Mechanical Engineer, FEA, Product Development, Liaison, China Sourcing

WINSTON D. YUR

cell: 563-***-****

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**** ********* **** *., *****, MN 55369

EDUCATION:

**/**** *** ********** ** NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN, Lincoln, Nebraska

M.S. Engineering Mechanics

05/1985 NATIONAL TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Taipei, Taiwan B.S. Fiber Engineering (Mechanical Sector)

05/1980 ST. JOHN’s & ST. MARY’s INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Taipei, Taiwan

A.S. Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS:

• Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0, VisView, Pro/Intralink, AutoCAD, GD&T

• Hypermesh, Hyperview, ABAQUS, ANSYS/ProFEA, Pro/MECHANICA

• FORTRAN, PASCAL, C-Language

• LANGUAGE: English, Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese

EXPERIENCES:

05/2009 to Under Contract to ATK Inc. (Alliant Techsystems Inc.)

01/2010 Mesa, Arizona

Integrated Weapon Systems

Mechanical Engineer IV

• Develop, document, and maintain designs, processes, methods, and tools to resolve programmatic and technical problems.

• Prepare designs and drawings utilizing ProE Wildfire 4.0.

• Perform necessary calculations, and coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning groups.

• Represent the engineering organization as a prime technical contact on new projects and proposals.

• Write standards and develop research problems to improve manufacturing processes.

• Assist with resolving supplier problems that affect cost, delivery, or performance, and participate on IPT (Integrated Product Teams). My latest weld fixture design help improve the weld distortion results in the reduction of the scrap rate from 45% to less than 5%.

09/2007 to Under Contract to Caterpillar Global Paving Products

12/2008 Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Asphalt Pavers Department

Mechanical Engineer III

• Direct participation in NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPI (Continual Product Improvement) projects of the new and renovated structure designs on asphalt pavers and drum steer machineries using ProE Wildfire 3.0 and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) tools.

• Conduct FEA in new product development, warranty issues, and cost reduction projects on asphalt pavers.

• Conduct vibration test programs involving static, dynamic response and fatigue life predictions using eDAQ and LMS instruments on asphalt pavers.

• Provide guidance to design engineers to ensure appropriate engineering analysis is performed throughout the design and development process. Also lead them with recommendations for improvements and optimizations.

02/2007 to Under Contract to ITT Cannon Industries

05/2007 Shakopee, Minnesota

Interface Control Department

Principal Mechanical Engineer

• Direct participation in the Joy Stick product development for Caterpillar Company using ProE Wildfire 2.0 and performed FEA with Pro/MECHANICA.

04/2006 to Under Contract to BAE Systems (Formerly a.k.a. United Defense, L.P.)

01/2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota

MK 57 VLS (DDX) Department, Land & Armament Division

Mechanical/Structural Engineer

• Direct participation in the concept development of the Mark 57 Vertical Launcher Structural System using ProE Wildfire 2.0 and performed FEA using HyperMesh, ABAQUS, and HyperView.

• Provide a full-blown design of the new launcher structure results in fewer part counts, subassemblies, and weight reduction.

• Provide several light weight optimized designs without sacrificing the structural strength.

• Provide the robust design that is suitable for mass production and assembly line.

07/2005 to JOHN DEERE, East Moline, Illinois

04/2006 Worldwide Product Development Department

Liaison Engineer

• Coordinate engineering process transfer from Harvester Works to Jiamusi Works, China (JDJW)

• Facilitate variety of engineering activities.

• Facilitate resolution of complex ProE modeling problems using Wildfire 2.0.

• Resolve manufacturing deficiencies at JDJW with our internal know-how over years.

• Initiate and implement Product Improvement program such as welded side sheets resulted in 14% cost saving.

• Assist JDJW in sourcing for the quality Deere standard hardware and commodities to help JDJW produce quality products domestically.

• Help JDJW get the right machinery and respective process to produce quality components or whole goods.

• Create and maintain JDJW's capability and capacity database and leverage the labor cost advantage to provide other Deere's division cost-effective components.

• Help JDJW manufacturing department generate Operator Manual Sheet using VisView.

• Provide ProE/ProI support and monitor on a regular basis to assure Jiamusi Works follow ProE Best Practice.

01/2003 to JOHN DEERE, East Moline, Illinois

07/2005 Product Development Department, Harvester Works

Structural Engineer

• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of combine structures.

• Assess integrity of harvesting equipment structures using FEA models.

• Work with design engineers to develop design solutions to problem areas identified by FEA stress analysis. (Pro/MECHANICA or ABAQUS)

• Follow field and laboratory verification activities to ensure consistency of analysis and test verification.

• Manage variety of Continuous Improvement programs and Cost Reduction workshops to help reduce product warranty and cost.

11/1994 to JOHN DEERE, East Moline, Illinois

12/2002 Product Development Department, Harvester Works

Project Engineer

• Direct participation in the new product development and implementation of Single Tine Separator combine chassis, front axle, and integrate safety shields design to meet critical European safety requirements.

• Responsible for complex mechanical interface and assembly designs, and testing of agricultural machine components.

• Responsible for selecting and integrating the best materials, hardware, and components into complex assemblies within approved developmental budget and schedule.

• Perform structural analysis on components using Pro/MECHANICA.

• Coordinate cost reduction workshops for design and manufacturing issues.

• Perform field testing on prototype components.

• Participate in design and GD&T reviews with cross team members.

• Create and maintain engineering documentations of prototype and existing products to meet ISO 9000 standards.

12/1991 to GOMACO CORPORATION, Ida Grove, Iowa

11/1994 Research and Development Department, Concrete Pavers Division

Product Engineer

• Develop and maintain concrete pavers using VersaCAD and Pro/Engineer.

• Work with experimental shop personnel in fabricating prototype parts and assemblies.

• Follow up production schedule with manufacturing engineers.

• Participate in International Construction Machinery Sale events.

05/1990 to UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN, Lincoln, Nebraska

08/1991 Department of Engineering Mechanics

Teaching Assistant

• Teach Computer Aided Graphics class.

• Assist professors in grading and proctoring of exams.

• Held office hours to provide tutorial help for students.

04/1987 to SGS FAR EAST LTD, Taipei, Taiwan

05/1988 (Societe Generale De Surveillance S.A.)

Consumer's Products Department

Deputy Department Head

• Manage the Quality Inspectors in their daily activities.

• Report the contract product inspection status to foreign buyer.

• Assist McDonald, Burger King, and Woolworth in inspecting kids-meal toy product lines to meet safety requirements.

07/1985 to TAIYUAN TEXTILE COMPANY, Hsinchu, Taiwan

04/1987 Product Development Department, Fabric Coloring and Treatment Division

Color Laboratory Manager

• Manage the Color Laboratory and the Computer Color Matching & Dispensing Systems.

• Determine the abnormal defects of processing fabrics and manage to eliminate the fabrication defects for quality products.

• Analyze and select the best and most cost-effective dyestuff recipes for mass production.

07/1980 to ARMY MISSILE CORPS, Taipei, Taiwan

05/1982 Nike Hercules Missile Combat Unit

Second Lieutenant (R.O.T.C.)

• Supervise 150 troop members in Radar and Missile combat units.

• Responsible for unit’s performance management, training, and facility maintenance.

• Responsible for unit budget and supply management.

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