Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Tripoli HPR Level 2
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Brian Klett

Wauwatosa,WI

Summary

With expertise spanning electrical, mechanical, materials, testing, product development, CAD, simulation, and manufacturing, I provide comprehensive support for the development of world-class products. My background includes building and modifying forced induction IC engines and a deep understanding of test requirements, reliability, performance, and NVH impacts. As an effective engineering leader in multiple disciplines, I offer valuable insight into creative and innovative solutions for any challenge. Designing and developing engineering solutions for complex challenges is where I excel, consistently utilizing advanced technical skills to create innovative and efficient processes. My strong understanding of project management and collaborative teamwork ensures seamless coordination and successful project outcomes. Applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods is my approach as a conservative engineer, contributing to the organization's success and driving excellence in engineering practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Research and Development Engineer

SVS Engineering
02.2024 - Current
  • Develop innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact, improve safety, reduce downtime, and offer improved durability over previous designs and competitor offerings while using customer feedback to include features that were not available previously
  • Multiple patent applications for innovative robust designs
  • Developed script to automate the FEA simulation for application of320 loads (Siemens NX Pre/Post)
  • Data acquisition on rock crushers with correlation to FEA simulations for optimization of main frame designs that are interchangeable and backwards compatible while significantly improving product design while reducing casting weight and complexity

Lead Engineer – Classic Products

SVS Engineering
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Lead a worldwide team to engineer upgrades for76 legacy product lines
  • Meeting demands around the world using feedback from customer sites for all product improvements
  • Develop creative sustainable solutions to difficult problems such as replacing process water with air

Engineer III

SVS Engineering
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Design, Engineer, and Implement upgrades to legacy products for worldwide customers

Senior Test Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Developed fixturing for both static and dynamic component level testing
  • Data acquisition planning, instrumentation, collection, damage analysis, accelerated test planning and execution per the DFMEA reliability, confidence, and percentile customer requirements
  • Leveraged usage of automation with closed loop feedback control systems and data collection
  • Design, develop and perform testing in the time and frequency domain providing validation of product

Senior Design Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Champion top-issue CAR’s – Providing comprehensive support to drive warranty resolution including production of retrofittable design changes, drawing changes, supplier FMEAs and Control plans
  • Implementation, and knowledge capture to prevent reoccurrence
  • Development of SWS, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DVP&R, PPAP by working with internal and external stakeholders
  • Successfully redesigned the heel shifter by performing a complete change of material, process, and supply chain, eliminating this34 yearlong warranty issue while maintaining retrofit and aesthetics

Project Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
03.2010 - 05.2014
  • Design of PLC control systems for heat treatment
  • Process improvement utilizing CI tools
  • Calibration and development of requirements; ensuring ISO compliance
  • Managed the relocation of Endothermic Gas Furnaces, new safer controls and integration of multiple robust process improvements into the new system that improved process control and product quality

Materials Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Failure analysis of engine, transmission, and vehicle components
  • Use of SEM, EDS, OES, TGA, DSC, FTIR, STEP, NSS, CASS, etc to test/analyze properties and performance of components and finishes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
12.2007

Skills

  • New product development
  • Product development research
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Engine Troubleshooting
  • Failure Analysis
  • Modeling and simulation expertise
  • Nondestructive testing
  • Product development testing
  • Fatigue testing

Accomplishments

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  • Collaborating with Siemens NX developers to implement a feature to import actual time history data into a virtual strain gauge for correlation of loads and vectors.
  • Collaborated with Global casting supplier for a 50,000lb casting redesign
  • Collaborated with team of 10 to train 24 new engineers in new Indian-based office

Certification

  • FCC Amateur Radio License – KD9IRW
  • Tripoli High Power Rocketry – Level2
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt, November2012
  • 3.5h of flight time in a Cessna152 with a certified instructor

Hobbies and Interests

Design and construction of radio-controlled electric, gas, nitro, and rocket powered flying aircraft for line of sight and first-person view. FMU with Mission Planner. Remote ID and ADSB with regard to passenger aircraft safety., NASA’s Prandtl and the idea of controlled wingtip deflection to eliminate control surfaces., Design and construction of custom high power rockets utilizing telemetry downlink and on-board data acquisition. Vector thrust and/or fin attitude control via Teensy is in the works., Custom linear delta3D printer built9 years ago,310mm x1700mm build volume with heated enclosure. Primarily print engineering plastics such as PC, PA, POM, ASA.500C extrusion temp,150C heated bed,75C enclosure., Auto racing and engine performance improvement, replacing displacement with forced induction., Battery / Capacitor technology / Regeneration / Inductive Motors. Custom built a dual pulse battery spot welder for making custom cylindrical cell Li and LiFePO4 batteries., Fusion / hydro / wind / solar / geothermal / hydrogen energy., Astronomy, Cosmology, Quantum Chromodynamics., Obtaining my pilots license, I have3.5h logged in a Cessna152.

Tripoli HPR Level 2

Tripoli maintains a multi-level skill-based certification program for high-power rocketry Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications and the Tripoli Mentoring Program for junior members. High-power Certifications remain current while their membership dues are up to date. Level 2 Certification is open to those with Level 1 certification. It involves a written exam, rocket launch, and recovery using J to L impulse motors. Only Level 1 certified members can take the Level 2 exam, which is a prerequisite for the certification flight.

Timeline

Senior Research and Development Engineer

SVS Engineering
02.2024 - Current

Lead Engineer – Classic Products

SVS Engineering
02.2022 - 02.2024

Engineer III

SVS Engineering
11.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Test Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center
01.2017 - 12.2020

Senior Design Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
05.2014 - 01.2017

Project Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
03.2010 - 05.2014

Materials Engineer

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Product Development Center & Powertrain Operations
01.2008 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Brian Klett