WILLIAM G. MILES
Auburn, IN 46706-9750
qvdrwe@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
BSME Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University at Fort Wayne
Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
Proficient understanding of brake systems, solenoid packs, air horns, metal and plastic closures for drums and pails
Designed and developed dies, molds, and assembly equipment
Utilized engineering skills and manufacturing experience to interact with machine shop for project completion
Experienced with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Unigraphics NX6, and Teamcenter
ITAR certified (International Traffic In Arms Regulations)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NAVISTAR CORP. (INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE), FORT WAYNE, IN 2/1/1999 – 8/17/2012
Senior Project Engineer / Product Structure Analyst
Designed the hydraulic brake systems for the Next Generation Vehicle, Tera Star, and Blue Diamond utilizing Unigraphics 3D solid modeling
Created layout, detail, installation and design drawings utilizing geometric tolerancing
Provided detail and installation checking
Performed calculations and tolerance studies
Worked with suppliers to assure designs could be built within the target cost.
Prepared installation drawings for the manufacturing facilities.
Facilitated product structure and data management input
One of five design engineers chosen to create Low Forward Entry Cab Design master models for submission to Porsche
Responsible for solenoid pack development and chassis mounted air horns
RIEKE CORPORATION, AUBURN, IN 2/1/1986 – 2/1/1999
Designer/Project Manager
Implemented and tested prototype part manufacturing
Retooled existing machinery for production
Designed multi-cavity plastic injection molds and dies
Managed vender design, manufacture, testing, and installation of production equipment
Maintained and updated document control manual for ISO-9001
DANA CORPORATION, AUBURN, IN 10/1983 – 2/1/1986
Draftsman
Created new die drawings and updated existing prints
Verified and adjusted die components
Updated records for manufacturing
Reduced tool crib inventory.
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RALPH SECHLER & SON INC., ST JOE, IN 5/1974 – 10/1983
Supervisor
Responsible for total packaging of products produced, receiving department, food processing and farming
Distributed work assignments
Maintained production schedules
Trained employees on equipment and packaging processes
Verified quality of product produced
Responsible for safety of employees
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Purdue University at Fort Wayne – Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
ITAR Overview
ITAR Export Controls: Military Products
SAE Commercial Braking Systems e-Seminar
Meritor Brake Training
Bendix Brake Training
Government Contract: An overview Curriculum
Fundamental of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5M
Radlinski Brake Performance of Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Bosch/International Truck Brake Training
Careful Communication
QS 9000 Basic Training
Dana U Seminar – Supervision I
Certified Manufacturing Technologist – Cert. No. 2078806
Affiliations
SAE Member
St. Joe Lions Club – President
NE Indiana Amateur Radio Technical Society