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William B. Haraden

Oconomowoc

Summary

Accomplished Global Engineering System Administrator with expertise in Windchill and Creo, previously at Generac Corp. Proven track record in streamlining processes and enhancing productivity. Skilled in technical training and leadership, with a focus on innovative solutions and regulatory compliance. Certified in advanced CAD/PLM systems, driving efficiency and collaboration across global teams.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Engineering System Administrator

Generac Corp.
Waukesha
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Installed Windchill 13.0.2.0 for all Generac Sites Globally. This was using Azure AD and cloud services from Microsoft
  • New license distribution and set up of users
  • Installed and developed Script to run backups, Robo Copy Vaults, and other such data
  • Installed and develop .rcp files for Windchill publishers so that as product is released to PROD it is published for Non Creo Users. This developed parts and drawings for the production floor so that extra licenses of Creo were not used.
  • Develop and install Scripts for launching Creo and Windchill together
  • Set up Windchill Vaults to be SQL instead of Oracle and distribute to three servers’ system running MS Server 2022
  • Changed from LDAP to Azure Active Directory (AZURE AD)
  • Switched to Active Directory so that users did not have to login into two systems and made it more streamlined
  • Customize and develop a Custom CN process because Normal life cycle states In Work, Pending, Released, Revised, and Obsolete were used initially. Regulatory Compliance and Rework were added later.
  • Developed” Types and Attributes Management” so things like weight and measures, company special liquid measures, Customer names, Manufacturing Location, line location, inspection, purchase or buy allocation, and shipping packaging and containers for offshore
  • Develop EBOM’s, Mbom’s and MPM Links for manufacturing. This also included SUMA at the vendors
  • Set up Source Intelligence for Supplier Compliance… FMVSS, PFAS,UL, CSA, and etc
  • Custom WT Parts were developed so that you can tell if it was a master assembly or a subassembly. The WT Parts had Special colors for the WT Part not just Grey WT Parts.
  • Develop customized Robots to Place signatures on Drawings automatically once approved on CN
  • Develop Scripts for the Object Specific data in Windchill
  • Set up users for Windchill access and permissions.
  • Develop library standards and notes for drawings.
  • Dual Publishers used to increase the speed of publishing as the Surface geometry from Kubota and Honda were tough geometry at best.
  • Develop a Windchill Test and Production environment so that you can test the changes in Test Windchill before moving to production.
  • PLM Side: (Windchill 11.0 M030 CPS22 to Windchill 13.0.2.0)

CAD/IT ADMIN- Project Engineer

Engine Power Inc.
Oconomowoc
11.2018 - 01.2024
  • Installed and develop Script to run backups, Robo Copy Vaults, and other such data
  • Installed and develop .rcp files for Windchill publishers so that as product is released to PROD it is published for Non Creo Users. This developed parts and drawings for the production floor so that extra licenses of Creo were not used.
  • Develop and installed Scripts for launching Creo and Windchill together
  • Upgraded Windchill from 11.0 M030 to Windchill 12.1.2.5
  • Set up Windchill Vaults to be SQL instead of Oracle and distribute to three servers’ system running MS Server 2019 R2
  • Replicate LDAP for all the users
  • Switched to Active Directory so that users did not have to login into two systems and made it more streamline
  • Customize and develop a Custom CN process because Normal life cycle states In Work, Pending, Released, Revised, and Obsolete were used initially. Regulatory Compliance and Rework were added later.
  • Developed” Types and Attributes Management” so things like weight and measures, company special liquid measures, Customer names, Manufacturing Location, line location, inspection, purchase or buy allocation, and shipping packaging and containers for off shore
  • Develop EBOM’s, Mbom’s and MPM Links for manufacturing
  • Custom WT Parts were developed so that you can tell if it was a master assembly or a subassembly. The WT Parts had Special colors for the WT Part not just Grey WT Parts.
  • Develop customized Robots to Place signatures on Drawings automatically once approved on CN
  • Develop Scripts for the Object Specific data in Windchill
  • New license distribution and set up of users.
  • Set up users for Windchill access and permissions.
  • Develop library standards and notes for drawings.
  • Develop Special Templates for MBOMs and Drawing templates
  • Dual Publishers used to increase the speed of publishing as the Surface geometry from Kubota and Honda were tough geometry at best.
  • Develop a Windchill Test and Production environment so that you can test the changes in Test Windchill before moving to production.
  • Develop Engine Test stands for Production lines as well as dyno benches.
  • PLM Side: (Windchill 11.0 M030 CPS22 to Windchill 12.1.2.5)
  • CAD Side: (Creo 3, thru 8)

Cad Admin/User Support

Roush Yates Racing Engines
Mooresville
01.2014 - 11.2018
  • Installed and develop Script to run backups, Robo Copy Vaults, and other such data
  • Installed and develop .rcp files for Windchill publishers so that as product is released to PROD it is published for Non Creo Users. This developed parts and drawings for the production floor so that extra licenses of Creo were not used.
  • Develop and installed Scripts for launching Creo and Windchill together
  • Upgraded Windchill from 10.1 M040 to Windchill 11.0 M030
  • Set up Windchill Vaults to be SQL instead of Oracle and distribute to three servers’ running MS Server 2016 R2
  • Replicate LDAP for all the users
  • Customize and develop a Custom CN process because Normal life cycle states WIP, Released, and Obsolete are not used. Special States across the LCS.
  • Develop customized Robots to Place signatures on Drawings automatically once approved on CN
  • Develop Scripts for the Object Specific data in Windchill
  • New license distribution and set up of users.
  • Set up users for Windchill access and permissions.
  • Develop library standard and notes
  • Work with Mastercam to develop art to part translation
  • PLM Side: (Windchill 11.0)
  • CAD Side: (Creo 1, thru 3)

System Specialist for Engineering and IT

Doosan Corp Statesville, NC- Owners of Bobcat Skid Steers and Excavators.
Statesville
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • System Engineering Specialist maintaining all the engineering software for Solid Modeling in Creo 2, support of Windchill functionality and administration. Maintain all new releases Cad/Tech Pub software as well as maintaining all supporting systems such as Arbor Text.
  • Created Training Materials and instructed specialized courses from PTC’s E-learning and Precision Learning Management System (Precision LMS)
  • Silent Install of all Creo 2 & 3 Software as well as Windchill
  • Install, Administer, and deploy Arbor Text for Technical Publications such as Parts Manuals.
  • Bursting in Arbortext and Windchill so manuals can be update with minimal changes and released accordingly.
  • Built and Instructed specialized training courses for Doosan in Precision Learning management System.
  • Coding of scripts for running PTC software to distribute CAD/PLM Software across the world.
  • Developed and installed Model Check to check all new CAD geometry in order to maintain quality levels start to finish
  • Developed a top down- bottom up Advanced Assembly Techniques to control virtual product. Also using existing models as well.
  • Develop Pro Program to control Parts, Templates and Assemblies.
  • Developed a process for step files for Hueng IL (Internal Sheetmetal ) and other outside vendors requested from purchasing.
  • Awarded “Stand Out Performer” for my contributions to Doosan.
  • Developed Creo View “markup” for Collaboration for manufacturing and Engineering use.
  • Worked with Smart Equip to develop Arbortext manuals that are electronic instead of Paper saving $200/per unit. Which is 500 units per month and a savings of $1,200,000.
  • Supported, Simulate, Ansys, Cetol, GD&T Advisor. FEA and FMEA Analysis.
  • Hardware support for all PC systems and any issues with Trojan and Viruses.
  • Collaborated with IT to roll out new hardware, preloaded engineering software.
  • Trained over 250 Engineers globally
  • Supervised and mentored all engineering and Tech Pubs personnel
  • Develop cost savings ideas to offset salaries, and also bringing in New customers, Ideas and new high tech functionalities to better the next company.

NC- Certified PTC Trainer and Sr. Technical Consultant

Enser Corporation/Barry Wehmiller Value added reseller to PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES Corp (PTC) Charlotte
03.2005 - 02.2012
  • PTC Certified Trainer for MCAD and Windchill Solutions (Includes Creo 2.0 and Windchill 9&9.1,10)
  • Certified in Product Point.
  • Help develop Scope of Work (SOW) for Clients and Enser Corporation
  • Support Data Migration and Implementation
  • Develop Special Pro Program Product Structure for Clients to run manufacturing facilities
  • Developed specialized training and consulting for PTC and Enser Clients
  • Provided support and training for Pro Manufacturing on Milling and turning.
  • Provide support and training for Product View clients.
  • Fully certified in PTC Milling and Turning Class for Manufacturing. Develop specialized training for specific company processes and code on Haas, Mazak, Okuma, and G&L. Developed Vericut routines for verifying tool paths. Trouble shooting machine code to machines for G-Posts.
  • Provided FEA analysis reports in Pro Mechanica and set up networks for FEA groups at Clients
  • Provided Hardware and software installation support for Pro E and Windchill.
  • Provided Administer Support and Training for Intralink 3.X ,8.9 &9.1,10, as well as implementation
  • Configured and Trained Model Check for Pro E up to Creo 2.
  • Develop EBOM’s, Mbom’s and MPM Links for manufacturing.

Senior Technical Consultant/Trainer for PTC

PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES (PTC)/ Computer Merchant
03.2004 - 03.2005
  • Windchill PDMLink and Project Link Upgrades from 5.1, 6.2.6., 7.0, and 8.0. This included verification of workflows verses company standards as well as Change Management investigations. Review DOORS and AGILE
  • Help develop a formalize release process for Engineering Change Management. Reviewed Product View and Division Mockup for Design and Manufacturing processes.
  • Help Roll out the MPA process(Modular Product Architecture) for future products in the FCS Program. This included the use of skeleton models and interface parts similar to what was used in the Volvo Corp. environment.
  • Developed Product Structure Mapping for future product structure and Visio Diagrams to illustrate the new proposed structure.
  • Supported a migration from Pro E 2001 to Wildfire 2.0 relative to Windchill.
  • Certified Training admins and users in Windchill and Intralink
  • Develop the Gateway to publish models and documents.
  • Certified PTC Trainer for Fast Track WF2.0, Creating Production Drawings WF2.0, Advanced Assembly Management, and Mechanica WF2.0. I am certified in Wildfire 3.0 PTC Products
  • Develop EBOM’s, Mbom’s and MPM Links for manufacturing.
  • Client: General Dynamics- Sterling Heights MI.

CAD Administrator/ Systems Engineer

Volvo Trucks North America-Greensboro NC
Greensboro
07.1997 - 03.2004
  • Windchill Technical Committee Chairperson. Here I was involved with the development of future release of Windchill starting with 6.2 moving thru 7.0 and most recently working on the new version X10 of Windchill. Here we had a large obstacle to address with WAN and the current performance in 6.2 was slow for releasing large assemblies thru the WAN. We improved the performance of releasing large object in a WAN environment. Thus creating a “real time” experience for releasing product.
  • Support Pro/ENGINEER and data management files for all of engineering
  • Monitor the network system performance between Greensboro and Sweden.
  • Enable concurrent engineering environment throughout the Volvo enterprise by developing web sites for maintaining critical data
  • Developed an automated program to create frame rails and components using existing customer purchase orders.
  • Unleashed a dramatic productivity gain within the engineering department by creating “Master Model Process” utilizing Pro/Program. This allowed Volvo to use E-builds instead of paper to verify the design. Manufacturing benefited as each module became a single cell on the production line.
  • Develop “G” Code for the Robotic sprayers and 5 axis Milling Machines. Work with Cincinnati’s, Mazak, ABCo, ABB, Allen Bradley, Square D.
  • Very familiar with Powder Coating and Spray Booths

Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Systems Engineer

Thomas Built Buses- High Point NC
High Point
04.1995 - 04.1997
  • Implemented a new Product Data Management (PDM) system that queried the model metadata and controlled that data within the file. The metadata was then transferred to an automatic releasing system in PDM by the use of a C ++ Program. The metadata was changed in the model so that the parameter can be changed so that we can use a auto configurator to develop a new family of product. This saved the company money as we did not have to have a complete design staff for the changes. The money that was saved which was approximately $150,000. The money that was saved allowed us to purchase new equipment.
  • Developed the family of school buses with Freightliner Chassis. This was done with Pro/Engineer using Pro/Program and family tables. This program would ask a series of questions prior to building the model. This allowed us to develop school buses for each specific state and passenger arrangement. This allowed us to develop a model quickly so that the customer could approve of the bus and see their options on the bus. This saved the company countless dollars as they no longer had extra buses that customers would not take delivery on. Each Bus ran about$55,000.00
  • Developed a product structure group for positioning master modules by work cell verse the skeleton assembly so that can control the production lines and used Design Manger to develop zones for the top down design. The Advantage to this design is that you have claimed your space in the vehicle prior to conception of the parts. Great examples of this are loader arm linkages and the space claim during conception and animation. This also allows Mechanica Motion to work properly

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer/ System Engineer

Cherry Electric/ Harley Davidson
Waukegan
01.1991 - 04.1995
  • Designed the handle bar controls for the 1993-2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle’s. This ranged from the low-end Sportster to the high-end Ultra Classic.
  • Introduced the use of Stereo Lithography Models (SLA). All of these models were done using Pro/ENGINEER. This saved the company money because you did not have to cut tooling a find out you need to make a change and a new tool is required.
  • Assisted conversions from various systems such as SDRC, CATIA, and AutoCAD into Pro/ENGINEER.
  • Utilized Rasna and Cosmos/M for Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Provided full training material for all the staff engineers.
  • Responsible for implementing Irix 4.0.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Landis & Gyr Powers Inc.
Buffalo Grove
10.1990 - 01.1991
  • Designed and developed Rotary and Linear Actuators for the HVAC Industry. All Models were done in Pro/ENGINEER. I started my Pro Engineer career at revision 5.
  • Presently hold U.S Patent with Landis & Gyr. The patent number is 5,295,334. The description of the patent is a resistive stripe that can be installed either in the factory or in the field with the same the installation time. The Ink /Carbon filled stripe provide infinite resistance between the two Mylar films.
  • Developed functional spec for the testing rotary and linear actuators.
  • Developed an SPC program that performed X bar and R charts for implementing six sigma quality standards.

Application/Design Engineer

Warner Electric/ John Deere
Marengo
11.1986 - 10.1990
  • Designed mechanical/electrical linear actuators. The development was in both AC and DC Actuators.
  • Taught Methods on Design of Experiments (DOE) and also Geometric Tolerancing.
  • Designed the actuators for the 9400, 9500, and 9600 John Deere Combines. This is the actuator that resides on the Concave. I later help design the actuators for the sieves.
  • Designed the actuator for the forager on the diverter chute. This actuator moves the chute from right to left
  • Developed actuator for the hay balers for Vermeer. This included the spring dispenser and well as the plastic cut off knife.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Landis & Gyr Powers Inc
Buffalo Grove
10.1990 - 01.1991
  • Designed and developed Rotary and Linear Actuators for the HVAC Industry
  • All Models were done in Pro/ENGINEER
  • I started my Pro Engineer career at revision 5
  • Presently hold U.S Patent with Landis & Gyr
  • The patent number is 5,295,334
  • The description of the patent is a resistive stripe that can be installed either in the factory or in the field with the same the installation time
  • The Ink /Carbon filled stripe provide infinite resistance between the two Mylar films
  • Developed functional spec for the testing rotary and linear actuators
  • Developed an SPC program that performed X bar and R charts for implementing six sigma quality standards.

Application/Design Engineer

Warner Electric/ John Deere Moline
Marengo
11.1986 - 10.1990
  • Designed mechanical/electrical linear actuators
  • The development was in both AC and DC Actuators
  • Taught Methods on Design of Experiments (DOE) and also Geometric Tolerancing
  • Designed the actuators for the 9400, 9500, and 9600 John Deere Combines
  • This is the actuator that resides on the Concave
  • I later help design the actuators for the sieves
  • Designed the actuator for the forager on the diverter chute
  • This actuator moves the chute from right to left
  • Developed actuator for the hay balers for Vermeer
  • This included the spring dispenser and well as the plastic cut off knife.

Education

ScD - Creo, Sheetmetal, PLM, FEA And Manufacturing

PTC University
Cambridge, MA
01.2014

Electrical Engineering, Electro Mechanical

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.1988

Continued Engineering Education- Advanced Gear Design

University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
01.1985

BSMET - Electro-Mechanical Engineering

University of WI-Racine
Racine, WI
01.1984

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.1981

Associates of Science - Mechanical Engineering

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
01.1979

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -

Bowling Green University
Bowling Green, OH

Skills

  • Certified Trainer/ User in Creo 8,9, &10
  • Certified Trainier/Administrator for Windchill Up to 12125
  • Catia- Enovia User/Administrator
  • Solidworks
  • Arbortext 60 ( Tech Pubs)
  • NX/UG Siemens 3D Modeler
  • AutoCad
  • MS Office Suite
  • MS Project
  • Dream Weaver
  • Frame Maker
  • MS Front Page- Web Design
  • Team Center

Certification

  • Certified Trainer/ User in Creo 8,9, &10 MS Office Suite
  • Certified Trainier/Administrator for Windchill Up to 12.1.2.5 MS Project
  • Catia- Enovia User/Administrator Dream Weaver
  • Solidworks Frame Maker

Affiliations

  • PTC User Group President for the Carolinas. Certificed PTC Trainer

Accomplishments

  • I have several Pattens on Fume Hoods and Dental equipment.

Timeline

Global Engineering System Administrator

Generac Corp.
01.2024 - 05.2025

CAD/IT ADMIN- Project Engineer

Engine Power Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2024

Cad Admin/User Support

Roush Yates Racing Engines
01.2014 - 11.2018

System Specialist for Engineering and IT

Doosan Corp Statesville, NC- Owners of Bobcat Skid Steers and Excavators.
02.2012 - 01.2014

NC- Certified PTC Trainer and Sr. Technical Consultant

Enser Corporation/Barry Wehmiller Value added reseller to PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES Corp (PTC) Charlotte
03.2005 - 02.2012

Senior Technical Consultant/Trainer for PTC

PARAMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES (PTC)/ Computer Merchant
03.2004 - 03.2005

CAD Administrator/ Systems Engineer

Volvo Trucks North America-Greensboro NC
07.1997 - 03.2004

Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Systems Engineer

Thomas Built Buses- High Point NC
04.1995 - 04.1997

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer/ System Engineer

Cherry Electric/ Harley Davidson
01.1991 - 04.1995

Mechanical Design Engineer

Landis & Gyr Powers Inc.
10.1990 - 01.1991

Mechanical Design Engineer

Landis & Gyr Powers Inc
10.1990 - 01.1991

Application/Design Engineer

Warner Electric/ John Deere
11.1986 - 10.1990

Application/Design Engineer

Warner Electric/ John Deere Moline
11.1986 - 10.1990

ScD - Creo, Sheetmetal, PLM, FEA And Manufacturing

PTC University

Electrical Engineering, Electro Mechanical

Marquette University

Continued Engineering Education- Advanced Gear Design

University of Wisconsin

BSMET - Electro-Mechanical Engineering

University of WI-Racine

Mechanical & Materials Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago

Associates of Science - Mechanical Engineering

College of Lake County

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Certification -

Bowling Green University

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