Erich Laabs, PE

Experience

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  Cardinal Glass Industries

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Engineering Intern

  Troubleshooting existing equipment, assisted in the layout & installation of manual and automated work center expansions. Designed an alternate PTO for a manual work center to increase net product output.

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  Paperchine Inc.

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2005

  Engineering Intern

  Collaborated with the engineering department on multiple projects. Determined safe operating limits for ageing equipment. Performed data analysis, authored design presentations, and performed general CAD functions. Designed an innovative product and received a Level 1 Ingenuity Award from Paperchine.

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  University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2005

  Metals Lab Assistant

  Instructed and assisted Metals Technology Students in their coursework. Design, fabrication, and repair of lab equipment. Assisted in the analysis of lab work-flow and reorganization of the metals lab. Designed a prototype for a drunk driving awareness program, KEYS. www.k-e-y-s.com

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  General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2006

  Design Engineer

  Designed vibratory process equipment for foundry applications. Performed design critical calculations pertinent to equipment performance and longevity. Created detailed fabrication drawings. Worked closely with sales, fabrication staff, production engineers, and subcontractors to meet customer needs.

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  Samuel Pressure Vessel Group

  Mar 2006 - Sept 2011

  Project Manager

  Engineering and Managing simultaneous projects for multiple customers ranging from small one-of designs to seven figure equipment orders in the markets of chemical, biotech, pharmaceutical, defense, 3A, purified water, & water reclamation. Northland specializes as a premier manufacturer of ASME code stamped stainless and high alloy pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

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  Bassett Mechanical

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2017

  Project Engineer

  Engineering and estimating projects to be compliant with customers specifications, ASME Pressure Vessel Code, manufacturing capabilities; respective to both cost and lead time for internal and external customers. Communicating with potential customers to improve their overall product lead time, addressing budgetary constraints, as well as their process and facility performance needs. Engineering and managing projects ranging in scope from simple pipe fab to duplex stainless columns, vacuum freeze drying equipment, and titanium heat exchangers. Working on cross-departmental improvement projects and promoting lean in both manufacturing and processes development needs. Reviewing and stamping ASME Vessel Designs as a professional engineer for CRN, PVHO, or if required by a customer. Show less

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  Oshkosh Corporation

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

  Cost Management Engineer

  Evaluating components, assemblies, and overall designs with a focus on cost conscious manufacturing methods, material selection and production volumesUnderstanding current design requirements across business segments to provide should-cost pricing models  Presenting alternate designs and/or manufacturing methods and run quantities that result in more cost-effective solutions Conducting vendor visits and evaluations for new and existing component sourcing Onsite & Offsite design reviews and evaluation of manufacturing methods Collaborating with New Product Development Teams & VendorsProposing vendors/manufacturing methods appropriate for estimated annual sales, product lifecycle requirements, and adherence to customer specifications Show less