Project Engineer/Manager overseeing projects involving precision machining of magnesium and other exotic material.

Manage projects involving the design of custom adhesive metering and dispensing systems for industrial and contractor applications.

Manage projects involving the design and installation of stainless steel equipment and systems used in the dairy processing and food industries, in addition to project estimating and management for the installation of the equipment and supporting piping at the customer’s facility.• Managed stainless wastewater piping and equipment installations from proposal to  completion, meeting customer expectations and corporate profitability goals. • Successfully designed and produced culinary steam generator for large dairy customer. • Designed heat exchangers and cooling equipment for dairy processes and bulk storage tanks.

Manage projects involving the design and application of bulk weighing and sampling systems.• Led design and successful completion of Bulk Weighing systems for major customers.• Project lead on design and production of longest weigh belt feeder produced at company.• Assisted quality in identifying and resolving manufacturing holdups in the design and  development of weigh belt feeders, standardizing designs to reduce manufacturing scrap and  rework.

Managed projects involving the research, development, and testing of industrial and mobile lubrication equipment, leading cross-functional teams through all project phases of project definition and planning, product design and validation, and release for sale.• Led project team completing the development and application of a patentable, minimum  displacement lubrication pump for a major compressor manufacturer, leading to an additional  $1.2 million in sales. • Project lead in the design of a wind turbine lubrication system for major turbine manufacturer. • Led project expanding lubricating injector product offering.Supervised Standard Product support team, prioritizing activities and providing direction to lab technicians, engineers, and interns regarding completion of Standard Product support activities• Assisted manufacturing in efforts to improve product assembly procedures and production  test methods, driving toward goal of improved first-pass-yield. • Led team efforts to achieve cost reduction goals for Standard Product by identifying and  validating alternate materials, manufacturing methods, and suppliers.• Managed Standard Product agency approval activities, working with UL, CSA, and other  agency approval organizations ensuring approval certifications were current, assisting  manufacturing with product audits, and performing product assessments for CE and ATEX  certification.• Supported the warranty department evaluating returned product using root cause analysis and  8D methods, and implementing corrective actions where appropriate.

Managed projects involving the research, development and testing of engine air intake filters, crankcase ventilation filters, and filtration media. • Project lead on the development and application of a patented crankcase ventilation filter for a   major OEM engine manufacturer on their 4 and 6 cylinder diesel engine platforms. • Led project teams in the development and applications of crankcase ventilation filter systems for   major engine manufacturers. • Aided European engineering division with crankcase ventilation filter development and testing   for European engine manufacturers. • Developed and implemented test procedures for crankcase ventilation filters on company test   engines.Aided Corporate Technology group with selection and evaluation of media for crankcase ventilation filters. Developed test methods to evaluate filtration media and performed media tests on state-of-the-art, oil-mist generating equipment.Completed development of and expanded product offering of patented engine intake air pre-cleaner.

PROJECT ENGINEER 1997-2002PRODUCT ENGINEER 1996 - 1997