Engineering Manager Product/Project Manager

Qualifications Profile

Detail-oriented and seasoned professional with extensive experience in project and engineering management. Recognized for solid work

ethic, along with the exemplary ability to efficiently handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Well-versed in all

aspects of manufacturing, engineering, and leadership principles essential in driving new product development operations. Equipped

with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in building positive work relationships with clients and professionals of all

levels.

Areas of expertise include:

Manufacturing Engineering ~ Business Development ~ Cross-functional Team Leadership and Collaboration

Sales and Marketing ~ Process Improvement Strategies ~ Medical Devices ~ Product Development and Deployment

Professional Experience

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation - Jessup, PA (2009–Present)

Manager, Precision Grafts New Product Development (NPD) 2015–Present

Associate Manager, Precision Grafts NPD 2015

Senior Project Engineer 2012–2015

Project Engineer 2009–2012

Direct CNC programming for production and prototype units produced by engineering technicians

Oversee project and design engineers in administering prototype and final production tool and fixture designs

Spearheaded user and engineering requirements for new products based on the requirements provided by the end user, Marketing,

Engineering, and Regulatory departments

Preside over weekly external meetings with clients to keep them abreast of the project progress; as well as with Quality Assurance,

Production, and Regulatory departments to ensure alignment with project scope and that deliverables are met

Partner with Marketing teams on identifying and securing new opportunities, as well as streamlining new product development activities

Consult with surgeons and sales representatives in developing and commercializing new tissue forms for spinal fusion, with emphasis in

manufacturability and yield analysis for optimal production

Establish mechanical testing protocols in accordance with ASTM F2077-14 for testing intervertebral body fusion devices

Advise Finance and Marketing departments on production costs for COGs to determine service fees for new products

Key Highlights:

Successfully generated $8M-$10M in annual revenue from new product launches by directing the NPD Team for an industry-leading

allograft provider, which involved using Microsoft Project to develop, manage, and monitor project timelines while guaranteeing on-

time project delivery

Streamlined allograft release process while maintaining compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA title 21 CFR 1271.3(d)) and

International Organization for Standards (ISO 9001) guidelines to satisfy product guidance for HCT/P products

Karnel, Inc. - Clarks Summit, PA

Senior Project Manager 2006–2009

Consulted with customers on all aspects of product manufacturing, including design and specification proposal, fabrication,

installation, testing, and post-installation technical support

Utilized SolidWorks in creating steel specialty product designs for the medical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and food processing

industries, including pharmaceutical ovens, FDA food grade hoppers, platforms, tanks, and enclosures

Exemplified expertise with several metal coatings, including powder coating, anodizing, galvanizing, ceramic coating, Teflon coating,

and painting

Key Highlights:

Employed extensive knowledge of tig, mig, and flux-cored welding, plasma and water jet cutting, and metal forming to continuously

enhance the fabrication process

Pioneered several custom steel fabrication projects within a modern high-technology metal fabrication job shop, which involved

providing project cost estimates based on material estimates, assembly labor, in-house fabrication costs, and subcontractor expenses

Pride Mobility Products - Exeter, PA

Product Manager – Exeter, PA 2005–2006

Manufacturing Engineer – Duryea, PA 2004–2005

Teamed up with the Sales and Marketing Department to define market value of products and final retail value

Conducted international travels to lead product manufacturing, quality, and distribution of lift chairs in Shanghai, China

Coordinated with suppliers to establish manufacturing guidelines, new components, and enhance existing components

Supervised the associate product manager in overseeing all aspects of the product development cycle

Key Highlights:

Directed the international and domestic lift chair products research and development for both new and current products

Oversaw all phases of the lift chair product development life cycle, including design, marketing, testing, quality control, and sales

and marketing, successfully producing $4M in annual revenue

Earlier Career

GE Oil & Gas - Bethlehem, PA, USA

Applications Specialist, Centrifugal Compressors (Contractual)

Thompson Consumer Electronics - Mexicali, Mexico

Design Engineer and Project Manager (Contractual)

PDS Solutions Engineering - Scranton, PA, USA

Mechanical Design Engineer

Amity Machine Inc. J&J Division - Alburtis, PA, USA

Machinist

Valve-Tech Inc. - Fogelsville, PA, USA

Machinist

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA

Associate of Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing

Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA

Associate of Applied Science in Tool Making Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA

NOCTI Certified in Precision Machining

Training

Leadership 101 Minitab 16 Certificate Public Speaking Mastery AutoCAD Software Operation

Microsoft Project 2007 Certificate Computer Numerical Control Certificate How to Handle Change and New Priorities

Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Robotics Calypso Water Jet Programming and Operation

MasterCAM Mill (X4) 2 and 3 Axis Training Certificate SolidWorks Parts, Assemblies & Drawings Part 1 Certification

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project) MasterCAM

SolidWorks AutoCAD MasterControl SuccessFactors PeopleSoft by Oracle for Human Capital Management

JobBOSS Shop Management Software WebEx

Patent

Siegfried, J.C. (2014). US Patent Application No. 14,671,133. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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