Rick D.

Pelfrey

Bellbrook, OH 45305
Cell 937-405-5066 Home 937-848-2302 rpelfrey@adv-engine.com
www.linkedin.com/in/rickpelfrey

Versatile Professional with unique blend of experience in international sales and marketing, project management,
product development, intellectual property, manufacturing, corporate management, product testing, and strategic
planning within multiple industries.
Results Driven Leader who combines business and technical acumen to positively impact the bottom line
Program manager of new product developed for a new industry, which produced $0.5 million per month the
first year and $1.5 million per month the second year by leading personal across the business to successfully
develop product for the application and deliver it seamlessly to multiple locations
Integral part of securing $8 million annual to Freightliner by responding to the customers needs in a timely
and through manner
Developed an injection-molded manifold for an automotive customer in 5 months with 18% profit
Resourceful Problem Solver by planning projects based on corporate objective
Achieved 134% improvement in process time on Okuma lathe operation through tooling, material handling,
and programming
Reduced machine downtime by 49% by establishing a preventive maintenance program
Customers rely on my excellent communication skills to get results
Innovative Design Engineer, by using creative brainstorming and technical experience to develop solutions
Two engine patents for a rotary valve design, one patent application for a single poppet valve design, and one
patent application for a micro turbocharger
Six patent applications for pneumatic connectors solving unique problems for customers
Two patent applications for hydraulic brake systems. One for Formula K racing and one for mountain bikes
Developed a fixture to modify HUDs on AV-8 that reduced the modification time by 75%

Professional Background
Advanced Engine Technologies, LLC, Kettering, OH
2008 ~ 2016
President
Responsible for the development of engine technologies from concept to prototype
Transformed hand sketches to a 3D visual concept using SolidWorks 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Directed personnel in the use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to determine the feasibly of the
concept to reduce time and investment before building a prototype
Actively involved with the development work and directing 5 engineers in the use of ANSYS Fluent (CFD),
Mechanical (FEA), A&D Technology data acquisition and combustion analysis system to vertically
integrate capabilities and reduce development time
Conducting market research for small engine applications to determine the technology market potential
SMC Corporation of America, Noblesville, IN
1996 ~ 2008
(World leader of pneumatic components)
Industry Sales Manager, Heavy Vehicle Product (2005~2008)
Responsible for US sales of product to the heavy vehicle market and increased market share to 37%
Direct 4 senior sales personnel who provide technical support the direct sale representative
Provide international business direction for future global expansion of product for the vehicle industry
Assistant Engineering Manager, Airline Engineering Department (2003 ~ 2005)
Direct 11 engineering staff members and administered $1.2 million budget to support the US sales force for
airline product by provided technical support and special systems designs for pneumatic applications
Designed and built product-testing equipment to validate and conduct competitive testing to SAE standards
and DOT compliance which contributed to creating better testing practices
Program manager for worldwide product development for heavy vehicle applications
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Rick D. Pelfrey
Group Leader, Fluid Connector and Conductor Group (1999 ~ 2003)
Established a new engineering group to provide technical support and expand the companys product offering
The group developed special product using AutoCAD and SolidWorks and conducting Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to complement standard product
Senior Design Engineer, Air Preparation Equipment Group (1996 ~ 1999)
Established technical support for connectors and conductors for the US subsidiary and created electronic
database support
Responsible for evaluating and creating heavy vehicle air brake standards, evaluating application liability,
providing liaison engineering for development group, evaluating market potential, conducting technical
presentation, evaluating QS9000 compliance, and conducting inventory evaluation
Engineered Sintered Components, Troutman, NC
1994 ~ 1996
(Sintered metal components for automotive industry)
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (1995 ~ 1996)
Created Total Preventative Maintenance program for compliance with ISO 9002 and managed budget for
KAIZEN projects including, General Motors PICOS, to reduced operation cost
Supervised 11 maintenance personnel over 3 shifts 7 days per week
Increased process water system capacity by 50% by implementing improvements to the current system and
reduce investment cost by 43%
Production Manager (1994 ~ 1995)
Managed 18 employees over 3 shifts during the startup of the machining operation
Increased the total department output by 32% and reduced operating expenses by 44% within 10 months
Friction Unlimited, Inc., Huntersville, NC (Startup company for brake pads manufacturing)
1993 ~ 1994
Owner/Engineering Manager Responsible for the forecast and business plan to present to potential investors
Enginetics Brake Corporation, Huber Heights, OH
1990 ~ 1993
(Manufacturer of brake systems for specialty applications)
General Manager
Responsible for all operation of the company from development to manufacturing and budgets
Trained and managed 8 personnel for the production and testing of the product
Designed product using 3-D AutoCAD, tested product using dynamometer, and evaluated performance
using data acquisition analysis and field testing
Developed a high performance brake from concept to aluminum die casting production components in 12
months including prototype debut at a national event 8 months into the development
McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, MO
1989 ~ 1990
(Military aircraft manufacturer)
Design Engineer Implement design changes and improvement to ground support training equipment for F/A18 Hornets and AV-8 Harrier aircraft

Education / Qualifications
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University, Athens, OH June 1989
Outstanding Senior Mechanical Engineer Award / Engineering In Training Certification 1989
50+ hours of CEU S.A.E. Professional Development Project Management Small Business Management
Sandler Sales Training 2015-2016
Member of SAE Small Engine and Powered Equipment Committee
Former member of SAE Fluid Connector and Conductor Technical Committee, Air Brake Subcommittee
Former member of ISO US Technical Advisory Group for Connectors and Conductors

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