• Responsible for the research and development of single-use bioprocessing bags for the Life Science “start-up” business unit.• Led a cross-functional technical team through the design, development, validation of new product into a cleanroom manufacturing environment.• Responsible for driving development activities through a rigorous development process and product validations (IQ/OQ/PQ/DV) aligned to ISO 9001 document control standards.• Managed three direct reports (engineers), delegated duties, and set priorities across new product development project team members. • Defined timelines, budgets, KPIs, and milestones in collaboration with Program Manager and project team.• Developed product roadmaps and project requirements in collaboration with Product Management, Applications, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.• Communicated project plans, schedules, status, risks and issues to project stakeholders and leadership throughout all phases of the NPD Stage Gate process.

• Reported to the Director of R&D and was responsible for leading and managing the Protoworks CNC R&D team, which included three R&D engineers and three machinists. • Led the NextGen CNC Program and successfully developed and launched enhanced lathe capabilities in soft metal and hard metal toolsets. This involved the development and implementation of a new CNC machining equipment which contributed multi-millions of dollars of revenue in the first two years and +100% revenue growth in hard metal lathe parts in the first nine months.• Directed multiple research activities focused on revenue growth and manufacturing cost savings. Cost savings efforts were transferred to manufacturing and had been estimated to save +$300k/year.• Collaborated on CNC research and NPI projects with global engineering teams located in the United States, UK, and Japan. NPI projects involved collaboration with various teams, such as product management, software development, manufacturing engineering, production, quality, finance, procurement, and IT. • Member of the CNC Service Line team and contributed to the strategic development and management of projects on the new product roadmap.• Set goals and objectives for Protoworks CNC R&D Team based on high level strategic priorities.• Created and managed R&D expense/capital budgets in collaboration with department leadership.• Created job descriptions, interview guides, and individual development plans for team members.• Developed and implemented Stage Gate processes for new product development and research activities. • Served as interim program manager for the Program Management Office (PMO) and co-developed and implemented portfolio management tool for NPI, Research, Capital, and Cost Savings projects.

• Oversaw all areas of the corporate Technology Center, including manufacturing technology development, materials laboratory testing, new product development, recruitment, patent and IP monitoring, training/development, and cost center P&L.• Managed team of twelve, consisting of engineers, senior level technicians, and intern/co-op students.• Directed the R&D initiatives focused on developing premium coating solutions for high wear abrasion and erosion applications, including the development of a coating for self-sharpening lawn mower blades.• Led the corporate VA/VE program focused on increasing product value and reducing manufacturing costs. Achieved over $1M of cost savings in the first year.• Set annual objectives for the Technology Center engineering team to meet corporate business goals.• Conducted meetings with the Technical Advisory Committee to align product and technology road maps.• Directed continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and technology transfer to business units.• Oversaw the patent monitoring program for capturing, analyzing, and reporting competitor/customer patent activity to senior management.

• Led team of six direct reports in the research, development, experimentation, and testing of metal alloys for coatings and new products for all divisions in the corporate group.• Successfully launched three new surface engineering processes to the organization, including laser cladding, laser heat treating, and plasma transferred arc (PTA) welding. These new processes helped lead to commercialization of dozens of new products for the company. • Successfully managed the construction of the materials laboratory at the Technology Center and relocation of lab equipment from the previous corporate laboratory. Completed project on-time and under budget.• Developed collaborative partnerships with universities to introduce new technologies to the company.• Implemented new product development Stage Gate process to improve speed to market.• Selected and implemented project management and statistical analysis tools.• Led and directed failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) activities to improve coating processes.

• Managed materials laboratory projects for the Fisher Barton Group. • Successfully launched the Materials Laboratory co-op program and mentored four engineering students.• Created and implemented procedures and best practices for operating laboratory equipment and reporting technical data.• Experienced with the following analysis techniques: SEM, EDS, GD-OES, XRD, XRF, optical and laser microscopy, tensile/compression testing, fatigue testing, impact testing, tribology testing, hardness testing, failure analysis, and metallography.

• Responsible for failure analysis, metallurgical evaluation of agricultural products, thermal spray coatings, reverse engineering, and new product introduction support.• Supported Quality Assurance/Quality Control with developing metallurgical testing procedures, selecting appropriate measurement equipment, performed failure analysis, and completing PPAP/ISIR reports.

• Responsible for executing materials testing, materials characterizations, failure analysis, and writing technical reports on ferrous, aluminum and polymer-based engine components and marine products.