Allen Bailey is seeking a position as a heavy equipment/machinery/vehicle engineer. He has over 15 years of experience in reliability engineering, root cause analysis, testing, and technical project management. His background includes analyzing failures, developing and performing product tests, and initiating engineering projects. He has expertise in diesel engines, hydraulic and electronic systems, vehicle dynamics, and commercial driver operation.

1. Allen Bailey, MSE, CRE
allenpbailey@hotmail.com
8563 Moravian Dr. Sealy, TX 77474
870-880-0588
Objectives
Position as a heavy equipment/machinery/vehicle engineer. Interact with a variety of subsystems from an analytical and
systems perspective. Analyze failures and failure data. Develop and perform product/component tests. Develop
diagnostic and repair procedures. Initiate and/or support practical engineering projects from cradle to grave.
Experience
Reliability/Test Engineer April 2011-December 2015
Stewart and Stevenson, LLC Houston, Texas
• Performed root cause analysis and corrective action recommendation/implementation in response to field failures of
heavy, mobile equipment supporting the oil and gas and the rail road industries. Personally examined/tested failed
components of all types and all subsystems, and worked with vendors and labs when additional analysis required.
• Provided instrumented testing for root cause determination and for predictive reliability analysis of new designs; to
include strain vs. applied pressure of coiled tubing injectors, and a 34 channel vibration study of a new type of
fracturing pumper. In response to one failure, tested engine coolant flow and pressure drops to ensure external
resistance was in compliance with vendor application requirements.
• Identified numerous fatigue failures, and in two cases successfully applied strain gauges to bolts to identify failure
mechanisms and quantify the life cycle increase of using a larger diameter. This ensured cut-in of new designs
eliminating the original failures.
• Envisioned and implemented long term g-force monitoring of a fielded vehicle to support root cause determination of
wheel bearing and related suspension component failures.
• Designed, performed and analyzed tests of heavy vehicle air braking to meet European ECE standards, working
directly with German test engineers; including designing a 100,000 lb. rated load cell fixture for tractor fifth wheels to
test trailer parking brakes. Assisted with EPQ testing of a diesel engine new applications.
• Designed a unique hydraulic control unit to more precisely operate high flow fluid chokes used in fracturing pumper
testing. Assembled two units and installed at separate testing sites.
• Examples of corrective action design:
• In response to a catastrophic engine failure during production testing; developed, tested and implemented a
relay circuit to prevent damage to future builds of similar configuration.
• Determined root cause of overpressure in a hydraulic lube circuit causing systemic nuisance leaks. Developed
an optimum relief circuit via extensive configuration testing; calculated the effect on system cooling prior to cut-
in, and developed the retrofit procedure. This resulted in complete elimination of a problem plaguing the
company for 2 years prior.
• Proposed/developed a hydraulically accumulated suspension system in response to field failures, and
performed 29 channel testing on a 50,000 lb vehicle verifying up to a 20% reduction in causal forces.
• When assigned to reduce system failures of a chemical flow sensing system, determined multiple root causes
and made recommendations for system redesign to improve reliability, increase the use of available technology
and reduce costs up to $300,000/yr.
• Recognized incorrect field diagnoses of systemic air compressor failures, and redirected engineering resources
to correctly eliminate the problem, personally performing all root cause and corrective action testing.
• Performed various forms of analyses including mathematical calculations, FEA results, test data, warranty trends,
and electronic control unit data. Compiled/interpreted the results from a year of production testing; a study which
influenced the cancellation of an order of unreliable components totaling a million dollars.
• Frequently presented results of work to fellow engineers and senior management, including the President and
CEO.
Senior Engineer- Reliability, Safety, Testing and Project Engineering July 2006-April 2011
Stewart and Stevenson/BAE Systems Sealy, Texas
• Analyzed failures and made corrective action recommendations for test incidents of the U.S. military Family of
Medium Tactical Vehicles, its related variants, and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.

2. • Performed tests of vehicle functionality, parameters and characteristics when required for root cause analysis.
• Assisted test engineers and technicians during setup of brake timing and brake dump tests for prototype builds.
• Assisted Reliability and Test Engineering in measuring and isolating Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) air leaks.
• Provided testing, analysis and technical presentation regarding the thermal expansion of power steering fluid and its
effect on a steering system’s design. Resulted in a change to an inspection criteria in place for 17 years prior.
• Worked with design engineers on a new cab tilt electric/hydraulic system during government testing of an armored
vehicle cab, including resolution of a Critical Test Incident. This resulted in redesigns impacting 20,000 vehicles.
• Advised the need to prevent differential lock in high range during incorporation of a new transfer case. Assisted
redesign, testing and packaging of the electrical/pneumatic control system as a result.
• Served on production defect elimination teams, receiving Special Recognition Award, and 2008 Bronze
Chairman’s Award. Assisted prototype builds of an armored all terrain vehicle, receiving 2009 Bronze Chairman’s
Award.
• Developed and performed pre-test inspection criteria for test vehicles of the Medium Extended Air Defense
System.
• Performed Human Factors and Product Safety evaluations of prototype vehicles. Developed a method for
measuring visibility angles through 5 inch thick glass. Discovered unsafe seat belt design on test vehicles of the
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, resulting in redesign prior to government testing.
• Project lead for design and testing of an arctic heating/defrosting kit for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected
vehicles. Developed a mathematical method to derive an overall heat transfer coefficient of the vehicle from test
data.
• Devised a cost free method of purging automatic transmission cooler circuits of air, resulting in ease of
manufacture and more reliable fielding of vehicles.
Instructor of Agricultural Equipment Technology August 1996-May 2006
Arkansas State University Beebe, Arkansas
• Managed up to 20 technical students at a time throughout a 2 year training program leading to an Associate of
Applied Science.
• Developed course content and served as primary instructor for eight technical courses concerning theory of
operation, troubleshooting and repair/rebuild of off-road equipment diesel engines, power trains, electro-hydraulic
systems, networked electronic systems, computer-aided diagnostics and global positioning systems.
• Secondary instructor for Electrical Systems, HVAC and Hydraulics. Supervised lab periods in a shop setting.
• Designed/induced relevant failure modes in vehicles; developed/taught test procedures to analyze them, including:
• Electronic on-board and off-board diagnostics using laptop computers and various scan tools and displays.
• Measurement of vehicle and component parameters using the latest test equipment common in a shop
environment.
• Signal analysis of analog/digital sensor outputs, actuator drive signals, and J1939/J1708 communication
networks using oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Use of technical manuals (including electronic). Reading of electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Designed and built special tools and simulators for training, including the weldments and electrical systems of a 12.5
liter computer-controlled engine with fault switch panel; and a GPS controlled, tractor driven seed planter.
• Designed and built tap-out harnesses and extension harnesses for demonstration, testing and remote control of
vehicle functions.
• Used latest GPS technology and radar sensor monitoring of vehicle speed, position and automated controls.
• Performed Regression Analysis to determine correlation of student grades to technical entrance exam.
• Proposed and implemented state curriculum change to keep pace with advances in technology.
• Elected/served as Faculty Senate Vice President 04-05, President 05-06.
Diesel Truck Technician April 1994-August 1996, Summer 1997
Conley Transport II, Inc. Searcy, Arkansas
• Experienced with Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls, transmissions and axles, steering, air brakes and HVAC.
• Performed electronic engine cylinder cut-out tests and relative compression tests; and programmed basic parameters
of trucks.
• Measured and adjusted for tire wheel imbalance and assisted with three-axle wheel alignments.
• Test drove 18 wheel vehicles to determine needed repairs and their effectiveness.
• Proficient at reading electrical and pneumatic schematics; and HVAC pressure diagnostics.

3. Service Technician April 1992-April 1994, Summers 1998-2001
Norman Implement Co. Searcy & Des Arc, Arkansas
• Diagnosed/repaired a variety of diesel equipment and all sub-systems. Evaluated and reported factory production
errors; including once diagnosing, disassembling and reassembling a 15 speed power shift transmission inside-out to
identify miss-drilled lube holes following multiple failures.
• Operated PTO driven dynamometer
• Tested pressure/flow/temperature of low to high pressure hydraulic/hydrostatic systems and electro-hydraulically
shifted power trains using multiple gauges, meters and transducers.
• Test drove and operated equipment for diagnostics/verification and transported on 10 wheel tractor-trailer.
Soldier/Technician April 1988-April 1992
United States Army Fort Sill, Oklahoma & Persian Gulf
• Honor graduate of Wheeled Vehicle Repairer Course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. First soldier to have
ever scored perfect on automatic transmission exam.
• Performed wheeled vehicle and tracked vehicle maintenance, component rebuild and testing for a military division.
• Rebuilt and tested diesel engines using a stationary dynamometer.
• Member of unit’s advanced party in Desert Storm. Assistant squad leader. Licensed military truck driver.
Education
• Master of Science in Engineering 36 semester hours by distance education Fall 2008
University of Arkansas, College of Engineering Fayetteville, Arkansas
General Engineering degree w/courses in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial & Reliability
3.67 GPA
• Graduate-prep courses 22 semester hours in Engineering, Math and Physics 2001-2002
University of Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas
• Bachelor of Science in Technology Spring 2000
Arkansas State University, College of Engineering Jonesboro, Arkansas
3.45 GPA
Relevant Course Work
• Reliability Engineering
• Advanced Reliability Analysis
• Reliability Data Collection/Analysis
• Design of Experiments
• Mechanics of Materials
• Statics & Strength of Materials
• Material Failure Mechanisms
• Probability & Statistics
• Industrial Statistics
• Ergonomics
• Quality Assurance
• HVAC Design
• Controller Networks & Motion Control
• Electrical Systems & Circuits
• AutoCAD & Solid Modeling (11 semester hours)
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Practical Metallurgy
• Robotics
• Technical Writing
• Differential Equations
• Dynamics & Fluid Mechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
Certifications & Licenses
Certified Reliability Engineer by the American Society for Quality
• Certified by testing, 2006; Recertified 2009, 2012 and 2015
ASE Master Certified Medium/Heavy Vehicle Technician/Specialist (Recertified by testing, 2010 and 2015)
• Diesel Engines
• Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis (advanced level)

4. • Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Brakes (air and hydraulic)
• HVAC
• Drive Train (including automatic transmissions)
• Suspension and Steering
Class A Commercial Driver’s License with military and civilian truck and bus driving experience; and engineering test
experience on a high speed track and off road courses.