Logan Zundel

Experience

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  Custom Precast llc.

  May 2006 - Sept 2017

  Construction Foreman

  Developed custom concrete solutions for the residential market. Project managed on several occasions to develop and produce an array of specialized products for clients. Assisted in design and assembly of product components, quality assurance, product installation, and equipment maintenance. Included discussions with clients on their needs throughout product development. Required working in extreme environmental conditions while balancing responsiveness with safety and physical stamina.

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  Parker Hannifin

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Mechanical lab Intern - EPS Division

  Dealt exclusively with hydraulic system design and testing. Designed test fixtures and created part drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Assembled and operated a variety of test fixtures which included using LabVIEW and NI modules to collect data. Project managed test fixture design through completion. Composed official reports and assisted in documenting of procedures. Utilized mills and lathes to produce highly-toleranced parts used in the testing facility.

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  CHS Inc.

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2017

  Machine Shop Assistant - Seasonal Program

  Assisted the machine shop craft specialists with various pump rebuilds, on site installations, PMI, documentation, and prep work through the CHS seasonal laborer program. Experience with pumps included cleaning (sand blasting & solvents), failure analysis, precision measurements & tolerances, gasket making, and reconstruction. Further work included hot-alignment of pump/gearbox/motor assemblies, refitting lines, and troubleshooting performance issues. Assisted in servicing of work vehicles and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Learned the layout of a petrochemical refinery in addition to the equipment and safety regulations associated with a refining process. Show less

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  Parker Hannifin

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2022

  Responsible for the production sustainment, design improvement, and quality root cause analysis of the valve family of products. Primary role was as the lead product design engineer for the valve family of products. Duties Included:Promote production throughput by way of teamwork, communication, and quality based tools.- Required teaming with and leading supply chain, production supervisors, build staff, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and inspection team in design deviations and root causing non-conforming and non-performing components. - Completed investigation reports (IRs) that featured: dimensional/tolerance stack-ups, functional evaluations, QAS statistical evaluations, design reviews, and quality team initiatives.- Collaborated with the Marketing Product, Business Development, and Controls Engineering Managers to directly support OEMs. - Led domestic and international supplier quality meetings by coordinating with the quality and supply chain teams while acting as lead engineer. Oversaw valve product design improvements, and assisted with VA/VE and cost reduction initiatives.- Collaborated with controls engineering and manufacturing engineering managers to clarify areas of improvement, required testing, and implement design changes to increase product robustness and reduce cost. Show less Responsible for planning, development, and implementation of test plans, test stand equipment (software, electrical, and mechanical), and test engineering lab practices. Primary role was as testing engineer for the New Product Development - Design Engineering team. Duties included: Test stand design, troubleshooting, and verification. -Dealt with pneumatic test stands (pneumatic fittings, controls, and assembly components). - System design and troubleshooting for precision instrumentation and automated data collection via LabVIEW and National Instruments cDAQ hardware. - MSA statistically driven verification of test stand performance. Statistical Analysis and Technical Report Generation. - Six Sigma Design Principles applied using Minitab and MS Excel. - Detailed technical reports developed through communication and collaboration tailored specifically for each customer. - Focused on documentation and data management “good practices”.Team Integration/Resource Management/Safety- Worked and collaborated as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. - Managed workflow and aided in development for a small team of interns/technicians. - Involved with interviewing process for multiple roles. - HPT and 5S+Safety culture with exposure to Agile principles. Show less

  • Product Engineer

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Test Engineer

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Product Engineer

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Test Engineer I

    Nov 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Test Engineer I / Test Lab Point Contact

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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  Parker Aerospace

  Nov 2022 - now

  Sustaining Engineer

  Flight control systems Sustaining Engineer for the military MRO value stream as part of a PBL Partnership. Product responsibilities include Engine Driven Hydraulic Pumps, AC/DC Motor Pumps, Electro-hydraulic Valves, as well as Hydraulic Actuators, Accumulators, and Reservoirs. Experience & Responsibilities:Sustaining of Military Flight Control Assets- Building upon previous experiences to deliver product engineering support in the way of document control, overhaul methodology improvement, Project Management- Utilizing LEAN 6sigma principles and tools to drive process improvements at multiple levelsSupport of Business and Partnership Objectives- Requires balancing both partnership and divisional goals by - Provides business while acting as primary on-site representative of Parker HSD Show less