Dennis is a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer working in process development and product and machine design.  He is also the network admnistrator, managing and supporting CAD and all other software applications.

Background

After 6 years in the Marine Corps he managed a restaurant while attending school. Then, worked at IBP (now Tyson) as a machine operator and as a designer for Hobson Mould Works, specializing in the automotive industry components. Dennis also worked at Top Air, setting up networks for the Engineer Department and training employees on PRO/Engineering and CAD software. He gained experience improving existing products, making prototypes, drawing and setting up production lines.

Over his career, Craun has worked on a number of projects and technical investigations. The following list illustrates the wide variety of projects that Dennis has worked on:

• Laser Paint Aid Device- Lead Designer
   - Documented engineering processes for manufacturing an electro-mechanical device that      contained a class 3A laser diode module
   - Determined optimum manufacturing methods and materials
   - Used experiments, cost analysis, availability of materials, reliability and repeatability of      process methods to optimize cost and performance
   - Developed process documentation for manufacturing methods
   - Developed all required drawings
   - Built and tested a functional prototype

• GPS System
   - Prepared proposal and estimated cost for field testing and trial fitting of prototype      mechanical devices on off road vehicles
   - Specified, and purchased all items need for field testing and trial fitting
   - Collected field measurements from a large number of existing vehicles to determine range      of design parameters

• Alternative Energy System- Group leader
   - Research and design of a hybrid system to create electrical power using alternative energy      resources
   - Coordinated efforts between the University of Northern Iowa and the Blackhawk County      Conservation Board

• Global Team Projects
   - Worked on international (US and France) design team to develop a line of self propelled      windrowers
   - Assisted engineers with CAD Software issues
   - Assisted with Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly
   - Converted older drawings into CAD format
   - Updated standard tolerancing to use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Parts Procurement
   - Ordered parts for building prototype transmissions
   - Expedited part orders and resolved issues

• Network Administration
   - Administers all hardware and software activities to support company operations
   - Prepares plans and budgets
   - Works with outside consultants as needed

• CAD Drafting- Pro/Engineer
   - Conversion of drawings for large rectangular baler
   - Product drawings for grain handling wagons
   - Design of tools for mold manufacturer

• Manufacturing Process Revision
   - Review manufacturing process for a company supplying parts to a large goverment      contractor to assist in their meeting NADCAP certification
   - Review of NADCAP requirements
   - Planned changes to stamping, forming and coating processes to meet NADCAP      requirements

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