ANSYS
Jeremy Lackey
Design, Analysis, Optimization Engineer
Scottsburg,Indiana
Summary
Skilled Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of comprehensive industry experience. Passionate about building effective communication and motivating team to rise up to their potential. A life-long learner that thrives on building knowledge of Engineering, Science and Technology.
My specialty is Design Optimization - combining the latest tools with the real-world experience and reasoning skills that I've built over a career. More importantly, I believe in the power of a well-built and motivated team. Some of my greatest work is not in achieving technical goals, but mentoring and working together as a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Structural Analysis Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
Seymour, IN
12.2019 - Current
- Performed structural, thermal, and fluid analysis of new and existing diesel and natural gas engines ranging from 7L to 95L displacement
- Leveraged Analysis-Led Design and Multi-Disciplinary Optimization techniques to rapidly explore design space and arrive at best design
- Blurred the line between Design & Analysis - built analysis models coupled with CAD models built for geometric automation as needed to study 2-way interaction between geometry & physics
- Vibratory and thermomechanical fatigue in castings and welds, 3D CFD analysis, modal calibration, bolted joints, steady and time-based thermal analysis
- Thermal calibration and fatigue analysis of high-horsepower cylinder heads
- Mentored Designers and Analysts with varying experience levels
- Single point of contact for Platform 4 Engineering team (78-95L), managing Analysis resources and prioritization for entire platform
- Direct reports: 2 (interns)
Sr. Design Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
Seymour, IN
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed several sub-systems from design phase to production for HSK78G Natural Gas engine
- Served as component owner for valve cover and pressure relief valve systems - owned all development aspects including mechanical design, model and drawing creation, design reviews, supplier development, test requirements, quality issues, serviceability and manufacturability
- Created genset-side compressor bypass system design from scratch, improved transient performance and sociability dramatically
- Designed castings, sheet metal, fabricated parts, bent tube systems, bolted joints
- Lackey, Jeremy. 2022. Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Coaxial Re-introduction System to Optimize Transient Load Response. U.S. Patent 11174822, filed July 13, 2020, and issued November 16, 2021.
Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
Seymour, IN
06.2013 - 11.2017
- Member of team responsible for converting 90,000 sq. ft of facility space into 78/95L production lines
- Requested $3M RFA for large-scale industrial controls project for new assembly line, managed project through completion
- Managed numerous capital projects including equipment & tool specification/purchases, facility structure upgrades, power & utility infrastructures
- Integrated Cummins Operating Systems into new production lines
- Contributed to safer workplace by designing production areas for safety, eliminating hazards at engineering stage
- Completed Six Sigma project for Cylinder Head Tensioner Process Improvements - reduced cycle time by 22% and improved Cpk from 0.73 to 1.25
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
New Albany, IN 08.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN 08.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Linear & Non-Linear FEA
Mechanical Design (CAD)
Project Management
Thermal Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Multi-Disciplinary Optimization (Parametric, Topology)
3D CFD
Six Sigma Statistics and Process Improvement
Software
CREO
SolidWorks
ModeFRONTIER
Fe-Safe
FEMtools
Python
MATLAB
VBA/Excel
Timeline
Structural Analysis Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
12.2019 - Current
Sr. Design Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
11.2017 - 12.2019
Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins Engine Company
06.2013 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
08.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2004 - 05.2007