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Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Us

Mangement of New Product Development of Power Distribution Systems for Aviation. Hardware team of 6 EEs developing PCBs/schematics to insure RTCA DO-160G Guidelines and customer requirementsSoftware team of 5 Engineers (add India team of 3) developing and validation of SW to RTCS DO-178C GuidelinesMechanical and Sustaining team (2 MEs and 2 EEs) for packaging/CAD/and obselescence/reactivationLab Team of 3 Test Engineers for validation through Temperature, Vibration, Electrical, Power, RF, Altitude, and HALTCurrently, validating 3 NPD programs, developing 1 IRAD, and ~6 Obsolescence/Reactivations.

Oversee development of Controls Systems Integration and Software for all Harvesting platforms for Worldwide usage. Teams in Europe (Belgium ~30 engineers), North America (PA, IL, IA ~25 engineers), and Latin America (Brazil).Development of Systems Requirements and Verification for Software Implementation for Product Validation and Customer Needs.Process development and adherence to Corporate protocols and procedures along with improvement and product enhancement when necessary.

Managed development of Controls Systems software for Flagship Combine Harvester, Mid Range Rotary Combine Harvester, Sugar Cane Harvester, and Cotton Picker Case IH platforms. Developed Systems Requirements and Verification for Software Implementation for Production. Implemented a scheduled software release program resulting in increased On-Time delivery and Feature Implementation.On time release for Model Year 2018 Flagship Combine Harvester ProductionReduction of Open Issues by over 60% for all issues and over 50% for high severity issues for Model Year 19 Flagship Combine

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Management of Mechanical/Systems Engineering including Sustaining and Product Development (Staff of 7 Engineers covering several product lines GASGUARD, CHEMGUARD, Bulk Delivery, and Temperature and Fluid Controls)Oversight of HALT and other facility test labs at Trexlertown facility. (Staff of 1 Engineer and 1 Technician)Oversight of all Product Engineering utilizing SolidWorks with GD&T of metal fabricated parts for existing products to support cost reduction efforts.Manage MOC (Management of Change) system including all Engineering change requests for product and field applications. Reduction in backlog by >50% and time to implementation by ~30%.

Hatfield, Pa, Us

Management of Advanced Technology Development efforts related to Thermal Mass Flow, Variable Area, and Coriolis controller instruments along with Vaporizer systems (Staff of 12 Engineers)Introduction of test and validation lab and developed business case for fully utilized validation lab at Hatfield facility. Developed lab layout and staffing requirements, Managed build and implementation of laboratory (Staff of 5 Engineers)Oversight of all Product Engineering utilizing SolidWorks, UG NX, and Siemens TeamCenter for Change Notice along with GD&T of metal fabricated parts for existing products to support cost reduction efforts (Staff of >20 Engineers & Designers)Management of Advanced Technology Development efforts related to Thermal Mass Flow and Coriolis Controller instruments (Staff of 5 Engineers)Global Systems Automation equipment projects supporting Operations and Service (Staff of 2 Engineers and Technicians) Developed new hardware and software for production line support Added capabilities to service centers around the world and commonized the Variable Area calibration systems around the worldDirection, Implementation, and successful relocation of new product sensor manufacturing line from recent acquisition of Celerity (TX to Hungary) Learned the existing sensor manufacturing line and then replicated the entire line with common database and ease of use upgrades

Calumet, Mi, Us

• Technical Creator of paint oven thermal analysis technique for General Motors Team development of total thermal integration of CFD and RadTherm Fluent, Star-CD, and OpenFOAM Application of Human Comfort model within an full automotive interior with the use of simplified CFD Development of thermal model for entire city block and amphitheatre for construction company Creation of entire thermal model of Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, CA for use in management of the solar loading and human comfort Technical heat transfer and infrared training for all customers in the use of our product RadTherm and in house engineers for consulting services • Management & Entrepreneurship Developed local business strategy for Automotive and Defense Customer base including Technical Support and Consulting Services Grew Consulting Services by 20% in first year, implemented same day response Technical Support, and encouraged software development to include Voice of the Customer concerns (Management & Training of international projects [S. Korea, Japan, UK, Germany, France, Mexico]) Grew office from two to ten employees in less than 5 years and exceeded billable hour rate goal every year from 2005-2008• Facility Security Officer for Detroit Office

Canton, Michigan, Us

• Technical Received Patent #20050095446 for insulating thermal product for exhaust systems Completed PPAP for Saturn Ion implementation of Quiet Steel for MSC and GM• Marketing Researched North American Automotive Heat Shield Market for Thermal Management product business case Developed new thermal product concepts including QuietShield™ and ThermalCore™

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Implemented and supervised common CAE tools for data analysis, process development, and engineering training across all Ford engineering centers (Europe (UK & Köln), South America, and Australia)Led development of Heat Management customer safety standards (Received Customer Driven Quality Award)Team development with Purchasing to commonize heat shield materialsTechnology Leadership: Heat shield property test procedure SAE #J2609 and VTMS5 participationMentor/Teacher to new Heat Management Engineers

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Led development and optimization of entire heat shield system for all Super Duty pickup platforms including testing of full vehicle with and without PTOResponsible for $14.60 cost reduction per vehicleSupervised vehicle testing at Arizona Proving Grounds, Wind Tunnels, Mexico, and Austria (GroβGlockner)Engineering development/testing/optimization of hydraulic cooling fan system for Lincoln LSAssisted in development of the 35th anniversary package for the 1999 Ford Mustang, forecasted sales and projected volumes for 1999 and 2000Developed/optimized electronic engine computer calibration for Lincoln LSSupervised development of aluminum hood assembly line (robotics, welding, hemming, and curing operations) at Wixom Assembly for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Integrative Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering W/Highest Distinction & Honors