Kevin T. Maloney

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Lakewood, OH 44107

216-***-****

ac6hyg@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintmaloney

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING • PROJECT MANAGEMENT New Product Development / Process Re-engineering / Quality Assurance / Cost Reduction Strategies Accomplished Engineer with years of experience in planning and executing engineering work of a skilled nature which includes: machining, fabricating, mechanical skills, designing, inspecting, materials testing, and project management to ensure quality at all stages of manufacturing. Dynamic, result-oriented, team player with a sound understanding in research and development and industrial engineering. Excellent working knowledge in the ability to interpret and analyze data to develop and design new products. Strong ability to think laterally to provide solutions, exercising independent judgment and decision-making in the diagnosis and resolution of problems. Aggressive in identifying and solving inefficient operational processes. Keenly focused on customer requirements and service levels, which directly contribute to bottom line results. Specific expertise in the following:

Mechanical / Applications / Manufacturing

Engineer

Engineering Analysis

B2B Sales / Prospecting

Collaborative / Innovative Leader – “Outside

of the Box” Thinker

New Business Development

Market Analysis / Customer Requirements

Project Management Account Management / Relationship Building

Product Development / Product Launch Cost Reduction Strategies

Quality Systems (ISO 900*-****-**** /

TS16949)

Machine Design

Research and Development

Network Administration, CAD / CAM

Integration, Industrial Automation

Excellent Communication

Team Player

Meticulous Attention to Detail

AutoCAD rel. 9 thru 2014, Solid Edge rel. 4.0

thru 20, SolidWorks 2000 thru 2016,

Autodesk Inventor 10-11

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Switchback Group, Richfield, OH 2016 - Present

Innovative manufacturer of custom packaging equipment for food, beverage, consumer, and industrial products.

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering and design of packaging equipment including Cartoners, Carton & Trayformers, Carton Closers, Case Packers, 4-side seal Pouching Machines, and Bottle & Can Labeling machines.

Developed new design for Carton Closing Machine for industrial client.

Engineering and design of complete Beverage Cartoning line for craft brew industry.

Redesign of Trayforming Machine to improve ergonomics and flexibility. BPR / Rico Equipment, Medina, OH 2015 - 2016

A leading manufacturer of engineered material handling equipment and specialty lift trucks for various industries and applications.

Production Engineering Manager

Management of day-to-day operations of Engineering Department. Direct supervision of a staff of 12 Engineers, Designers, and Drafters. Responsible for overall quality and efficiency of Engineering Department deliverables.

Increased overall throughput in Engineering while reducing Engineering-related rework. Kevin Maloney Page 2

Project Management of initiative to reduce overall envelope and improve performance characteristics of major product line.

Developed methods for better measurement of Engineering metrics to help assess and improve performance of department.

Primary liaison between Engineering and all other departments, supporting Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Quality functions. McNeil & NRM, Inc., Akron, OH 2014 - 2015

A global provider of advanced equipment for the tire industry with a 100+ year history of quality products. Mechanical Design Engineer/CAD Administrator

Design Engineer for complex tire production equipment and manufacturing systems. Development of new & improved technologies for automating the tire production process. Management and administration of multi- user 3D CAD system & PDM solution.

Evaluated and assisted in streamlining internal Engineering operations to better achieve company’s strategic goals and vision.

Contributed to design and engineering of next generation of tire curing presses.

Made significant improvements in the process of designing new equipment and communicating manufacturing information to internal resources and global manufacturing partners.

Developed new Engineering, CAD, and PDM standards to improve efficiency and consistency of Engineering operations.

Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., Streetsboro, OH 2013 - 2014 A world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible bag packaging systems for 50 years. Applications Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager for custom engineered products. Responsible for facilitating the daily activities of the Applications Engineering function to ensure all projects supported current strategic business plan and growth objectives.

Provided clear understanding of the project expectations, performance accountability measurements, feedback, and objectives.

Developed project plans and continually published and updated project plans to all stakeholders.

Defined and drove critical path, performed risk analysis, identified gaps, and resolved issues.

Led project to completion, assuring it was on time, on spec, on budget, and the customer was satisfied. Cleveland Hardware & Forging Co., Cleveland, OH 2011 - 2013 Since 1878, Cleveland Hardware has been a leading provider of hardware solutions for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.

Engineering Manager

Managed engineering department, product design and development, manufacturing engineering, tooling, and fixture design.

Evaluated development and engineering of cellular manufacturing system for streamlining manufacturing process of an entire product line, reducing overall production cycle times by nearly 50%.

Heavily involved in documentation and management of ISO9000 / TS16949 registered quality system, including quality planning, APQP process, corrective actions, vendor assessment, process flow, and FMEA.

Assisted General Manager in day-to-day operations of business unit.

Led successful project to identify, qualify, and incorporate new global sources for parts and services. BPR / Rico Equipment, Medina, OH 2009 - 2011

A leading manufacturer of engineered material handling equipment and specialty lift trucks for various industries and applications.

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Assistant Engineering Manager

Responsible for both R&D and production engineering functions. Managed engineering staff of nine, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Engineers.

Performed final design review of all projects released by engineering.

Established schedules for all projects within Engineering Department. Guild International, Bedford, OH 2008 - 2009

A world leader in coil joining equipment for the steel processing, tube producing, and stamping industries since 1958.

Mechanical Engineer (Contract position through Advantage Technical Services) Responsible for machine design and engineering for a leading supplier of capital equipment for the heavy steel industry. Involved in design of new machinery as well as modifications to existing designs. Served as principle engineering resource for finite element analysis.

Established Drafting and CAD standards to improve consistency and quality of machine designs.

Optimized C-Frame Shear design through use of FEA tools to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase capacity.

CADVenture, Inc. (Now Fisher / Unitech), Willoughby, OH 2007 - 2008 A leading supplier of Engineering Hardware and Software solutions to design, communicate, simulate, sustain, and manage the product development process.

Senior CAD Sales Specialist

Responsible for developing new client relationships while growing existing client base. Responsible for direct sales to all potential clients in the assigned territory, ensuring that customers received full benefits of a SolidWorks solution to their multi-divisional, multi-seat, networked CAD / CAE / CAM / PDM needs.

Successfully developed new business and increased sales in existing customer base by 20% within territory by building relationships and demonstrating exceptional value.

Exceeded goals for prospecting, identifying new opportunities and demonstrations of products through efficient time management, focused research, and targeted marketing. Formtek Metal Forming, Inc., Bedford Hts., OH 2004 - 2007 A long-established equipment manufacturing company with a rich history of providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. Mechanical Engineer

Developed engineering standards as well as designed custom machinery for construction, fenestration, metal processing, and other industries.

Developed innovative machine design to increase efficiency of screen manufacturing in window and door industry. Successfully utilized 3D design tools to improve communication, reduce scrap and errors, and increase productivity.

Successfully integrated new controls platform, reducing costs, improving performance, and enhancing capabilities on multiple machinery platforms.

EDUCATION

Coursework towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Minor in Computer Science

Dean’s List, Student Memberships in SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and SME (Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CONTINUING EDUCATION

Management/Leadership Training, University of Akron, Medina, OH, 2016 Project Management, Kent State University, Twinsburg, OH, 2014 Effective Presentations, Automated Packaging Systems, Streetsboro, OH, 2014 Interviewing Skills, University of Akron, Medina, OH, 2011 Supervisory Leadership, University of Akron, Medina, OH, 2010 Lean Manufacturing, Magnet (formerly CAMP), Cleveland, OH, 2000 Quick Response Manufacturing, John Deere, Oberlin, OH, 2000 Roll Design, SME, Grand Rapid MI, 1996

Tube & Pipe Making Technology, SME, Grand Rapid MI, 1996 Fundamentals of Roll Forming Technology, SME, Grand Rapid MI, 1996 Time Management, CareerPath Seminars, Cleveland, OH, 1992 Concurrent Engineering, Teledyne Hyson, Brecksville, OH, 1991 Public Speaking, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 1990 VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland., OH 2009 - Present World Class Symphony Orchestra

Volunteer Usher

Providing front of house services to patrons for concerts and other performances. Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc., Medina., OH 1998 - Present Breed-specific Animal Rescue. A 501c3 organization Volunteer Foster/Trustee/Foster Coordinator

Volunteering for events, providing transport for dogs, fostering dogs in search of a permanent home. Member of Board of Trustees since 2016. Foster Coordinator since 2017. It’s About Us Services, Inc., Cleveland., OH 2016 - Present Service organization providing programming and enrichment for aging LGBTQ community. 501c3. Trustee/Board President

Volunteering for events, providing guidance to fulfill the group’s mission. Community outreach. Liaison to other non-profit groups. Presiding over Board-level activities.

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