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Stanley A. Kiska, P.E. |
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1985, Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania Post Graduate studies in Material Science, Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Stress Analysis, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Seminar training in Design of Aluminum Alloys, Statistical Design of Experiments, ANSYS Finite Element Stress Analysis, Product Safety Sign and Labeling Systems Licensed Professional Engineer Member: National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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| EXPERIENCE | ||
| 2001 - Present Engineering Consultant – Integra Engineering, P.C. | ||
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Providing product design and evaluation services involving consumer products. Conducting product and accident site investigations in personal injury lawsuits. Providing testing and written report services as needed to convey expert opinions and to substantiate accident reconstruction theories on behalf of both defendants and plaintiffs. Participating as an independent engineering consultant on two American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committees. |
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| 1985 - 2001 Product Engineer / Senior Product Engineer - Werner Ladder Co. |
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Responsible for new product development as well as redesign of existing products. Participated in design and/or testing of numerous products over a sixteen-year period. Awarded four US patents. Directed the activities of draftsmen, test technicians and less experienced engineers on design projects, ensuring product compliance with all design and performance requirements outlined by applicable safety codes. Supervised the manufacturing and testing of minimum-section prototypes in order to obtain Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) product listings. Participated as Engineering liaison to Manufacturing and Quality Control Departments; ensuring timely introduction of new components and assemblies to the manufacturing process. Served as company representative / expert witness in depositions and trials in the defense of personal injury claims involving aluminum, fiberglass and wood ladder and scaffolding products. |
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