Kyle Bordeau's Resume

Ken R. Cyr2734 Tomahawk Tr.South Bend, Indiana 46628(574)-243-8263(574)-329-8743cyrken7@gmail.comSummary:Engineering professional with design experience and testing expertise in QS9000 and TS16949 environment. Self starter with strong service and results oriented approach. Sixteen years technical experienced team member within product group and cross-functional teams.Experience:Robert Bosch LLC (Chassis Brakes Division) South Bend, Indiana 12/1992 presentDesign/Application Engineer, Drum in Hat/Ball in Ramp Group, 10/2007 - present Designed and developed Drum-in-Hat parking brake from existing design with abbreviated development cycle. Maintained design engineering activity on existing current production program(s). Served in application engineering role for second sourcing manufacture of European product to USA plant.

Developed best candidates list for localized production of components. Developed DFMEAs, Design Validation plans & Reports, Production Verification Plans & Reports, and Prototype Control Plans. Reviewed test results to evaluate potential design changes, issued test reports. Developed 3D model and detail prints for components, assemblies and test fixtures. Kept projects under budget for material spending. Concurrent Test Engineering responsibility.Performance Appraisers comments:

Flexible self-starter. Ability to juggle a multitude of project assignments and keep them on track. Works effectively with a wide variety of people.Test Engineer, Wheel End Products and Drum Brake Group, 10/2005 - 10/2007 Managed all component level testing for the Wheel End Products and Drum Brake Group. Worked with laboratory groups to solve issues of efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Conducted testing through foundation, materials, metrology and dynamometer laboratories. Wrote test requests, scheduled with lab supervisors, worked directly with technical staff. Developed and updated DV/PV plans, notified design engineers of test results. Analyzed test results, recommended component changes, component approval based on performance and quality requirements. Coordinated testing requests from current production facilities (quality, manufacturing). Received special award for successful on time delivery of DVP&R for two challenging drum brake programs.

Engineering Lab Technician, Foundation Brake Group, 12/1992 10/2005 Designed and released new test stands; trained fellow technicians in use. Performed functional testing on disc brakes in lab environment.

Traveled internationally to troubleshoot correlation of test stands. Automated many test sequences for reduced variation. Assisted Engineering staff in test procedure development, revisions, and fixture design. Co-developed report writing software to deliver information in formats most desired by design engineers and customers. Assembled and tested sale sample prototypes for shipment to customers. Documented and reported testing abnormalities and results. Educated newer Engineering staff members in testing procedures. Demonstrated test equipment for customers and upper management.

Earned reputation for speaking with data, and analyzing root requirement of tests. Recognized as the lab group resource for computer (Windows and Excel) questions.

Gates Toyota South Bend, Indiana 10/1991 12/1992

Automotive Sales Consultant

Performed product presentation in the form of a walk around and test drive. Trained customers in all aspects and use of their new vehicle. Attended regional training sessions and weekly sales meetings. Participated in a team approach to sales, and earned reputation of in depth product knowledge & hard work.Memorial Hospital South Bend, Indiana 12/1983 9/1991

Medical Records File Clerk, Evening Coordinator, Evening Supervisor Supervised 2nd and 3rd shift office staff including scheduling, performance appraisals, communications meetings, and procedure coordination. Interviewed and assisted in selection of new hires from clerical staff up through department director. Assisted physicians in completion of records. Assembled records into accepted order. Filed and retrieved completed charts into permanent record storage system.Education:Purdue North Central University Westville, Indiana Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Graduated with Distinction with 3.7 GPA while working full time and raising a family.Purdue Statewide Technology Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Professional Development:CATIA V5 / SmarTeam

Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingCATIA V5 FEA

Business Ethics 1 & 2Link Dynamometer Report Assist

MS Excel Macros - VBAFMEA & Special Characteristics

DRBFM Level 2Textron Fastening System TechnologyQuick Changeover

Machine Shop Intro/operator

Corporate Cover-up TrainingProduct Knowledge Training

Forklift Operator Safety TrainingSexual Harassment Training

SPI Overview TrainingPurchase Requisitions Training

Product Liability TrainingVis View 2D Training

Dangers of a Corporate Cover-UpHarassment/Discrimination PreventionProduct Liability