Warren P. Faeth
                               55543 Willowbend Blvd, Bristol, Indiana 46507
                                  Cell 574-747-1117 ~ wfaeth427@msn.com
                             http://www.linkedin.com/pub/warren-faeth/28/9bb/49




SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results-driven Engineering & Project Management Professional,demonstrating experience-based knowledge
ofleadership, management and mechanical engineering. Adept at conveying complex concepts in a simple and
compelling manner while leading personnel through daily tasks and ensuring the highest performance for each
project. Bachelor of Science graduate, bringing experience and qualificationsas follows:




    Project Management                  Research & Development              General Contracting
    Eight US Patents                    Product Development                 Material Procurement
    Job Costing/Estimating              Diesel Engine Calibration           Regulatory Compliance
    Strategic Planning                  Quality Control/Assurance           Contract Negotiation
    Budget/Timeline Compliance          Team Leadership                     Client/Agent Relations




CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
    Project Management: Lead Research & Development projects in developing aproduct line for emerging
     market to increase a variation of product offering.
    Contract Negotiation: Negotiated long term contracts with suppliers and purchasing for annual budgets
     between $2M - $4M.
    Research and Development: Instrumental member of the design team as a Senior Level Engineer to
     develop new product models for variety of industries to differentiate product offering and to increase the
     revenue.
    Team Leadership: Team Leader of the product component teams. Organized and lead new product
     development and current product improvement projects, resulting in cost savings and improved
     performance.


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Truck Accessories Group – Elkhart, IN                                                     June 2012 – Present
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
    Lead  national R&D projects in designing aftermarket vehicle accessories for emerging new and current
     truck markets to increase the market share
    Identify resources needed for assigned individual responsibilities
    Oversee product CAE design analysis for new consumer truck programs
    Participate in root cause analysis for design problem solving
    Monitor progress of the project schedule and budget
    Present design reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to upper management team
    Design and directprototype lab projects that resulted in new improved market ready products
    Develop overall strategy for supplier identification to improve quality, delivery and value
    Lead sourcing activities related to on-going manufacturing support
    Collaborate with the engineering department to interpret technical issues
    Lead the R&D projects as well as current products improvement projects
    Successful skills developing (dFMEA) documentations
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Navistar Incorporated – Fort Wayne, IN                                             June 2010 – December 2011
Senior Mechanical Development Engineer
    Led  national and international R&D projects in designingengine air induction systems for emerging new
     truck marketsto increase the market share
    Development of diesel engine fuel calibration values for accurate new MAF sensor designs
    Designed and executed project work plans. Identified resources needed for assigned individual
     responsibilities
    Oversaw CFD &CAE design analysis for new diesel engine induction designs
    Participates in root cause analysis for design problem solving
    Monitored progress of the project schedule and budget
    Presenteddesign reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to upper management team
    Created project risk assessment, project cost calculations, budget and project schedule for New Product
      Development Process
    Designed and directedtest lab projects that resulted in new improved market ready products
    Provided planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities while achieving optimum use of
      resources
    Assisted upper management in prepared and controlled department budget, forecasted operating costs of
      department and directed preparation of budget requests
    Developed overall strategy for supplier identification to improve quality, delivery and value
    Led sourcing activities related to on-going manufacturing support
    Collaborated with the engineering department to interpret technical issues
    Led the R&D projects as well as current products improvement projects
    Developed engineering strategies for new heavy duty chassis designs
    Successful skills developing (dFMEA) and (D.V.P.&R.) documentations
    Ability to clearly communicate ideas, work instructions, goals and objectives in written meeting minutes
      and reports
    Left company in December 2011 due to Navistar transferring their operations from Fort Wayne,Indiana to
      Lyle, Illinois

Warren Engineering & Consulting –Fort Wayne, IN                                          June 2000 – July 2010
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Business Owner
    Designed and developed Ultrasonic Fuel Systems(UFS) for automotive aftermarket industry
    Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs
    Ability to develop project schedule and assess cross functional team’s progress on assignments relative   to
     project schedule
    Working knowledge of drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D.& T.)
    Equipped test vehicle with data acquisition to measure vehicle fuel performance characteristics
    Directed life testing and product development to meet project schedule and budget
    Evaluated and approved the machine shops to manufacture fuel system components
    Assisted attorney in legal patent disclaimers and listing of prior art


Advanced Machine and Tool (AMT) Corporation–Fort Wayne, IN                             March 1997– June 2000
Senior Project Engineer
    Designed automatic wire winding machines for the electric motor industry
    Participate in root cause analysis for design problem solving
    Oversaw the building of individual components as well as the final assembly   of entire automated
     production line
    Contacted the manufacturing internal and external shops to negotiate the component prices and delivery
     time
    Designed pneumatic control panels and pneumatic schematics for the automated machines
    Engineered inertia calculations to size servos, electric drive motors and pneumatic actuators
    Designed electric control panels, pneumatic schematics and electrical wiring schematics for new lines
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Cooper Engineered Products –Auburn, IN                                           September 1992– March 1997
Project NVH Engineer
    Developed new elastomer products for the automotive supplier parts industry
    Oversaw the development of individual components as well as the final assembly    of the entire suspension
      system
    Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs
    Developed test procedures for developing new bushings and mass dampers
    Equipped test vehicle with accelerometers to measure vehicle ride characteristics
    Supervised test lab and recording of automotive test data
    Compiled on road data in report form and formally presented information to the customers


Tokheim Corporation – Fort Wayne, IN                                              June 1984 – September 1992
Senior Project Engineer III
    Designed and developed new gasoline equipment for the petroleum equipment industry
    Oversaw the building of individual components as well as the final assembly of the entire petroleum
      system
    Ability to develop project schedule and assess cross functional team’s progress on assignments relative to
     project schedule
    Working knowledge of drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D.&T.)
    Worked closely with Underwriters Laboratory for new product line approval
    Worked Closely with Weights & Measures to ensure flow meters met calibration standards
    Developed new iron castings, die cast aluminum castings and injection molded components
    Determined system pressure drop analysis using fluid dynamics software
    Developed diesel fuel meter designs for accurate measurements
    Worked closely with customers to ensure design requirements were met
    Patent Awards: {5,333,654}{5,240,045}{5,129,433}{5,040,576}{4,967,809}{4,842,027}{4,827,987}{4,749,009}



EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science –Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology


COMPUTER SKILLS

    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
    Solidworks 2012, Unigraphics, AutoCAD Inventor, Mechanical Desktop
    2D – 3D and Solid Modeling




ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SKILLS

    Management of staff during new product launch
    Measurement and calibration of diesel fuel engine applications
    On road vehicle testing using data acquisition equipment
    Hands on lab testing of new engineering materials
    R&D for innovation of new patent designs
    Professional presentation skills within a formal audience
    Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and customers

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  • 1.
    Warren P. Faeth 55543 Willowbend Blvd, Bristol, Indiana 46507 Cell 574-747-1117 ~ wfaeth427@msn.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/warren-faeth/28/9bb/49 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Results-driven Engineering & Project Management Professional,demonstrating experience-based knowledge ofleadership, management and mechanical engineering. Adept at conveying complex concepts in a simple and compelling manner while leading personnel through daily tasks and ensuring the highest performance for each project. Bachelor of Science graduate, bringing experience and qualificationsas follows:  Project Management  Research & Development  General Contracting  Eight US Patents  Product Development  Material Procurement  Job Costing/Estimating  Diesel Engine Calibration  Regulatory Compliance  Strategic Planning  Quality Control/Assurance  Contract Negotiation  Budget/Timeline Compliance  Team Leadership  Client/Agent Relations CAREER HIGHLIGHTS  Project Management: Lead Research & Development projects in developing aproduct line for emerging market to increase a variation of product offering.  Contract Negotiation: Negotiated long term contracts with suppliers and purchasing for annual budgets between $2M - $4M.  Research and Development: Instrumental member of the design team as a Senior Level Engineer to develop new product models for variety of industries to differentiate product offering and to increase the revenue.  Team Leadership: Team Leader of the product component teams. Organized and lead new product development and current product improvement projects, resulting in cost savings and improved performance. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Truck Accessories Group – Elkhart, IN June 2012 – Present Senior Mechanical Project Engineer  Lead national R&D projects in designing aftermarket vehicle accessories for emerging new and current truck markets to increase the market share  Identify resources needed for assigned individual responsibilities  Oversee product CAE design analysis for new consumer truck programs  Participate in root cause analysis for design problem solving  Monitor progress of the project schedule and budget  Present design reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to upper management team  Design and directprototype lab projects that resulted in new improved market ready products  Develop overall strategy for supplier identification to improve quality, delivery and value  Lead sourcing activities related to on-going manufacturing support  Collaborate with the engineering department to interpret technical issues  Lead the R&D projects as well as current products improvement projects  Successful skills developing (dFMEA) documentations
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    2 of 3 NavistarIncorporated – Fort Wayne, IN June 2010 – December 2011 Senior Mechanical Development Engineer  Led national and international R&D projects in designingengine air induction systems for emerging new truck marketsto increase the market share  Development of diesel engine fuel calibration values for accurate new MAF sensor designs  Designed and executed project work plans. Identified resources needed for assigned individual responsibilities  Oversaw CFD &CAE design analysis for new diesel engine induction designs  Participates in root cause analysis for design problem solving  Monitored progress of the project schedule and budget  Presenteddesign reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to upper management team  Created project risk assessment, project cost calculations, budget and project schedule for New Product Development Process  Designed and directedtest lab projects that resulted in new improved market ready products  Provided planning, direction, and coordination for all technical activities while achieving optimum use of resources  Assisted upper management in prepared and controlled department budget, forecasted operating costs of department and directed preparation of budget requests  Developed overall strategy for supplier identification to improve quality, delivery and value  Led sourcing activities related to on-going manufacturing support  Collaborated with the engineering department to interpret technical issues  Led the R&D projects as well as current products improvement projects  Developed engineering strategies for new heavy duty chassis designs  Successful skills developing (dFMEA) and (D.V.P.&R.) documentations  Ability to clearly communicate ideas, work instructions, goals and objectives in written meeting minutes and reports  Left company in December 2011 due to Navistar transferring their operations from Fort Wayne,Indiana to Lyle, Illinois Warren Engineering & Consulting –Fort Wayne, IN June 2000 – July 2010 Senior Mechanical Engineer – Business Owner  Designed and developed Ultrasonic Fuel Systems(UFS) for automotive aftermarket industry  Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs  Ability to develop project schedule and assess cross functional team’s progress on assignments relative to project schedule  Working knowledge of drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D.& T.)  Equipped test vehicle with data acquisition to measure vehicle fuel performance characteristics  Directed life testing and product development to meet project schedule and budget  Evaluated and approved the machine shops to manufacture fuel system components  Assisted attorney in legal patent disclaimers and listing of prior art Advanced Machine and Tool (AMT) Corporation–Fort Wayne, IN March 1997– June 2000 Senior Project Engineer  Designed automatic wire winding machines for the electric motor industry  Participate in root cause analysis for design problem solving  Oversaw the building of individual components as well as the final assembly of entire automated production line  Contacted the manufacturing internal and external shops to negotiate the component prices and delivery time  Designed pneumatic control panels and pneumatic schematics for the automated machines  Engineered inertia calculations to size servos, electric drive motors and pneumatic actuators  Designed electric control panels, pneumatic schematics and electrical wiring schematics for new lines
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    3 of 3 CooperEngineered Products –Auburn, IN September 1992– March 1997 Project NVH Engineer  Developed new elastomer products for the automotive supplier parts industry  Oversaw the development of individual components as well as the final assembly of the entire suspension system  Prepares work plans outlining estimated manpower requirements and development costs  Developed test procedures for developing new bushings and mass dampers  Equipped test vehicle with accelerometers to measure vehicle ride characteristics  Supervised test lab and recording of automotive test data  Compiled on road data in report form and formally presented information to the customers Tokheim Corporation – Fort Wayne, IN June 1984 – September 1992 Senior Project Engineer III  Designed and developed new gasoline equipment for the petroleum equipment industry  Oversaw the building of individual components as well as the final assembly of the entire petroleum system  Ability to develop project schedule and assess cross functional team’s progress on assignments relative to project schedule  Working knowledge of drafting standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (G.D.&T.)  Worked closely with Underwriters Laboratory for new product line approval  Worked Closely with Weights & Measures to ensure flow meters met calibration standards  Developed new iron castings, die cast aluminum castings and injection molded components  Determined system pressure drop analysis using fluid dynamics software  Developed diesel fuel meter designs for accurate measurements  Worked closely with customers to ensure design requirements were met  Patent Awards: {5,333,654}{5,240,045}{5,129,433}{5,040,576}{4,967,809}{4,842,027}{4,827,987}{4,749,009} EDUCATION Purdue University Bachelor of Science –Mechanical Engineering Technology Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology COMPUTER SKILLS  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)  Solidworks 2012, Unigraphics, AutoCAD Inventor, Mechanical Desktop  2D – 3D and Solid Modeling ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SKILLS  Management of staff during new product launch  Measurement and calibration of diesel fuel engine applications  On road vehicle testing using data acquisition equipment  Hands on lab testing of new engineering materials  R&D for innovation of new patent designs  Professional presentation skills within a formal audience  Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and customers