Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Precision Agricultural Specialist / Product Testing

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager at KUBOTA Research & Development North America

  • Education

    • University of Georgia College of Engineering

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor of Science - BS Agricultural Engineering
  • Experience

    • CHANDLER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC

      Sept 2009 - Jan 2015
      Precision Agricultural Specialist / Product Testing

      Sales, service, and installation of precision agricultural products; including GPS guidance, auto-steer, rate-control for dry and liquid fertilizer application, and planter controls. Testing and improvement of new and existing fertilizer spreaders. Work directly with customers and dealers to meet their needs for dry fertilizer application and precision agricultural products.

    • KUBOTA MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA CORP

      Feb 2015 - Apr 2022
      Assistant Manager of Research and Testing Engineering

      Aug. 2021-Present: Assistant Manager of Research and Testing EngineeringManage project scheduling and manpower needs to meet required deadlines. Supervise and participate in both field and bench testing for performance and durability of current models, prototype, and competitor machines. Assembly, modification, and testing of prototype units. Engineering change request confirmation for current market models. Investigate root cause and correction of market quality issues of current model line. Support new model launches with manufacturing and quality departments. Conduct market need surveys at dealer and customer locations with sales and marketing departments.Dec. 2016-Aug. 2021: Research and Testing EngineerResearch and testing engineer for utility vehicle (UTV) product line. Including both field and bench testing for performance and durability of current models, prototype, and competitor machines. Assembly, modification, and testing of prototype units. Engineering change confirmation to current models. Investigation and correction of market and quality issues of current model line. Support new model launches with manufacturing and quality departments. Conduct market need surveys at dealer and customer locations with sales and marketing departments.Feb. 2015-Dec. 2016: Quality Engineer Review and judge warranty claims, create monthly warranty analysis report. Analyze and support corrective actions for quality issues found during manufacturing process and at the end-user. Support new model launch, and confirm manufacturing processes through field and bench testing of new models. Show less

    • Kubota Research & Development North America

      Apr 2022 - now
      • Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Test & Evaluation Engineering Assistant Manager

        Apr 2022 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer In Training

      Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
      Jan 2009