Project Engineer / Project Manager

MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Proven innovative thinker that propels new products to market while reducing manufacturing costs and maintaining quality standards in various industries. Accomplished project manager accountable for overseeing the design process from concept to market, ensuring that all initiatives are executed effectively. Adept at managing complex relationships and translating key initiatives to all parties. Areas of expertise include:

• Productivity Improvements

• Negotiation

• Code Compliance

• Procurement

• Value Engineering

• Test and Acceptance

• Cost Analysis

• Document Management

• Lean Manufacturing Operations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

The Onix Corporation, Dublin, Ohio

2007 to 2008

Designed biomass material handling and processing equipment for alternative energy systems. Provided engineering direction and guidance for departmental procedures, equipment development, and procurement activities. Prepared equipment specifications, corresponded with suppliers, identified critical fabrication requirements with plant manager. Identified data for process & instrumentation (P&I) and process and flow (P&F) diagrams and performed calculations for component selection, system performance and controls.

• Developed a document management system for use by the Design and Procurement functions to catalogue assemblies and subassemblies for future reference.

• Designed fuel feed system components to support Plantation Energy’s DBF pellet production.

Columbus Industries, Ashville, Ohio

2005 to 2007

Developed filtration products applicable to HVAC, consumer products and small appliances. Identified performance criteria, design concepts, filter media & material requirements, packaging requirements, fabricated prototypes, and evaluated model using industry accepted test methods. Identified project activities and managed schedule to meet manufacturing and delivery dates. Performed project cost analysis and verified product quality requirements were achieved.

• Managed the Blueair Airpod air purifier project. Accountable for all engineering tasks including the design, costing, modeling and product launch.

• Designed and built prototype water, HVAC, and range hood filters and odor control elements for the consumer market.

Amtekco Industries, Columbus, Ohio

1999 to 2004

Developed food merchandising equipment for the supermarket industry. Responsible for R&D activities including calculating heat loads, prototype design, performance testing, inspection, data analysis, and preparation of drawings, schematics and manuals. Created procedures and identified materials to improve quality and productivity. Redesigned existing product line to improve efficiency and profitability. Provided customer and manufacturing support as required.

• Recognized as chief engineer for refrigerated equipment and represented company during product evaluations and annual trade event (FMI).

• Developed equipment currently recognized and listed with NSF, CSA, and ETL.

• Minimized inventory and reduced overhead by creating common components for customized refrigerated equipment.

• Improved productivity by reducing material and labor costs by introducing a Foam-in-Place insulation process.

• Reduced component cost by approximately 60% by substituting materials and outsourcing while improving product quality and aesthetics.

• Evaluated and refined existing test equipment to improve the accuracy of test data results.

• Improved product energy efficiency ratings by redesigning refrigerated equipment.

Ohio Steel Industries, Columbus, Ohio

1998

Managed engineering and quality department activities. Assisted with cost and quote preparation, directed design activities and monitored status of production items for quality deficiencies and customer/specification compliance.

• Created a quality standards manual for the steel manufacturing division in compliance with ISO 9000 criteria and maintained ISO 9000 registration for the plastics division.

• Identified and resolved production issues pertaining to the powder coating process.

Techneglas Inc., Columbus, Ohio (contract)

1994 to 1998

Designed new and redesigned existing mechanical equipment associated with TV glass manufacturing. Created and maintained project schedules, conceptual sketches, assembly and detail drawings, BOM’s, manuals and other pertinent documentation. Identified project phases and coordinated activities (fabrication, installation, testing) with supporting trades and outsourced vendors.

• Modified the robot cooling system configuration, reducing robot down time during change outs from 8 hours to 30 minutes.

• Designed an oil mist and smoke collection system that improved environmental air quality and eliminated the cleaning requirement for the equipment.

• Simplified maintenance tasks by converting SI designed components to SAE components.

• Developed support equipment, and constructed an isolated testing environment, to facilitate robot maintenance as required.

• Designed a steam removal system to improve environmental conditions within the cullet bin areas.

• Re-engineered the hydraulic circuit to reduce down time resulting from hose ruptures.

• Enhanced robot functionality by designing a vacuum operated adapter to transfer the glass product.

CVI Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio

1992 to 1993

Performed engineering and administrative activities to support cryogenic equipment and liquefaction system manufacturing. Assisted in thermal loss and stress analysis, preparing cost estimates, and development of installation and operation procedures.

• Redesigned ASME coded pressure vessel to eliminate fracture during transit and anticipated field repair.

• Lowered development and manufacturing costs by redesigning the inner vessel support trunnion and utilizing readily available materials.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Versed in standards and agencies (TQM, ISO9000, ASHRAE, ANSI, ASTM, UL, CSA, ETL, NSF, ASME).

• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCad, Inventor, MS Project

• Proficient in using of manufacturing machines; lathe, mill, press, drill, saw, grinder, and router.

• Experienced with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic and instrumentation devices and systems.

• Calculated pressure, stress & thermal loads and related air/fluid/material flows in systems.

EDUCATION

BSMET - Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

ASAMT – Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

US Navy – Leadership/Management/Aviation Technical Coursework

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