Jesse Kiste
Electrolyzer Platform Leader at Accelera by Cummins- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Accelera by Cummins
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Electrolyzer Platform Leader
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Jul 2023 - Present
Electrolyzer Platform Leader for the HyLYZER® 500 product line.
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Technical Account Manager
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Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
Technical Account Manager at Accelera by Cummins.Providing a zero-emissions rail system where trains are powered using hydrogen as the primary source of energy for propulsion. Since this propulsion energy is entirely electric, no combustion occurs and no carbon emissions are produced.
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Cummins Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Account Manager
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Sep 2020 - Mar 2023
Technical Account Manager at Hydrogenics, a Cummins Inc. company. Providing a zero-emissions rail system where trains are powered using hydrogen as the primary source of energy for propulsion. Since this propulsion energy is entirely electric, no combustion occurs and no carbon emissions are produced.
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Powertrain Relationship Manager
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Jan 2020 - Sep 2020
Developed the relationship between key transmission partners (Allison Transmission and ZF Group) to allow deep technical integration, strategic alignment, and commercial marketing plans.
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Powertrain - Vehicle Integration Group Leader
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2020
Led a team of engineers and technicians to test and validate the performance and drivability of Cummins products integrated into the Dodge RAM, Nissan Titan, and Foton (China). Enhanced the Powertrain relationship between Cummins and FCA to allow for deeper technical integration. Supported the delivery and launch of the 2019 RAM with a peak torque of 1,000 pound-feet. Managed team’s yearly budget (1.2M) and capital (350k) including to develop a 5-year financial plan.
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X12 Program Group Leader
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2018
Led a cross-cultural and cross-generational team to deliver the Fuel System, EGR & Intake, Turbo & Exhaust and Electrical Wiring Harness Systems to the X12'2018 engine platform. Defined program architecture for critical fuel systems components. Helped conceptualize and execute the team’s reorg. structure to reduce transition periods.
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Air Handling Engineering Group Leader
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Led a team of 4 local design and validation engineers on an India based program to deliver Air Handling components. Developed an understanding of the Indian culture and business practices. Grew leadership skills by leading best practices and training for subordinates, peers and managers.
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Product Validation
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
Effectively managed global cross functional projects by setting realistic schedules and establishing clear goals. Trained a team of 4 Indian Ex-Pats in the U.S.A. and delivered training in India (April-May 2015). Implemented a patented Fuel Filter which reduced the failure rate from 3287ppm to 52 ppm. Used Six Sigma tools to develop and implement an internal supplier meeting improving efficiency by 40%.
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Cummins Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Internship
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
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Cummins Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Internship
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
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Education
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Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, IMM Global Executive MBA -
Tilburg University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, IMM GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering