Jerry Payton
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Automatic Handling International, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Schramm
Jerry and I worked together both directly and indirectly at Pioneer. I was hired in as a mechanical engineer, and he was the Lead Project Manager with responsibility for all active projects as well as coordinating field service on active cells. He was an effective matrix manager to the engineering department and a lead decision maker on all of the projects that I worked on. I also quickly learned he was a valuable resource in terms of company and project history, mechanical solutions, and any software issues I came across. As someone with in-depth experience with Inventor, he taught me several things further about the back end processes to set up resources for the rest of the company. He also displayed a certain finesse in working with customer challenges. We all know that sometimes what the customer asks for isn't what they have proved to actually need. Jerry was the one thrust into the difficult task of convincing them otherwise, mid-project nonetheless, and he excelled on multiple occasions I am aware of. His mentoring has helped to shape my viewpoint as an engineer, which has already proven useful in my career after Pioneer. He would be a valuable asset in many ways to any company.
James (Jamie) Moore
Jerry is very professional and knowledgeable not only as a mechanical engineer, but also as an Autodesk Inventor user. He's been around long enough to know AutoLISP as well as newer software technologies, and knows how to leverage the capabilities of the tools used in machine engineering. I enjoyed working with Jerry and would welcome the chance to do so again.
Andrew Schramm
Jerry and I worked together both directly and indirectly at Pioneer. I was hired in as a mechanical engineer, and he was the Lead Project Manager with responsibility for all active projects as well as coordinating field service on active cells. He was an effective matrix manager to the engineering department and a lead decision maker on all of the projects that I worked on. I also quickly learned he was a valuable resource in terms of company and project history, mechanical solutions, and any software issues I came across. As someone with in-depth experience with Inventor, he taught me several things further about the back end processes to set up resources for the rest of the company. He also displayed a certain finesse in working with customer challenges. We all know that sometimes what the customer asks for isn't what they have proved to actually need. Jerry was the one thrust into the difficult task of convincing them otherwise, mid-project nonetheless, and he excelled on multiple occasions I am aware of. His mentoring has helped to shape my viewpoint as an engineer, which has already proven useful in my career after Pioneer. He would be a valuable asset in many ways to any company.
James (Jamie) Moore
Jerry is very professional and knowledgeable not only as a mechanical engineer, but also as an Autodesk Inventor user. He's been around long enough to know AutoLISP as well as newer software technologies, and knows how to leverage the capabilities of the tools used in machine engineering. I enjoyed working with Jerry and would welcome the chance to do so again.
Andrew Schramm
Jerry and I worked together both directly and indirectly at Pioneer. I was hired in as a mechanical engineer, and he was the Lead Project Manager with responsibility for all active projects as well as coordinating field service on active cells. He was an effective matrix manager to the engineering department and a lead decision maker on all of the projects that I worked on. I also quickly learned he was a valuable resource in terms of company and project history, mechanical solutions, and any software issues I came across. As someone with in-depth experience with Inventor, he taught me several things further about the back end processes to set up resources for the rest of the company. He also displayed a certain finesse in working with customer challenges. We all know that sometimes what the customer asks for isn't what they have proved to actually need. Jerry was the one thrust into the difficult task of convincing them otherwise, mid-project nonetheless, and he excelled on multiple occasions I am aware of. His mentoring has helped to shape my viewpoint as an engineer, which has already proven useful in my career after Pioneer. He would be a valuable asset in many ways to any company.
James (Jamie) Moore
Jerry is very professional and knowledgeable not only as a mechanical engineer, but also as an Autodesk Inventor user. He's been around long enough to know AutoLISP as well as newer software technologies, and knows how to leverage the capabilities of the tools used in machine engineering. I enjoyed working with Jerry and would welcome the chance to do so again.
Andrew Schramm
Jerry and I worked together both directly and indirectly at Pioneer. I was hired in as a mechanical engineer, and he was the Lead Project Manager with responsibility for all active projects as well as coordinating field service on active cells. He was an effective matrix manager to the engineering department and a lead decision maker on all of the projects that I worked on. I also quickly learned he was a valuable resource in terms of company and project history, mechanical solutions, and any software issues I came across. As someone with in-depth experience with Inventor, he taught me several things further about the back end processes to set up resources for the rest of the company. He also displayed a certain finesse in working with customer challenges. We all know that sometimes what the customer asks for isn't what they have proved to actually need. Jerry was the one thrust into the difficult task of convincing them otherwise, mid-project nonetheless, and he excelled on multiple occasions I am aware of. His mentoring has helped to shape my viewpoint as an engineer, which has already proven useful in my career after Pioneer. He would be a valuable asset in many ways to any company.
James (Jamie) Moore
Jerry is very professional and knowledgeable not only as a mechanical engineer, but also as an Autodesk Inventor user. He's been around long enough to know AutoLISP as well as newer software technologies, and knows how to leverage the capabilities of the tools used in machine engineering. I enjoyed working with Jerry and would welcome the chance to do so again.
Experience
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Automatic Handling International, Inc.
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Project Manager Program Management Office
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Feb 2022 - May 2022
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Autotec Solutions
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
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Sr. Project Engineer
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Feb 2019 - Oct 2020
Provide mechanical solutions which are developed to solve our customers' problems. Applying analytical thinking and robust engineering methodologies. Provide proven Project Management principles to create and maintain budgets and schedules. Key link between Autotec and customer, and all other stakeholders. Responsible for oversight of entire project lifecycle from concept, development, engineering, design, build, startup, acceptance, installation, and commissioning.
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Pioneer Industrial Systems, LLC
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Project Manager
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2019
Carry out all Project Portfolio Management responsibilities for a robotics and automation integrator. Manage all stages of the lifecycle of a portfolio of 10-15 active projects simultaneously, totaling $3.5M. Responsible for profitability and timeliness, as well as customer satisfaction. - Initiation and Planning of Project, including setup in all organizational systems; establishing the budget and MS Project schedule, team formation, and project kickoff. - Managing Customer Communication including schedule expectations and change management - scope management and change orders. Point contact for all customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and exceptional responsiveness. - Execution and Monitoring of engineering and production phases of all projects, including specification compliance through design reviews, budget oversight and schedule maintenance.- Project closure including final budget and schedule analysis, and Lessons Learned. - Provide liaison for all major departments and participate in all departmental meetings to ensure reliable communication conduit and ensure effective improvements to the organization's systems.- Lead the Operations group with two direct and over 20 indirect reports.- Ensure high quality designs by continuing to check the work of, and mentor, junior mechanical engineers.
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
- full custom machines, robotic cells, material handling - design from concept to completion- working with the engineering team- create BOM's, work with vendors, and transferring info to purchasing- project management, documentation, scheduling, and budgeting- concepting, brainstorming, simulations, and 3D renderings- sales support with some estimating- production support for projects on the floor- customer support through start up- mentoring younger engineers
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
Completed implementation of solid modeling environment for ME department, including software and hardware specification, methods research and proposal. Rollout and training of an eight member mechanical engineering department. Solid modeling usage rose from 5% to over 90% in a 2 year period. Wrote procedures handbook and trained team. Implemented applications which reduced plot and BOM generation of projects by over 90%. Designed robotic end of arm tools for unique customer needs primarily in food industry. Managed mechanical projects from concept through build.
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Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer
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Apr 2003 - Jan 2009
Builder of abrasive blast equipment and machine tools. Concepted and quoted machinery based on customer requirements. Machine design and management of equipment build through runoff, aftermarket support. Oversaw designer activities, provide estimates and project status reports. Dial index, skew roller conveyor, batch tumble, belt conveyor blast machines. Key machine tool presence in organization. Designed a $650,000 robotic cymbal blast work cell, $350,000 robotic driveshaft blast work cell, $850,000 rocker arm drill transfer machine. Specified, implemented and managed IT equipment and operations.
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Education
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2009 - 2009
Autodesk Certification program
Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional -
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University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology -
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University of Toledo
PMP Cert, Project Management -
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Penta County Joint Vocational School
High School Diploma, Industrial Drafting
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