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Muncy, Pennsylvania, United States

New Jersey, United States

East Jordan Mi

Engineering Manager6/2017 – Present Manage a department of design engineers and process engineers for EJ's Water Products Division. Attend Water Products Industry Society meetings to maintain EJ's strong presence in the Municipal Water Product Sector.Product Development Engineer4/2015 – 6/2017 Perform new products design reviews and coordinate tooling designs to support new products manufacturing. Inspect release samples and production parts. Implement go-live procedures for manufacturing including machining and assembly operations. Direct final assembly internal testing for quality control and assurance. Schedule third party certification testing and ensure proper documentation of annual listing audits. Coordinate manufacturing design changes to streamline assembly. Develop internal testing procedures for new design and product upgrades for verification. Ensure product specifications to meet municipal, state and federal compliance requirements. Represent company on industry standard certification councils and listing agencies including the American Water Works Association, Manufacturers Standardization Society, Underwriters Laboratories and FM Global. Achievements:Launched new 4.5" base valve hydrant improving hydraulic flow characteristics by re-shaped hose nozzle ports to reduce friction losses. Tested new monitor hydrant for petrochemical plants. Experimented with inserts between valve seat and drip assembly to reduce water hammer effect due to the increased length of upper hydrant assembly. Discovered high density polyethylene plastic was superior to standard rubber used in production. Utilized plastic inserts to eliminate water hammer and achieve UL approval for the hydrant. Worked with sales personnel to provide solutions to infield water products problems

Charlevoix Mi

Responsible for product development, product design standards and in-house testing and approval programs. Additional responsibilities include the over site of technical quality control, participation in industry events and lead all research and development programs with universities and technical partners.

Newark, Nj

Lead capital engineering and process projects. Provided leadership for technical and non-technical staff in the recycling and manufacturing of catalytic converters. Developed recycling solutions to clients offering end of life planning for catalyst systems. Established pilot production facility to manufacture up to 4,000 new catalytic converters a month. Expanded operations for the large scale manufacturing of new production of 50,000 catalyst a month. Prepared equipment specifications, vendor sourcing and qualification, and installation and commissioning of new equipment. Achievements:Delivered technical presentations on Hypercat's advanced catalyst systems for IPO investors meetings leading to successful sale of company to Metalico. Implemented plant expansion from 16,000 to 40,000 square feet facility. Migrated manufacturing center without interruption of customer order deliveries. Managed scale up of research catalyst system from laboratory model to full Novel Catalyst Product manufacturing. Guided development of a process flow plan, equipment sourcing and purchasing. Directed sub-contractors in equipment installation and manufacturing start-up of advanced Nano-catalyst powders for a Joint Venture Partner.

Technical consulting services

Wayne, Pa

Manage technical staff of seven at a catalytic emissions control research facility with responsibility for resource allocation, capital equipment procurement, facility expansion, project costing and budgeting. Specialize in the formulation, preparation and research of nano-sized catalytic powders• Executed capital projects for the instillation and commissioning of five emission control systems for backup diesel generators.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Chemical Engineering