Expert Details
air and hydraulic brake systems and products. Mobile equipment hydraulic powered lift mechanisms
ID: 731684
Arizona, USA
Pre and Post FMVSS 121 Air and Air/Hydraulic Brake Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Mechanical Force and Wear Adjusters Pre and Post FMVSS105 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Air and Hydraulic Hose, Tube, Fittings, Assemblies Anti Lock, Traction Control, Stability, Collision Mitigation Systems for Commercial Vehicles: Air and Hydraulic Drum (wedge, s-cam) and Disc Foundation Brakes Air Compressors, Hydraulic Pumps: Brake Drums, Rotors, Wheel End Hubs Air Reservoirs, Hydraulic Accumulators: Brake Friction Material Linings, Blocks, Pads Air and Hydraulic Brake System Control Valves – driver interface, pilot pressure, automatic operated: Electrical Switches, Indicators, Sensors, Modulators Air After Coolers, Filters, Dryers: Mobile Lift Platforms (Lift gates), Cylinders and Control Systems
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Cost reduction study of a pneumatic in line filter and coupling for mobile applicationsDevelopment and negotiation of a feature based costing process that included material surcharge and foreign exchange changes of electrical wiring harnessesMarket studies including competitive analysis, regulation changes, market acceptance, production volume forecast on a new commercial vehicle braking system productsTechnical review and audit of a technology and product roadmap of commercial vehicle brake products. Included the review and feedback on the business planning process and the technical roadmap processes.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1980 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business Systems | Institution: Baldwin Wallace College |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: MS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Cleveland State University |
| Year: 1969 | Degree: BA | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Ohio Nothern University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Seminar instructor on Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2010 | Employer: Meritor Inc. | Title: Sr. Director | Department: Brake Division |
Responsibilities:Chief Engineer, Worldwide Director Foundation Brakes, Sr. Director North American Foundation Brake Business Unit, Sr Director Compression & Braking |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1997 | Employer: Midland-Grau Heavy Duty Systems | Title: Director Engineering | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Engineering management - product development, support to current product applications, customer support, manufacturing support.Process Owner - new product development process |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1967 to 1997 | Employer: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems | Title: Director Engineering Basic Systems | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Test engineer, product engineer, supervisor engineering, manager and director of engineering. Product development, support to manufacturing, remanufacturing, service, customer applications. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1993 | Employer: Waltco Lift Corp. | Title: Director Engineering & Quality | Department: Engineering and Quality |
Responsibilities:Engineering management of product development, support to manufacturing and customer application of mobile lifting mechanisms and cylinders. Developed QS / ISO quality system. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Independent consultant regarding the design, development, customer appllication and field support of commercial vehicle brake systems |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1969 to Present | Agency: NHTSA, FMCSA, NTSB | Role: technical support | Description: Close industry participation and support to federal rulemaking processes and accident investigations |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1983 to 2010 | Country / Region: China, India, Brazil | Summary: Technical support to China OEM and suppliers regarding braking systems and products. Defined and established supplier and joint venture candidates. Provided on going support to the OEM, suppliers and joint ventures |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE); CVEO Braking and Steering Planning Committee; Technical paper reviewer related to brake systems; Truck & Bus Brake Committee and Subcommittees (now Braking and Stability Steering Committee and Committees); T&B Active Safety Systems Committee; member of Motor Vehicle Council Active Safety Systems Standards Committee; T&B Brake Actuator Committee – member and currently on 3 working groups updating and new RP development); T&B Hydraulic Brake Systems Committee – member and currently authoring, working group member developing; Task force leader Trailer Surge Brake technical requirements (FMCSA request for comments); Liaison with Tow Vehicle Rating Committee; T&B Foundation Brake Committee – member and currently member of working groups on 5 year RP reviews and RP development for air disc brakes; Membership chair; Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering Award Committee; SAE Technical Standards Board; SAE Truck & Bus Council Chair; Brake Materials Environmental Task Force – member representing T&B brake interests; SAE Cleveland OH Section; Planning committee, Event organizer and moderator, company representative (Bendix); Heavy Duty Manufactures Association (HDMA) – Heavy Duty Brake Manufacturers Council (HDBMC); Technical council of CV wheel end and brake product manufacturers (13) focused on supporting CV industry activities (OEM, regulations, enforcement) – past vice chair and past chair |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PE Ohio |
| Professional Appointments |
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| past vice chair and past chair Organizer, Presenter and session chair various brake system technical sessions; Organizer and moderator Government & Industry Brake Research, Rulemaking and Technologies panels (COMVEC); T&B Brake Committee – member and past vice chair; T&B Brake Supply & Control Components Committee – member and author, plus numerous technical standards working groups; Truck & Bus Council – current member, currently vice chair, pending chair; T&B Brake Systems Committee - member; Chair; Vice chair; Ohio Northern University College of Engineering Advisory Board; Lorain County Community College Advisory Committee – Engineering Graphics Technology |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| SAE Technical Standards Board Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) – Industry supplier member; CVSA Vehicle Committee – technical support related to CV braking systems. American Public Transportation Association (APTA) – Standards development program – braking systems. Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) – Concurrent product development processes; Registered Professional Engineer – Ohio – in process of renewing license since retirement |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 1 US patent |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Technical support to both defendent and plaintiff cases regarding commercial vehicle accidents and maintenance of commercial vehicles. Expertise in air and hydraulic brake systems, products and their contribution to vehicle braking performance. Member of several NTSB accident investigations, provided technical expertise and participated in public hearings on the investigations. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| 3 day seminar on air and hydraulic brake systems. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Global experience in the identification and development of suppliers (basic casting, forging, molding, machining, stamping, etc) for individual components and assemblies. Countries include China, India, Brazil, S. Korea, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the USA |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Focused knowledge of the commercial vehicle market trends including technology, customer needs, regulations, global competition |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Accident investigation, technical writing (manuals, technical bulletins, technical reports, etc), |
Fields of Expertise
accident investigation, air line, assembly, automobile safety system, automotive brake, automotive design, automotive hose, brake lining, commercial vehicle operations, development process, electric device, electric switch, electrical-mechanical system, electromechanical control system, electromechanical design, electromechanical device, electromechanics, friction material, hydraulic brake, hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic hose, hydraulic pressure, hydraulic pump, hydraulics, ISO 9000 quality system documentation, mechanical system, new product planning, planning, pneumatic system testing, pneumatics, process engineering, process planning, product design, production cost, production planning, project management, vehicle inspection, vendor selection, advanced product quality planning, automotive antilock braking system, development management, auto accident investigation, motorcoach design, bus design, purchasing, automotive hydraulics, maintenance planning, aluminum product design, production engineering, molding system