career objective                              

results-driven electrical and mechanical engineer eager to contribute depth of technical knowledge and project management skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive electrical and mechanical systems design and engineering experience in diverse industries, with expertise in diverse industries

ø  develop technical innovations and redesign existing systems, components, and processes to continually improve product quality while reducing production costs

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; accurately identify and resolve potential issues

ø  solid record of increasing productivity and efficiency as well as reducing downtime and overtime; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources

ø  ensure adherence to all corporate safety standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines; conduct regular inspections and staff instruction to promote an accident-free workplace

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including cadam, autocad, pro/engineer, 3-d interactive, 3-d piping, schematics, and ms office applications

professional experience                

leece neville, a division of prestolite electric, inc., oklahoma city, ok                                                   2007 c 2009

manager oe applications engineering / technical services

• successfully oversaw all aspects of alternator and starter motor application, installation, testing, and technical support for major truck manufacturers; traveled nationally to ensure excellent client relations and product quality
• applied depth of technical knowledge to optimize design and performance of charge and start electrical systems, ran field diagnostics and performed troubleshooting procedures, and regularly provided direct customer service in the new york call center 

• trained international truck assembly plants on electrical systems; delivered bench top alternator testing compliance training to truck dealership personnel

 

peterbilt motors company, denton, tx                                                                                                  1995 c 2007

sr. design engineer, chassis / powertrain electrical group (2001 c 2007)

• in recognition of exceptional performance, steadily progressed within company from contracted designer to senior-level position entrusted with steering electrical engineering efforts
• proficiently designed the charge and starter electrical system for peterbilt class 8 trucks and contributed to numerous special projects requiring solid understanding of alternator, starter, and battery components
• implemented electrical system and battery improvements that improved product quality and saved the company $1.5m in annual warranty claims
• developed and implemented new charge/start electrical architecture, designed charge/start electrical system for in-cab battery box installation, overhauled conventional truck under-cab battery cable system, and contributed to the establishment of lead-acid and agm battery testing
• actively participated in supplier relations, corporate standards, e-commerce, paccar engine,379x truck model, world s best/best in class, six sigma, electrical expertise group, and other key projects

design engineer, off-highway group (2000 c 2001)

• expertly developed reis including central tire inflation (cti) systems and 6x6s for off-highway group; aided in the design of front suspension and exhaust installation on the bj services 8x8 project

design engineer, liaison group (1997 c 2000)

• selected to collaborate with division and production engineering department to resolve on-line truck assembly issues; created drawings and ecns to cost-effectively improve production
• eliminated front-end welding problem by initiating radiator cross member cushion clamp removal project, redesigned air dryer hose routing, and provided interdisciplinary support

 

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~ professional experience continued ~

 

product release technician, production engineering (1997)
sr. applications technician, production engineering (1996 c 1997)
designer (contract) 362 truck model c rh steer group (1995 c 1996)

paco pumps, brookshire, tx                                                                                                               1994 c 1995

design drafter (contract)
 

the western company, the woodlands, tx                                                                                           1994

design drafter (contract)

halliburton                                                                                                                                            1987 c 1994

technologist, halliburton energy services, carrolton, tx (1990 c 1994)
field engineer, halliburton logging services, liberal, ks (1990)
designer / drafter, halliburton services, duncan, ok (1987 c 1990)

r & j systems, stillwater, ok                                                                                                                1986 c 1987

drafter

halliburton services, duncan, ok                                                                                                           1981 c 1986

designer / drafter

 

~ additional experience ~

hapkido / american karate school, fort worth, tx                                                                                  1998 c 2007

owner / operator / instructor

• managed comprehensive financial, operational, and marketing functions for this martial arts school and supplier of related equipment
• developed and instructed self-defense lessons for children and adults; consistently maintained outstanding levels of customer satisfaction

education                                           

cameron university, lawton ok                                                                                                             1989

b.s. in physics        

 

~ certifications & professional development ~

six sigma ~ design for six sigma (dfss) training and refresher course ~ itd information security training ~

mars & venus in the workplace ~ ethics class ~ generations at work ~ performance management ~

mistake-proof training ~ stepping up to leadership ~ whistleblower / code of business conduct ~

business writing / writing with clarity ~ presentation skills ~ preventing harassment ~ ms access ~ 

personal accountability ~ problem solving ~ product creation process ~  drafting ~ cadam i & ii ~ 3-d interactive ~

3-d piping ~ schematics ~ autocad v14

~ affiliations ~

member, technology maintenance council                                                                                             2008 c 2009

member, society of automotive engineers                                                                                             2005 c 2008