Jeffrey Gist
Mechanical Engineer
Livonia,MI
Summary
Engineer with 15 years experience in testing and evaluation of friction materials.
Strong background in developing test protocols based on OEM and international standards, carrying out those tests, and creating tools for data analysis and presentations.
Currently filling two roles; working on developing novel applications for new brake pad, "Smart Pad" technology and developing brake noise solutions for upcoming OEM programs
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Systems Innovation Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
Novi, MI
04.2018 - Current
- Develop and execute dynamometer and vehicle test procedures aided at demonstrating SmartPad capabilities.
- Create test reports and present results to customers to generate excitement in SmartPad.
- Work with international innovation team to internally coordinate activities.
- Created custom data reviewing apps with Matlab to provide simple data interface without needing to create custom scripts.
- Developed data analysis algorithms with Matlab to process dynamometer, SmartPad and vehicle test data. Additionally created link to excel to create standardized reporting templates
- Engage key stakeholders at Tier 1 and OEMs to demonstrate how SmartPad can add value to their brake systems. Provide their feedback to product teams for strategy development
NVH Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
Novi, MI
01.2016 - Current
- Regularly meet with OEM and Tier 1 nvh teams to develop, test and implement solutions to brake squeal issues.
- Assess brake pad geometries using Abaqus that address problem brake noise frequencies.
- Coordinate closely with tier 3 suppliers to find and validate effective shim materials that pair with our pad geometries.
- Create Solidworks drawings for internal release.
- Measure pad and rotor Frequency Response Functions using simple hammer and laser vibrometer methods.
- Created noise search algorithm with Matlab to make data analysis more efficient.
- Created automated test report with Excel VBA for NVH test data that creates .pdf reports with summary images and data exports for further analysis.
- Created automated summary file for NVH test results that provides concise overview of long term testing programs and allows for test comparisons and overlays.
- Developed Matlab app that loads data from multiple tests and creates comparison plots and overlays that can be imported by Powerpoint.
Vehicle Test Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
Novi, MI
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Perform brake rotor corrosion cleaning assessments using established test procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee testing done by supplier in Los Angeles and report results to internal teams.
- Install test instrumentation in vehicles.
- Analyze data collected from driving cycles and create test reports.
- Developed local vehicle test route for NVH assessments.
- Created test procedure to test electronic parking brake holding ability under hot conditions.
- Designed and built bench controller for applying electronic parking brakes and referenced clamping to vehicle measurements.
Technical Specialist
Link Engineering Company
Dearborn, MI
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Mentored junior engineers to help them become proficient in company procedures and Pro-Link software suite.
- Run and process data from dynamometer GM Test Improvement Process testing and submit data to GM for certification.
- Create control scripts for dynamometer testing and troubleshoot issues on running testing.
- Lead successful implementation of document management system(MFiles) and rolled it out company wide.
- Created software library to control new low range dynamometer torque measurement system and used it to develop new testing methods.
- Worked with aircraft repair and overhaul company to conduct testing required for them to get certification from TransCanada regulatory agency.
Test Engineer
Link Engineering Company
Detroit, MI
01.2006 - 04.2012
- Oversee collection of vehicle characteristics and transform that into brake dynamometer parameters.
- Create test requests and gather and test fit parts prior to testing.
- Monitor testing that is running and make changes to improve efficiency.
- Analyze test data and create summary reports that increased customer satisfaction by giving overview of results
- Maintained customer satisfaction through constant communication and updates on testing status
- Participated in validation testing and authoring of government document ATPD-2354.
- Oversaw police car brake pad certification program(Link Declaration of Conformity Program) and rolled out with major aftermarket supplier.
- Worked with NASA to validate brake stacks for WB-57 space shuttle chase plane.
Dynamometer Test Technician
Link Engineering Company
Detroit, MI
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed test part setup including dimensional measurements and thermocouple installation.
- Responsible for 12 automotive and commercial vehicle dynamometers for test setup and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI 08.2006 - 07.2018
Associate - Applied Science, High Performance Automotive Technology
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH 08.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
Matlab Data Analysis and App Development
Excel VBA Application Development
Technical Analysis
Testing and maintenance
Engineering standards
Test Data Review and Analysis
Test Script Writing
Timeline
Systems Innovation Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
04.2018 - Current
NVH Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
01.2016 - Current
Vehicle Test Engineer
ITT Motion Technologies
02.2015 - 01.2016
Technical Specialist
Link Engineering Company
04.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University
08.2006 - 07.2018
Test Engineer
Link Engineering Company
01.2006 - 04.2012
Dynamometer Test Technician
Link Engineering Company
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate - Applied Science, High Performance Automotive Technology
University of Northwestern Ohio
08.2000 - 04.2003