In the capacity of Senior Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer, oversight is provided for all retail-based New Product Introduction Customizations for Resideo and Honeywell, ensuring coordination of product launches.Strategic Initiatives and Achievements• Orchestrated the rebranding initiative for products targeting B2B clientele, resulting in a 25% increase in sales.• Championed the integration of private label OEM devices into the product line, achieving 20% growth in market share and a 15% profitability increase within six months.• Authored multiple invention disclosures and co-authored a patent for an air damper.Project Management and Execution• Directed project resources to complete tasks, maintain control, and manage timelines effectively.• Developed and maintained project management tools and deliverables utilizing technical and operational resources.• Leveraged project management software to provide continuous updates and accountability.Monitoring and Risk Management• Monitored project progress, addressing deficiencies to resolve issues and ensure continued momentum.• Developed methods to analyze project management and delivery risks.Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication• Collaborated with management and clients to meet specifications, adhere to best practices, and ensure compliance with branding, technical, and client-specific guidelines.• Led Release to Production meetings with all stakeholders post-Final Qualification to secure approvals.Team Coordination and Documentation• Conducted regular in-person and remote meetings to keep team members aligned and on track.• Created a Project Initiation Template for Product Managers to streamline kickoff meetings, increasing ROI by 30%.• Balanced workloads to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently.Quality Assurance and Final Approvals• Collaborated directly with DQA to guide products through Final Qualification.

Led product development and engineering projects, driving innovations in equipment design and optimization, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and efficient project management.Product Development and Innovation• Researched, designed, and tested new equipment while enhancing the performance and functionality of existing products.• Redesigned and optimized chilled vending machines, implementing innovative modifications to significantly improve cooling efficiency.• Designed electromechanical mechanisms for vending machines to convey products and sense their location.• Modeled a refrigeration system for a new bottle vending machine, resulting in optimal cooling performance, energy efficiency, and product preservation.• Co-authored a patent for an air damper in a refrigeration system.Engineering and Design• Created product models and maintained revision histories to ensure accurate and up-to-date design records.• Developed 2D and 3D drawings to support sample fabrication and assembly.• Checked product designs for compliance with engineering standards and company/industry best practices.• Verified component dimensions and material suitability prior to finalizing designs.• Analyzed product and service requirements, developing actionable solutions to design challenges.Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support• Collaborated with sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to develop new products or improve existing ones.• Provided technical assistance to manufacturing personnel during prototype builds and production runs.• Assisted with engineering, change orders and revised drawings to reflect design updates.Project Leadership and Management• Served as Engineering Lead on a feasibility study for bringing service manual creation in-house, utilizing Pro Engineer and Pro Process for Assembly.• Communicated with internal teams to discuss and implement design modifications.