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Norman, Ok, Us

Maysville, Ok, Us

Focused on building robust manufacturing and engineering teams while preserving a strongcompany culture of customer service and delivering best-in-class equipment.Developed and implemented strategic growth plans for internal departments, continuousimprovement fueled efficiency increases, and new regional markets, resulting in a 69% increase ingross profit over a four-year period.Responsible for budget and capital equipment requests. Replaced over 50% of manufacturingequipment including mills, lathes, press brake, knee mills, and tapping stations.Established separate Sustaining and New Product Development engineering teams.Led cross-functional teams to streamline processes, resulting in a 27% increase in EBITDApercentage within the first year; also, COVID.Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced annual expenses by 3% over four years whilemaintaining high quality standards and sales growth of 54%.Developed Continuous Improvement team focused on Lean 5s education and implementation.Led transition of processes to Microsoft Teams environment improving communication,accountability, and visibility.Oversaw inventory management processes and optimized supply chain logistics, reducing inventorylevels over 15% during 2023.Led project to build new 10,000sqft office building to allow better space utilization in manufacturingbuilding including a new plant layout. Secured $500,000 in funding from the State of Oklahoma forthe expansion.

Maysville, Ok, Us

Mentored and coached an engineering team of 10 through the transition from a family run businessto corporate ownership under Middleby.Integrated Middleby India resources to assist in mechanical drafting and design.Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans for future productdevelopment, and delivered 5 new offerings: EC1000, FD2040, DC5200, BC2000, 824 w/V1000.Supported internal customers including machine shop, assembly, sales, and service with the aid ofan internal engineering ticketing system.Led Design for Manufacturing exercise reducing the setups on a valve mounting bracket from 5 to 2on our 3-axis mills.Implemented new processes that leveraged ERP software, CAD Vault, and ECN process toeliminate gaps, improve efficiency, and increase confidence in the organization.

Maysville, Ok, Us

Led development of Enrober topping applicator for full coverage of toppings on high speed bread lines.Led a project to develop a spray applicator for full coverage of bread loaves at a rate of 160 loaves per minute.Designed a new tapered brush unit with a focus on low-cost manufacturing and assembly that improved product presentation to all closure machines.Utilized high speed camera technology to identify and quantify issues with tape closure machines.Designed new parts to upgrade existing tape closure machines, enhancing closure quality and minimizing print wander.Traveled domestically and internationally for site evaluations and machine installations.Continued education in BISCC Equipment Design, Sanitary Design Standards, Lean Manufacturing, and Spraying Systems.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Lead project engineer for the development of new strut and mini-strut designsResponsible for evaluating application data, creating BOMs, and generating CAD drawings.Coordinate development of components, acquisition of materials, and production of productDirect correspondence with suppliers in China and India for development of strut mount componentsResponsible for evaluation, modification, and approval of new mounting components; Developmentof 'Ready Mount' Strut AssembliesComponent identification and consolidation as well as new part sourcing and developmentRide evaluation, damping data collection, valving design, assembly and sub-assembly design.

Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Us

Lead research and development engineer on a new modular ventilated animal rack which increaseddensity and flexibility, simplified operation, increased reliability, reduced unit weight, and providedcost savings.Designed thermoformed fan case, formed metal plenums, electronic interface.Modeled, prototyped, and tested in-cage filter; metal stamped parts and injection molded parts.Designed custom and standard products e.g., avian, primate, rodent, and rabbit housing.Direct customer contact and variety of material and functional requirementsResponsible for the majority of drafting as well as part sourcing and BOM generation for jobs.Responsible for creating and following project timelines; including design, evaluation, andmanufacturing.