ALAN CARTER

CARTER, ALAN JOE

2416 62nd Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Residence: (507) 285-6528
Cell: (319) 610-6304
E-mail: alan_carter@charter.net

OBJECTIVE: A challenging position allowing me to fully utilize my abilities to achieve self-satisfaction and the maximum benefit to my employer.

EDUCATION: University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1980

EMPLOYMENT:

9/13/2004- MCNEILUS TRUCK
6/23/2015
Dodge Center, MN

Project Engineer, Sales and Configuration

Responsible for new mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical option content on existing refuse products. Develop and maintain JDE One World ERP configuration for all refuse products. Maintain accurate bill of materials for all refuse products driven by configuration. Oversee Engineer to Order process for new Sales initiated requests. Coordinate new configurations with the Citrix sales tool.

5/30/00- WAYNE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Present 701 Performance Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Product Engineering Manager, Automated Refuse Equipment

One of six company staff members that decide policy and company direction. Determine engineering priorities and direct the efforts of the automated design team. Responsible for the final product quality and performance. Developed new digital control system and hydraulic systems for automated trucks. Developed new generation tip to dump automated truck and small automated truck. Developed new procedures including Engineering Project Requests, Engineering Change Notice, Part Numbering and Description Standardization, and Component Test Procedures. Researched and selected new engineering solid modeler software. Introduced benchmarking and data collection techniques to improve quality.

3/15/99- HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL
5/15/00 1125 Congress Parkway
Athens, TN 37303

R&D Engineer

Responsible for developing new tank trailer designs, improvements to current designs, and new manufacturing procedures and techniques. Designed castings and extrusions to replace welded components. Designed improved fender concept and developed new machinery and fabrication and assembly techniques. Designed ergonomic trough with interlocking extrusions. Introduced new machinery to improve quality and reduce costs. Rewrote ISO 9000 R&D Engineering procedure to accurately reflect current practices. Developed new purchased part numbering system to standardize four manufacturing facilities MRP system.

8/4/97- BJ SERVICES COMPANY
12/11/98 11211 FM 2920
Tomball, Texas 77375

Senior Equipment Services Engineer

Responsible for support to field operations including design improvements, equipment modifications, and technical assistance on existing cementing, stimulation, and acidizing equipment. Developed manuals and maintenance part lists for existing equipment. Provided technical assistance for all systems on existing units including hydraulics, power trains, pneumatics, and controls. Developed standardized part number system descriptions.

1/15/96- WESTERN ATLAS LOGGING SERVICES
7/25/97 10201 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77042

Staff Engineer

Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering of skid and truck mounted wireline equipment including sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly. Developed and implemented improved manufacturing techniques and design improvements for production units. Project Manager for all Russian units, new spooling yard, and 6X6 desert units. Manufacturing engineering duties included cost reduction, cell assembly implementation, design standardization and simplification, MRP time phased planning, specification and design or procurement of shop equipment, and interfacing between engineering, field, and shop personnel. Supervised engineers, draftsmen, and shop personnel during project design and construction.

10/15/90- BJ SERVICES COMPANY
1/12/96 11211 FM 2920
Tomball, Texas 77375

Senior Project Engineer

Designed and developed mobile equipment for oil field service cementing and stimulation operations. Project manager on High Rate Skid Blender, Offshore Cementing Skid, 6X6 Twin Cement Truck, Laydown Blender Truck, 5000-Gallon Acid Transports, and Manifold Trailers. Developed solutions to field problems with in-service blenders and pumping equipment. Supervised engineers, draftsmen, and shop personnel during project design and construction.

9/26/88- STEWART AND STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
8/31/90 P. O. Box 1637
Houston, Texas 77251-1637

Senior Project Engineer

Design and developed a unique 2 ½ ton 8X8 on and off highway truck. Project involved concept refinement, system and component design, testing, prototype assembly, and production planning. Supervised engineers, designers, draftsman, technicians, and shop personnel.

8/4/86- BMY, A DIVISION OF HARSCO CORP.
9/19/88 P. O. Box 1512
York, Pennsylvania 17405-1512

Senior R&D Engineer

Responsible for the design and development of Rapid Deployment Bridges. Wrote formal proposals, developed new concepts, designed systems and components, and assembled and tested prototypes. Developed an extension boom mechanism capable of Palletized Loading System operation. Supervised engineers, technicians, designers, draftsman, and shop personnel. Project manager for the Improved Ribbon Bridge Transporter, the Aluminum Bridge Repair Trailer, and the M109 Artillery Trainer hydraulic system.

12/12/80- HALLIBURTON SERVICES, A HALLIBURTON COMPANY
3/19/86 P. O. Box 1431
Duncan, Oklahoma 73536

Senior Equipment Design Engineer

Designed and developed stimulation equipment for oil field service work. Major projects included the Twin Desert Pump Truck, Electric Remote Control Pump Trailer, 1830 HP China Pump Truck, Kansas Combo Blender Unit, and the North Slope Pump Trailer.

6/2/80- BENDIX CORPORATION – KANSAS CITY DIVISION
12/10/80 P. O. Box 1159
Kansas City, Missouri 64131

Process Engineer

Responsible for developing manufacturing processes in the Metal Products Department. Bendix – Kansas City Division is a major contractor with the Department of Energy. NAC “Q” Clearance -1980.

MILITARY U. S. Air Force (1973 – 1977)

REGISTRATION Engineer-in-Training, Wyoming, 1980

ADDITIONAL TRAINING APICS “Just-in-Time”
“Troubleshooting Hydraulic Components” by Rory McLaren
“Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Dr. Steven R. Covey

PUBLICATIONS “Teardown: 16 Steps to Victory”
Renews Magazine, June 1986