David Mensah
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
Summary
Versatile Project Engineer offers quality assurance, root cause analysis and project management expertise coupled with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Polished in observing and monitoring project milestones and interacting with clients to interpret needs. Sound knowledge of design and visualization software.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Reduction Project Engineer
Carrier
Indianapolis, IN
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Validated 14 packaging kits for cost reduction opportunities, resulting in $150K savings
- Conducted random vibration, side impacts, and drop testing, achieving 20.26% higher efficiency.
- Executed cost reduction initiative testing for Inducer Motor Gasket, saving $881K annually for 560K parts
- Managed testing and procurement of prototype materials to meet standards.
- Developed test plans for blower leakage, cabinet leakage, and door deflection tests.
Field Action Technical Specialist
Cummins
Columbus, IN
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Secured $3M to support a critical product recall campaign for a major customer
- Showcased impact of specialty use codes on campaign budgets, preventing $1M+ in overspend
- Directed cross-functional teams using agile and scrum methodologies
- Managed project planning and scope for global product recalls
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement and budget control on projects up to $20M.
Senior Product Validation Engineer
Cummins
Columbus, IN
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered 3 design reviews with 120+ pages of content to ensure project alignment
- Led product development lifecycle for major automotive projects
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement and supply chain management
- Negotiated with suppliers to maintain project budget and used Kanban for workflow management.
Test Engineer
Cummins
Columbus, IN
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Updated Shipping Directory to streamline part delivery across numerous testing centers
- Initialized engine testing of 2024 X15 product and handed over to a successor
- Completed test cell validation for Engine Control Module update on X15
- Managed and monitored field test projects using project management software for data analysis
- Enhanced customer relationship management through effective communication
- Developed and maintained performance metrics for project evaluation and improvement
- Executed project closure processes, ensuring thorough documentation and learning capture.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Detail-Oriented Planning
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Agile Methodologies
- Effective Team Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Quality Assurance
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Planning
- Technical Proficiency
- Change Management
- Resource Allocation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Cost Reduction Project Engineer
Carrier
03.2024 - 12.2024
Field Action Technical Specialist
Cummins
03.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Product Validation Engineer
Cummins
01.2021 - 03.2023
Test Engineer
Cummins
07.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
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