Manager Electrical Engineer

Terry L. Burnett

***** ***** **** ****** • Charlotte, NC 28273

704-***-**** • *****.*******.*********@*****.***

OPERATIONAL/PLANT/ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Dynamic leader, strategic planner and experienced operational/plant management candidate provides advanced technical support for production teams, oversees employees and plant departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Trains staff, establishing goals for plant production, keeping staff motivated, conducts performance reviews and meetings, working closely with shipping/receiving departments and ensuring the safety of the plant.

* Implements manufacturing process change to reduce labor costs by 25%,

* Devised QA and QC control measures and streamlined process of returns/repairs to meet a 48 hour turnaround.

* Developed a one man operation into a $1 million corporation within a 6 year period.

STRENGTHS:

Skilled Leader - Talented Communicator - Effective Negotiator - Change Developer - Project Management

EXPERTISE:

Technical Support and Troubleshooting • P&L Responsibility • Strategic and Tactical Planning

ROI and COGS Analysis • Manufacturing Flow Efficiencies • Budgeting • Sales and Customer Relations

Warehouse and Inventory Planning and Controls • Quality Assurance and Calibration Standards

CAREER EXPERIENCE

APLIX, INC. Charlotte, NC 2009-Present

Electrical/Controls Engineer

Investigates, analyzes and implements new controls, sensors, automation and other manufacturing technologies. Successfully provides advanced technical support and troubleshooting for production teams.

* Investigates, collects and analyzes data to discover root cause of technical issues and implement corrective solutions.

* Provides advanced technological support for team members and oversees large scope projects that require multiple engineers in order to meet set budget goals and deadlines.

* Develops process capability studies on equipment, tooling, and processes implementing solutions as necessary.

* Organized and coordinated calibration department tasks.

NASCENT TECHNOLOGY, Charlotte, NC 2008-2009

Engineering Manager/Operations Manager

Organized and coordinated engineering department tasks including design, manufacture and testing of electronic components, products and systems. Lead department activities, designed new products, modified designs, improved production techniques, developed and implemented effectual test procedures.

* Monitored and analyzed technology trends, human resource requirements, and assessed market demand to plan future projects.

* Collaborated with owner, production department and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost projection and market demand for both existing and new products.

* Forecasted operating for department and preparation of budget requests.

* Supervised personnel department activities including recruitment, hiring performance evaluations and salary adjustments.

* Supervised field testing of products and systems performed by field staff.

MAVERICK TECHNOLOGIES, Charlotte, NC 2006-2008

Proposal & Estimation Group Specialist

Managed customer requests for quotations. Screened business opportunities and developed winning strategies for providing superior technical and cost solutions for customers. Utilized Sourcing to secure competitive contractor and materials pricing. Assisted Regional Team with order processing. Provided employees with clearly defined work scopes, developing estimates and proposals including direct customer contact to understand customers needs and communicate Engineering services capabilities.

* Assisted Account Manager (AM) in closing orders. Supervised AM regarding follow-up of pending proposals.

* Managed proposal deadlines, status of open proposals, number/quality of closed orders, ensured pivotal information is accurate for tracking quotations.

* Reviewed Terms and Conditions and recognized issues/show stoppers requiring Risk Management to interact/negotiate with customers.

DMP CORPORATION, Rock Hill, SC 2004-2006

Electrical/Controls Engineering Manager

Provided daily technical and administrative supervision for assigned electrical/controls staff. Ensured cost effective controls designs and functions. Assisted engineering department in operating under budget for $10 million project. Compartmentalized product line to reduce cost and invoicing time. Initiated cross-training methods for engineering department.

* Reviewed all controls designs for functionality, correctness and simplicity.

* Supervised engineers in design and development.

* Implemented state of the art technologies.

* Collaborated with Project Engineers and Project Managers to establish priorities and criteria for scheduling and initiating periodic reviews while staying within or improving allotted budget.

* Monitored adherence to cost budgets and schedules.

UNIFI TECHNOLOGY GROUP, Charlotte, NC 2000-2001

Technical Manager

Developed maintenance contracts for purchase by vendors generating $200,000 in revenue. Established “charge out” for internal invoicing period generating $75,000 in revenue. Supervised team of four engineers.

* Oversaw departmental P&L responsibility.

* Reviewed design and programming.

* Provided customer support and consultation.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ULTRA CUSTOM MACHINERY, INC. Charlotte, NC

Owner & President

Managed multiple departments and P&L responsibility. Confirmed UL, NEC, CSA and OSHA specification.

* Oversaw and reviewed design and program system/machinery requirements.

* Supervised customer sales and custom specifications.

* Managed production scheduling and installation.

* Headed Project Management.

FIBER CONTROL CORPORATION, Gastonia, NC

Electrical Engineering Manager

COMPUTROL, INC.

Electrical Engineer

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University at North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC

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