Experience

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  Vermeer Corporation

  • United States

  • Manufacturing Engineer II

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • United States

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  Koller Craft, LLC

  • United States

  • Shipping Clerk

    • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
    • United States

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  WILLIAM BRADFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

  • Pryor, Oklahoma, United States

  • Secondary Teacher

    • Aug 2018 - May 2019
    • Pryor, Oklahoma, United States

    Science - Chemistry, BiologyEnglish - Vocabulary, Grammar, Composition

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  Christian Outreach School

  • Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

  • Secondary Teacher

    • Jun 2016 - May 2018
    • Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

    Math - Pre-Algebra - GeometryScience - Life Science, Earth Science, BiologyLeadership/Management - Nonlinear Problem SolvingIntroduction to Aviation

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  Chrysler

  • United Kingdom
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Axle Development Engineer

    • Sep 2008 - May 2016

    In September 2008, I began in Powertrain, working validation on the 8.25” Rear Axle built by Detroit Axle (our internal supplier). I worked closely with the Axle Lab located at Jeep Truck Engineering.The first two years, I completed validation programs on (a) resourcing the 8.25” when DAP closed, (b) the 205 Front, looking at various material, heat-treat and metal finishing options and (c) validation of LX 200 Rear.The next three years, July 2010 – July 2013 were spent drafting and publishing axle performance specifications and producing Source Packages with Technical Specifications, as we transitioned from internal suppliers to totally purchased axles. These specifications are the body of work that convey to the supplier how we expect our axles to be validated and the standard they are to perform.I have also completed the editing and publishing of a series of standardized Lab Procedures that distill the historical tests performed on the major axle components.In July 2012, I was given the additional responsibility of design and release for the 3500 Cab Chassis Rear Axle.

  • Resident Engineer

    • May 2003 - Aug 2008

    R.E.s were called on to implement and support a Team-based initiative. That process required weekly, sometimes daily reviews at the team wall where station assembly issues were tied into an automated, computer-based Practical Problem Solving Sheet with automated escalations.

  • Vehicle Development - Synthesis - Minivan

    • Apr 2001 - May 2003

    Electrical Validation on the 2001 RS, the old architecture was being phased out and the new generation controller (NGC) was coming on line

  • Vehicle Development - Synthesis - RAM Truck

    • Jan 1998 - Apr 2001

    Validation fleet in Truck Vehicle Development. At that time, I developed a system of vehicle request, shared usage and tracking as a Lotus Notes database. We accomplished the validation program with 32 vehicles.

  • Plant Vehicle Engineer (PVE)

    • Jun 1995 - Dec 1998

    I was given the opportunity to go to St. Louis as Product Vehicle Engineer (PVE) for the Truck platform. We were in the process of retooling the North Plant to build the wildly popular Dodge Ram. It was the vision of the plant manager to have every vehicle run down a Validation Track before deeming it fit to ship. I developed that track – I oversaw the installation of it and supervised the Validation process.We flagged, root caused and repaired vehicles while driving corrective action back to the assembly line. Our quality and FTC numbers were impeccable. My part enabled the team to excel to award-winning levels of achievement

  • Vehicle Development - BSR

    • Nov 1994 - Jun 1995

    Working as liaison between Jeep & Truck Engineering (JTE) and the Warren Truck Assembly Plant, we flagged, root caused and repaired Buzz, Squeaks & Rattles (BSR) while driving corrective action back to the assembly line.

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  Technical Engineering Consultants

  • Program Manager (contract)

    • May 1994 - Nov 1994

    Program Management - JeepPlanning team member to launch the 1997 Grand Cherokee in Graz, Austria for Export in Europe

  • Product Engineer - Chassis (contract)

    • Nov 1993 - Apr 1994

    In November 1993, I started as a contract engineer on a JD Powers brake lead initiative on the Grand Cherokee.In January 1994, I assisted in the design and packaging of the 1997 Wrangler Exhaust –

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  O & S Manufacturing

  • Whitmore Lake, MI

  • Product Engineer

    • Apr 1992 - Oct 1993
    • Whitmore Lake, MI

    Design work on Class 8 steering and suspension components

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  Dana Holding Corporation

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

  • Product Engineer

    • Sep 1990 - Dec 1991
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

    In the acquisition and relocation of Columbus Auto Parts from Jackson, MI to OKC, OK - I was hired directly from Oklahoma State University to be the Product Engineer of the Dodge Tie Rod Line (Cell Concept) - I was responsible for the development of the Class 8 Tie Rod Program for Dana Hilliard

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

  • Manufacturing Engineer - Co-Op Student

    • May 1989 - Aug 1989
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

    Co-operative Education Program - Oklahoma State University

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  Gulfstream Aerospace

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

  • Tooling Engineer - Co-Op Student

    • Sep 1988 - Dec 1988
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

    Co-operative Education Program - Oklahoma State University