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air and hydraulic brake systems and products. Mobile equipment hydraulic powered lift mechanisms

ID: 731684 Arizona, USA

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Global product related planning, development, application, support engineering; engineering and business unit management of mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic products and systems in the mobile commercial vehicle industry. Cross functional experience beyond product engineering including project management, purchasing, supplier selection / development, quality systems (ISO, QS, TS), OEM component and assembly manufacturing, aftermarket remanufacturing, OEM and fleet customer support. Established involvement and relations in the commercial vehicle industry and related associations (SAE, ATA, TMC, TMA, HDMA, HDBMC, CVSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (NHTSA, FMCSA, NTSB). Broad experience beyond commercial vehicle product development and industrialization skills including product field issue resolution, accident investigation, vehicle inspection, enforcement, product recall, product liability.

Pre and Post FMVSS 121 Air and Air/Hydraulic Brake Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Mechanical Force and Wear Adjusters Pre and Post FMVSS105 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Air and Hydraulic Hose, Tube, Fittings, Assemblies Anti Lock, Traction Control, Stability, Collision Mitigation Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Air and Hydraulic Drum (wedge, s-cam) and Disc Foundation Brakes Air Compressors, Hydraulic Pumps: Brake Drums, Rotors, Wheel End Hubs Air Reservoirs, Hydraulic Accumulators: Brake Friction Material Linings, Blocks, Pads Air and Hydraulic Brake System Control Valves – driver interface, pilot pressure, automatic operated: Electrical Switches, Indicators, Sensors, Modulators Air After Coolers, Filters, Dryers: Mobile Lift Platforms (Lift gates), Cylinders and Control Systems

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Cost reduction study of a pneumatic in line filter and coupling for mobile applicationsDevelopment and negotiation of a feature based costing process that included material surcharge and foreign exchange changes of electrical wiring harnessesMarket studies including competitive analysis, regulation changes, market acceptance, production volume forecast on a new commercial vehicle braking system productsTechnical review and audit of a technology and product roadmap of commercial vehicle brake products. Included the review and feedback on the business planning process and the technical roadmap processes.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1980 Degree: MBA Subject: Business Systems Institution: Baldwin Wallace College
Year: 1974 Degree: MS Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: Cleveland State University
Year: 1969 Degree: BA Subject: Mechanical Engineering Institution: Ohio Nothern University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Instructor Department:
Responsibilities:
Seminar instructor on Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1997 to 2010 Employer: Meritor Inc. Title: Sr. Director Department: Brake Division
Responsibilities:
Chief Engineer, Worldwide Director Foundation Brakes, Sr. Director North American Foundation Brake Business Unit, Sr Director Compression & Braking
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1993 to 1997 Employer: Midland-Grau Heavy Duty Systems Title: Director Engineering Department: Engineering
Responsibilities:
Engineering management - product development, support to current product applications, customer support, manufacturing support.
Process Owner - new product development process
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1967 to 1997 Employer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Title: Director Engineering Basic Systems Department: Engineering
Responsibilities:
Test engineer, product engineer, supervisor engineering, manager and director of engineering. Product development, support to manufacturing, remanufacturing, service, customer applications.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1989 to 1993 Employer: Waltco Lift Corp. Title: Director Engineering & Quality Department: Engineering and Quality
Responsibilities:
Engineering management of product development, support to manufacturing and customer application of mobile lifting mechanisms and cylinders. Developed QS / ISO quality system.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2010 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Consultant Department:
Responsibilities:
Independent consultant regarding the design, development, customer appllication and field support of commercial vehicle brake systems

Government Experience

Years Agency Role Description
Years: 1969 to Present Agency: NHTSA, FMCSA, NTSB Role: technical support Description: Close industry participation and support to federal rulemaking processes and accident investigations

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 1983 to 2010 Country / Region: China, India, Brazil Summary: Technical support to China OEM and suppliers regarding braking systems and products. Defined and established supplier and joint venture candidates. Provided on going support to the OEM, suppliers and joint ventures

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); CVEO Braking and Steering Planning Committee; Technical paper reviewer related to brake systems; Truck & Bus Brake Committee and Subcommittees (now Braking and Stability Steering Committee and Committees); T&B Active Safety Systems Committee; member of Motor Vehicle Council Active Safety Systems Standards Committee; T&B Brake Actuator Committee – member and currently on 3 working groups updating and new RP development); T&B Hydraulic Brake Systems Committee – member and currently authoring, working group member developing; Task force leader Trailer Surge Brake technical requirements (FMCSA request for comments); Liaison with Tow Vehicle Rating Committee; T&B Foundation Brake Committee – member and currently member of working groups on 5 year RP reviews and RP development for air disc brakes; Membership chair; Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering Award Committee; SAE Technical Standards Board; SAE Truck & Bus Council Chair; Brake Materials Environmental Task Force – member representing T&B brake interests; SAE Cleveland OH Section; Planning committee, Event organizer and moderator, company representative (Bendix); Heavy Duty Manufactures Association (HDMA) – Heavy Duty Brake Manufacturers Council (HDBMC); Technical council of CV wheel end and brake product manufacturers (13) focused on supporting CV industry activities (OEM, regulations, enforcement) – past vice chair and past chair
Licenses / Certifications
PE Ohio
Professional Appointments
past vice chair and past chair Organizer, Presenter and session chair various brake system technical sessions; Organizer and moderator Government & Industry Brake Research, Rulemaking and Technologies panels (COMVEC); T&B Brake Committee – member and past vice chair; T&B Brake Supply & Control Components Committee – member and author, plus numerous technical standards working groups; Truck & Bus Council – current member, currently vice chair, pending chair; T&B Brake Systems Committee - member; Chair; Vice chair; Ohio Northern University College of Engineering Advisory Board; Lorain County Community College Advisory Committee – Engineering Graphics Technology
Awards / Recognition
SAE Technical Standards Board Outstanding Contribution Award
Medical / Professional
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) – Industry supplier member; CVSA Vehicle Committee – technical support related to CV braking systems. American Public Transportation Association (APTA) – Standards development program – braking systems. Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) – Concurrent product development processes; Registered Professional Engineer – Ohio – in process of renewing license since retirement
Publications and Patents Summary
He has 1 US patent

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Technical support to both defendent and plaintiff cases regarding commercial vehicle accidents and maintenance of commercial vehicles. Expertise in air and hydraulic brake systems, products and their contribution to vehicle braking performance.
Member of several NTSB accident investigations, provided technical expertise and participated in public hearings on the investigations.
Training / Seminars
3 day seminar on air and hydraulic brake systems.
Vendor Selection
Global experience in the identification and development of suppliers (basic casting, forging, molding, machining, stamping, etc) for individual components and assemblies. Countries include China, India, Brazil, S. Korea, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the USA
Marketing Experience
Focused knowledge of the commercial vehicle market trends including technology, customer needs, regulations, global competition
Other Relevant Experience
Accident investigation, technical writing (manuals, technical bulletins, technical reports, etc),

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