Eric Dutton

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(386) 825-5501
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Columbia, South Carolina, US
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Credentials

  • Veteran's At Work
    SHRM Foundation
    Mar, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Executive Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Fostering Innovation
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Assessing and Improving Strategic Plans
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Become a Digital Marketer
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Building an Integrated Online Marketing Plan
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Business Innovation Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Content Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Google Analytics Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Lead Generation Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • LinkedIn Learning Highlights: Business Strategy and Analysis
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Marketing Foundations: Growth Hacking
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Online Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Risk-Taking for Leaders
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • SEO Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • EIT
    NCEES

Experience

  • Various
    • Investment Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant
      • Nov 2017 - Present

      Provide technical, tactical and strategic expertise to small / medium businesses, particularly those located in rural or economically challenged geographies. Current and recent projects include: ✔ Compiled construction & mining equipment data for a mobile app developer. ✔ Instructed SC Department of Commerce about manufacturing culture in rural areas.✔ Preparing content for publication on heavy equipment-focused websites.✔ Investigating real world applications for using telematics among small business owners. ✔ Advocating vocational education as a career-worthy option for high school students.✔ Promoting autism awareness and opportunities for autistic workers.✔ Assisting veterans transition from military service to civilian employment by showing behind-the-scenes life in typical business settings.

  • Komatsu Construction
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Engineering Manager
      • 2012 - 2017

      Led engineering team to localize Japan-designed machines to ensure regulatory compliance and customer acceptance in the US and Canada.✔ Introduced 16 wheel loader models; provided technical support for 50+ machine models.✔ Reduced initial BOM creation time from 12+ days to 2 days (83% reduction).✔ Upgraded error checking methods, improving first pass accuracy by 29% gain.✔ Configured each model for 100+ variants using less than 20 modular subassemblies.✔ Developed “no inventory” aftermarket solutions such as assemble-to-order hydraulic kits. ✔ Established a formal engineer-to-order process based on APQP and ISO 9001:2015.✔ Conceptualized modular loader buckets to expand the attachment portfolio by 240%.

    • Lead Design Engineer
      • 2006 - 2012

      Served as the lead engineer to localize Italy-designed backhoe loader (BHL) models and to add market-driven features for customers in US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America.✔ Introduced 5 backhoe loader models; provided technical support for 24+ machine models.✔ Frequently traveled to Italy to test designs, visit suppliers and liaise with Komatsu leadership.✔ Vetted suppliers to create portfolio of 150+ attachment and aftermarket BHL options.✔ Converted engineering documents from paper-based to digital, reducing paperwork by 83%.

  • Crenlo Engineered Cabs
    • United States
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • 2003 - 2006

      Provided manufacturing expertise to fabricate, weld and assemble roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and cabs used on Caterpillar wheel loaders, skid steer loaders and backhoe loaders and Deere turf care products.✔ Designed dozens of low-cost fixtures for press brakes, welding, paint and assembly.✔ Introduced poke-yoke / error-proofing features to guarantee accepted quality.✔ Worked directly with Caterpillar engineers to improve manufacturability and cost of cabs.✔ Collaborated with Caterpillar personnel to prepare DFMEA’s for wheel loader cabs.✔ Supported the preparation of product and process data to meet Caterpillar PPAP requirements.

Education

  • United States Military Academy at West Point
    BS, Mechanical Engineering
    -
  • Auburn University
    Engineering/Industrial Management
    -
  • Francis Marion University
    Business Administration
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