Independent Consultant Historical Society

Accomplished R&D, Engineering and Operations professional, with progressive Project Management experience in the areas of Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Strategy Development.

Aggressive creative problem solver and decision maker with the ability to set priorities and initiate action plans to attain objectives. Solid experience creating strategies and processes that enhance client services and improve deliverables. Demonstrated success directing the development of organizations through periods of tremendous growth. Deep understanding of how technical implementations and business functions are impacted during organizational change. Possess diverse Engineering Management experience in big industry, service organizations and smaller start-up companies, which contributes to problem resolution in various situations. Strong management and leadership skills, with ability to motivate professionals and maximize productivity level. Excellent communicator with emphasis on building strong internal and external relationships.

Developing existing and new (AMA) skill sets in employees, by assessing their true capabilities and their future goals. Assigning and deploying these skill sets to “Project Teams” that is task specific and where the programs/projects have clear objectives and deliverables, outlined in SOW. On several cases, members of the engineering team, are reassigned based on their changing skill set or personal future goals. All projects had a team lead, who managed timelines, deliverables and budgets.

Summary to stake holders regarding programs/projects, budget and resource management is conducted through MOR, highlighting ITCM, MRD, MRR, TRL, RAIL, SWOT, FEA etc. This also covered training, performance and corrective action matrices.

Geographical awareness spans several cultural and economic regions. Specifically, I have worked on assignment in Europe (Germany, France, England, Scotland and Ireland), China (Shanghai, Ningbo, Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Dongshan, Ningde, Hong Kong), Mexico (Chihuahua, Mexico City), Canada (Ottawa) and US.

Qualification Summary

Operations Management

Cost Reduction

Account Management

Program Management/PMO

Joint Ventures

Budget/Forecast

ERP/MRP Systems

ProE-WF5, Solidworks10

Change Management

Organizational Development

Alloy/Composite Development

Process Improvement

Intellectual Property

Team Leadership/Training

Sales/Marketing

Education

Masters - Business

Design Leadership

PGDip

Middlesex University

London, UK

BA/BSc - Mech. Eng.

Industrial Design

w/honors

Teesside University

Middlesborough, UK

Associates Degree

3-D Design

w/distinc

Hallem University

Sheffield, UK

Professional Experience

Independent IGGI Design Engineering (currently under multiple NDAs) June 2012 - Present

Product, Packaging and Programs Engineer (Proe-wf5/Solidworks03)

●Guest Speaker ITESM Mexico. 3 days of teaching on design principles.

●Program Director (Branding, E.S.I in NPD, Prototyping, Proe-wf5/Solidworks9).

●Commercial Aircraft Seat - “OneSEAT” less than1kg/Alu-Lith-Composite-SMA.

●Educational Instrumentals – “Cole’s Paper Factory” & “I made this…”.

●Camping Essentials – “Stove & Things” (ProE WF5).

●Tsuba “Cultural Product Development – equity” (Solidworks10).

●Guest Speaker “Advanced Technology and Implementation – Trending Psychology”.

●2 active NDAs (Solidworks7 and design).

Walmart, Gainesville, TX. July 2013 - Present

●Changes to Weber Aircraft (moving R&D to California) from the buyout from Zodiac allowed me to return to contract and strategically get a position with Walmart (insurance and employment history).

●Work focus was in “Setting Modular’s throughout the Store, in addition to creating he seasonal backdrops and reviewing price changes.

●Promoted less than a year later to Department Manager (D17-20-22) Homelines. Decreased inventory levels in excess of 75%. Reset the Departments Modular’s to better reflect the customer/market.

●Participated in the Stores total revamp 2015.

●Changed Departments in approximately 2016 to oversee the Crafts Department (D40-44-19). Decreased inventory levels 80% and increased sales in excess of $150,000.

●Added 2 more Departments (D3-69) Stationary and Celebrations. Further inventory reductions, allowed the space for a new Freight Receiving System to be deployed

●Major changes in Walmart’s structure, allowed for me to move to Data/OGP and focus back on IGGI 2020 (contract work). December 2020. 8 years went by in a flash.

●Currently have 2 active NDAs and 4 inactive (paused)

Weber Aircraft LLC. Gainesville, Texas Sep 2010 – June 2012

Director of R&D Engineering (Sr. Mgr. R&D)

Reviewed ongoing design programs for adherence to established budgets and schedules. Ensure sufficient and skilled resources were in place, along with the tools to perform the necessary functions to support corporate objectives. Clearly plan for smooth day-to-day operation of the R&D Engineering Department with respect to performance goals and deliverables (e.g., on time completion, objectives, quality, etc.). Assist engineering design teams in their effort to solve design problems. Established roles and responsibilities that clearly defined tasks and improved the overall R&D/Engineering organization and functionality. Hands on Proe (WF4) and Soliworks 10 experience. Leadership Responsible for Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering Procedural adoptions and corrections. Worked with Universities to deliver “Product Innovation”, performed Advanced Material Research” (USA/Mexico). Resulted in being a Crystal Cabin 2012 Finalist

Worked with the VP of Marketing & Sales to develop branding and product plans that clearly defined customer needs and business expectations. Coordinated product development activities across BU’s. (California, France, Germany, Mexico, England) Marketing teams, to develop competitive concepts and prototypes to support marketing’s campaign (70% IP increase) Reduced Seat/PAX weight by 2.7Ibs, while improving kinematic and seat comfort. Significant contribution to new LOPA layout configurations for Delta, Singapore and American Managed overall R&D function to promote innovation. This included resource management (120% capacity increase to meet demand) and performance measurement. Weekly coordination and streamlining of these activities to maintain alignment with other sister (BU) companies, so that a common roadmap was in place, to achieve corporate goals. Managed Corrective Action, utilizing 8D Root Cause Analysis, with VOC considerations (LCD Mechanical Interface). Developed new product strategies for Zodiac; worked closely with prototype, production engineering, manufacturing (5a-CNC/VF/IM), certification and supply chain senior management to ensure efficient design with respect to innovation, weight, manufacturability, compliance (AR/FAA) and cost.

Managed design reviews, as related to engineers (FEA/Envelope-CG) interpretation of CNC milling components (Haas VMC-5a). Vertical twin sided milling for improved efficiency of machine shop. Adopted FEA software, primarily ProEngineer Wildfire/Mechanical to asses structural and thermal properties. Specifically, assessing the structural dynamics of seat kinematics thru 4g, 9g and 16g impact testing. Thermal analysis IFE enclosures (entertainment/power devices) and new “dynamic” Headrest, utilizing low voltage and memory metal composites.

Century Martial Arts, Midwest City, Oklahoma May 2007 – Sep 2010

Mgr. R&D / Engineering

Managed Business, Legal and Design Development Structure and Process Controls for multi-million dollar sporting goods manufacturer. Manager with full strategic planning and P&L management responsibility for the $80 million domestic operations of this SG Company. Maintained complete autonomous decision-making authority within the areas of Engineering, R&D, drafting, technology and administrative affairs. Reduced components in top selling unit resulting in $2 million savings over 2 years Design, prototype, and put in production new UFC unit that generated $3 million revenue per year Chaired design reviews related to off-site tubular steel fabrication, quality/capacity production and bag filling. Hands on CAD modeling (Solidworks) and development of new products. Improved overall productivity by 9% created the lowest-cost manufacturing position within the industry utilizing selective automation, Six Sigma disciplines, and more challenging metrics with better accountability

Lionheart International; Dallas, Texas Oct 2004 – May 2007

Operations Manager/Independent Consultant (SST Fuel Tank Integration)

Managed the day to day operations of an architectural steel fabrication business in the UK for several months. Was part of a joint venture to launch a fuel tank assembly plant to support a TIER I heavy truck manufacturer. Designed and contracted fabrication of 8 Fixtures for assembly, defined core VS methodology for lean inventory and safety procedures resulting in 100% JIT and 0% accident rate. Responsible for full P&L and Capital Equip’. Developed warehouse layout for inventory, storage, fabrication, assembly. Managed production and labor requirements. Previous experience in the Design and Build of a Hydraulic Flat bed Trailers 40 Story Building I-Beam Development/Fabrication and onsite review (Leeds, England)

Beckett Corp., Irving, Texas Sep 2002 – Sep 2004

Engineering Manager

Responsible for engineering procedures, new product development, made lab improvements to support UL standards, implemented and refocused engineering staff. Led marketing into the future by utilizing the parametric tools offered by Pro-e/Wildfire to visually convey the design message to existing and potential customers (BOM Costing and Routing) Accountable for new product introduction, manufacturing/shop floor control and agency compliance Utilizing corporate resources and cost justification ROI, resulting in rapid new product introduction and transfer of technology overseas for $100 million cost reduction.

Utilizing finite element analysis software, primarily ProEngineer and AutoCAD (Mechanical/Thermal FEA) to asses structural and thermal properties. Specifically, assessing the thermal analysis affect on concentricity of sub-pump drive assemblies. This aided in the efficient design of the pump outer enclosures (MD175) and minimized epoxy for internal sealing. The thermal aspect of the software was also integral in designing the tooling for both Injection Molding (Mold Flow / Port-Injector Relief) and large Vacuum Forming (Well and Wall Thickness).

Previous Work History

Engineering Manager- (Scotsman / Manitowoc) 1996 – 2002

Beverage and Ice Machine Manufacturing, Design & Project Development Six-Sigma Training and Application. Deploying DFMA resulted in immediate $100,000+ in operational and product savings. In addition to improvements to UL and NSF compliance. Conducted Design Review’s related to sheet metal/plastic for punch press and vacuum forming (capacity sensitive). Hands-on ProE CAD modeling (Plastic Drafting and Sheetmetal structures)

Consultant- Chapman, Graham, Mills 1989 – 1996

Engineering consulting to Jim Beam, developing new product design and while introducing lean manufacturing, resulting in $50,000,000 in cost savings (New glass parison/molding technology).

Design and Technical Consulting for Whitworths Brands. Applying new manufacturing techniques, resulting in excess of $350,000 in production savings. Significant contribution to Loctite Corporation Dublin’s operations, leading to improved DFMA and Quality Controls. Leading to very public resolution of a manufacturing floor in their Cynoacrylate production

Patents

2012 Patent: Kinematics in Seating (Pending)

2012 Patent: Airframe Seating (Pending)

2011 Patent: Aircraft Seating Head Mechanisms SMA

2011 Patent: Aircraft Seating Quick Disconnect (Mechanical & Electrical)

2010 Patent: UFC Clinch-Strap MMA

2010 Patent: MMA HB Training System (Utility US)

2010 Patent: MMA HB Training System (Design US)

1993 Patent: Cuprinol “Castle Pack” Closure Feature & Appearance. (Design UK)

Awards & Professional Affiliations

2012 Guest Speaker: Industrial Design Engineering & Problem Solving – ITESM Chihuahua Mexico

2012 Finalist: Crystal Cabin Award – Hamburg – Aircraft Interiors

2011 Certificate: Successfully Managing People AMA Texas

2010 Certificate: Business Leadership YPO Harvard School of Business Boston, Massachusetts

2010 Certificate: Constitutional Law Moore TC, Oklahoma

2010 Certificate: Evidence Law Moore TC, Oklahoma

2010 Certificate: Solidworks, Oklahoma

1999 Certificate: Pro-Engineer v19. PTC (trained v20). Parametrically based 3D interface. USA

1998 Certificate: GD&T. Aligning product and specification documentation to industry standard. USA

1997 Certificate: Solid Designer & ME10. SDRC. USA

1997 Certificate: Six Sigma. Applying statistical data to production parts/process evaluation. USA

1996 Member: I.O.P.P. Professional Accreditation. USA

1993 Nomination: "Innovator Of The Year Award". Cuprinol ‘Castle Pack’. UK

1992 Award: "Starpack92"-KP Peanuts Packaging. UK

1991 Award: Swift Hydraulic Consultants Ltd. Regional Design Award, Hydraulic Trailer Design. UK

1990 Member: I.O.P. Institute of Packaging. M. Inst. PKG. UK

1990 Certificate: DUCT 3D CAD/CAM Modeling (training in CAD/CAM capabilities)

1989 Member: CSD-Chartered Member (Chartered Society of Designers/SIAD)

1986 Member: PHS-Plastics Historical Society.

Major Projects And Achievements (OEM)

Airbus: Seating quick disconnect system

Boeing Company: Perfected Mechanical/Power quick disconnect to reduce Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance cost and lead-times.

Century Martial Arts: Heavy Bag / Training System. Patent and Trademark Development. PPE and CE Development

Beckett Corporation: Engineering Procedures, new product development, lab improvements (to UL standards) refocus and implementation. Responsible for new product introduction and agency compliance. (UL, ETL, CE, DENAN, STR etc) Utilizing divisional resource and cost justification ROI (Return on Investment), resulting in rapid new product introduction and transfer of technology to China.

IMI Cornelius: Designed and implemented High Carbonated units for Pepsi-Cola. Designed a retractable closing system; for bin dispensers, exclusive for Coca-Cola.

Booth Inc: Considerable contribution to the ice and beverage combo' product development: namely the BC175, achieving "agency" UL and NSF approval of all units - including design and patent registration.

Servend: New Design-Injection Molded MD175 Merchandiser Injection Molded drainpans MD150/175/200/250. Mfg. Development - Center Seam Bin (seamless) with ongoing cold plate improvements. 1st. Coke A.T.M. Approval for Drop-Ins. Promoted to Engineering Design Manager, July 14, 1997.

Addendum:

Overview of Regulations - UL / NSF / OSHA / FAA / ACR / FAR / CE / JSA / SAE / NTSB / DOT / PPA

Experience in the following industries:

Aircraft Seating: Aerospace: FAA / ACR / NTSB

Facilities Fuel Tank Assembly (Manufacturing): NTSB / DOT

Food & Beverage Industry: UL / NSF

Chemicals & Adhesives (Loctite Corp. Irland): OSHA/UL/NSF

Retail – General Merchandise and Grocery

In addition to “Product Engineering” development in various industries, my role included the coordination and compliance with the respective governing agencies. Here the involvement was specific and dependent on the industry discipline and stage of the product in development. Notably:

Aircraft Seating - Composite Structures & TSO Certification (C39c)

In order to gain approval for the TSO (Technical Standard Order) tags, the seats must first pass FAR 16 (prt25). This involves 4g, 9g (side), 14g (vertical), and 16g (forward) dynamic test impact certification, along with Toxicity, Burn and Smoke material compliance. My involvement in these initiatives was to ensure the material; processes and test setup were in adherence and passed the requirements. Specifically, the component and assembly (kinematics) geometry of Aircraft specified Alum’ 6061, 7075 (and 2014A). Specific steel, such as 4130 and 4340 also needed the compliance.

Additional AS9100, Chapter 4, 7 and 9 (project management) were accommodated for the tracking of “Product Development”. This was essential to Engineering and Manufacturing tracking and identification of non-compliant parts. Composite components saw most “quality” inspections, owing to the nature of its substrate, fabrication (typ. pre-preg) and final use.

Implementation of VSM, S5 and HICK (Keizan) processes for safe, secure and efficient manufacturing. Monthly GAMP walks were conducted to assess improvements.

Summary to stake holders: Product, Project and Resource management through MOR highlighting ITCM, MRD, MRR, TRL, RAIL, SWOT, FEA etc. This covered budgets, performance and corrective action matrices.

Facilities for Fuel Tank Assembly: - “School Buses” & “LH Tractors” (International Garland TX)

ISO9001 / AS9100 / OSHA Procedures in Fabrication and Safe Environment

Determining City, County and State Licenses and Certificates (Garland, Texas)

Landlord leasing and upgrade negotiations (20,000 sqft)

Contractor facility lighting / power / plumbing upgrade negations and project approvals

Obtained Fire Department approvals and emergency protocols

Determining Facilities Needs – Security / Electrical / Power / Lighting / Incoming Inspection / Warehousing / Manufacturing / Quality / Shipping.

Developed manufacturing / fabrication layout, procedures and policies

OSHA Training and Staff Development (9 Block). Warehouse (Forklift) and Assembly Training (Jigs & Hydraulic Power Tools). Ensure hazardous conditions do not exist.

Meet with and comply with OSHA representatives, as relates to employee safety and complaints:

Provide work and a workplace free from recognized hazards.

Inform employees of OSHA safety and health standards that apply to their workplace.

Display in a prominent place: Official OSHA poster describing rights and responsibilities under OSH Act.

Establish a written, comprehensive hazard communication program that includes provisions for such things as container labeling, material safety data sheets, and an employee training program.

Inform employees of the existence, location, and availability of their medical and exposure records when employees first begin employment and at least annually thereafter, and to provide these records upon request. Implemented intranet service to communicate BOM between corporate and satellite offices.

Developed product support teams to cover inventory and JIT delivery.

Implement S5 and HICK (Keizan) processes for safe, secure and efficient manufacturing

Food & Beverage Industry: Beverage & Ice Machines (Pepsi / Coca-Cola)

Primary “Product Design” compliance was targeted for approval of both UL and NSF. Where applicable other agencies where adhered too such as JSA (Japan) and CE (Europe). The primary concerns were environmental and personal safety – electrical, sharp edges, material toxicity etc. This also covered aspects of labor laws, specific to product initiated in China.

In addition: I have significant (7+ Years) Structural Packaging and Branding Design Experience. Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage.

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