Sue Potter
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Product Development Engineer with 30+ years of experience designing and developing a wide array of products from designer and customer specifications. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Development Engineer
Millerknoll
02.2001 - 12.2022
- Project manager in the Millerknoll Global Design Center, understanding designers’ ideas and turning them into products, while meeting budget, schedule, performance and environmental requirements
- SME on suspension/mesh, 3D knits & textiles
- Developed test plans and performed product testing per BIFMA standards
- Created CREO CAD material drawings and ECOs using Windchill to update BOMS and release new parts for production
- On-boarded new natural and synthetic textiles, suspensions, polyurethanes, leather and knit suppliers and developed strong working relationships globally, along with development of bonding, lamination, cutting, & sewing processes
- Worked with Logitech designers to launch Millerknoll’s first gaming chair
Project Engineer
DPI Material Handling Systems
06.2000 - 01.2001
- Lead installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications for material handling equipment.
Design Engineer
GE Aircraft Engines
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Supported engineering design development through Ansys FEA analysis and creation of 3D CAD models in Unigraphics for commercial airline fan, HP turbine, and marine & industrial compressor hardware
- Lead project team on a material change of stage 1 fan disk for cost reduction
Applications Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
06.1995 - 06.1998
- Designed, developed, launched, installed and supported a Distributed Numerical Controls system for General Motors
- Provided techinical support to the CAD department for Unigraphics (NX) 3D CAD and HP-UX operating system.
- Global assignment at Delphi Chassis in France, providing systems support for their engineering and CAD department
Systems Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation
07.1992 - 01.1995
- Provided day-to-day support for PTC ComputerVision 3D CAD and Oracle Solaris Unix based operating system at General Dynamics for the CAD design, engineering, and drafting departments.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI05.1992
Skills
- Creo Parametric
- Project Management Certified
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Windchill
- AutoCAD
Interests
I am an avid traveler, with Tanzania and South Africa being on the top of my favorite's list. Along with that, I love spending time with my family and friends, enjoying live music, golfing, boating, and just hanging out.
Timeline
Senior Product Development Engineer
Millerknoll
02.2001 - 12.2022
Project Engineer
DPI Material Handling Systems
06.2000 - 01.2001
Design Engineer
GE Aircraft Engines
06.1998 - 06.2000
Applications Engineer
Electronic Data Systems, EDS
06.1995 - 06.1998
Systems Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation
07.1992 - 01.1995
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
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