Andrew Speciale Email & Phone Number

Mechanical Engineer with 9+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and testing of various mechanical components and systems. Currently a Senior Product Development Engineer at Apex Tool Group leading engineering efforts in the creation and collaborative launch of new hand tool products. Concurrently serving as a Forward Engineer Support Team Leader in the US Army Reserves with 9+ years of Army engineering experience. Certified PMP and FE.Senior Development Engineer | OTI | Jan 2024 - Present- Direct engineering initiatives for researching, testing, designing, and developing, a diverse range of consumer products. - Utilize engineering tools and principles to foster innovation and drive successful product launches across various product categories- Engage with customers to understand their needs and work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective and customer-centric product developmentProduct Development Engineer | Apex Tool Group | Feb 2018 - Jan 2024- Lead engineering efforts in the research, testing, design, and development of new hand tool products.- Apply engineering tools and principles to drive product innovation and successful product launches.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product development processes.Manufacturing Engineer | MAHLE Engine Components | Jan 2016 - Feb 2018- Utilized lean manufacturing principles and 6S to develop process improvements and equipment planning in automotive piston production.Forward Engineer Support Team | US Army Reserves | Feb 2018 - Present- Currently serve as Team Leader of an engineer officer team responsible for planning, assessing, and contracting/consulting for engineering operations.-Served as an FCCME (Facilities/Contract Construction Management Engineer) to contribute to management of facility projects, to include engineering plan set, BOM, QASP, and design calculations.Vertical Construction Platoon Leader | US Army Reserves | Dec 2015 - Feb 2018- Responsible for training, performance, and welfare of 30 Soldiers.- Leadership, project management, and hands-on construction experience.Education and Skills:- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Dec 2015 (3.99 GPA)- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Sep 2022- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Dec 2015PTC Creo | Autodesk Inventor | SolidWorks | AutoCAD | Keyshot | ANSYS FEA | Windchill | SAP | DFM | DFA | GD&T | DFMEA | Microsoft Office

Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Gd&T, Autocad, and 5 others.

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  North Carolina State University

  Mechanical Engineering