Motivated, driven, and strategic Designer Engineer inspired to bring design vision into reality in alignment with customer timelines, budget constraints, and launch objectives. Over 27 years’ experience in product and assembly design. Demonstrated success in implementation of design, from concept-to-production, of products for automotive, aerospace, and satellite industries. Known for developing positive rapport and relationships with domestic and international customers and partners in design and product development process. Recognized as a creative problem solver implementing cost-reduction strategies in process improvements through design for customer and company.Proven track record of working in a remote environment with team members spread across the globe. Prior to pandemic work changes, I have consistently been productive, successful, and met all targets while working at great physical distances from suppliers, supervisors, and team members in all phases of design and production. Willingness to travel domestic and abroad, expert in developing cross-cultural relationships with OEMs, colleagues, suppliers, and customers. Examples include: Japan, Mexico, Czech Republic, Germany, England, and many locations in North America.During 2020-2021, recognized by employer for managing higher than typical workload over extended period of time. Required elevated coordination and support with overseas design team. Met all deadlines, completed all designs and met objectives for release for tooling for OEM despite constant challenges. My skills and knowledge as a designer are consistently noted and relied upon as an extensive source of support by my supervisor and employer. Hard work and dedication are continually noted by employer.