James Riedl
Warrenville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Procurement Engineer with 25 years of experience in nuclear procurement engineering, locomotive engineering, and supply chain and business development industries. Skilled at helping customers and managers with quality inspections and site planning. Material procurement experience including negotiations, cost savings, and inventory management. Hands on field service experience in both mechanical and electrical locomotive systems. Industrial sales and marketing experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Durr Universal, Inc.
Stoughton, WI
2020.09 - 2024.01
- Business development manager for industrial intake filtration systems, intake silencers, and exhaust silencers.
- Achieved $2.1 Million in total sales for 2021 for Durr-Universal.
- Achieved $3.2 Million in total sales for 2022 for Durr-Universal.
- Traveled to customer sites to gain first hand knowledge of the application of the product.
- Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
- Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.
- Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
Purchasing Representative
Progress Rail Services
La Grange, IL
2017.10 - 2020.04
- Purchase bearings, gears, radiators, exhaust components, springs, powdered metal components, valves, seals, gaskets, O-rings, and fittings.
- Source unique items, build and strengthen relationships with vendors able to reliably deliver high-quality goods.
- Assist Strategic Sourcing Team in searching for new, lower cost sources of supply. Work at a 5% to 10% reduction across the board on radiators, exhaust components, and gears.
- Review department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Evaluate vendors, negotiated prices and completed contracts.
Project Engineer
Progress Rail Services
La Grange, IL
2006.12 - 2017.10
- Design responsibilities for fuel tanks, coupler and draft systems, step arrangements, snow plows, sand plows, handrail applications, and underframe applications.
- Designed first 6000 gallon AAR crashworthy fuel tank.
- Nominated for The Commitment to Job Award by Progress Rail senior management.
- Tier 4 module leader for both locomotive underframe and locomotive deck equipped modules.
- Conducted design reviews with other interfacing engineering applications.
- Develop and implement engineering solutions to variety of projects
- Directed engineering-related activities at manufacturing sites.
- Implemented designs according to current FRA regulations and rules.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
Purchasing Representative
Electro-Motive Diesels, Inc
La Grange, IL
2004.09 - 2006.12
- Purchase iron and steel castings for traction motors, truck frames, main generators, and wheel axle gear applications.
- Achieved 10% across the board cost savings with casting reassignment project in 2004.
- Negotiate terms and conditions to achieve significant savings.
- Assess and review potential new vendors. Arranged for supplier quality and engineering visits.
- Source unique items with reliable vendors capable of delivering product on time, to print, and at a fair price.
- Receive and review department supply requisitions and placed appropriate orders based on need and available funds.
- Seek out and evaluate vendors, negotiate prices and complete contracts.
Field Service Engineer
Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corp.
La Grange, IL
2001.07 - 2004.09
- Product installation representative for new locomotives coming out of production.
- Oversee the repair and maintenance of more than 100 locomotives to maintain fleet operations.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain operational efficiencies in locomotive mechanical and electrical systems.
- Provide on-site services, installed new systems and escalated customer complaints.
- Inspect equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime incidents and mitigate equipment failures.
- Repair and calibrate systems and equipment post-installation.
Electrical Procurement Engineer
Constellation Energy
Warrenville
2024.01 - Current
- Conducted evaluations of electrical components across Constellation Energy's facilities, including Safety Basis, Item Equivalency, and Commercial Grade Dedication assessments to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Provided support for daily plant operations, including outage assistance during Limerick LiR21, Fitzpatrick J1R28, and Byron B2R26 outages to maintain operational continuity.
- Periodic 24 hour on call support to all of Constellation Energy's facilities.
- Facilitated technical discussions and provided support to suppliers within the nuclear supply chain to enhance collaboration and address technical challenges.
- Completed all necessary training in order to maintain nuclear qualifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI2001
Skills
- Nuclear procurement
- Quality control
- AutoCAD expertise (Unigraphics)
- FEA and failure analysis
- Schematic reading
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Engine and control system reprogramming and calibration
- Customer interface
- Exhaust silencing and noise control
Timeline
Electrical Procurement Engineer
Constellation Energy
2024.01 - Current
Business Development Manager
Durr Universal, Inc.
2020.09 - 2024.01
Purchasing Representative
Progress Rail Services
2017.10 - 2020.04
Project Engineer
Progress Rail Services
2006.12 - 2017.10
Purchasing Representative
Electro-Motive Diesels, Inc
2004.09 - 2006.12
Field Service Engineer
Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corp.
2001.07 - 2004.09
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University