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Derek Bell

Ripon,USA

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Project Engineer with G3 Enterprises, adept at driving capital projects and enhancing equipment safety through innovative design. Proven track record in process optimization and cross-functional collaboration, delivering significant operational efficiencies. Skilled in Autodesk Inventor and project management, committed to exceeding stakeholder expectations and achieving project milestones.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
Modesto, USA
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw multiple capital projects, managing work center creation and facility expansions.
  • Designed tooling and fixtures to enhance equipment safety, speed, efficiency, and quality.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of equipment deficiencies, implementing corrective measures for improvement.
  • Upgraded existing equipment to meet GMP/Food Safe standards.
  • Supervised on-site construction subcontractors to ensure project compliance and deadlines.
  • Coordinated with departments to maintain project timelines and resolve arising issues.
  • Managed stakeholder communication, providing necessary project updates and information.
  • Drafted technical reports and process documentation to accurately reflect project progress.

Project Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
Modesto, USA
10.2013 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw multiple capital projects, including work center creation and facility expansions.
  • Designed tooling and fixtures to enhance equipment safety, speed, efficiency, and quality.
  • Conducted analysis of equipment deficiencies and implemented corrective measures for improvement.
  • Executed upgrades to GMP and Food Safe standards for existing equipment.
  • Supervised on-site construction subcontractors to ensure project compliance and timelines.
  • Managed approvals for incoming capital work center equipment in collaboration with vendors.

Sr. Production Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
Modesto, USA
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw acceptance and integration of newly purchased production lines, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Designed tooling and fixtures to improve equipment safety and enhance efficiency.
  • Analyzed production execution metrics to inform Strategic Operation Planning improvements.
  • Streamlined production processes, resulting in increased operational efficiencies.
  • Represented Engineering department on Personnel Safety and Food Safety committees to uphold standards.

Project Design Engineer, Electro-Hydraulic Solenoids & Valves

Magnet-Schultz of America, Inc.
Westmont, USA
09.2005 - 09.2011
  • Led completion of Electro-hydraulic solenoid product design, prototyping, and functional testing per customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with regulatory agencies on type approval processes for Hazardous Location Components in Oil, Gas, and Mining sectors.
  • Designed and built custom functional test stands for performance and durability evaluations.
  • Conducted design validation testing as per customer requirements, including final technical report documentation.
  • Provided technical support to sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance for Electro-hydraulic product line.
  • Facilitated project design reviews with senior management and client teams regularly.
  • Partnered with Automotive OEMs on component development for new vehicle projects.
  • Developed and updated Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) for both design and process applications.

Product Manager, Electro-Hydraulic

Magnet-Schultz of America, Inc.
Westmont, USA
07.2004 - 09.2005
  • Sales contact for the existing customer base managing approximately $5 million in sales, one-third of total company annual revenues.
  • Coordinated new project revenue stream of $2 - $5 million on a continuing basis, which included management of new products through Engineering development, prototype and production ready.
  • Managed three external sales representatives groups, total of eight sales people.
  • Sought out new solenoid business in the hydraulics market.
  • Created and presented technical information for new products including gathering technical information creating brochures and companion website layout information.
  • Organized Trade Show Booth – Booth Design, Personnel Management, Travel Arrangements, Marketing Literature creation.

Product Cost Engineer

American Pad and Paper Company
Chicago, USA
05.1999 - 09.2000
  • Responsible for division’s database construction and maintenance within AS400 operating system.
  • Provided manufacturing cost estimation for all products to Marketing and Sales department.
  • Resolved system’s issues related to production, sales order processing, and purchasing.
  • Trained the Operations department on production reporting and tracking related to the system.

Production Scheduling Manager

American Pad and Paper Company
Chicago, USA
02.1998 - 05.1999
  • Implemented division’s first production schedule by work center, essential in vastly improved on time delivery.
  • Managed production schedule for division.
  • Coordinated production outsourced to external vendors.
  • Generated and monitored division’s global manufacturing capacity for operating year.

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

American Pad and Paper Company
Chicago, USA
08.1996 - 02.1998
  • Responsible for division’s logistics.
  • Managed post-production quality control, packaging, and warehousing system.
  • Monitored billing of shipping vendors for division.
  • Supported and aided in the implementation of division’s first perpetual inventory system.
  • Managed 150-200 employees.

Education

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering – Honours, First Class

University of Exeter
United Kingdom
01.2004

Coursework towards B.S.M.E -

City Colleges of Chicago
01.2002

M.A. - Geography Candidate

Western Michigan University
01.1996

B.A. - Geography

Valparaiso University
01.1994

Skills

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Project management
  • Process optimization
  • Solid Works
  • Solid Works Enterprise PDM
  • Ansoft – Magnetic FEA
  • Advanced Spring Design
  • Ansys – Mechanical FEA
  • AutoCAD
  • TK Solver
  • Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • DraftSight
  • MS Office and Lotus SmartSuite
  • Technical documentation
  • GMP standards
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Time management
  • Engineering project design

Accomplishments

  • Inducted in the Phi Theta Kappa national academic honor society
  • Awarded $10,000 Phi Theta Kappa merit scholarship at Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Granted Teaching Assistantship at Western Michigan University
  • Dean’s and President’s List at Valparaiso University and City Colleges of Chicago
  • Awarded an athletic scholarship at Valparaiso University

References

Available Upon Request

Languages

German, Basic - written and spoken

Timeline

Sr. Project Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
06.2024 - 05.2025

Project Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
10.2013 - 11.2023

Sr. Production Engineer

G3 Enterprises - Closure Division
03.2012 - 07.2013

Project Design Engineer, Electro-Hydraulic Solenoids & Valves

Magnet-Schultz of America, Inc.
09.2005 - 09.2011

Product Manager, Electro-Hydraulic

Magnet-Schultz of America, Inc.
07.2004 - 09.2005

Product Cost Engineer

American Pad and Paper Company
05.1999 - 09.2000

Production Scheduling Manager

American Pad and Paper Company
02.1998 - 05.1999

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

American Pad and Paper Company
08.1996 - 02.1998

B.Eng. - Mechanical Engineering – Honours, First Class

University of Exeter

Coursework towards B.S.M.E -

City Colleges of Chicago

M.A. - Geography Candidate

Western Michigan University

B.A. - Geography

Valparaiso University

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