Feb 2014-Present
The Rock Engineering, Inc.
Peachtree City, Georgia
President , Owner, Licensed Professional Engineer
Work with customers on new applications and designs.
2011 – Feb 2014
SANY America US R&D Coal Mining
Peachtree City, Georgia
Chief Engineer, Mine Vehicles
- Responsible for New Product Development (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic) on SC20 (Shuttle Car).
- Traveled to China for product build of SC20.
- Worked on ML400 (Continuous Miner) hydraulic system.
2000–2011
Getman Corporation
Bangor, Michigan
Director of Engineering
- Member of Executive Team.
- Responsible for new product development, existing product development, and technical publications.
- Managed up to 18 people and budget up to $2 million.
- Responsible from 2000-2003 for Parts Department and Customer Service.
- Responsible from 2000-2004 for Assembly Department.
- Travel worldwide for application and sales support.
1998-2000
Engineering Manager
Responsible for New Product Development, Existing Product Development.
1995-1998
Senior Design Engineer
Hydraulic and electrical system design.
1990-1995
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Senior Design Engineer
Hydraulic and electrical system design.
1988-1990
Transportation Mfg Corporation
Roswell, New Mexico
Manufacturing Engineer
Developed routings, bill of materials, tooling, flat patterns, NC programming, and time studies.
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer, Georgia
Education
Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
- BS Mechanical Engineering Technology
- BS Automated Systems Engineering Technology
- AD Drafting and Design Technology
Memberships
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- SAE/ISO Brake Committee and ISO Underground Machine Safety Working Group