Technology Executive and Engineering Professional

Thomas (Tom) J. Phillips, Ph.D.

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Massillon, OH 44646

TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Successful leader and manager of technology with diverse background including technology operations (Prototype, Metrology, Physical Test), business operations, engineering services, program management, technical sales, software application, software development and software support. Significant experience applying engineering technology/tools to improve and streamline engineering processes. Abilities and strengths include:

• Leadership of large organizations with global cross-matrix of roles and responsibilities

• Management of business/technology operations with demonstrated ability to improve process and performance

• Proven understanding of engineering software and requirements for successful global deployment of automation applications

• Execution and results focus with management style driving accountability and customer service

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE TIMKEN COMPANY ($5B business; Friction management / Steel) 2006-2009

- Director, Technology Operations (2007 – 2009)

Responsible for managing Technology Operations functions at the North Canton, OH and Greenville, SC Technology Centers with budget in excess of $25M and direct management of approximately 150 associates. Duties include global coordination of corporate prototype, metrology and physical test activities. Additionally responsible for management of facilities engineering, EHS (environmental, health and safety) compliance, and quality functions at both sites. Achievements include:

• Significantly reduced operational budget year over year (including exceeding stretch goal in 2007) while improving performance of all groups;

• Improved on-time delivery of all groups to greater than 90% with successful completion of all major projects;

• Established “5S+Safety” initiative resulting in improved operational efficiency, improved safety and environmental compliance practice, and improved customer perception through more professional appearance;

• Improved capital spend to plan performance for Technology organization from <50% (prior to 2007) to 85% in 2008;

• Selected for Executive Development for Global Excellence (EDGE) program - Darden Business School; University of Virginia (completed 12/2008)

- Site Director, North Canton Technology Center (2006 - 2007)

Responsible for site operations including Prototype, Metrology and Physical Test operations as well as Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety and Facilities Engineering.

MSC SOFTWARE CORPORATION (World Leader in Engineering Software / Service) 1999-2006

- Senior Director, North American Consulting Services (2003 - 2006)

Responsible for managing consulting services activity for North America to achieve targeted growth goals. Duties include oversight of services delivery including Engineering Simulation/Design, Dynamics and Process Consulting (including process audits, formulation of process improvement plans, implementation of plans to achieve business goals). Achievements include:

• Led organization to all-time corporate record for services quarterly and annual revenue attainment;

• Developed process consulting activity centered around utilizing CAE and Virtual Product Development techniques to improve and streamline customer product development practice;

• Worked with sales staff to obtain several large (>$1M) process consulting engagements including the largest services win in MSC history;

• Obtained ISO Certification for services team North America wide;

• Established business metrics and reporting infrastructure to support growing organization;

• Established strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction;

- Director, Eastern Region Consulting Services (2001 - 2003)

Managed all services activity for the Americas East Services Organization including oversight of services delivery in the areas of Engineering Simulation/Design and Process Consulting.

- Senior Manager, Detroit Consulting Services Group (1999 - 2001)

Led services activity for the Detroit Consulting Services Group including oversight of services delivery in the areas of Engineering Simulation/Design and Process Consulting.

THERMAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. (Engineering Software/ Service) 1994-1999

- Vice President and Co-owner (1994 - 1999)

Responsible for successful startup of company providing engineering consulting, custom-programming and software sales services. Duties include sales management, management/oversight of consulting services and custom programming projects as well as software development (ElectroFlo, MSC/Thermal and MSC/Dytran).

PDA ENGINEERING (Engineering software; acquired by MSC Software) 1991-1994

- Senior Application Engineer (1991 - 1994)

Duties include providing pre and post sales technical support of software products. Served as regional expert for thermal and CFD applications. Met and consulted with customers regarding specific applications, taught classes and conducted seminar relating to FEA analysis. Also provided system level support including installation of software products on UNIX platforms.

GENERAL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENGINES BUSINESS GROUP 1989-1991

- Thermal Analyst (1989 - 1991)

Duties include creation of numerical heat transfer models of various commercial turbine engine components and thermal analysis support for design personnel.

EDUCATION

1985-1989 Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

1982-1985 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

1979-1982 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee.

1976-1978 Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

- Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

- Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma - Mechanical Engineering Honor Societies

- Stark County Leadership

- Summertime Kids project co-chair

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