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Responsible for meeting market needs by:- identifying gaps in the product portfolio and developing new products to meet market demands; - collaborate with engineering to design new products; - work with customers, architects and sales team to develop custom solutions for marquee projects; - monitoring competitors activities; and - collaborate with other departments within dormakaba.

Developed along with IGS Product Manager, budgets and implementation plan for products; including management of the design and development of new products, redesigned and implementation of improvement to existing products with a focus on meeting industry regulations, cost and quality guidelines, and product performance.  Project Manager on multiple large and high visibility projects. Developed and managed project scope and timelines. Provided supervision and oversaw the work of associates, technicians and provided project status reports to management.  Provided technical direction and guidance to professional and/or assisting personnel. Coordinated and lead project teams and activities associated with product development projects. Coordinated with operations to ensure products were produced to specification and within specified costs.  Analyzed and determined gaps or needs in product offering. Lead research and technical studies to support logistics functions. Developed internal test specifications for verification of new and existing designs. Developed and designed innovative solutions for unique applications.  Developed solutions and generated detailed drawings for applications using existing and competitor products. Developed small to complex assemblies and drawings for production using SolidWorks. Used solid models to produce rapid prototypes.

Managed the design and development of new products, or redesign and improvement of existing products with a focus on meeting industry regulations, cost and quality guidelines, and product performance. Directed the execution of new designs and product changes during production. Managed inside technical services and inside sales representatives.  Designed innovative solutions for unique applications that have generated more than $8 million in revenue. Gathered and reported research on the ability and capacity of company products versus market competition to provide a competitive advantage.  Evaluated products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability and ensure project completion. Applied SolidWorks knowledge to develop small to complex assemblies and drawings for production. Coordinated with manufacturing department to ensure products are produced to specification. Designed systems to satisfy customers and market needs. Led research or technical studies to support logistics functions. Used solid models to produce rapid prototypes.

Examined architectural drawings of large projects for product application and code compliance while communicating technical details to management, customers, architects, vendors, and team members. Generated cost estimates based on CAD drawings and developed quote system in Microsoft Excel. Developed database for tracking and reporting systems sold, type, and invoice sum. Established procedures for detailing in AutoCAD that enabled universal updates and streamlined modifications. Reduced time required by users to locate drawings by organizing them with unique quote and part numbers. Developed visual aid form to enhance communication with production team on product fabrication. Produced detail book for distribution to customers. Secured online access for architects and designers to review product specifications.