-Establish U.S. Valve R&D functionality and contribute directly to new product introduction. -Coordinate engineering resources across three U.S. Valve Corp locations.-Organize and schedule manufacturing and assembly labor at USV Maryland to meet customer demand-Optimizes workflow and manpower resources to improve shop efficiency as measured by number of valves produced per assembler-Ensure efficient, safe and reliable operation of machine tools resulting in low cost production of quality parts-Recruit, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees in two departments-Train and direct workers to assemble and test valves in full accordance with company and customer specifications-Resolves assembly problems by machining dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to document and obtain additional resources.-Keeps equipment operational by assigning preventive maintenance tasks; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.-Maintains safe and clean working environment by creating procedures, rules, and regulations.-Maintains an accurate inventory count by directing random cycle counts and accurate record keeping.-Responsible for Packaging, Shipping and Receiving Functions.-Documents actions by directing proper use of production and quality forms.

- Responsible for overseeing U.S. project engineering services including sizing, specification review, specialty design, and project engineering submittals.- Created and implemented a product line naming and part number matrix scheme.- Designed 72-Inch butterfly valve, largest in company history, to act as isolation valves on a 42.5 MW turbine power plant in Oregon. Oversaw three units through production, installation, and start-up.- Served as technical copy writer for a re-design of printed literature for all product lines including using Adobe Creative Suite to create sales brochures, technical literature, and operation manuals.- Championed certification of three product lines to ANSI/NSF 61 standard for drinking water and ANSI/NSF 372 for low lead compliance- Served as a manufacture representative for the trade organization American Water Works Association- Utilized Solidworks with Flow and Simulation add-ins and ANSYS AIM to design and optimize valves, linkages, actuators, and accessories.