DAVID L. GRESHAM, EIT Boiling Springs, SC 29316 Cell: (706) 461-0501 dg115f992@westpost.

net DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Nationally Certified Professional Engineer in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil systems with Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Specialized expertise as lead development engineer with electro-hydraulic/electro-mechanical applications; experienced in coordination of advanced engineering concepts, administering global technical support and insuring product and component validation, quality, and reliability. COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS * * * * * * * Catia V5 * ProE Wildfire * AutoCAD * MathLab * TK Solver * Lab View Algor Mathmatica Microsoft Office VCADS Pro (developer level) Product System Programming Software (PSPS) (PLC) Microcontroller Programming Logic (HC11) (PLC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES VOLVO, Asheville, NC 2007 - 2011

LEAD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (Electro-Hydraulic/Electro-Mechanical Systems) Responsible for design and implementation of advanced engineering concepts; coordination of special application development of machinery and support at various sites around the world and design and component validation testing to ensure quality and reliability compliance. * Designed and developed core Electro-Hydraulic controllers and electrical harnesses for NPI machinery. * Researched, tested, and evaluated potential level 1 supplier electrical components for CPI and NPI machinery. * Provided on-site and international electro-hydraulic systems and software support for NPI and CPI excavator production in facilities in North America, Germany, Mexico, and Korea. * Directing member of commonality team that evaluated and implemented commonality practices for the Volvo Pipelayer electrical/electronic design and components. * High level participant in enhancing the product assembly system insuring more potential faults could be found during installation. * Conducted Market studies of excavator needs and potential untapped applications. * Designed, detailed, and released drawings of new special purpose excavators and related machinery. * Coordinated technical writing instruction for electrical/electronic software system configuration, calibration, and data retrieval. * Managed CAD and drawing database for North American Excavator Division.

CATERPILLAR INC., Decatur, IL

2005 - 2007

LEAD ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER Responsible for implementation and management of electrical system designs for high volume NPI 140M and 160M Monarch motor grader program; also implementation and management of software integration of electro-hydraulic systems for all Monarch and H-series motor graders internationally. * High level participant in setting up a product assembly system in which potential faults could be found during installation resulting in an 80% increase in quality. * Established bi-monthly meeting with other engineering teams (structural, engines, hydraulics, fabrication, accountants, supply chain, and vehicle team) for the purpose of ensuring all designs were compatible and manufacturable at a reasonable cost. * Provided on-site electrical systems and software support for NPI and CPI production motor graders in Decatur, Joliet and Brazil facilities. * Key team member in the implementation of PSPS upgrade for facilities in Decatur, Joliet and Brazil. * Designed, detailed, and released drawings of new and/or revised parts into Caterpillar Corporate system. * Provided quarterly progress report to managers and vice presidents regarding electrical system and/or software related information. * Evaluated and implemented safety features for electrical system designs using FMEA methodology. * Trained other engineers and staff in the design process and software applications. * Implemented faster and more ergonomically efficient assembly processes. CIVIL SITE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Charleston, SC 2004 - 2005

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN * Designed Site Plan for Residential and Commercial Sites. * Evaluated surface grading. * Implemented Wastewater/Storm water control plans. * Integrated GIS overlay into cad drawing. * Performed permitting for commercial and residential design. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA 1998 - 2003

MULTI-SYSTEMS ENGINEERING JUNIOR RESEARCHER * Designed integrated Hydraulic, Electrical, and Mechanical Systems for leg amputees enabling continuation of personal vehicle operation. * Analyzed and solved multiple structural failures submitted by university and federal agencies. * Researched, designed, prototyped, and tested safer landmine removal equipment. * Practiced on-site trouble shooting and device repair (routinely). * Presented findings/results at workshops and informational sessions. EDUCATION BS, Agricultural Engineering (ABET Accredited) University of

Georgia, Athens, GA Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Systems concentration, 2004 Nationally Certified Professional in all three areas CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean/Juran Management, CPS Yellow Belt ProE Wildfire (Electrical & Sheet metal Design), Catia 3D Modeling and Drawing Product System Programming Software (PSPS) Management YCA Project Management, PFMEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance Supply Chain Management, Kaizen\Poke-Yoke Methodology