David Logan
Oakland, CA *****
acrxbd@r.postjobfree.com
Introduction
Accomplished and versatile professional with a wide variety of skills and experience: somewhat of an entrepreneurial over-achiever. Primary focus has been on electro-mechanical product design and manufacture, along with specialized field service. Responsibilities have included everything from prototype design and assembly to overall company management, as well as establishing procedures and structures in start-up companies. Very strong in diagnosing and correcting operations/manufacturing problems.
Position Desired
Open to any interesting opportunity in any industry, provided that the position is challenging. Ideal position would require a combination of technical, organizational and communication skills in more of a hands-on environment than strictly office. Historically, very successful in engineering / manufacturing companies, 5 to 50 employees, doing whatever is necessary to achieve the company's goals.
Additional Attributes
Exceptional abilities in electrical / mechanical equipment design
Very good with manufacturing logistics (scheduling / MRP / inventory control / purchasing / etc.)
Extreme appreciation and understanding of quality products, customer service and company profitability
Excellent team builder: Optimistic, personable, creative, persistent and pragmatic
Skilled at troubleshooting and repair of anything electro-mechanical
RECENT PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Electrical Designer & Drafter
L-3 Communications SEO
Santa Rosa, CA
04-2006 to 06-2014
Design and draft aerospace electrical harnesses (schematics, assemblies, BOMs)
Establish "Electrical Harness Drafting Guidelines" and create manual for same
Create quick reference charts for commonly used harness components, wire bundle diameter sizing, etc.
Test/qualify drafting software (Draftsight to replace AutoCAD)
Provide guidance to designer/drafters as required
Product Manager
AGILE
Rodeo, CA
01-2003 to 01-2006
Designed a consumer product line consisting of electro-mechanical controllers and power relays
Contact resellers and distributors in continental U.S. to promote and sell products
Create marketing collateral, sales literature, magazine ads, technical drawings and user manuals
Manufacturing Engineer (Temp)
NIECO
Windsor, CA
05-2002 to 01-2003
Manufacturer of automatic broilers for restaurant industry implementing Syteline MRP/ERP software
Analyze manufacturing workflow/restructure BOMs to accommodate ERP software/transition to KANBAN
Create routers and BOMs for new broilers and associated components
Mobile Mechanic
Self Employed
Sonoma County, CA
06-2001 to 05-2002
Primarily repaired tractors and outbuilding electrical for small ranches
Continued
Manufacturing Engineer (Temp)
RPM Optoelectronics
Santa Rosa, CA
01-2001 to 06-2001
Injection-molded plastic optics company in start-up assembly mode with new LED lighting products
Guide manufacturing with typical start-up issues (workstations/tools, MRP/inventory organization, etc.)
Design prototype products for manufacturability (AutoCAD)
Design molds, tooling and coating fixtures for various plastic injection molded components
Director of Operations
AGILE
Hercules, CA
09-1989 to 01-2001
Report directly to the CEO; assume his day-to-day responsibilities in his absence (IBM protocol converters)
Facilities operation, to include all aspects of manufacturing and day-to-day operations of all departments
Determine short and long-range goals, implement or modify operational requirements to achieve
Electro-mechanically design new products (PCB layout, precision sheetmetal, cables, harness, etc.)
Anticipate and eliminate obstacles before they became problems
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST