Project Manager Engineer

Education: Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University.

Personal Summary: I have been working on contract for the past few years to gain experience in various industries and now I am seeking a permanent position. Since 2002 I have orchestrated complex engineering projects like industrial installations and product development with budgets up to 2 million Euros. International work experience managing engineering groups, supplier relationships as well as negotiating and administering contracts and deliverables has given me a firm basis for team leadership. I am also a team player and result oriented, with the volition to see projects through from beginning to end. With my professional attitude I strive for the respect and cooperation of my colleagues, and I have a reputation for being ambitious and pushing the boundaries of what is possible by implementing innovative solutions.

KEY COMPETENCIES

oExperienced and qualified team leader

oExcellent communication skills

oSkilled project and budget manager

oRisk assessment and quantification methodologies

oCost and benefit analysis, alternatives identification

oStrategic analysis

oScheduling methodology (CPM, GERT, PERT)

oLifecycle analysis and assessment

oRelationship management

oProject metrics creation and trend analysis

oStrategic and tactical planning

oChange and implementation management

o 8D, PPAP, 5 Why, fishbone diagrams

oGood documentation skills

oLarge-scale production

o~20 years manufacturing and machine shop experience

oMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project

oSolid Edge, SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro-E, AutoCAD etc.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Business and Leadership: I have several years of experience in structured multi-national environments with a focus on international group work. Additionally, I have six years of experience with running my own engineering company, resulting in a firm grasp on business dynamics, decision making, customer relations, resource management, budgeting, financial accountability and working under tight schedules and high pressure.

Project Management and consultancy: International exposure leading groups of 5-20 people in challenging countries on complex projects. I have over 15 years of R&D experience, successfully managing teams to develop new products and technologies and bringing them to market; both in multi-national environments and through small business.

Engineering: I have an aptitude for systems-efficiency analysis, production and a technically founded, but intuitively sharp sense for design, manufacturing, process control and industrial equipment. My in-depth knowledge of design and development has allowed me to successfully deliver numerous custom and series machines and products. My knowledge and knowhow is complemented by nearly 20 years of hands-on machine shop proficiency.

WORK EXPERIENCE Canada / Hungary / Germany / USA / Ukraine / France / Spain / Belgium / Romania / Italy / Singapore

05.2015

to Present

Contract: MOBIAIR and DIAPER RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY, Singapore – Sales Director, North America

oGrew product exposure in North America by identifying and targeting alternate industries.

oExplored new marketing strategies for expanding company products into North America.

oDuring prototype build, I oversaw the project management for our new machine.

oReduced production cost by redesigning critical components and production approach.

oResolved time-critical engineering issues during manufacturing.

09.2014

to 04.2015

Contract: WINSAFE CORP, Markham, Canada – Senior Engineer

oDeveloped a system to evaluating all active projects and determine schedules, priorities and HR assignment.

oAs a leading member of Winsafe, I helped to implement and enforce latest ISO 9001 engineering procedures.

oDeveloped and administered prototype designs, which were built and delivered to customers.

oTransparent liaising between large Winsafe clients, engineers and designers.

oBudgeting and scheduling for the production of Winsafe products.

oGained valuable knowledge and understanding of the construction industry and safety for working at heights.

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03.2014 – 08.2014 time off to travel

08.2013

to 02.2014

Contract: E-ZN INC, Mississauga, Canada – Senior Engineer, Energy Storage Development

oAchieved all R&D project goals while maintaining demanding schedule deadlines.

oConstructed a high-volume cost forecast for production, labour and procurement of market-ready product.

oLead planning for “scale-up to production”, including design of machinery and processes.

oManaged the development of new technologies for use in energy storage.

11.2011

to 05.2013

BOSCH, Budapest, Hungary – Project Manager, Electric Motors

oSpearheaded the successful relocation of our technology development center from Germany to Budapest.

oAttained excellent results for next generation electric motor development, securing my team a prominent position in the global Bosch spotlight.

oSuccessful, on-budget (€1.5million ) and on-time project management in an international environment.

oEnsured timely progress of all milestone activities to meet the rigorous automotive development standards.

oAchieved swift and successful problem resolution in the manufacturing plant.

oSubmitted three electric motor patent applications; two were published

01.2006 to

11.2011

XYRINX, Brussels, Belgium – Co-Owner and Lead Engineer

By far my greatest achievement was being a part of this company. Every project was successful and anywhere I work, I strive to recreate the positive and energetic atmosphere that we had at Xyrinx.

oExtremely proud to have delivered every single project within budget and with very short lead-times.

oHighly successful sales and marketing campaigns ensured a continuous supply of projects.

oHandled all aspects of business administration and project management in-house.

oSucceeded with several project viability studies, cost estimations and capital forecasts (€1.5 - €2million).

oI lead a very energetic and dynamic team of 5-7 people and organized all sub-contractors.

oCoordinated product design, manufacturing, assembly, installation and training for end users.

EXAMPLE XYRINX PROJECT REFERENCES:

oOPEL Automotive (Allison Transmissions), Szentgotthárd, Hungary - Automated pallet manipulation.

oSuzuki Automotive, Esztergom, Hungary - Multiple front and rear bumper punching stations.

oProcter & Gamble, Euskirchen, Germany / Cincinnati, Ohio, US - Production line automation studies.

oRonchi Mario SpA, Gessate, Italy – High-speed vacuum conveyor.

oDBK Group, Tokodaltáró, Hungary - Briquette manufacturing station.

oMiraSol Kft. (now Sweet Horn Gmbh.), Geilenkirchen, Germany – Complete factory design!

oKerox Kft., Diosd, Hungary - Automation for “green ceramic” removal, deburring and stacking.

01.2005 to 10.2006

PROCTER AND GAMBLE, Budapest, Hungary - Project Manager, Factory development

oAccomplished two very successful 4-month production line relocations from Budapest-Kiev, despite the extreme difficulties of working in challenging countries like Ukraine.

oCreated project viability studies, cost estimation and capital forecasts (€250,000 - €2-million).

oProactively lead groups of 5-25 people and organized all project sub-contractors.

oTrained staff on new technology, processes and related safety procedures.

oSuccessfully lead root-cause analysis studies, production capacity increase and line upgrades.

oManaged foreign projects in Canada, Ukraine, Germany and the US.

06.2002 to 03.2004

TECK COMINCO METALS, Mississauga, Canada - Design Engineer (2-term contract)

oWorked with senior engineers to develop new technologies and processes.

oDeveloped products, machines and processes for lead and zinc (automotive batteries and zinc air fuel cells).

oPatents: “Continuous Rotary Hole Punching in Continuous Lead Strips” (Pat. No.: 7380484, 7,066,066).

PERSONAL

oI am well-rounded with many extra-curricular hobbies. I travel, enjoy the outdoors and regularly play sports.

oI edited a book called “Helical Universe” by Jamal S. Shrair

oEdited numerous articles submitted to recognized science and mathematics journals.

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