Nick Weaver
Oswego
Summary
Mechanical engineer with over seventeen years of experience in mechanical system integration and new product development. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage product costs and quality, and serve as a technical expert for manufacturing and supply chain operations. Proficient in design, FMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, and validation planning. Currently overseeing battery locomotive system integration, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Progress Rail Locomotive
02.2025 - Current
- Directed battery locomotive system integration as subject matter expert.
- Coached and mentored engineering team on issue resolution and root cause analysis.
- Interfaced with customer to communicate locomotive status and document feedback.
- Led team to deliver locomotives within budget and specified scope on time.
- Oversaw build engineer on site, documenting issues and leading weekly status meetings.
Technical Lead Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders, Aurora
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Lead technical team development of multiple new product introduction projects
- Foster a collaborative environment by hosting weekly team meetings to ensure all deliverables are on track
- Ensure all validation requirements are met to ensure quality designs.
- Mechanical system technical expert, serving as a single point of contact for manufacturing and supply chain
- Regular monthly reporting on overall project status and technical progress to senior leadership.
- Communicate technical risks and recommendations based on data-based analysis and risk analysis.
Integration Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders, Aurora
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted cost rollups for new product introduction projects, ensuring accurate monthly tracking and reporting.
- Facilitated BOM design and implementation, communicating requirements effectively to the team.
- Directed design reviews to enhance collaboration and meet critical customer requirements.
- Organized collaboration events to resolve subsystem integration issues before releasing drawings.
Integration Engineer
Underground Mining, Aurora
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Directed procurement for five prototype builds, collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Led engineering team in documenting and resolving all technical issues.
- Facilitated weekly design reviews to enhance communication of requirements and foster collaboration among teams.
Integration/Configuration Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Executed role as machine integration engineer for 988K XE diesel electric product.
- Directed pilot build of five machines, ensuring timely completion.
- Documented and managed all engineering build issues, tracking each to resolution.
- Oversaw two prototype builds of 988K XE, including procurement and rework instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2000
Skills
- 3D and 2D CAD design
- System integration and schematics
- Diesel engine expertise
- Root cause analysis
- Project management and delivery
- Technical risk assessment
- Bill of materials (BOM) design
- Customer relationship management
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
Accomplishments
- Seventeen years of engineering leadership specialized in mechanical system integration
- Multiple new product development leadership programs taken to production.
- Experience with design FMEA and DVP&R to ensure quality design and robust validation plans.
- Proven leader at identification of root cause and issue validation and resolution.
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
Progress Rail Locomotive
02.2025 - Current
Technical Lead Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders, Aurora
07.2021 - 02.2025
Integration Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders, Aurora
11.2020 - 07.2021
Integration Engineer
Underground Mining, Aurora
05.2018 - 11.2020
Integration/Configuration Engineer
Large Wheel Loaders
01.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Illinois University
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