Research And Development Manager
Led a team of 10 mechanical engineers, chemists, and regulatory personnel to serve as the technological hub for the entire Encore Wire organization with a project focus in the following areas: technology utilization, new product development, process improvement, manufacturing, maintenance engineering, quality control, and marketing. Additional regular responsibilities:• Manage and ensure corporate and regulatory compliance for ISO and UL• Develop the business and services of 3rd party testing, enhancing customer satisfaction and productivity• Manage upwards of 30 concurrent projects within the department• Facilities manager responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of TECHLAB facility Notable achievements:• Pioneered Product Development process to expand company product portfolio• Re-Instituted Smartsheet project management software for increases in lab efficiency, prioritization, and data analytics: accelerated project completion time by 20%; increased completed projects by 25%• Developed leadership coaching protocol, employee development standards, Professional Engineering development track, technical promotion track• $2.6MM annual departmental cost savings projects achieved in 2019Certified in Internal Auditing by A2LA