Engineering Product Development

Donald M. Perreira Engineering Manager

***********@*****.*** - www.linkedin.com/in/donald-perreira-44bb8916 512-***-**** San Marcos, TX 78666

Top-performing Engineering Manager with extensive experience in all phases of engineering and operations. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating corporations through periods of accelerated growth, with a focus on environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solutions. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and functional units to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches, and enhanced profitability. Areas of expertise include:

Strategic & Technical Planning

Project & Program Management

Revenue & Profit Growth

Business Development

Relationship Building

Product Development & Launch

Sales Forecasting & Market Analysis

Commercial & Outdoor Lighting

Staff Training & Leadership

Risk & Issue Resolution

Reporting, Analysis & Presentations

MS Office, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Works

Experience & Notable Contributions

DMPCO Services LLC San Marcos, TX January 2017 – Present

Owner

Work on engineering design projects for the lighting market from E2E. Work with customers directly to hit desired design specs, cost targets and on-time project completion targets. Manage and deliver on all aspects of the designing, prototyping, purchasing and manufacturing of projects. Work very closely with overseas vendors to utilize most current manufacturing capabilities and LED technologies in outdoor and indoor lighting products.

ERAN INDUSTRIAL San Marcos, TX February 2016 – November 2016

Director of Engineering

Oversee all 4-engineering staff, ensuring complex projects are consistently completed on time and within budget. Lead weekly status meetings, and provide project reports and key recommendations to senior management.

Key Accomplishments:

Generate specifications and requirements for all new products, and maintain department and project budgets throughout the new product development cycle.

Set cost targets per market and pricing analysis to achieve sales penetration across all categories.

Train all engineers on outdoor lighting, including: testing, certification, and general market requirements.

GENERATION BRANDS Chicago, IL March 2015 – January 2016

Director of Engineering

Managed diverse projects and all engineering staff to ensure successful completion within time and budget constraints. Provided status reports for upper management, and held cross-functional status meetings to ensure alignment.

Key Accomplishments:

Led engineer training, development, and performance reviews to ensure operational excellence.

Generated category product and specification requirements for all new products.

Created costing targets relative to market needs and pricing levels to achieve sales penetration in all categories.

Developed new product requirements and budgets, and tracked the entire development lifecycle.

PHILLIPS GARDCO San Marcos, TX June 1985 – March 2015

New Product Engineering Senior Manager

Coordinated with the product management team to develop new product specifications and plan project releases. Worked with the procurement team and outside vendors to achieve optimal costing. Engaged with the manufacturing team to drive successful and timely new product introductions.

Key Accomplishments:

Ensured the timely completion of all documentation, including: bills of material, configurators, and specifications.

Coordinated across departments to manage project budgets throughout the entire product development cycle.

Optimized the industrial design team to focus proactively on future markets and product segment needs.

Education & Training

Classes in Drafting Chabot Junior College Hayward, CA

Vocational Training in Drafting and Mechanical Design Eden Area R.O.P. Hayward, CA

References available upon request.

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