Engineering Product Development

Mechanical Design Engineering, Systems and Operations

Resourceful, results-driven, and self-directed engineering professional with extensive and progressive experience coupled with exceptional qualifications to support diverse mechanical design and systems product development projects. Eager to contribute talents toward collaborating with a growth oriented organization to achieve business goals. Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in demanding environments to complete assigned projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact and build productive working relationships with co-workers, vendors, suppliers, customers, and all levels of management.

Technical Competencies

Mechanical Design Engineering Software Applications/Systems Project Scheduling/Budgeting

Intellectual Property Procedures Lean Manufacturing/Production Product Testing

Staff Facilitation/Development Product Quality Assurance/QA Technology Implementation

Product Lifecycle Management Solid-Edge/AutoCAD/ANSYS New Product Development

Written/Oral Communications Team Leadership/Collaboration Multi-Tasking/Prioritization

Professional Experience

Director of R&D

Fidelity Manufacturing– Ocala, Florida

April 2015 – Present

Manufacturers of Generator Enclosures, Fuel Storage Systems and Mobile Solutions..

Principle focus on the research and development of products manufacturing processes and new business opportunities.

Develop annual R&D goals and objectives.

Lead Research and development efforts to conjunction with NPD efforts.

Develop new product strategies and goals.

Develop new product marketing plans.

Responsible for new product introductions.

Organizational lead for engineering and manufacturing process and technology in the development of new product.

Director of Engineering

Exquisite Works Corporation – Homestead, Florida

Dec 2012 – Mar 2015

Manufacturer of custom motorcycles, recreational vehicles and transport trailers.

Responsible for the engineering and design of custom made products, manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality assurance.

Developed and implemented Engineering standards and best practices.

Responsible for Mechanical, Electrical, and Operational engineering and design.

Implement lean 6 Sigma program across engineering, procurement and manufacturing areas.

Implement project management program, process and procedures to meet customer demands.

Directly responsible programming for CNC and robotic welders

Responsible for regulatory compliance.

Systems Engineering Manager

ClosetMaid - Emerson – Ocala, Florida

Oct 2007 – Oct 2012

Manufacturers of consumer storage laminate and wire products.

Promoted to assume the responsibly of the divisional systems engineering manager in the development and implementing the corporate global product life-cycle management system. Serve as division lead on corporate PLM group to aid, plan, and steer the corporate implementation team.

Responsible training of users and super users of TeamCenter throughout all functional areas.

Designed and developed custom solutions to meet area specific goals.

Responsible for the integration of multiple platform CAD systems and enterprise resource tools.

Develop and implement product structure and bill of material system for new product development processes.

Develop, implement and monitor PLM gate / phase processes and controls across all cross functional areas.

Design Engineering Manager

ClosetMaid - Emerson – Ocala, Florida

June 2004 – Oct 2007

Recruited by vice president of new product development to oversee the global design engineering team. Accountable for the design and development of all new products. Applied engineering ingenuity to develop solutions for both technical and practical problems. Responsible for project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on-time delivery of project within budget constraints. Responsibilities included testing, evaluation of consumer products.

Responsible for division cross-functional design review teams.

Responsible for department staffing, coaching and mentoring

Responsible for division Intellectual property management.

Key Accomplishment: Earned Design Excellence Award six times from 2006 through 2010.

Disclosed 25 domestic and international utility and design ideas for patents.

Operations Engineering Manager

Adapto Storage Products – Hialeah, Florida

Jan 1992 – June 2004

Manufacturers of commercial storage, material handling, transport equipment, medical carts, computer equipment.

Lead an engineering design and operations team in the development of commercial storage products. Designed quality, engineered solutions that met customer needs, met or exceeded budget constraints, and allowed for efficient manufacturing. Directly responsible for customer satisfaction, operational profits, and overall product quality.

Accountable for tooling design, new product prototyping, and lean manufacturing processes.

Responsible for project specific costing and profits.

Conducted analytical studies on engineering proposals and product specifications.

Specified, selected, components design as well as managed vendor selection and evaluation process.

Worked in close collaboration with customer from concept, to acceptance.

Lead engineering and production teams in the design of all metal stamping, forming and laser cut design.

P&L Responsibly for 16.4M

Director of Operations

Seal Cool Systems – Ocala, Florida

Aug 1988 – Dec 1991

Manufacturers of Commercial Walk-in Coolers and Freezers, in-place form injected urethane

Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination and evaluation of all manufacturing and supporting departments. Responsible for profitable optimization of all aspects of operations physical and human assets. Direct subordinate managers in operations areas of manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, safety, and environmental compliance.

Oversee all operation areas

Reduce cost of quality through the use of continuous improvement programs.

Ensure company retained international quality certifications.

Ensure on time production, delivery and installation to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Oversee the design, development and production of custom units to meet customer specifications.

Operational P&L responsibilities in access of 24 M.

Design Engineering Manager

Arctic Industries – Medley, Florida

Feb 1986 – Aug 1988

Manufacturers of commercial walk-in coolers and freezers.

Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination and evaluation of product design

Insure implementation of all related quality protocols and work instructions.

Developed and implemented standard work instructions and processes.

Responsible for design and development of project specific designs

Design of personnel doors, access windows, aluminum extrusions and storage enclosures.

Ensure on time production, delivery and installation to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Oversee the design, development and production of custom units to meet customer specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences

Rice University Houston, TX

Business Management Associate of Applied Science Degree

Rice University Houston, TX

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Massey Business College Houston, TX

Additional Education and Professional Training:

Solid-Edge Advanced Modeling Versions 9-ST3 (2011)

Siemens TeamCenter Administration

Leadership Awareness Training (2011)

ANSYS Work Bench Versions 9-13 (2010)

Microsoft Small Business Server Administration

Toyota Lean Manufacturing Courses

The Law and You - Leadership Training (2010)

Caterpillar Production System – 6 Sigma Green Belt

Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

New Product Development Capability Implementation and Assessment

Emerson Process Control

Emerson Materials Management and Supply Chain Management

Patents / Publications / Awards

Patents and Publications:

18 Design Patents – US Patent Office – International Filings

2 Utility Patents – US Patent Office

4 Process Patents – US Patent Office

ClosetMaid New Product Development Process 3.0 – ClosetMaid

ISIR Process – Incoming Sample Inspection Report Process – ClosetMaid

New Product Development Website Design and Publication – ClosetMaid

Achievements and Awards:

24 Outstanding Presidential Awards for Design – Adapto Storage Products

2 Advanced Design Center Awards – Center of Design Excellence Emerson Electric

Presidential Award for New Product Development Process

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Project Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint Services

Solid Edge CAD Systems

ANSYS Finite Element Testing Software

AutoCAD Inventor 2013-2014

Siemens TeamCenter

Governmental Agencies and Standards:

NSF Standards, ASTM Standards and Procedures

ANSI-BIFMA testing standards, ISO 9000 – 9001 Standards

DERM, EPA and UL Fuel Tank and Fuel Delivery Standards

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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