Experience

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  Popp engineering inc.

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Fabrication assistant
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  Sauer-danfoss

  Jun 2005 - May 2006

  Technical writer intern
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  Agco corporation

  May 2006 - Dec 2014

  Managed multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with budgets of $6-10 million.• Launched several projects successfully leading to revenue upwards of $300 million annually• Responsible for leading and managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.• Drove cross-functional project teams on achieving results regarding time-to-market, quality, costs, and margin.• Motivated and assisted members of project teams on following the new product introduction procedure.• Continuously assessed project risks and drove actions to mitigate known risks. Show less Acted as subject matter expert for performance validation and verification of self-propelled sprayers. • Trained new engineers, contract employees, and interns on proper instrumentation and data collection techniques, data analysis, and preparation of engineering reports. • Created and maintained test schedules for projects based off input from project teams, test engineers, and build teams. • Influential leadership of build teams, test engineers, and contract employees to complete tests and ensure test deadlines are met. • Drove the advancement of testing and data analysis capabilities.• Provided weekly test schedule updates and issues to project engineers for project meetings. Show less • Contributed technical input and direction to the design and evaluation of new product concepts based off problems and results from product testing. • Planned and implemented tests on machines, systems, and components including instrumentation, data collection, analysis, and preparation of engineering reports. • Collaborated with design engineers, dealers, and customers to efficiently operate a fleet of field test machines to meet hour accumulation goals and calculate product reliability. • Communicated field issues to engineering managers and assisted in determining root cause for problem resolutions. Show less

  • Project Team Leader

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Sr. Test Engineer

    May 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Test Engineer

    May 2006 - May 2010
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  John deere harvester works

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Pv&v engineer ii

  Managed the planning and implementation of product validation on machines, systems, and components to improve current products reliability.

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  Polaris inc.

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2024

  Led initial phases of all-new, global, platformed vehicle program during Systems Engineering transformation with budget of $159M and projected annual revenue of $1.5B.• Created and maintained project plans with cross-functional team including systems engineers, product management, platform architect, and finance.• Supervised and developed personal career growth plan for direct report.• Compiled data from multiple sources including customer surveys (NPS), warranty, quality, and product features to estimate and prioritize scope to meet project budgets.• Led on-time PO delivery improvement with 10+ suppliers during temporary reassignment to Upstream Supply Chain Risk Management (USCRM) team over 6-month period. Show less Focused on Current Production support and warranty reduction – helped establish process for prioritizing and tracking warranty issues.• Essential member of Early Warning team to review warranty and VOC from field and drive solutions to improve warranty rates.• Led and supported teams for Emerging Issues and Anomaly in Review dispositions.• Managed multiple project budgets and review with leadership monthly to track progress.• Increased responsibility establishing project plans for long range planning – Key member of PDC team. Show less Owned and controlled liquid paint system quality through entire value stream including robotic application and assembly of motorcycle components.• Supervised a team of 5-6 Technicians and Auditors on multiple shifts for liquid and metal paint.• Coordinated root cause analysis and corrective action implementation among cross functional teams involving manufacturing, design, management, and supplier representatives.• Implemented an incoming inspection process to ensure painted part quality for paint outsource project.• Reviewed new or updated designs/processes and oversee the production qualification process.• Assisted in the development and implementation of an Internal PPAP process for painted parts. Show less

  • Program Leader, ORV Engineering

    Nov 2020 - Jan 2024

  • Sr. Project Engineer, CGD Engineering

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Project Engineer, CGD Engineering

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Quality Engineer, Liquid Paint - Motorcycles

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Northern tool + equipment

  Mar 2024 - now

  Senior project engineer