Dave Allen
Phoenix AZ *****
***********@*****.***
Dave Allen
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Highly knowledgeable engineering professional and leader with a broad spectrum of experience specializing in mechanical and system designs, metal finishing, and technology manufacturability. Passionate about project leadership and oversight. Skilled at working with internal and external customers, suppliers, and elevating team members to exceed goals.
MRP/ERP systems
Certified SCRUM Master
Master of Microsoft Excel/ Data Analytics
Certified SolidWorks Practitioner
Lean Six Sigma Black belt
CPAP Certification
Vast knowledge of contract manufacturing: Lean Manufacturing, The Principles of Six Sigma (Green Belt), JIT Manufacturing, DFT
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office expert, SolidWorks familiarity, etc. Personal skills: Working in a team environment or solo, managing large or small groups of employees, communication and coordination, problem solving / critical thinking, self-starter, realist
Experience March 2015-January 2021 United Metal Products Tempe, AZ Director of Research and Development
● Directed R&D including inventions, innovations, and modern technology
● Managed team
● Interfaced with quality, sales, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, and marketing departments
medical leave 2020-2022
Barrow Foundation 2022-Present
Philanthropy coordinating Manager
manage $56M funding programs
Interact with Board of Directors
Marketing Program
Coordinate with Internal and external customers
Perform efficiency audits
Maintain Foundation schedule
Implemented a new data tracking program to measure and record revenue streams May 2011- March 2014 Summit Green Manufacturing Tempe, AZ Chief Operating Officer
● Designed, manufactured, and delivered high-end water handing equipment
● Facilitated start to finish product development and manufacturing
● Managed team of 150 employees
March 2010-May 2011 Skye International Scottsdale, AZ VP engineering
● Oversaw engineering team and technical services
● Lead design team, oversight, budgeting and scheduling responsibilities April, 2009-March 2010 Integrated Solutions Inc Phoenix, AZ Production Manager: Systems Integration
● Acted as Production Manager for company specializing in contract and OEM engineering services and manufacturing medical, military, aerospace, space, and semiconductor, and commercial customers
● Focused on feasibility studies, design conceptualization, cost analysis, prototyping, product development, speed-to-market, Design for Manufacturability, production and oversight
● Responsible for meeting all engineering schedules, procurement, process engineering, production, trouble-shooting / RMA, shipping and receiving
● Developed world class highly acclaimed ballistics software “Dbal” 2008-2009 Microsemi Corporation Scottsdale, AZ
Production Manager 2
● Managed Military and Medical Semiconductor Products Group, including many legacy deliverables
● Coordinated all engineering, design proofs, parts procurement, production scheduling, and delivery commitments for these product lines
● Advised Sales Department and Quoting Group on production capabilities, raw materials availability, and delivery dates when coordinating for new sales and sales quotations
● Managed direct and indirect reports
● Produced a myriad of different reports for internal and corporate customers concerning divisional and departmental profitability, project costs, and manufacturing efficiencies
● Was a key member of the Microsoft Dynamics Core Group, which transitioned the Scottsdale Division from a proprietary MRP system to a Microsoft label product; headed the Part ID Classification Team, which was one of the three Group entities
2003-2008 APSM Systems Phoenix, AZ
Electronics Engineering Manager
● Directed all engineering activities associated with circuit card assembly, cable/harness, electro-mechanical assembly, system integration, and quotation processes
● Directed Process Engineering, Customer Engineering, New Product Introduction, SMT Engineering, Estimating Department, including all technicians and assistants in those groups
● Created First Article Inspection procedures
● Doubled the amount of work quoted and jobs prepared for production compared to previous years, with a similar number of employees
● Introduced SPC and defect data collection and analysis to assembly processes
● Headed the APSM RoHS Initiative
2001-2002 Suntron Corporation/SWO Phoenix, AZ
Manufacturing Engineer II
● Directed all prototype engineering development and manufacturing
● Performed engineering for all assembly processes including auto-insertion, hand placement, wave solder, selective solder, cleaning, test, and conformal coating
● Developed and implemented new conformal coating process and obtained approval from customer (Honeywell IAC) and industry certification from DuPont
1999-2001 EFTC SCO/Suntron Corporation Phoenix, AZ Manufacturing Engineer II
● Engineered all Common Processes including wave solder, selective solder, cleaning, water/waste treatment, and conformal coating
● Acted as secondary engineer for SMT processes, auto-insertion processes, all hand placement, and electrical test
● Performed Green Belt Project reducing SMT defects for an annual net savings of $400k
● Prepared facility for regulatory agencies, including FAA, ISO9000, CE, UL, and CSA
● Spearheaded CCA product lines for Honeywell Avionics, General Dynamics, among others
● Member of NPI Team, CCB Team, Emergency Response Team 1997–1999 Honeywell BCASD Glendale, AZ
Manufacturing Engineer
● Engineered soldering processes, hand install, cleaning, coating, and various product lines
● Worked closely with Design Engineering to aid in development of new products
● Participated in Change Control Board meetings twice a week
● Established and supported all hand assembly operations in Honeymex, located in Tijuana, MX
● Developed first SPC and defect collection system in division Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Arizona Tucson, AZ M.B.A. (in progress) Wake Forrest University Online Skills Vast knowledge of contract manufacturing: Lean Manufacturing, The Principles of Six Sigma (Green Belt), JIT Manufacturing, DFT
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office expert, SolidWorks familiarity, etc. Personal skills: Working in a team environment or solo, managing large or small groups of employees, communication and coordination, problem solving / critical thinking, self-starter, realist
Professional
Affiliations Professional Affiliations: ASME, SMTA, FEWA Electronics, restoring vintage motorcycles, community involvement, the outdoors, family, volunteering; Habitat for Humanity, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Maricopa County Superior Court forensic expert witness, Allen Horse Ranch Hippo Therapy