Tim Grosland

Spanish Fork, UT ***** 801-***-**** advelx@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/tim-grosland-1415b92

R&D Project Manager

Innovative and highly successful designer and product developer with over 20 years’ experience in providing technical design direction on hardware, mechanical products, machine parts, and components for global ISO manufacturers. Proficient at creating detailed mechanical drawings for piece parts and assemblies. Adept in maximizing form, fit, and function through meticulous design model evaluation. Consistently recognized as a visionary solutions manager. Proven abilities to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Technical proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office Suite, and CATIA.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

•Project Management

•Prototypes & 3D Models

•Mechanical Aptitude

•Vendor & Supplier Management

•Quality Assurance & Control

•Product Development

•Process Improvements

•Reverse Engineering

•Patent Development & Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION MANAGER / ENGINEERING MANAGER / SAFETY MANAGER / QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER Ferreus Industries, Bluffdale, UT 10/2018 to 12/2022

Production Manager: Oversee the production of customers jobs, making sure all in-house processes and outside services were completed within the designated time.

Engineering Manager: Took customer supplied files to create shop drawings and models for use within company. Updating and archiving according to ISO 9001 standard.

Safety Manager: Ensured proper safety equipment and PPE are used in all areas of the company.

Quality Manager: Made sure part finish and quality meet customer requirements, Issued RMA numbers, created ECN for returned product, Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Personnel training to improve process efficiency. Collaborate with sales department to ensures correct jobs were shipped in correct order and on time. Cooperatively work with suppliers and vendors.

R&D PROJECT MANAGER TransAmerican Medical Imaging, Lindon, UT 10/2012 to 10/2018

Lead and manage design team to introduce new products, verify standards of design, and prototype using 3D printers for medical device production. Develop and maintain design manuals, coordinate project timelines, and ensure alignment with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601-1 electrical safety standard of medical devices. Provide support on released products including failure analysis, trend analysis, and personnel training to improve process efficiency. Collaborate with electrical engineers to incorporate electrical components in the production of mechanical products. Control compilation of instructions, work orders, bill of materials (BOMs), manuals, schematics, cable designs, and testing procedures; perform validation testing, build fixtures, and cooperatively work with suppliers and vendors.

•Revamped design of a wireless footswitch for X-Ray C-arms and slashed costs by 25%.

•Efficiently executed prototyping a reference monitor for the 9600/9800 OEC C-arms within 90 days; sales exceeded $30K with over 1,000 units sold.

•Increased production by 40% by streamlining processes.

DRAFTSMAN Freedom Innovations, Gunnison, UT 3/2011 to 10/2012

Collaboratively designed new products and documented prototypes produced by other personnel using reverse engineering products to integrate within the engineering documentation system. Initiated controls for engineering documentation to control revision levels and work instructions with CATIA and SolidWorks.

•Improved production times by 15% by implementing new jigs and procedures.

•Completed project in a quarter of time allotted; engineered models based on prototype of artificial ankle to build production parts.

CONSULTANT Independent Contractor, Spanish Fork, UT 2/2008 to 3/2011

Aided in production designs for products of various companies; created 3D models, detailed drawings, and administered support with vendors and prototyping processes.

•Minimized manufacturing times by 5% on various components by producing 3D models.

•Decreased technical support call volume by 20% by delivering drawings for a manual for the village drill.

•Increased sound output by 50% by modifying parts.

PRODUCTION MANAGER Creative Design & Machine, Murray, UT 9/2006 to 02/2008

Orchestrated and delegated the design process; negotiated with vendors in relation to problems, needs, and scheduling; and managed production personnel with scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. Constructed electronic assemblies; designed and reverse engineered parts for 3D solid models in connection to machining for CNC machines; and formulated drawings for manufacturing assemblies and documentation. Procured materials and parts for manufacturing and engineering departments.

•Engineered and launched ‘Boeing 747’ cockpit trainer for Korean Airlines.

•Successfully finished simulator builds ahead of schedule by two months.

•Maximized machine output by 10% by attaining accurate designs for parts for operators.

Additional experience as a Simulator Technician at Airline Transportation Professionals and as a Production Manager at Wicat/Faros/Simulators Systems Inc.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Associate of Arts in Computer Aided Design ITT Technical Institute, Phoenix, AZ

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Designed and Constructed Airbus A320 Flight Simulator

Displayed in Smithsonian Aeronautical Museum

http://airandspace.si.edu/explore-and-learn/multimedia/detail.cfm?id=1549

Awarded Four Patents in Relation to Truck Bed Lifting System

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