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Engineering ManagerResults-driven manufacturing engineer offering a strong balance between business and technical savvy. Possess a proven track record of 16+ years of experience supporting the design, development and production of small-to-micro tight tolerance precision parts and plastic components for the medical devices, electronics and automotive industries. Oversee the entire lifecycle of new product development programs to effectively align manufacturing operations with corporate goals and client objectives. Capitalize on solid engineering, problem solving and analysis skills to identify and pursue opportunities for improving manufacturing processes and optimizing product quality while reducing overall production costs. Leverage superior communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate strong client and vendor relations. Build and spearhead top-performing, cross-functional teams, providing the tactical direction, guidance and support needed to ensure the on time and within budget completion of high-quality deliverables. Areas of expertise include:Project Lifecycle Management • Manufacturing Operations • Industrial Engineering • R&D • Injection Molding Requirements Gathering • Engineering Design & Cost Analysis • Process Improvement • Quality AssuranceRegulatory Compliance • Problem Solving • Client & Vendor Relations • Team Building & LeadershipSpecialties: Project Lifecycle Management • Manufacturing Operations • Industrial Engineering • R&D • Injection Molding Requirements Gathering • Engineering Design & Cost Analysis • Process Improvement • Quality AssuranceRegulatory Compliance • Problem Solving • Client & Vendor Relations • Team Building & Leadership

Listed skills include Injection Molding, Medical Devices, Plastics, Design For Manufacturing, and 25 others.