Michael Mendoza

Experience

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  Cummins Inc.

  Aug 2000 - May 2004

  Design Engineer -Off-Highway Diesel Engines

  Designed, developed, prototyped, tested, and released new off-highway engine components for agricultural and industrial equipment.

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  Volvo Trucks

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2007

  Managed validation testing for all new components, systems, control strategies, and processes introduced for the Volvo / Mack US07 EPA emissions compliant 11L engine. Reported Verification Status and Risk Assessment to upper management on a weekly basis. Managed 15,000+ hrs of engine endurance testing in 5 test cells in the US and France.Responsible for vehicle endurance testing at Phoenix, AZ Test facility and Hagerstown, MD. Responsible for creating a globally common engine layout for the Volvo 11, 13, and 16 L US07 and US10 EPA emissions compliant engines in ProEngineer.Represented Hagerstown facility in a global work group that defined the component interfaces between vehicle and engine platforms in ProEngineer.

  • Validation Leader - On-highway Diesel Truck Engines

    Feb 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Design Leader - On-highway Diesel Truck Engines

    Jun 2004 - Jan 2006
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  GE Transportation

  Mar 2007 - Oct 2021

  Managed the development of a high-speed diesel engine, 1475 to 2500 hp for locomotive applications.Managed 25+ engineers located globally and $26M USD development budget Lead cross functional engineering teams to complete development of new engine platform, including 180+ design reviews.Managed BOM, material, schedule, training and labor to build five prototype engines.Worked with new test facilities to install, run, and validate prototype engines.Responsible for fleet reliability and engineering quality corrective actions. Show less Managed mechanical development program for Tier 4 EPA emissions compliant engine for Marine & Stationary engines, 4200 to 6200 hp.Guided design work led by teams in multiple locations in the United States and in IndiaManaged inventory and led the assembly of two prototype Tier 4 EPA emissions compliant engines (12-cylinder and 16-cylinder)Managed development and validation testing.Supported Manufacturing New Product Introduction Team, providing engineering support for initial production run of the new engines.Led Marine Class Society Type Approval Testing (ABS and DNV-GL), analyzed the data, and presented the final report for Type Approval.Worked with Commercial Team to bid new engine proposals.Worked with Product Documentation Center to develop new maintenance manuals for the new engine. Show less Designed and implemented a fuel spray shield to resolve a field reliability issue and return 127 locomotives into service for Union Pacific Railroad.Completed assembly, thermal, and dynamic strain measurement and analysis for welded oil pans, cast engine mounts, multiple steel tube fuel systems, steel shielding, and a flywheel for marine and stationary power engines. Planned and completed tightness, pressure, and ISO 19921 flame endurance tests for a new low-pressure fuel system to solve a field reliability issue.Managed and supported complete build of 6200 hp, 16-cylinder prototype test engine for marine applications.Managed and supported complete build of 3500 hp, 8-cylinder Inline prototype test engine for marine applications.Supported factory engine assembly and test issues daily. Show less

  • NPI Engineering Program Manager - Locomotive Diesel Engines

    Oct 2016 - Oct 2021

  • NPI Engineering Program Manager - Tier 4 Marine & Stationary Diesel Engines

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2016

  • Project Engineer - Large Medium Speed Diesel Engines

    Mar 2007 - Dec 2012
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  Wabtec Corporation

  Nov 2021 - now

  Engineering Manager

  Direct Manager for 17+/- engineers located in multiple US facilitiesProvide engineering support for all engine components and assemblies (except turbochargers and fuel systems) for Wabtec’s new and remanufactured engine facilities, shipping 1500-1900 engines / year.Create new components for engine development programs (fuel efficiency, biofuels, etc.)Solve and implement field reliability issues for locomotive and marine customers.Develop new suppliers for engine components for risk reduction and margin enhancement.Develop new repair technologies to increase reusable content of used engine components during engine overhaul. Show less