Tapiwa Nyamhondoro
Senior Mechanical/Project Engineer
Neenah,WI
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of mechanical technologies, tools and practices. Designs and develops equipment to improve prototypes and products. Possesses proven track record of creating successful and cost-efficient designs. Experienced in leading projects from initial conception to completion within customer budget.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Pierce Manufacturing
Appleton, WI
04.2015 - 04.2023
- Reviewed and approved customer commercial chassis option content for projects
- Analyzed commercial chassis from leading manufacturers like Freightliner, International, and Ford before purchasing chassis to meet customer needs.
- Developed product designs with consideration for manufacturability, assembly, potential corrosion and wear.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Evaluated project key performance indicators (KPI's) to warrant effective project completion.
- Managed project milestones with project groups to ensure specificity, measurability, acceptability, realism and could be time stamped.
- Managed project life cycle from inception through planning and execution.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering and NFPA 1901 (National Fire Protection Association) standards.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Design Engineer
Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh, WI
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Selected sustainable production materials in alignment with client budget parameters.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase research and testing capabilities.
- Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
- Evaluated project feasibility based on material, equipment and labor expenses.
- Designed hydraulic and pneumatic systems for 5 military JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) variants and project lead for top level BOM (Bill Of Material) upgrade for MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected) vehicle developed for 5 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) variants.
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies Inc.
New Holstein, WI
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Designed over 75 snow removal equipment and attachments that hit market.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
Mechanical/Project Engineer
Contract Engineer
Appleton, WI
05.2003 - 02.2011
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems for over 100 projects
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Suggested cost saving proposals on make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
- Researched novel processes and fabrication techniques through academic and professional literature reviews.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Interfaced with development engineers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Project Management
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Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Pierce Manufacturing
04.2015 - 04.2023
Design Engineer
Oshkosh Corporation
06.2013 - 04.2015
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies Inc.
03.2011 - 05.2013
Mechanical/Project Engineer
Contract Engineer
05.2003 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering
08.1999 - 05.2003
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