Joseph Wieland

Joseph Wieland

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired from Nexteer Automotive

  • Education

    • Michigan Technological University

      1983 - 1985
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

      Activities and Societies: Michigan Tech Jazz Singers, Football, Skiing teams

    • Saginaw Valley State University

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Formula SAE Team Member

  • Experience

    • Nexteer Automotive

      Jan 1995 - Oct 2012

      The lead technician for Nexteer EPS testing. It was my responsibility to run specialty one up tests for customers. Also responsible for training and managing the technical staff and resources in the EPS lab. (Direct supervision of 6 technicians, training of 16, and operation of 53 pieces of equipment). Responsible for all Column Electric Power Steering Validation. From forcasting costs and timing, to ensuring the resources were in place to complete the testing process on time and under budget. Machine building, uptime, and repair were also coordinated through me for the entire Nexteer Electric power steering Labs.

      • Operations Coordinator

        Sept 2007 - Oct 2012
      • Validation Engineer

        Jan 1995 - Jan 2012
    • Gibbs Sports Amphibians

      Feb 2013 - Nov 2014
      Testing Supervisor

      High Speed Amphibious Vehicle testing, including Durability, Emissions, and Certification. Coordinate testing activities for compliance and certification for US, Canadian, and European Markets. Work with the engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product quality and performance in a timely manner.

    • ...

      Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
      Technical Development Research Engineer

      Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, working on the creation of cutting edge lubrication testing equipment

    • Nexteer Automotive

      Jul 2015 - now
      Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

      Equipment and Fixture design for Validation Testing of Nexteer Automotives global Product portfolio

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ANSYS

      Apr 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairperson

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