1. Kyle D. Erickson kdericks.uiowa@gmail.com 2065 Lagen St.
Cell: (641) 780 - 3415 Dubuque, IA 52002
John Deere Dubuque Works Engineer Product I, Dubuque, IA March 2014 – Present
Hydraulic Excavators outside of the Americas (HEXOA)
• Supported global design team through international travel, off-shift hours and developing others
• Mentored counterparts from India and China while providing design directions and feedback
• Developed design guideline to document supplier preferred materials, processes and capabilities
• Investigated EDPR hinge failure through ADV testing of new door guide and tolerance analysis
• Performed tolerance analysis of handrail bolts to determine root cause and solution for failures
• Gained insight into engineering data analysis using Glyphworks from nCode training class
300 Series Excavator Production Launch (E300/E330/E360)
• Provided design support to TEDA factory in China during production launch of Series A design
• Visited stamping supplier to review hood inspection fixture, counterweight, and service doors
E200 Excavator CCDP through Release to Physical Build
• Wrote CCDP Project Charter for Series II Sheetmetal Simplification, which was pulled into E200
• Member of E200 core team and communicated issues back to structures team prior to PDP kickoff
• Optimized engine enclosure framework and service doors for cost, weight, and ease of assembly
• Guided TCI engineers and oversaw the design and promotion of handrail, top plates and decals
John Deere Contract Experience Cab Design Engineer, Entegee, Dubuque, IA June 2011 – February 2014
Brazil Backhoe Pele Program
• Developed mechanical throttle system with foot pedal and hand lever for use on Tier 2 Engine
• Investigated opportunity costs of building K-Series versus L-Series Backhoes in Indaiatuba, Brazil
• Collaborated with Brazil counterparts to pull new functional groups and promote through PDMLink
L-Series Backhoe PDP – Scope Identification through Physical Build
• Worked with plastics supplier to convert fenders and pilot covers from rotation mold to blow mold
• Created kinematic models for over-head rear window and rear pilot control towers
• Lead discussion to evaluate Caterpillar and Case competitor machines at CAG Event
• Operated CAG Backhoe Mule to evaluate reduced envelope of new pilot control tower
• Delegated tasks to TCI resources and verified work when complete
• Provided design support and issue resolution during Davenport and Dubuque physical builds
• Utilized Sharepoint Issue Tracker and NCCA to track required changes and update designs
K-Series Backhoe PDP – Post Physical Build through Start of Production
• Supported international team with planning and assembly of 435e Mule
• Attended John Deere learning activity Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing--Intermediate
• Communicated with suppliers to confirm part specifications and delivery lead times
• Assisted with machine audits and release to ship after warehouse hold during production ramp up
Forestry Skidder Structures
• Provided design support for Cable Skidder boom and Grapple Skidder arch structures
• Created drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerances using Pro/Engineer
• Verified designs with manufacturing and FEA analysts and optimized as necessary
Education
University of Iowa, College of Engineering, Iowa City, IA Graduated: May 2011
BSE Mechanical Engineering, Design Focus; Minor in Business GPA: 3.42/4.00
University of Iowa Professional MBA Program – In progress August 2015 - Present
University of Wales Study Abroad Program, Bangor, Wales, UK January 2008 – June 2008
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2. Kyle D. Erickson kdericks.uiowa@gmail.com 2065 Lagen St.
Cell: (641) 780 – 3415 Dubuque, IA 52002
Engineering Work and Project Experience
GEMS Satellite Mission, Goddard Space Flight Center and U of Iowa November 2010 – June 2011
• Contributed to multi-disciplinary team to study black holes using x-ray polarization
• Designed sealed pressure vessel to protect calibration detector from space environment
• Performed finite element structural, thermal, and vibration analysis on x-ray calibration unit
• Built test unit and performed testing in simulated environmental conditions
PEDE Senior Design Project, John Deere, Dubuque, IA August 2010 – May 2011
• Analyzed failure modes and effects for rear fender latch on 744K 4WD wheel-loader
• Determined top design through systematic evaluation of over 30 preliminary concepts
• Created Pro/Engineer models and utilized Ansys to perform finite element analysis
• Built full-scale prototype and presented design to project managers and professors
Wind Turbine Projects, Design for Manufacturing/Experimental Engineering April 2011 - May 2011
• Designed and built small-scale turbine capable of adjusting to various speed and direction
• Compared theoretical power to actual power output and analyzed uncertainties
• Collected full-size wind turbine data with data acquisition system using LabView
American Society of Mechanical Engineers August 2008 – May 2010
President
• Directed weekly design and planning meetings
• Organized tours and speakers from university and local companies
• Recruited 12 new members by hosting table at career fair
Project Manager
• Assembled team to design boat for Solar Splash competition
• Wrote detailed proposals to secure student government funding
• Designed rover capable of collecting rocks and maneuvering obstacles
Student Organizations
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity August 2008 – May 2011
Finance Committee Secretary
• Assisted in creation and oversight of $280,000 fraternity budget
• Recorded meeting minutes and made weekly reports to vice president
House Manager
• Delegated cleaning tasks and created policies for 72 member fraternity house
• Produced $15,000 surplus from personally managed $75,000 food budget
Career Leadership Academy January 2009 – May 2011
• Four-semester academic program focused on career preparation and leadership skills
• Improved communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
• Identified strengths, personality traits, and communication styles from profilers
Other Work Experience
Direct Sales, Southwestern Company, Framingham, MA February 2009 – July 2009
• Learned to build cliental base at weeklong sales training in Nashville, TN
• Managed own business selling education materials door-to-door in New England area
Machinist, Precision Pulleys & Idlers, Inc, Pella, IA June 2006 – August 2006
• Interpreted schematics to perform correct process on manufactured parts
• Drilled and tapped bolt holes and cut keyways in pulley and idler hubs
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