Manager Engineering

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Language: Fluent in French & English 336-***-**** **************@*****.***

Mechanical Engineering Design Director

Global engineer and project director with multi-functional experience within major manufacturing corporations. Breadth of experience in innovative product design and project management in multiple industries, including consumer products, mass transit transportation, motorized recreational vehicle, marine and automotive. A cross-functional leader versed in global strategies, combined with extensive technical and creative design strengths. Strong team based general management acumen with the ability to thrive in fast paced environment from concept throughout life cycle management.

Project Management

Intellectual Property management

Innovation Product Design & Development

Motorized recreational vehicle design

New Technology commercialization

Strategic Planning

Research & Development management

ISO, TS, QS, APQP, PPAP systems and processes

Lean Engineering, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen

Thermoplastic product design

Rapid prototyping, small production casting

Casting, forging, machining, heat treatment

Die Casting, Extrusion, Rolling

Composites materials and Processes

Leadership Areas: Technical Expertise:

Professional Experience

CoolTech Bedding Co. Clemmons, NC USA 2015-present

Bedding products specialized in B2C (E-commerce) sales.

Director of Engineering

Key areas of accountability include product development, manufacturing processes, materials & supplier selection, testing and patent.

Developed innovative new products in bedding and furniture industry exceeding current product performance for comfort.

Led all efforts in certification, commercialization and logistic.

Directed development of digital marketing vision and web site.

Hayward Industries, Pool products, Clemmons, NC USA 2010-2015

Vertically integrated manufacturer of all swimming pool accessories including controls, lights and robotic cleaner.

Chief Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Vice President of Technology. Key areas of accountability include product and technology R&D, driving innovation in material, processes and design, technology strategic planning and delivery of new products. Developed several new products that exceeded market requirements in pumps, automatic cleaner and filtration. Led staff of 5 and advised over 15 engineers across US locations and globally (China).

Developed and launched innovative new products in different fields including: Pumps, filters, cleaners and sanitation. New designs drove substantial cost reduction in material (up to 60%) and labor while greatly improving customer satisfaction.

Led multi-disciplined team and delivered VA/VE (value added /engineered) projects to meet the reduction in cost of goods.

Led, developed and launched a new pump design that secured $7.5M of threatened business. Reduced cost by $2.00/unit.

Led an exhaustive water filter media study resulting in discovery of new materials with enhanced performance (1 micron).

Led cross-functional group and external Industrial Design resources in developing new “Fast Track” innovating products for proof of concept.

GIBBS Technologies, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA 2008-2010

Manufacturer of High Speed Amphibian vehicles (Aquada, Quad Ski)

Director of Engineering, Sports Amphibian Vehicle

Reporting to the vice president of engineering. Led as chief engineering manager the development of Gibbs’s first American-designed High Speed Amphibian Sport Vehicle where performance and handling on land and water were unprecedented.

Delivered an innovative concept for this completely new mode of transportation to meet performance requirements using aerospace technology and materials.

Led a complete range of study on light weight composite and lightweight materials including carbon fiber & titanium to meet extreme light weight target.

Prototyped & tested new vehicles from concept to final validation.

Developed supplier base while introducing new material and processes resulting in quality parts at a lower cost while using APQP and PPAP processes.

Pak-Lite Inc., Suwanee Georgia, USA 2004-2008

Supplier of die cut and laminated components and the largest laminate floor underlayment in the US. (ISO 9001, TS16949)

New Product Engineering and R & D Manager

Led as engineering manager the activities to support sales for all OEM customers in the following sectors: Automotive, Marine, Recreational Motorized Products, Flooring, Electronic and Appliances. Responsibilities included material sourcing, estimating/quoting with sales engineers, partnering with manufacturing, material control and other departments of the organization.

Led automotive programs as engineering integrator to secure $1.5M of new business. (FMVSS requirement)

Drove discipline and development of process, tools and production parameters using design of experiment, reverse engineering and six sigma principles to ensure on time delivery of projects, exceeding quality guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to "think outside the box" and generate alternative solutions and develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems. Instrumental in negotiating and involving suppliers to meet extremely tight time lines.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation, Newnan Georgia, USA 2000-2004

Manufacturer of motorcycle, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, snow mobiles, jet boats and watercraft. (ISO 9001)

Watercraft Division Engineering Manager, Design, R & D and testing

Responsible for project management of Yamaha’s expansion into water vehicles design in USA, leading team to ensure feasibility of technology, team training, project timelines and key milestones were met on time and on budget.

Led as engineering manager the development of Yamaha’s first American-designed water vehicle, exceeding sales projection by 50%. Model became the best-selling vehicle of the industry for 4 years.

Provided innovative design solution resulting in 34% fewer components on new VX vehicle.

Reformed using TPM the testing facility, PWC, ATV, Golf Cart, increasing productivity and efficiency by more than 40%.

Prototyped and tested 7 new land utility vehicles from concept to final validation. (Electric and gas powered)

Forged strategic relationships with key suppliers, introducing new materials and processes resulting in substantial cost, quality and warranty improvement.

Strategized creative DFA & DFM solutions, incorporating lean manufacturing strategies resulting in a 25% cost reduction.

Led the utilization of ISO system to drive project discipline and trained engineers accordingly.

Polaris Industries, Spirit Lake, Iowa, USA 1998-2000

Manufacturer of All-Terrain vehicles, motorcycles, snow mobiles and watercrafts.

Engineer Manager Watercraft Division

Directed the development of the “Virage”, which became the company’s best-selling watercraft.

Implemented measures to the product development process to improve quality, reliability and performances resulting in a 40% warranty cost reduction and improved customer satisfaction.

Maximized and improved division performance by capitalizing on existing Engineering resources resulting in reduced overhead cost. Contribution helped bring the division from a loss of $8M per year to a breakeven point in 2 years.

Managed the field-testing and engine calibration including the introduction of Direct Fuel Injection for 2 strokes engine which met the new stringent EPA regulation.

Led and directed the division in the development of five (5) new watercraft models in two (2) years.

Strategized and evaluated revised material and processes, introduced new supplier reducing cost by 30%.

Developed and implemented lab testing to reduce development lead time by 30%.

Created and patented the first child grab bar in the Marine Industry, now widely used in different configuration.

Bombardier Corporation, Québec, Canada & Benton Illinois, USA

Manufacturer of Trains, Subways, motorcycles, snow mobiles, watercrafts and all-terrain vehicles.

Engineering Manager Celebrity boats, Benton, Illinois 1996-1997

Established and participated in newly acquired boating division set-up including necessary function and staffing.

Led and managed the design of several new and innovative boat models from concept to start of production.

Modified and improved product design to meet the $500K annual cost reduction target.

Project Leader Sea Doo Watercraft division 1994-1996

Led the planning and technical development of the 1996 Sea Doo GTX from marketing requirements to start of production.

Led all design detail activities including DFA and DFM practices allowing production rate improvement by 26% from target.

Engineered with a Japanese supplier and launched from marketing requirement to final production of innovative electronic gauges and information center for marine dashboards, setting new standards in the industry.

Project Leader, Mass Transit division Lapocatiere, Canada 1991-1994

Developed and launched the design of multiple thermoplastic and composite interior and exterior components.

Conceived, designed and launched the driver cabin of the Red Line Boston Subway, including high impact resistance windshield, and installation of communication and control equipment necessary to safely operate a subway.

Led and delivered a successful design of the Ankara subway interior systems including the following systems: lighting, A/C, heating, floor covering and seating, meeting all critical time line.

GID Design, Project Engineer, Québec City, Canada 1988-1991

Developed and delivered a multitude of different products ranging from cross country ski pole basket for the Canadian Olympic team to salt spreading light weight composite equipment for highway (patent issued).

Bombardier Inc., Design Engineer, Sea Doo Watercraft division, Valcourt, Canada 1986-1988

Developed and launch the first new generation of Sea Doo watercraft.

Education

Laval University, Quebec, Canada Ste-Foy College, Quebec, Canada

Baccalaureate in Applied Sciences, Diplome D’Etude Collegial

Mechanical Engineering, 1986 Pure Sciences, 1982

Several Patents issued, many pending. Language: Fluent in French and English

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