Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
KENNETH J. SATERA, P.E. (inactive)
Franklin Park, IL 60131-2424
E-mail: r12aio@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with expertise in the machine design of mechanical components and systems, which involves all phases from initial design through final release. Mechanical component layouts and drawings generated using 3D models as well as 2D drawings. Design experience has been utilized in new product application as well as high volume production environment for solutions to product support and reliability related issues. The solution approach to problem identification and resolution incorporated a combined effort between product design and various disciplines. Primary emphasis has been in automotive engine field utilizing technical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
POWER GREAT LAKES, INC. Wood Dale, Illinois January 2003 to October 31, 2008
May, 2001 to June, 2002
Design Engineer
Design responsibility for power unit stationary engine external components which included castings,
air cleaner selection/sizing, welded brackets, wiring harnesses, sheet metal housings and instrument panels,
torsional and bending stresses, and fatigue analysis using Modified Goodman diagram for crankshaft
as well as vibration analysis /isolation of structure members for power unit components.
CadKey and KeyCreator graphics systems utilized in designs.
INTERNATIONAL ENGINE CORPORATION, Melrose Park, Illinois Nov., 1978 to Aug., 2000
Formerly International Harvester-Engine Division / Navistar Corporation
Development Engineer, Senior Engineer, Engineer and Layout Draftsman.
• Engineering Design responsibility for production diesel engine components, which included turbochargers, exhaust and fuel tubes, fasteners, electronic group support, flywheel with added transition to crankshaft, pistons, and related components.
Accomplishments:
• Designed prototype 5.5L V6 Prototype Diesel Engine Crankshaft system including engine balancing.
• Analyzed V8 Engine Balance and Torsional Vibration resulting in release for engine production.
• Analyzed Water Pump Bearing Capacity through use of a Computer Program to introduce an electro-magnetic fan clutch drive for truck application and to verify use of plastic fan for cooling system.
• Analyzed Accessory Belt Drive System using Computer Program for belt selection in a truck application.
• Investigated Crankcase Residual Stress levels from casting process through use of X-ray Diffraction Technique.
GREYHOUND LINES, INC., Chicago, Illinois – Draftsman Prior To November, 1978
STEWART-WARNER, ALEMITE DIVISION, Chicago, Illinois – Technical Writer
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. Graduated with honors
(Transfer to IIT from Wright Junior College, Chicago IL.)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with degree structured toward Machine Design.
Allied Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
2-Year Automotive Engineering Technology Degree
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer (inactive) - State of Illinois
U.S. Patent: Integral Tube/Fitting Nut Stopper feature
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CadKey, KeyCreator, Introduction to Pro/Engineer Training, Basic Pro/Engineering Training, SolidWorks Essentials and Advanced Training, 3D CATIA Solids Modeling (earlier version), 2D CADAM Graphics, 3D SDRC, Descriptive Geometry development, Complete Mechanical Drawing aspects including Geometric Tolerancing,
QS-9000 Process instruction and implementation, FMEA, and PC computer skills. 2D AutoCad course at Triton College.
Manufacturing Processes: Forgings, Grey Iron Castings, Sheet Metal, Weldments, Aluminum Die Castings, and SLA 3D Prototype Models from 3D Solid Models.
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