Kenneth E. Chappell

513-325-7594

222 14^th St. Unit #229

ken@kenchappell.com

Atlanta Ga. 30309

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EXPERIENCE

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·         Researched, derived, and tested technology required for narrow belt live roller conveyor product line.

·         Developed gap optimization process, precision spacing product on high speed conveyorsdramatically increasing through put at
        distribution centers.

·         Engineering / Project Mgr. for manufacturer of multimillion dollar custom material handling Equipment.

·         In depth knowledge of Extruded Aluminum, modular component, conveying equipment such as Flexlink.

·         Managed and led development of job quoting and real-time cost tracking system.

·         Patents pending in Conveyor Industry; noise and wear reduction in live roller conveyors (i.e. Axle Locks)

·         Extensive research and acquired knowledge of throughput analysis for automated warehouse systems.

·         Managed Warehouse installations of beta sights for new state of the art conveying equipment.

·         Managed the Research and Development Lab and personnel for the Buschman Company.

·         Designed state of the art Deflector Arms and Case Stops; conveyor accessory equipment.

·         Developed electronic door chime without utilizing speakers for Nutone Inc.

·         Supervised design and development of automated equipment for Procter & Gamble, nonwoven disposable products.

·         Delivered design, construction, and start-up projects on schedule and under budget on multi-national design teams.

·         Simultaneously interfaced multiple design projects at international level sharing design concepts, technology and information.
        Trimmed overall design time, research requirements, enhancing overall value of project efforts.

·         Designed Aerospace and Automotive tooling for machining, grinding, EDM, and inspection.

·         Engineered drive system for nonwoven converting equipment, increasing production speeds 350 percent.

·         Designed / developed high-speed disintegration system for paper fiber used in nonwovens applications.

·         Engineered vacuum conveyor systems used to transport and control nonwoven compilation.

·         Developed pitchless cut-and-space and knife units for nonwoven processing, alleviating costly change parts.

·         Assisted in computer modeling nonwoven and woven web folding processes on high speed converting equipment. Decreased design
        time, and prototype requirements.

·         Spearheaded team implementing General Electric's Vendor Excellence Program for prominent specialty equipment manufacturer.
        Passed GE inspection in thirty days.

·         Designed Shot Extender for injection molding machines, increasing volume capacity of existing equipment.

·         Designed patient lifts for mobile CAT-SCAN and MRI units, and other mobile equipment.

·         Structural and ergonomic design of mobile radar tracking station for NASA.

·         Designed dump hoist for converting standard pickup trucks into dump trucks.

·         Redesigned and engineered Venco tailgate loaders for trucks reducing material and fabrication costs.

·         Programmed AutoLisp parametric routines to generate working drawings for equipment change parts.

·         Developed database program for administrating retirement accounts for nonprofit organizations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CUH2A a Division of HDR – Sr. Specifications Specialist

October 2007 - Present

Primarily Project Manuals  and specifications for the Science and Technology business sector. Support projects during all project phases. Projects are performed across offices depending on expertise required. Review and Negotiate front-end contracts. Review Submittals, Assist assembling new business project proposals.

PDT Architects, Cincinnati OH. (513-891-4605) –

December 2004 – September 2007

Mechanical Design Engineer / Specifications Writer: Developing Project Management Database tracking software tracking submittals, changes, drawings, correspondence, issues, etc. in real time. Review project submittals from engineering contractors for completeness and accuracy. Assist in Contract Administration. Prepare project manuals and contract documents for commercial architectural projects. Currently upgrading company specifications to CSI Master Format 2004 (industry standards). Generate construction drawings as needed but not a primary responsibility. Studying for CDT certification.

Realtor: Comey and Shepherd – Independent Contractor

November 2001 – December 2005

When engineering work dried up in Cincinnati, rather than rush into another contract job, I decided to improve my sales and social skills. Was a successful mutli-million dollar producer '02 through '05. Received sales training from the top trainers in the country and built a respectable book of business.

HK Systems Inc. Hebron, KY. (859-334-2400) – Contract

August 2000 - November 2001

Sr. Development Engineer: Implemented enhancements to standard conveyor product lines. Enhancements include reductions in manufacturing costs, and overall component parts, thus increasing versatility and cost effectiveness of their material handling systems. Was self-employed, under contract, doing business as Chappell Engineering Services.

FKI International C/O MBS Assoc. Cincinnati, OH. (513-469-9300) – Contract

June 1998 - August 2000

Sr. Development Engineer: Responsibilities same as before. Developed high-speed narrow belt live roller conveyor product line. Narrow belt is quieter, less maintenance, and more efficient than current products on the market. Also FEA analysis

The Buschman Company (Now FKI International), Cincinnati OH. (513-874-0788) – Contract

1997 - 1998

Sr. Development Engineer: Responsible for the development and engineering of all conveyor accessory equipment. Projects include Development of conveyor equipment and designs to dramatically improve conveyor life and reduce noise. Instrumental in pioneering research to increase through put of product on automated warehouse conveyor systems. Manage the R&D Lab. Perform all solid modeling and FEA analysis required on existing and new designs.

Butler Service Group, Cincinnati, OH. (Local Office Closed) – Contract Position

1995 - 1997

Sr. Design Engineer: Managed in house engineering, design, and drafting projects. Worked directly on development of product design for customers such as Nutone Inc. both electronically and mechanically. Developed 3D aerospace EDM tooling for Boeing jet fighter components. Design automated welding equipment for automotive manufacturer. Managed design and detailing of standard conveyor product lines for Buschman. Designed plastic injection molds and FEA analysis

BGP Services (Belcan), Cincinnati, OH. (513-825-5520) – Contract Position

1988 - 1994

Senior Engineer: Supervised design and development, of automated equipment for Procter & Gamble's converting division. International Technical resource for web folding, high-speed disintegration, distribution of nonwoven fiber and drive systems. Headed international design projects interfacing with European, Arabic, and Asian cultures. Supervised projects from conception to start up. Streamlined design change management, reducing paperwork, and minimizing schedule impacts.

Value Engineering Coordinator: Determined needs for FEA, structural analysis, and vibration testing. Developed recommendations for standardization. Held periodic ‘how to design' presentations for various converting technologies.

Metalex Mfg. Inc., Cincinnati OH. (513-489-0507)

1987 - 1988

Project Engineer: Supervised assembly plant. Worked with sales force establishing nationwide customer base in machine tool and aerospace industries. Managed implementation of GE Vendor Excellence Program. Developed processing for aerospace parts. Closed sales with Procter & Gamble, General Electric, and Rohr Industries.

Alexander and Associates, Cincinnati OH. (513-731-7800) – Contract Position

1985 - 1987

Lead Designer: Automated equipment for Procter & Gamble's converting division. Responsible for prototyping and developing new technology. Coordinated and resolved engineering issues at a national level. Provided engineering support for structural analysis, manufacturing, pneumatics, hydraulics, heat transfer and sound suppression. Developed laminar and turbulent air systems (dust particle suspension).

Collins Inc., Cincinnati OH. (513-772-8448) – Contract Position

1982 - 1984

Design Engineer: Developed Venco Dump Hoists for pick up trucks. My patient lift for mobile CAT Scan units became an industry standard. Designed the "M" series of Venco Tailgate loaders. Coordinated start up of manufacturing facility in Jacksonville Fla.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Windows, MS Office, Access, Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Ansys 5.4, Working Model, AutoCad 2005 (2D and 3D), Microstation 8 (2D and 3D modeling), Revit, Archicad Unigraphics, ProE (2D and 3D modeling), Symantec Products, Adobe Products, AutoLisp, QBasic, Visual Basic, HTML, DHTML, PERL, CGI, Javascript, PHP, SQL. Experienced in Lan and Novell Networks, Client/Server configurations, Norton Utilities, Artisoft Lantastic v7.

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati Evening College - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1986

MISCELLANEOUS

Currently a member of the Construction Specifications Institute.

Former President of the Queen City Careers Association.

References available upon request.