Andrew Whitson
West Chester,OH
Summary
Experienced engineer with over 17 years in the material handling industry. Well-versed in interpreting technical requirements and specifications to provide quality deliverables. Proactive communicator with a collaborative nature and a proven history of resourceful problem-solving. Expert in design, development, and testing. Willing to take on any task to support the team and help the business succeed by offering a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Application Engineer
Fives intralogistics corp
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Generate RFQ, manifest, and cost estimates for system concept
- Create written proposals outlining the scope of work, proposed engineered solutions, specific deliverables, and operation descriptions.
- Drove continuous improvement by proactively identifying areas for process refinement and implementing new tools or techniques as needed.
Advanced Application Engineer
Honeywell Intelligrated Inc.
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Analyze complex material handling requirements to evaluate options and implement concepts that meet internal and customer expectations
- Participated in cost-cutting efforts, saving approximately $ 1 million
- Collaborate with the pre-sales project team to identify and document risks and mitigation methods along with any cost or schedule impact on the project
- Create a rate flow diagram for all projects to verify the designed system performance is accurately reflected in all proposal documents
- Mentored, trained, and provided direction to engineers in applying principles, techniques, standards, and equipment to the concept design.
Program Manager
Honeywell Intelligrated inc.
07.2013 - 05.2018
- Managed 50+ projects, totally over $2billion
- Manage program requirements along with developing customer standards
- Support and consult on design and price before proposals are issued
- Review and consult on open issues and any customer escalations.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Intelligrated Inc.
06.2010 - 05.2018
- Plan equipment layout, material flow, and measures to maintain efficiency and safe utilization of resources and equipment
- Conduct and coordinate prototypes to test and resolve problems before execution
- Maintained and tracked issues list, executed onsite checkout and test plans, and conducted and facilitated turnover to customer service.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices and industry standards, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
Project Engineering Intern
Intelligrated Inc.
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Assisted in planning site layouts and blueprints.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Assisted in identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project timeline.
- Double-checked documentation and work orders.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2010
Skills
- Application Design
- Functional Support
- User Needs Assessment
- Design Optimization
- Performance improvement
- Autocad
- Navisworks
- Vault
- Microsoft suite
Timeline
Senior Application Engineer
Fives intralogistics corp
02.2023 - Current
Advanced Application Engineer
Honeywell Intelligrated Inc.
05.2018 - 02.2023
Program Manager
Honeywell Intelligrated inc.
07.2013 - 05.2018
Mechanical Project Engineer
Intelligrated Inc.
06.2010 - 05.2018
Project Engineering Intern
Intelligrated Inc.
08.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Business Administration -
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
University of Cincinnati
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