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Garreth Wolfe

9053 Sussex St., White Lake,MI

Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record at Cummins Power Products, excelling in project management and root cause analysis. Expert in CAD software, including Creo and SolidWorks, I successfully reduced engineering change request backlog by over 80%, driving process optimization and fostering team collaboration to enhance productivity and quality.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Waltonen Engineering
Warren, MI
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assigned to General Dynamics Land Systems M10 Booker program to address engineering change orders and adds required by the customer (US Army).
  • Gain familiarity with DoD requirements and procedures.
  • Utilize TeamCenter, VisMockup, and PTC Creo to review CAD data to pinpoint root causes and if necessary, develop corrective actions for change requests.
  • Markup drawings as required to be sent to designers for changes to 3D models and 2D drawings per General Dynamics guidelines for drawing markups.
  • Review issues using a 'hands-on' approach either at a part level or on-vehicle during or after assembly.
  • Fully process changes from evaluating Root Cause and establishing Corrective Actions to completing all required engineering tasks for release.

Design and Development Engineer

Ventech
Wixom, MI
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Design installation packages for engine driven liquid heat generators in diesel generators as well as school busses and ¾ and 1 ton pickup trucks (Ford, GM, and Ram), as well as any updates/upgrades to the proprietary base LHG (Liquid Heat Generator).
  • Project manage all jobs from initial quote to shipment to customer adopting standard project management standards.
  • Assist assembly and machining department as well as customers with technical questions.
  • Utilize Inventor and SolidWorks to develop 3D models and 2D orthographic drawings of machined and fabricated parts and assemblies along with electrical wiring schematics.
  • Author and submit release documentation for newly designed or modified parts or options.
  • Fully detail engineering drawings for production of parts, complete with GD&T where required.

Application Engineer

Destaco
Auburn Hills, MI
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Quote, spec, and design robotic end of arm tooling using in-house standard product as well as competitor products and fully custom solutions utilizing engineering principles and guidelines.
  • Project manage all jobs from initial quote to shipment to customer adopting standard project management standards.
  • Assist assembly department as well as customers with technical questions.
  • Utilize SolidWorks to develop 3D models and 2D orthographic drawings of machined and fabricated parts and assemblies along with electrical wiring and pneumatic plumbing schematics.
  • Manage BOM items and counts via Oracle ERP software.
  • Author and submit release documentation for newly designed or modified parts or options.
  • Occasionally assist manufacturing with 'hands-on' assistance for time-critical jobs.
  • Author and submit Engineering Change Notifications, documenting changes to updated parts.
  • Fully detail engineering drawings for production of parts, complete with GD&T where required.

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Cummins Power Products
New Hudson, MI
07.2005 - 03.2016
  • Provide technical support to engineering and manufacturing, as well as customers.
  • Lead prototype builds and document any issues that arise during build.
  • Design power units from base midrange, heavy duty, and high horsepower ranged engines including base rails, cooling (engine coolant & charge air), intake, exhaust, and documentation kits for industrial off-road applications such as water jetting, forestry, oil and gas, agriculture, and many more.
  • Utilize PTC Creo along with PTC Windchill PLM software to develop 3D models and 2D orthographic part drawings of machined and sheet metal parts.
  • Manage redesign of current product line for the rail industry resulting in a 50% larger order than forecasted.
  • Author and submit release documentation for newly designed or modified parts or options.
  • Handle 'hands-on' fabrication work to ensure timely delivery of product.
  • Administer and complete engineering change requests and corrective action reports.
  • Design and implement solutions for field failures.
  • Reduce ECR backlog from 150+ to fewer than 20, the lowest it has ever been.
  • Produce input and best practices to engineering and production to increase throughput.

Plant Supervisor

Cummins Power Products
New Hudson, MI
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Set weekly production goals for assembly team and consistently met or exceeded goals.
  • Implemented 5S and LEAN initiatives to increase productivity.
  • Championed plant redesign with the goal of optimizing throughput, safety, and material flow through shop.
  • Co-ordinated with material handing company to select proper equipment to best utilize shop floor space while maintaining safety.
  • Led safety initiatives resulting in zero days of lost work due to injury.
  • Assigned job duties to subordinates.
  • Managed the discipline and promotion of my team of 8-10 people.

Production Facilitator and Shipping Clerk

Cummins Power Products
New Hudson, MI
09.2009 - 02.2012
  • Led production crew in daily operations.
  • Monitored and alleviated non-conformances in a timely manner.
  • Partnered closely with Production Scheduler to ensure units are shipped as needed.
  • Oversaw workstations on the assembly line when workforce absences demand it.
  • Created Bills of Lading and customs documents as needed for shipments.
  • Resolved issues with freight carriers when they arise.
  • Scheduled freight carriers for pick-up of completed product.
  • Managed end of line Quality Assurance review.

Assembly Operator and Sr. Test Cell Technician

Cummins Power Products
New Hudson, MI
07.2005 - 09.2009
  • Assembled DC generators for the telecom industry.
  • Handled assembly of a wide range of diesel and natural gas power units for numerous industrial applications.
  • Sole operator in plant with knowledge of all assembly stations on both production lines.
  • Collaborated with management to form a training program for other operators.
  • Led operation of the quality test cell for DC generator product line.
  • Partnered with engineering to develop a new control PCB for the DC generator.
  • Created and led safety initiatives for test cell.
  • Developed test plan and required measurements for all DC generator quality testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2022

AAS - CAD-Product Design, Industrial Technology

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills
12.2016

Electronics Technology I & II -

William D. Ford Voc-Tech
Westland, MI
06.1998

Skills

  • CAD software
  • Engineering change orders
  • Project management
  • GD&T application
  • 3D modeling
  • Technical documentation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Creo parametric
  • Design for manufacturing (DFM)
  • Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SolidWorks 3D models
  • Rapid-prototyping techniques
  • Design reviews
  • Metal fabrication
  • AutoDesk inventor

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

Waltonen Engineering
04.2023 - 10.2024

Design and Development Engineer

Ventech
01.2020 - 04.2023

Application Engineer

Destaco
03.2016 - 12.2019

Plant Supervisor

Cummins Power Products
02.2012 - 11.2012

Production Facilitator and Shipping Clerk

Cummins Power Products
09.2009 - 02.2012

Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Cummins Power Products
07.2005 - 03.2016

Assembly Operator and Sr. Test Cell Technician

Cummins Power Products
07.2005 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Central Michigan University

AAS - CAD-Product Design, Industrial Technology

Oakland Community College

Electronics Technology I & II -

William D. Ford Voc-Tech

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