James M Crouch Jr.

** ********* ******* **, *********, NY 12033 518-***-**** ac0foz@r.postjobfree.com Director of Manufacturing/Engineering

Forward thinking Mechanical Engineer with over twenty years’ experience in machine design and development, factory automated equipment, project management, capital improvement site and manufacturing, production management, logistics, quality assurance and Management. Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, principles, and materials. Demonstrated Management leadership skills that optimize collaboration between departments to produce high-quality industrial machines, equipment and a finished consumable product. Employment History

VP OF OPERATIONS & NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATED LINER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 2/2012 – 4/2017

• ILT, Inc. is a Manufacturing Facility for Closure Systems used in the Life Sciences, chemical packaging, and diagnostic Industry’s.

Primarily converting of silicone rubber and PTRFE film into a sealing membrane and lining various closures thru automated equipment.

Responsible for overseeing the daily operation including R & D Projects, Budgeting, Contract Negotiations, Vendor Relations, Project Management, facility development and improvements, new product development and design.

Responsible for overseeing a 3-Million dollar 14,000sqft plant building addition. o Site Plan review and approval, Permit applications, building design review and approval, sub-contractor sourcing and management, Issuing RFP and RFQ’s, project budget, project timeline scheduling, site fit-up. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED LINER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 5/2004-2/2012

Managed 90+ employees in a Manufacturing environment, 40+ direct reports including Production Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance & Logistics. Project Management, Responsible for production process improvements, product cost analysis and pricing. Raw material contract negotiations, budgeting.

Responsible for overseeing a 6.5-Million dollar 40,000sqft building acquisition and manufacturing facility fit- up.

o Permit applications, building layout design, sub-contractor management, Issuing RFP and RFQ’s, project budget, project timeline scheduling, site fit-up, plant re location. DESIGN ENGINEER & PLANT ENGINEER INTEGRATED LINER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 4/1998 - 2/2004

Responsible for Factory Automated Machine Design of Closure Lining Assembly Machines, Laminating and Converting Machines, Material Handling and Packaging Equipment, Production Process Development and documentation, Implementation of MRP/SAP Software System, Production Scheduling, Quality Procedures.

Responsible for overseeing a 3.5-Million dollar 25,000sqft building acquisition and manufacturing facility fit- up.

o Permit applications, building layout design, sub-contractor management, Issuing RFP and RFQ’s, project budget, project timeline scheduling, site fit-up, plant re location. Page 2

ENGINEERING MANAGER / DESIGN ENGINEER AMERICAN DIXIE CORP. 4/1995 - 3/1998

• American Dixie Group was an Automated Design and Fabrication company specializing in factory automation primarily for the food and material handling industry.

Managed 20+ Engineers in a machine design role producing Automated systems supporting the food and material handling markets. Responsible for project timelines, budgeting and cost analysis. Sales Calls and project presentations.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 4/1993 UNION COLLEGE SCHENECTADY, NY

Major: BS Mechanical Engineering

Related coursework: Automation & Machine Design, CAD Systems, Skills & Abilities

Proficient in AutoCAD Inventor, Revit LT, Office Professional, Project Scheduling, MRP, SAP

Sound knowledge about machinery design.

Project Management

Design Development

Design Engineering

Engineering Design

Shop Drawings

Specifications

Facility Management

Training

Budgeting

Technical knowledge of mechanics of materials and components.

Cap & Seal Assembly Lining Machines

References

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