Experience

KOMATSU AMERICA

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Design Engineer

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Peoria, Illinois Area



Greg Case Racing

• Driver/Owner

  • 1996 - Present



INTEGRIS Group

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  East Peoria, IL



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Torque Converter Design Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2013



FMS Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • May 2010 - Jun 2011



Indigen Armor

• Design Engineer

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2009

  Designing armored vehicle for military application System and component design using SolidWorks 2009, Cosmos, and engineering expertise Initiating contacts with vendors and coordinating projects for outsourced systems Leading suspension design project, power transmission, and vehicle dynamics Perform component scanning into SolidWorks using Roamer scanning equipment and DesignWorks



Petty Enterprises

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Track Engineer/Vehicle Dynamicist

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2008

  Extensive work with Crew Chiefs to develop and tune setups for Kyle Petty and Bobby Labonte Perform track simulations using DOEs, Dodge VSI, Dodge S5, and LTS Utilize predictive setup software developed by Dodge Extensive front suspension design work using Dodge VSI, SES S5, and Mitchell Design parts using SolidWorks 2008 Perform chassis and component scanning using FARO scanning equipment Perform tire analysis using Dodge and SES Software Data Analysis at the track using… Show more Extensive work with Crew Chiefs to develop and tune setups for Kyle Petty and Bobby Labonte Perform track simulations using DOEs, Dodge VSI, Dodge S5, and LTS Utilize predictive setup software developed by Dodge Extensive front suspension design work using Dodge VSI, SES S5, and Mitchell Design parts using SolidWorks 2008 Perform chassis and component scanning using FARO scanning equipment Perform tire analysis using Dodge and SES Software Data Analysis at the track using Motec Show less



Conquest Racing

• Assistant Engineer

  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2004

  Worked with race engineer to develop and tune setups for Justin Wilson Data acquisition and analysis for Justin Wilson using Pi Sigma and Toolbox Responsible for all wiring and electronics for Justin Wilson including maintaining chassis looms, sensors, radios, etc. Designed parts and development projects using SolidWorks 2003



Banshee Racing

• Technical Director

  • Aug 2002 - Nov 2004

  Designed ALMS LMP1 Chassis using SolidWorks 2003 Managed GrandAm SRI/ALMS racing team Oversaw testing and development of existing chassis and drivetrain Responsible for all team engineering Performed test driving



Quarter Master Industries

• Design Engineer

  • Jul 2002 - Mar 2004

  Designed clutches, flywheels, bellhousings, slave cylinders/release bearings, and other driveline components using SolidWorks 2003 Designed 7.25" Optimum-V clutch and flywheel used to win 2003 and 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Championships Provided customer support and worked with customers on custom designs Completed Six Sigma Green Belt quality control training Performed quality control checking on parts and processes FEA using ANSYS



Bradley Motorsports

• Race Engineer

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Developed and tuned race setups for Buzz Calkins Oversaw all technical/engineering work Performed Data Analysis and Fuel Strategy using Pi V6 and Sigma Designed parts/CAD and development projects, including radiators, fuel system, oil system, timing stand, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Oversaw engine build, shipping, use, and mileage, working with Comptech and Ilmor Oversaw shock builds and organization



Bettenhausen Motorsports

• Assistant Engineer/Data Acquisition

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Data acquisition and analysis for Michel Jourdain, Jr. using Pi System 5Star and V6 software Responsible for all wiring and electronics including maintaining chassis looms, sensors, radios, etc. Designed parts/CAD and development projects including weight jacker, setup tools, wing parts, suspension parts, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Performed pre-race track simulations



Kelley Racing IRL

• Race Engineer

  • Jan 1998 - Nov 1999

  Developed and tuned race setups for Scott Sharp and Mark Dismore Data analysis on Scott Sharp's car using Pi System 5Star and V6 software Designed parts/CAD and special projects, including suspensions, wing modifications, fuel system, oil system, weight jacker, hydraulic spheres, anti-roll bar blades, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Oversaw engine build, shipping, use, and mileage, working with Comptech Performed pre-race track simulations Systems Administrator of UNIX based… Show more Developed and tuned race setups for Scott Sharp and Mark Dismore Data analysis on Scott Sharp's car using Pi System 5Star and V6 software Designed parts/CAD and special projects, including suspensions, wing modifications, fuel system, oil system, weight jacker, hydraulic spheres, anti-roll bar blades, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Oversaw engine build, shipping, use, and mileage, working with Comptech Performed pre-race track simulations Systems Administrator of UNIX based networked CAD workstations 4 Wins in IRL Show less



Reynard North America

• Design Engineer

  • Jun 1995 - Dec 1997

  Designed parts/CAD including parts for engine installation, wing pillars, brake backing disks, fuel system, turbo mountings, upright modifications, radiators, wishbones, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Responsible for design of Reynard 97I/Ilmor water system Technical liaison for customers Involved in design and construction of ARC Wind Tunnel, including project design and construction of 14' steel fan section and various steel and wooden frame structures Reynard Technical… Show more Designed parts/CAD including parts for engine installation, wing pillars, brake backing disks, fuel system, turbo mountings, upright modifications, radiators, wishbones, etc. using Cimlinc/Softech ExpertCAD Responsible for design of Reynard 97I/Ilmor water system Technical liaison for customers Involved in design and construction of ARC Wind Tunnel, including project design and construction of 14' steel fan section and various steel and wooden frame structures Reynard Technical Representative for IRL in 1996, traveling to races, working with customers on setups, designing parts and modifications for customers Systems Administrator of UNIX based networked CAD workstations. Also maintained Windows based office PC's Show less



Della Penna Motorsports

• Data Acquisition Engineer

  • May 1996 - Oct 1996

  Data acquisition and analysis for Richie Hearn in IRL using Pi System 4+ and V6 Software Designed modifications to convert Reynard 95I to meet CART's 1996 rules Traveled to and worked with team at all races while working as a Technical Representative at the track for Reynard Won Las Vegas IRL race



Hayhoe Racing

• Data Acquisition/Junior Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Oct 1994

  Data acquisition and analysis for Jimmy Vasser in CART using Pi System 4+ and V5 software and parts design using AutoCAD