Mark Guard

Experience

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  Automatic Motors

  Jun 1986 - Jun 1992

  Service Manager
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  Fulton Service / Haas Transmission

  Jun 1992 - Aug 1995

  Technician/Training Coordinator
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  Pommerening Dodge

  Aug 1995 - Sept 1999

  Automotive Technician
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  Fox Valley Technical College

  Jul 1999 - Jun 2006

  Adjunct Instructor

   Provided instruction regarding transmissions and cylinder head service along with machining techniques. Coordinated and administered examinations to evaluate the development of students in core course areas. Earned recognition for teaching efforts by being awarded with an Instructional Excellence Award in 2003.

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  Van Dyn Hoven Chrysler

  Sept 1999 - Jan 2002

  Automotive Technician

   Diagnosed and resolved issues with engine and transmission mechanical systems and control systems. Produced estimated costs of repairs to customers along with coordinating the scheduling of repairs. Maintained low costs by negotiating with vendors in the acquisition of necessary automotive parts

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  Oshkosh Corporation

  May 2006 - Feb 2009

  Mechanical Design Engineer

   Made engineering decisions regarding structural and frame design, noise, and vibration reduction. Partnered with engineering technicians in the areas of test planning and control system diagnostics. Improved new and existing systems by executing design models and carrying out system simulations. Participated in a Engineering Rotation Program spending time with Manufacturing, Prototype build, Government Marketing and Test and Development

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  Schneider National, Inc.

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2016

  Engineering Manager

   Ensured success of projects by managing all engineering activities and performing cost and benefit analyses. Supported technicians in the processes of diagnosing control system issues and making repair decisions. Oversaw the purchasing and registering of capital equipment and specifications for all trailing equipment. Ensured regulatory compliance, as well as developed programs and metrics to retrofit noncompliant issues.  Saved $4 million annually by pioneering a cost calculator for the purchasing and distribution of trailers Awarded for a white paper convincing the FTC not to impose a tariff on Chinese built containers.- Publish weekly technical journal Show less

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  Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  Feb 2019 - now

  Senior Engineer