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Murrieta, Ca, Us

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Us

Irvine, Ca, Us

I championed sustaining engineering, product development, warranty and claims management, refurbishments, and technical customer service for the Spa Division. I oversaw human resource management and training programs for 60+ engineers and team members. I developed mechanical engineering strategies and business solutions to advance production of four product lines. I administered leadership vision and strategic planning for process improvements, reliability, obsolescence, IP, regulatory compliance, labs and engineering services. I leveraged proficiency with Microsoft Office for communication. ► Improved product reliability by 38% leveraging KPIs and data reporting to identify, re-engineer, and implement robust solutions. ► Successfully completed a two year Design-to-Value (DtV) quality improvement program by leading engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to implement over 60 initiatives and delivering $10M+ annualized returns. ► Revamped engineering department, staffing, budgeting, KPIs, tools, systems, and documentation.

In this role, I headed the manufacturing production operations and global supply chain management for a fitness equipment manufacturer. I optimized logistics, inventory management, warehouse operations, and quality assurance. I also collaborated on partner relationship management and financial management goals.► Achieved goals for a business transformation to offshore manufacturing with new warehousing and distribution business model. ► Trimmed budget 76% through cost reduction, streamlined operations, and met budget deadlines.► Boosted operations management and business solutions with Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) to maintain suppliers and services through relationship building.

During this time, I managed full P&L ownership, business management, and partner relationship management for outsourcing partners in Mexico, China, and Taiwan. I launched automation for continuous improvement in CNC machining, robotics, and laser technology. I maximized program management through Design for Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing processes, and MRP system enhancements. ► Turned around newly acquired business to grow net revenue 440% and net profit margin 26%.► Generated cost reduction of 46% per unit produced through team building and tracking metrics.

I designed, manufactured, and patented new products while directing offshore manufacturing operations. I maximized team leadership and project management to develop quality metrics for data analysis. ► Decreased warranty costs by 1.5% of net revenue with process improvements that identified manufacturing defects across several product lines. ►Engineered a patented new product that dominated global industry with 52% of market share.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

I managed and directed product development programs using a team of 21 mechanical engineers and designers within the Nuclear Medicine Division. I completed the mechanical design of medical devices and delivered cost reductions on materials. ► Conceptualized engineering design of medical imaging equipment and a new cardio platform.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

I formed the Concurrent Product Engineering Department with a team of 18 to maximize new product manufacturing through innovation. I facilitated program development for manufacturing engineering.► Lowered the cost of installation 13%, field service by 8%, and manufacturing cycle time 20%.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

• Mechanical design engineer resolving product reliability issues, driven from factory and field quality metrics. • System redesign, factory and field implementation releases - Electro-Mechanical Ring Lock and Translate, Vertex Camera System.