Danny DeBurger has over 30 years of experience in engineering design, project management, and CAD modeling. He has extensive experience designing components for heavy trucks, diesel engines, jet engines, and aerospace projects. DeBurger is skilled in multiple CAD programs including Unigraphics NX, CATIA, and SolidWorks. He has worked as a project manager, design engineer, and CAD modeler for companies such as Rolls-Royce, Caterpillar, and International Trucks.

1. 1327 Albany St.
Beech Grove, IN 46107
Phone: 317-280-7837
ddburg@yahoo.com
Danny (Dan) O. DeBurger
DESIGN ENGINEER / PROCESS MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER / CAD MODELER
Four plus years as project manager leading a team of detailers / designers culminates fourteen plus years experience in
heavy truck manufacturing, with proven success in achieving the best product in the shortest time frame at the lowest
feasible cost; through skills in managing people, engineering design, manufacturing processes, communication and my
willingness to travel.
• Skilled in Unigraphics NX9 (UGS Certified Modeler), CATIA, Solid Works and AutoCAD computer graphics systems,
along with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Visio and Projects.
• Designed & developed new jigs, fixtures & tooling used in both jet engine assembly & testing, and heavy diesel engine
teardown & rebuild for use in a production environment.
• Developed & validated vehicle build processes and process FEMA’s.
• Created new vehicle component designs and supplied input on designs and/or manufacturing issues from various
outside parts manufacturers, either in-house or at their locations.
• As sole engineer during second shift at International, provided technical support to the assembly line to insure zero
downtime.
• Created, modified and maintained vehicle assembly / installation drawings and their parts lists / bills of material.
• Based on prior performance in crucial situations, selected to supervise tune and test department, overseeing groups
ranging from two to 200 union employees, in times of increased “Red Tag”.
Prior to and after moving to heavy truck manufacturing, was a Drafter / Designer in the Aerospace field, participating in such
high profile projects as the Trident II sub launched missile program, the National Aerospace Plane and the Advanced
Tactical Fighter programs. Supported engineers in perfecting designs by utilizing CAD/CAM tools such as Computer Vision
CV4X, Unigraphics and CATIA. Other functions performed included engineering library maintenance, test fixtures and test
chamber control panel design, and program documentation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUPERIOR GROUP (Contract In-House Siemens)
UG Modeler / Detailer Indianapolis, IN (Sep 2016 to Dec 2016)
Contract work for Siemens consisting of Modeling and Detailing of jet engine components, using Unigraphics UG NX10 and
Teamcenter 10.
BELCAN TECHNICAL SERVICES
UG Modeler / Detailer Indianapolis, IN (May 2016 to June 2016)
While working for ROLLS-ROYCE I Modeled 3D internal & external jet engine components including gearbox components
and assemblies; created & modified detail drawings using Unigraphics UG NX9 and Teamcenter 10.
STERLING ENGINEERING (Contract In-House Progress Rail)
Design Engineer Muncie, IN (Aug 2014-May 2015)
Designed various components for Diesel Electric Locomotives which included pneumatic and electrical harnesses their
routings and specialty brackets as needed, also designed various chassis and body components using UG NX8 and
TeamCenter.
ALLIANCE GROUP TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY (Contract In-House Alison Transmission)
PRODUCT DESIGN - SENIOR DESIGNER IV Castleton, IN (Apr 2014-July 2014)
Finishing up CAD Modeling and Detailing of various projects including transmission housings, gears, and other internal and
external components in preparation of permanently closing down this facility.
PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES / LIONBRIDGE MIDWEST
UG Modeler / Detailer / Checker Indianapolis, IN (Oct. 2009 to Jan 2014and Sep 2015 to Dec 2015)
While working in-house at ROLLS-ROYCE I Modeled 3D internal & external jet engine components including blade disks,
gearbox assemblies, tubing & electrical harnesses; created & modified detail drawings using Unigraphics UG NX7 and

2. Teamcenter. Duties outside the ROLLS-ROYCE Facility included drawing and PLM checks for Rolls-Royce and numerous
other customers, designed and modeled and detailed components utilizing UG, Solid Works, Catia & AutoCAD.
CATERPILLER, ENGINE REMANUFACTURING DIVISION (Contract thru Continental Design)
Design Engineer Franklin, IN (Feb. 2008 to Oct. 2008)
Designed 2D & 3D models & detail drawings of production jigs, fixtures & tooling used in engine remanufacturing,
maintained plant layouts, drawing and standard component CAD library using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 2004 and
Microsoft Office. Operated machine tools to manufacture & modify prototype tooling and fixtures.
CDI ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, AEROSPACE DIVISION
Designer IV Indianapolis, IN (Oct. 2004 to Feb. 2008)
Designed and 3D modeling of jet engine components and assembly, service and shipping tools for Jet Engine components
and assemblies using UG NX2/NX4, Catia V5 and IMAN and checking engineering drawings.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS & ENGINES (NAVISTAR) 1990-2004
Process Development Manager, Process Evaluation Center, Sidney, OH (1999-2004)
Managed Process Design and Validation, and provided hands on support throughout the plant to assure efficient, cost
effective manufacturing operations.
• Developed, validated & refined new build processes and process FEMA’s for Heavy & Medium Duty Trucks and
Bus programs, to meet aggressive new product launch schedules on a consistent basis.
• Assisted in the development of material shipping racks and build assist fixtures for Company wide use in
conjunction with the new vehicle programs. Increased production and exceeded deadlines.
• Designed & constructed specialized tools and build assist fixtures for in-house use at PEC, saving both time and
money compared to contracting to outside sources.
• Supported assembly plants with initial build of new products by providing build sequence documentation; training
for vehicle assemblers, and on-site direction during the initial builds.
• Produced in-house Video Presentation for use in negotiations with Canadian Government to save operations at the
Chatham, Ontario assembly plant.
• Photographed prototype vehicle constructions for vehicle build sequence documents.
• Troubleshot and documented issues with the prototype vehicles.
• Worked closely with suppliers to perfect parts and modules used in the new vehicles.
• Created and maintained facility layouts using AutoCAD CAD system, Maintained Machine Shop equipment, Forklift
operation and materials handling.
• Verified parts and assemblies to their Unigraphics CAD models using layout tools such as; surface plates,
micrometers, calipers, etc.
Design Engineer, Product Support Engineering, Springfield, OH (1992-1999)
Provided new and/or improved engineering designs for production of new orders, and provided engineering support to
manufacturing to ensure continuous and trouble free assembly line operations.
• Improved or created designs for Product Support and/or Customer Special Orders.
• Provided real-time engineering support to the assembly line to insure continuous operation.
• Created new parts and 3D assembly models using Unigraphics CAD system.
• Worked closely with Quality Engineering and Suppliers, improved products for manufacturability, modifying designs
as needed.
• Supervised repairmen in Tune & Test.
• Worked with production, vendors and other engineering groups on solving issues with current product.
• Continuously worked to improve vehicle manufacturability and reduce costs.
Detailer / CAD Operator, Verification Center, Springfield, OH (1990-1992)
• Created production drawings from 2D and 3D computer models.
• Created and modified 3D computer models for assembly layouts.
• Helped maintain and upgrade computer-drawing database.
PRATT & WHITNEY, West Palm Beach, FL 1989-1990
Senior Drafter
• Create 2D and 3D drawings of jet engine components from sketches.
• Support engineers by creating 3D CAD assembly models from sketches.

3. PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, West Palm Beach, FL 1989-1990
CAD Instructor
NAVAL WEAPONS SUPPORT CENTER, Crane, IN 1985-1989
Engineering Drafter/Designer
Create mechanical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, architectural, civil detail drawings, design mechanical components and
fixtures used in explosives testing. Computer drawing database management. Manufacture of prototype parts.
EDUCATION & REFERENCES
ON REQUEST