Bob Sacco Email & Phone Number

I manage a 15-person Engineering Team within Memcor. The disciplines reporting to me include project engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, programming, design/drafting and technical writing. I am responsible for all hiring, firing and promotion decisions within a group delivering design, engineering services and manufacturing details for water and wastewater treatment projects with values ranging from $1M to $15M on time, on budget and on quality. A member of the Lean Steering Committee and a Black Belt Lean Champion within the organization, I successfully led the Bronze Certification effort and am charged with driving Continuous Improvement through implementation of Lean principles.

Taunton, Ma, Us

I directed the day-to-day operations of a $4.5MM Engineered Systems Manufacturer including Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service and Administration which encompassed 17 direct-report employees. During this time I implemented manufacturing efficiencies, costing guidelines, and engineering improvements resulting in a 20% improvement in project margin.

Taunton, Ma, Us

I managed the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service Departments including establishment of priorities and schedules. I provided direction to 16 direct and 4 “dotted line” employees and assumed control of all Sales proposals including costing and margin projection while increasing annual value of Sales Proposals by 29%. I also took Project Management responsibility for all contracts and for resolution of customer issues as they arose.

Milford, Ma, Us

During my tenure at Waters, I developed and led focused, cross-functional project teams project teams for new product introduction from concept through development, prototype, product transfer into manufacturing, and commercial launch. My team successfully launched an approved clinical assay kit resulting in millions of dollars of revenue to date. I also conducted internal audits in compliance with ISO 13485 certification.

• Developed detailed Engineering Specifications to ensure that all product configurations were met.• Managed technically complex projects worth over $6M in support of business with several major biotech and pharmaceutical companies.• Standardized the proposal preparation process to ensure that all sales proposals are accurate, have sufficient cost backup, are reviewed/approved by engineering, and have sufficient margins.

As a Project Manager at Ionics, I engineered and/or managed multiple water treatment, industrial wastewater, chemical processing, bottling, and manufacturing plants ranging in value from $100K to over $17MM. I also directed the day-to day activities of multi-disciplinary project team consisting of engineers, designers, and administrators.

Bs, Chemistry

Masters Certificate Program, Project Management

Certificate Program, Project Management