

Bull Dozers

Dump Trucks

3.After the sale of a machine, I was also available to my customers to:

Answer any concerns.

If they need a part number for service.

Basically, any question they needed.

Projects assigned during this time:

CAT (Defense Products) – D9R Dozer military redesign of the rear ripping tool for Israeli military use

CAT (Decatur)

797 Truck front frame

24H Motor Grader Hydraulics Routing – Entire Machine

CAT (Joliet) – 5130 Front Shovel (Frame / Hydraulics)

CAT (Dekalb)

Skid Steer Loader (Design Assist)

CWL’s (906, 908 & 910)

CAT (Dekalb) – Challenger redesign on Fuel Cell, Hydraulic Routings, Frame & Engine Compartment

CAT (Mossville) - Reworking various existing engine related castings to fit up with different aftermarket supplier’s engines. (I.e. Navistar, Paccar, Blue Bird Bus)

Vactor Manufacturing – Redesign of field failures on the Sewage/Hazardous Material Handing Trucks

(Various brackets, assemblies, sheet metal parts, hoses and tube routings)

(2/1991 – 2/1997) Caterpillar (Contract Position)

(Wheel Loader &Excavator Division)

(Jr. Designer / Sr. Designer)

Transferred to new formed Electrical Dept.

Learned to create electrical harnesses for the various Wheel Loader products.

I was responsible for the modeling and detailing of Powertrain components:

Brake Actuators, Valve Bodies

960G/970G Wheel Loader Axle

525B Skidder redesign

Ring Gears, Sun Gears, Planetary Gears, Axles, Wheel Rims, and various Axle Housings

936F Wheel Loader fuel tank

992 Wheel Loader frame

Custom Products tube assemblies for Wheel Loaders and Excavators

938 Wheel Loader TCS System

Doosan/PTC Certified Training:

Creo 1, 2, 3 & 4.0

Windchill 11.0

Geometric Tolerancing

REVU2 20 EXTREME

Caterpillar/PTC Certified Training:

Pro/E & PLM Training

Pro/E Basic

Pro/E Advanced

Pro/E Draw

Pro/E Sheet Metal

Pro/E Piping

Pro/E Surfacing

Pro/E Fluid Lines Design

Pro/E Top-Down Design

Pro/E Project

Pro/E PDM

Pro/E Weld Module

Pro/EaPriori Costing Module

Pro/E Wildfire 3.0

Pro/E Team Center

Project Management

Problem Solving

Key Characteristics Training

Geometric Tolerancing

Microsoft Project

YCA Project Success Method

Team Building (Group)

Social Styles

Team Working I

Team Working II

Team Working III

Team Working IV

Key to Customer Satisfaction

Facilitating for Results

Certified

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified-DMAIC

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified- DMAIC

Machine Shop Skills

Band Saw

Metal Lathe

Vertical and Horizontal Mills

Arc and MiG Welding, Brazing

Usage of Calipers and Micrometer

Shop Safety I and II

Foundry/Aluminum Pattern Making

Voltage Meter and 120/220V Wiring

Machine Repair (Motor, Gearbox, Wiring)

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