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Henry Wulfekoetter

Henry Wulfekoetter

Overland Park

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of experience in mechanical design and product development in the automotive, consumer electronics, and solar industries.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

SnapNRack
Overland Park
12.2022 - Current
  • Designed innovative mechanical systems for solar mounting solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project specifications.
  • Conducted thorough testing of mechanical components for reliability.
  • Developed 3D models for product development using Autodesk Inventor software.
  • Conducted finite element analysis (Ansys) to predict the behavior of components under various conditions.
  • Managed product development from concept through production, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

Owner

Verdant Blades Sustainable Lawn Care
Kansas City
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Established Kansas City's sole zero-emissions lawn care service utilizing solar-powered equipment.
  • Expanded operations from solo owner/operator to four crews within 1.5 years.

Mechanical Engineer

Garmin
Olathe
05.2015 - 02.2021
  • Lead mechanical design for consumer electronic devices.
  • Project Management included controlling performance, cost, weight, size and schedule in collaboration with the electrical engineers, industrial designers and project team.
  • Design Process included CAD design (SolidWorks), detailed drawings and extensive validation testing.
  • Leveraged rapid prototyping for plastic injection molded parts.
  • Designed the QuickFit bands, Approach G80, Approach S40, Approach S12, and InReach Dive Case.

Steering Design Engineer

Honda R&D
Marysville
07.2012 - 05.2015
  • Spearheaded mechanical design for complete steering system, encompassing steering column, rack, EPS motor, and tie-rods.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine design specifications and requirements.
  • Managed project performance, cost, weight, and schedule through collaboration with project teams and suppliers.
  • Executed CAD design using CATIA, releasing detailed drawings and component test specifications.
  • Validated designs through rigorous testing on actual vehicles for enhanced reliability.
  • Designed the steering systems for the current Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, and Odyssey

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Baker University
Baldwin City, Kansas, USA
01.2009

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • CATIA
  • AutoCAD
  • PVSyst
  • Helioscope
  • Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Certification

  • NABCEP Associate (Photovoltaic) NABCEP Exam Passed October 2022
  • Linear Stress Analysis in Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Professional Certification
  • PVOL101: Solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) Solar Energy International Certificate of Completion
  • PVOL203: PV System Fundamentals (Battery-Based) Solar Energy International Certificate of Completion
  • Solar PV Plant Layouts and SLD Drawings with AutoCAD Course (reo.online) Certificate of Completion
  • Solar PV Plant Design and Energy Estimation with PVSyst Course (reo.online) Certificate of Completion

Languages

English NATIVE, Spanish PROFESSIONAL

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

SnapNRack
12.2022 - Current

Owner

Verdant Blades Sustainable Lawn Care
02.2021 - 11.2022

Mechanical Engineer

Garmin
05.2015 - 02.2021

Steering Design Engineer

Honda R&D
07.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Baker University

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