1. Domenic R. Albert
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
2895 Peachtree Cir
Aurora, IL 60502
dralbert972@gmail.com Cell: 225-281-8101
Summary of Qualifications
 Proficient in managing multiple technical projects with self-prioritization and strategic delegation in order to
meet aggressive timelines
 Experienced with leading the collaboration of engineering and non-engineering organizations to define and
meet project requirements
 Gained competence with MatLab, Simulink, Dynasty, ProE, Abaqus, Fluent, and Ricardo WAVE
primarily through self-teaching and initiative
 Skilled presentation and organizational capabilities with demonstrated ability to deliver detailed information to
technical management
 Forward thinking engineer with adeptness for designing for commonality, cost, and manufacturability
Professional Experience
Caterpillar Inc. — Aurora, IL 11/2012 to Present
Sr. Design Engineer for Engine Installation
Responsible for the design and development of the engine installation for Tier 2 through Tier 4F underground
mining machines. Selected Contributions:
 Configure engine to meet application requirements by maximizing existing components
 Lead concept design and configuration of machine based on marketing feedback and customer requirements
 Lead international teams to evaluate multiple concepts, make appropriate trade-offs, and select prime paths
 Coordinate cooling system design and analysis to meet sub-system and underhood temperature requirements
 Resolve NPI issues related to assembly, performance, and durability
 Authored corporate design guide for engine and transmission mounting
Caterpillar Inc. — Lafayette, IN 7/2005 to 11/2012
Engine Design Engineer
Responsible for design and development of air, oil, and cooling systems components for Marine, Petroleum, EPG,
Machine, and Railroad applications. Collaborated with component, system, and application engineers to ensure
functional and technical requirements met for NPI programs. Led teams focused on optimizing application specific
designs. Worked with engineering and customer service teams to resolve product issues. Key Contributions:
 Investigated, documented, and resolved over 50 NPI and CPI issues
 Managed the design, analysis, completion of APQP, part procurement, and releasing for 12 NPI programs
concurrently – ranging from Tier 2 to Tier 4 Final.
 Voluntarily relocated to Technical Center to serve as validation engineer for 3 months
 Led initiative to create foundational cooling system DFMEAs as a means of increasing product design velocity
and ensuring documentation of best practices for engineers new to cooling system design
 Provided guidance and leadership to air and cooling system engineers for C175, 3500, and 3600/C280 engines
 Managed the maintenance of group and component drawings for part numbers dating back to 1982
 SME for 2 6 Sigma projects aimed at understanding tube failures and developing more reliable designs
 Served as Green Belt on 6 Sigma Project aimed increasing oil filter housing and duplex valve robustness
 Managed design changes to oil pressure regulator and oil pumps to ensure minimum and maximum system
pressures were met in optimum manner
 Defined operational requirements for bellows and collaborated with German supplier to create designs that met
B10 life targets while maintaining commonality on all applications
 Redesigned exhaust manifolds to eliminate flange failures and improve energy distribution between
turbochargers

2. Education and Training
University of Wisconsin – Madison 2011 Graduate
Master of Engineering in Engine Systems. GPA: 3.9 Cumulative
Relevant Coursework: Engine Project Management, Engine Design, Engine Systems and Controls
 Developed a control system for HCCI combustion mode utilizing MatLab and Simulink
 Designed bottom end and air system for a 4-cylinder engine utilizing ProE and Ricardo WAVE
Southern University – Baton Rouge, LA 2005 Graduate
B.S., Mechanical Engineering. GPA: 3.4 Cumulative
 Honors College Graduate
 Senior Design Project: Diesel-electric hybrid vehicle conversion
 Honors Thesis: Feasibility of a Linear Control model for a Camless Valvetrain (Spring 2005)
Leadership
 2008-2011 Chairman of NSBE’s Industrial Advisory Board at Purdue University
 Liaison between Caterpillar and Purdue University’s Minority Engineering Program and Aurora’s Quad County
Urban League. Led organization of plant tours and job shadow programs.
 Coach 2 FIRST LEGO League teams
 National Society Black Engineers (NSBE) – National Member | Served as Keynote Speaker at NSBE’s Region IV
Graduating Seniors’ Reception in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
 Represented Caterpillar at various recruitment events at Purdue University, Southern University, and NSBE
conferences.
Hobbies
 1st
Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
 Classical piano training.
 Studying technological advances in internal combustion engines and hybrid technologies.
 Reading about business, leadership, and investing.
References
 Available upon request.