TIM MCDOW

Jupiter, FL 561-***-****

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LEAN-FOCUSED SENIOR ENGINEER

Results-driven team leader. Detail oriented. Amply experienced in Product Development and Production Engineering. Known for hands-on and strong logical trouble shooting, diagnostics and root cause analysis of electrical and mechanical issues. Big picture oriented. Seeks tangible outcomes. Likes testing new ideas. Works through people to reach practical solutions. “Go to” person for compliance with regulatory requirements nationally and globally. EXPERIENCE

CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 1999 – 2015 Biometric identification leader, specializing in fingerprint, Iris and facial recognition. Sustaining Engineering Manager / Regulatory Engineer (2012 – 2015) Oversaw daily production activities and provided production support to maintain high productivity through lean manufacturing. Lead in the transfer of new product release from engineering to production and managed global regulatory compliance.

• Managing teams through delegated task, provide freedom to resolve issue on their own and guide them through issues of difficulty. Mentor teams and encourage them to build a partnership.

• Managed external vendors for component re-designs, for improvements and cost reduction.

• Manage electrical and mechanical updates for production improvements.

• Managed Document Control teams to support company database, Bill of Materials, Engineering changes, processes, part vendor info and new product qualification.

• Write purchase orders to purchase capital equipment, consumer resale products and maintained fixtures.

• Manage Machine shop operations (CNC, Lathes, grinders, fabrications, etc).

• Troubleshoot to root cause of electrical and mechanical failures and review for improvements.

• Manage Nonconforming Material, Corrective Actions, Bill of Materials and Engineering Changes Notices (ECN’s).

• Write, review and oversee process validation of production builds and first articles.

• Setup internal testing and validation processes for critical calibration and assembly work station.

• Responsible for validating and sourcing alternate electrical and mechanical parts for production assemblies. Update part component specifications as required.

• Review manufacturing procedures and processes to increase reliability and reduce production cost through Lean Manufacturing Processes, time studies and line balance.

• Controlled handoff of new products into production and ensured they met production specifications and production readiness.

• Maintained company global compliance with UL/CSA/FCC/CE & RoHS requirements.

• Expert in mitigating EMC and ESD issues through layout design and grounding techniques.

• Managed and operated 3m EMC test chamber for doing pre-scans prior to formal approvals. Senior Staff Engineer / Product Manager / Regulatory Manager (2010 – 2012) Provided leadership in schedule, design and release of new product. Supported production in daily build activities, assisted engineering with printed circuit designs and managed North America regulatory compliance.

• Manage teams in the design and production of new fingerprint scanner that became company’s highest selling machine in terms of quantity.

• PCB designs.

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• Saved $75,000 annually by streamlining calibration stations by automating computer testing.

• Managed U. S. Company UL / FCC / CE and RoHS testing and filing with regulatory agencies. Systems & Sustaining Engineering Manager / Regulatory Manager (2007 – 2010) Managed multiple departments to increase efficiencies, lower production cost and increase product quality.

• Managed manufacturing engineering resources to provide daily support for production to meet schedules, achieve sales goals, reduce cost and increase quality.

• Managed Document Control teams to support company database, Bill of Materials, Engineering changes, processes, part vendor info and new product qualification.

• Saved company $13,500 annually in testing fees by introducing new EMC chamber to pre qualify emission testing.

• Reduced Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process from 10 to 5 days by improving process flow and automating processes.

• Directed North America UL/FCC/CE and RoHS testing and filing with regulatory agencies. Electrical Manager / Project Manager (2004 – 2007) Led electrical engineering designs for three new products and Project Manage them from conceptual design through release to production.

• Managed Electrical Engineering resources, internal and external contract engineers and service companies. The team supported electronic design for all products and services, including all compliance testing and certification (UL/FCC/CE and RoHS).

• Project Manager for three new biometric scanners from design through production release, managing labor resources cost and time estimates.

Electrical Engineer (1999 - 2004)

Provided Electrical Engineering design support of new product and support production build and workmanship issues.

• Designed PCB’s for multiple fingerprint scanners projects and access controllers.

• Supported production to solve root cause analysis and increase product quality.

• Provide strong regulatory support to ensure all products meet UL/CE/FCC and RoHS requirements. ELLIOTT ENERGY SYSTEM, Stuart, FL (1997-1999)

Sr. Electrical Engineer -Manufacture of high speed turbine for 50 KW backup generators. LENZAR OPTICS, Riviera Beach, FL (1993 - 1997)

Electrical Engineer – Manufacture of Medical film camera for GE Medical. THERMO SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, Riviera Beach, FL (1982 – 1992) Electrical Engineer – High Performance Liquid Chromatography Instruments EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Associate of Arts (AA)

Palm Beach Community College, West Palm Beach, FL

GENERAL

• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Assistant District Commissioner

• BSA Assistant Scout Master

• Extra Class Amateur Radio License

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