Randy Nelson
Columbus,IN
Summary
A team leader, technical specialist, with an entrepreneurial mindset. Experienced in aligning customer requirements with sound solutions. Proficient in building relationships, communications, and adapting to evolving challenges. Committed to listening, teamwork, and delivering on time.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fuel System Technical Specialist
ClearFlame Engine Technologies
Columbus, IN
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed ethanol fuel system components.
- System validation to confirm targets.
- Failure analysis and design changes.
Key Account Manager
Optimas Solutions
Columbus, IN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained clear communication with multi-level relationships.
- Coordinated with support teams to resolve issues promptly.
- Streamlined processes and executed cost-reduction strategies.
Technical Project Leader
Valeo Inc
Seymour, IN
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led a team of design, optics, electronics, manufacturing, and quality.
- Close customer engagement to specify requirements, and mitigate risks.
- Managed schedule, BOM, cost, compliance, DFMEA, SPPC, and DVP&R.
Rail Business Marketing Leader & Key Acct Manager
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Siemens Account Manager - QSK95 locomotive engine product launch.
- Performed market analysis, strategies, product planning, and forecasting.
- Led market development, distributor training, and customer support plans.
Engine Development Engineer / Team Leader
Cummins Inc
Columbus, IN
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Diesel After-treatment Performance & System Integration Leader
- Diesel Engine Performance and Emissions Development
- Natural Gas Engine Mechanical Development
Small Business Owner
Automobile Collision Repair
Orem, UT
- Operated prior to and through college
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
Skills
- Project management & tools
- Cross-functional leadership
- Planning and risk mitigation
- Analytical problem solving
- Data-driven decision-making
- Communication and presentation
- Listening and building trust
- Business case development
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Ownership and accountability
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Validation and change management
- Mentoring
Certification
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt
- PMI PMP Trained
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Timeline
Fuel System Technical Specialist
ClearFlame Engine Technologies
01.2022 - 02.2025
Key Account Manager
Optimas Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2022
Technical Project Leader
Valeo Inc
01.2016 - 01.2020
Rail Business Marketing Leader & Key Acct Manager
Cummins Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015
Engine Development Engineer / Team Leader
Cummins Inc
01.1995 - 01.2010
Small Business Owner
Automobile Collision Repair
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Brigham Young University
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