Manager Engineer

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John J. McNulty

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Broadview-Heights, OH 44147

**********@***.***; 440-***-****; 440-***-****

Career Summary:

Experienced Engineering manager with a strong technical background and ability to motivate and

coordinate large cross-functional teams with a focus on reducing cost while maintaining a high-end

product. Strong business acumen, organizational agility and interpersonal relationships. Knowledge in:

- Sand casting - Injection, compression and transfer molding - Finishing (chrome, PVD, powder)

- Die casting - Machining including multi station - High performance composites

- Forging - Stamping; progressive and transfer - Rapid prototyping

Professional Experience

Moen Incorporated, North Olmsted, Ohio 1999 to 2009

2004 to 2009

Manager, Small Device and Two Handle Module

Conceived and implemented projects worth $2-$3 million in annual savings; supervised and directed four

direct reports; managed budgets ranging from $2 -$6 million.

• Refreshed Moen’s wholesale shower line collaborating with numerous international suppliers,

leveraging technology to produce enhanced low cost design. Received Team Excellence Award.

Consistently exceeded goals, completing over 40 projects with annual average savings of over $4

million.

Implemented and managed component costing software to understand costs of different processes

and choose the lowest cost. Resulting in substantial savings.

Established retail cost drivers and reduced them through competitive analysis. Used this

information to find low cost solutions for Moen for savings of over $1 million.

Developed cost avoidance design guide for all of retail engineering to choose the lowest cost

alternative.

Led a team of Moen managers and international suppliers to address compliance issues relative to

California’s legislation to reduce lead in drinking water. The result was a compliant product at the

lowest cost position.

2000 to 2004

Senior Engineer/Senior Program Manager

Developed, managed and implemented multiple cost savings projects to meet a group annual goal of $12

million; responsible for two direct reports; managed budgets of up to $2 million. Coordinated all aspects of

project management.

Redesigned, enhanced and cost reduced core shower valve, resulting in a new product launch at a

substantial savings.

Developed a low cost process to make cosmetic brass stampings leveraging US technology;

received Team Excellence and Presidential Achievement Awards.

Implemented Design Space FEA software to allow new users a cleaner interface with classical FEA

software.

Provided engineering assistance to the sourcing and quality departments allowing sourcing to

negotiate a total lower cost.

1999 to 1999

Product Development Engineer:

Created and managed multiple cost savings projects at one time; responsible for financial justification,

presentation to management, design and implementation.

• Launched new “Protégé” side spray to attain an annual savings of $2 million. Worked with the 1st

Asian plastic supplier for a successful outcome.

John McNulty 440-***-**** 2

Premix, Custom Molding Group, North Kingsville, Ohio 1995 to 1999

1997 to 1999

Engineering Supervisor

Coordinated all customer contacts for new projects and engineering changes. Moved parts from concept to

production; supervised two Production Engineers.

Provided engineering expertise and advice during the early stages of production to enhance part

functionality and moldability.

Coordinated materials, process, primary and secondary tooling and sampling for all new projects.

Completed engineering changes and moved them from concept to production.

Established or approved pricing to the customer for all engineering changes.

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1995 to 1997

Product Development Engineer:

Evaluated potential moldings for their applicability to compression, transfer or injection molding and

choose appropriate material

Provided piece price, primary and secondary tooling quotations to the customer to attain new

business.

Redesigned plastic parts for ease of molding to expedite production start-up.

Gave technical support to sales staff and engineering assistance in presentations to potential and

current customers to secure business.

Implemented ProEngineer and COSMOS software and hardware to increase business.

Used Finite Element Analysis and tool drawings proactively for presentations to customers to gain

trust in our technical capabilities and acquire business by differentiating Premix from other

Molders.

The Ohio Department of Transportation, Garfield Heights, Ohio

Engineering Co-op/Intern 1990 to 1994

Led plan interpretation while inspecting daily construction operation.

Completed drafting, computer drafting and calculations for large-scale bridge and resurfacing

projects.

Assisted in bridge structural and safety inspections.

Education and Certification

BS, Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

AS, Science, Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, Ohio

Certificate, Engineer in Training, Columbus, Ohio

Technical Skills

ProEngineer, ProEngineer Mechanica, ANSYS and COMOS linear static analysis, ANSYS nonlinear FEA

analysis, CFD analysis, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design for manufacturing and assembly,

assembly of process monitoring equipment for injection molding, Omron ladder logic programming and use

of project management (PMI) for high risk projects.

Patents Held

PAT. NO. Title

- D539,385 Showerhead

- 6,748,974 Mixing valve with hydraulic wear plate

- D444,855 Faucet handle

- D442,674 Faucet handle

John McNulty 440-***-**** 3

Work Summary:

Ten Years of Experience in Management at Moen

Completed Numerous Large Scale Marketing Projects with Substantial Cost

Savings.

Over $100 Million in Savings While Launching New Styles

Granted and Pending Multiple Utility and Design Patents

Positions Held

Manager, “Two Handle Products and Small Devices” -- 5yrs

o Four Direct Reports

Manager, Senior Program Manager -- 5 yrs

o Two Direct Reports

Engineering Supervisor of Premix Custom Molding – 4 yrs

o Four Years of Injection/Compression Molding Experience

o Two Direct Reports

o Managed Over 50 Projects

Technical Experience

Well Versed in Molding, Casting, Machining, Forging, Stamping, Cosmetic

Finishing;

Implemented Design Space FEA Software at Moen;

Implemented ProEngineer and Cosmos FEA at Premix;

Implemented B&D DFMA Costing Software for injection molding,

machining, sand and die casting, forging, plating in both the US and Asia:

64 Hours of CFD Training

120+ Hours of FEA Training

People Management Experience

2 Direct Reports at Premix Over 2 yrs

2-5 Direct Reports at Over the Last 8 yrs

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