SAM SHADMAN
847-***-**** ● **************@*****.***
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
A senior level global executive possessing years of hands-on practical experience in engineering, manufacturing, and operations specializing in multi-project management from conceptual design through manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of engineering materials, strong familiarity with fabrication techniques including: plastic molding, casting, machining techniques, sheet metal design, mechanism design, electro-mechanical enclosure, robotics, linkage, tubing, coating, etc. Over 15,000 hours of combined experience in Solidworks, IBM CAD/CAM, Pro-E, IDEAS, Microcomputers, kinematics, dynamics simulation, finite element methods utilizing CAEDS, and management consulting for highly critical projects for several companies.
Core Competencies
Profit & Loss Responsibility
Multi-Site & Global Operations
Engineering Management
Research & Development
Strategic Planning
Risk Management
New Product Development
Field Engineering Support
Product Re-Engineering
Vendor & Customer Relations
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Best Practices & Documentation
● GAMP ● ISO 9001-2008 ● ISO 13485 ● APQP ● BPPB ● DFMEA ● PFMEA ●
● GMP ● DMRs ● DHRs ● DHFs ● PPAP ● IQ/OQ
MBA, General Management, Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL
MSME, Mechanical Engineering & Design, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
BSME, Mechanical Engineering & Design, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
THOMAS ENGINEERING, INC. (Pharmaceutical OEM), Hoffman Estates, IL 2017 to 7/2018
Senior Director of Engineering
Reporting to the President. Responsible for establishing efficient processes and daily management of Engineering, Project Management and Technical Services Groups by implementing Best Practices for continuous improvement of products and services..
Delivered 4 new strategic products within budget and extremely short timeline (Accela-Coata Pro 48, Accela-Coata Pro 60, Compu-Coat Elite Software, and Compu-Coat Pro Plus Software).
Built with consideration of budget/costing and implementation of GMP for pharmaceutical products.
Products were highly accepted at 2 very important international pharmaceutical shows (Interphex in USA and Achema in Germany).
Responsible for multi-million Dollar Capital Program
Conducted bi-weekly design review including DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) to eliminate potential design and manufacturing issues.
Provide technical support to operations for further optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment to assure effectiveness, efficiency and robustness.
Drive corporate continuous improvement in manufacturing technologies while supporting the development of new technological and product innovations
Achieved more than $150,000 in savings on existing Flex Line products through increased efficiencies in assembly and cost savings on product components.
Reduced product delivery time from P.O. (Purchase Order) to customer delivery (FAT-Factory Acceptance Test) from 32 weeks to 22 weeks.
Improved and increased product quality, from design for manufacturability and fabrication, achieving lower costs and reducing production assembly time by 30%.
Created “Annual Service Maintenance” / “Annual Software Maintenance” agreements and increased Technical Services Group income by 20%.
Generated and documented new product design specifications, improving new product deliverables.
Develop, implement and monitor the Technical Services Group Operational activity and budget including defined KPI to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines for customer satisfaction within the allocated timeline and budget.
Resolved and improved customer issues and problems through creation of a “Fast Access” document, enabling the Technical Services group to resolve issues within 48 hours of customer call.
Recruited 2 mechanical engineers, a software engineer and one technical services engineer to strengthen and improve group productivity.
Directed and prioritized engineering, project management, manufacturing and technical services resources to ensure projects progress, meet timeline commitments within the prescribed budgets.
Standardized parts and documentations in order to communize parts usage among product lines in order to reduce overall product cost, improve assembly time and increase efficiency.
SECOTE, INC., Suzhou, China 2015 to 2017
Sr. Vice President
Reporting to the Chairman and CEO. Responsible for P&L combined with the research, design, and development of highly advanced consumer electronics and automation machinery.
Customized automation for Automotive, Medical, Consumer Electronics, and Commercial products with product safety, accuracy, efficiency, and reliability through employment of state-of-the-art technology.
Credited with bringing new business, improving customer relations, and introducing new technology from R&D into engineering and manufacturing.
Oversaw all sales and marketing standards to help increase sales by 300%.
Developed and trained members of the Design, Quality, and Application Engineering departments with a focus on quality and product robustness.
Implemented Design for Manufacturability principals and reduced assembly time and product fabrication cost by 20%.
Ensured knowledge and “know-how” was shared seamlessly throughout facilities in China and USA using BPPB (Best Project Practices for Business).
Initiated product standardization combined with research in automation machinery resulting in increased reliability and significant cost reduction.
Conducted analysis and assessment of gaps in documented evidences for risk and performed immediate containment actions.
Implemented lean manufacturing practices that initiated several process improvements including a production and assembly time study allowing increases in throughput and efficiency.
Provide technical support to operations for further optimization of engineering and manufacturing processes and equipment to assure effectiveness, efficiency and robustness using APQP and BPPB guidelines.
Drive corporate continuous improvement in manufacturing technologies while supporting the development of new technological and product innovations.
Responsible for multi-million Dollar capital projects.
Directed and prioritized engineering, project management, manufacturing and technical services resources to ensure projects progress, meet timeline commitments within the prescribed budgets.
PRECISION PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CORP., Des Plaines, IL 2012 to 2015
Sr. Vice President
Reported to the President. Responsible for the design and development of clinical and commercial medical products (mother baby care – Ameda Platinum Pumps, dental irrigation devices, surgical products, etc.) for healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics.
Financial responsibility for multi-million-dollar budget, and leadership of strategic multi-facility projects.
Oversaw the design, development, validation, regulatory submissions, and manufacturing of system hardware and supporting consumables.
Conducted extensive product research resulting in device enhancements that increased reliability and significantly reduced cost.
Performed situation assessment, strategy development, and contract negotiations with positive bottom-line impact.
Managed and developed Engineering and Manufacturing groups in a matrix structure.
Designed, developed, and patented a state-of-the-art mother baby care device.
Created and implemented an automated/semi-automated manufacturing assembly line in Malaysia facility.
IXMATION INC., Roselle, IL; Suzhou, China; Penang, Malaysia; Switzerland 2010 to 2012
Chief Technology Officer
Reported to the Group CEO. Responsible for the research, development and design of highly advanced automation machinery customized for Automotive, Medical, Consumer Electronics, and commercial products.
Oversaw the process for bringing technology from R&D into global engineering and manufacturing.
Developed global standards and know-how through web-based program to ensure knowledge is shared seamlessly throughout all facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Initiated product standardization combined with process and design enhancements resulting in increased reliability and significant cost reduction.
Implemented all global standards with use of GAMP (Good Automation Manufacturing Practice), ISO 9001-2008 and ISO 13485 resulting in increased efficiency and sales in all facilities.
Total global technical leadership of multiple plants (Malaysia, China, Switzerland, and US) and projects.
PRECISION PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING CORP., Des Plaines, IL 2004 to 2010
Sr. Director of Engineering
Reported to the President. Responsible for the design and development of automotive components (Tier One Supplier) and commercial medical products for healthcare providers, hospitals and clinics.
Oversaw the design, development, validation, regulatory submissions and manufacturing of system hardware and supporting consumables.
Conducted product research and implemented device enhancements resulting in increased reliability and significant cost reduction.
Initiated and managed turnkey product development and manufacturing including sheet metal, electronics, electro-mechanical, casting, plastics, and components.
Designed, developed, and manufactured complete engine air intake controller system which improved vehicle fuel efficiency.
BAXTER HEALTH CARE CORP., Round Lake, IL 2002 to 2004
Sr. Engineering Manager
Reported to Sr. Director of Engineering. Responsible for establishing mechanical engineering group to support design, development, and manufacturing of a set of medical devices to be used for pathogen inactivation of donor red blood cells (RBC-PI). Expected revenue from this project estimated to be around $2 billion per year.
Recruited 15 new highly qualified engineers to support product development and manufacturing processes utilizing Pro/E solid modeling systems.
Co-developed and successfully implemented APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) with the Reliability and Quality Engineering (R&QE) department including group training on APQP process across Transfusion Therapies Division.
ADDITIONAL Product Development – Engineering Manager, Cherry Automotive, Waukegan, IL
EMPLOYMENT: Project Manager, Zenith Controls Inc., Chicago, IL
Project Engineer, Rockwell International, Westmont, IL
Project Engineer, Case IH, Hinsdale, IL
Mechanical Engineer, Danly Machine Corporation, Cicero, IL
PROFESSIONAL Six-Sigma Green Belt Training
DEVELOPMENT: UL Training for Medical Equipment and Systems (IEC 60601-1)
APQP – Advance Product Quality Planning Training
PROFESSIONAL American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
AFFILIATIONS: Co-chairman of Educational Committee & Member
Alumni Association of the University of Illinois, Member
Alumni Association of Keller Graduate School of Management, Member
National Management Association of Rockwell International, Member
PATENTS: Patent Application No. WO2004058046A3 - Baxter Corporation - July, 2004
Patent No. 200******** - Vacuum Control System, Breast Pump - 2004
Patent No. 6413193 - Fingerweight Corporation - July, 2002
Patent No. D433470 - Fingerweight Corporation - November, 2000
LANGUAGES: English - Read, Write, Speak (Fluent)
Farsi - Read, Write, Speak (Fluent)
Chinese - Speak (Intermediate)