Daniel Seymour

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VP of Engineering, Product Development and Operations @ Horton Automatics
Corpus Christi, TX, US
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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, United States
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About Daniel Seymour

Business professional with passion and proven track record for developing innovative products. Confident in managing a business including the P&L, marketing, international and domestic sales, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, IP, contracts, warehousing and quality. My experience allows me to see the big picture and formulate clear approaches. I have a diverse background and hold over 20 patents. I have the ability to manage multiple projects in all shapes and sizes whether it is by empowering a team or completing it directly. I have the vision to understand complex projects and the drive to get the job done.Specialties: Business Management, Project Management, Mechanical Design, and Clean Sheet cost analysis.

Daniel Seymour's Current Company Details
Horton Automatics

Horton Automatics

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VP of Engineering, Product Development and Operations
Corpus Christi, TX, US
Employees:
30
Daniel Seymour Work Experience Details
  • Horton Automatics
    Vp Of Engineering, Product Development And Operations
    Horton Automatics
    Corpus Christi, Tx, Us
  • Horton Automatics
    Vp Of Engineering, Product Development And Operations
    Horton Automatics Jul 2022 - Present
    Corpus Christi, Tx, Us
    • Inspired and mentored a team of 18 New Product Development and Sustaining Engineers, Tech Support, Codes and Technical Documentation Specialists to create solid product plans, products, and documents• Developed and executed a three-year product roadmap to meet the sales growth plans of over $120M• Lead the development of multiple projects made up of R&D, NPD, Sustaining, and Productivity• Drive the development and implementation of engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective project delivery• Manage the engineering budget, including resource allocation, forecasting, and cost control measures.• Tasked with running the operations team producing automatic and manual sliding doors Team of 66 people• Took lead times from 16 weeks down to 4 weeks with improved product quality• Took on time delivery from sub 50% to near 95% and synced up production between doors, header, and frames • Created a second shift to eliminate overtime and moved people to areas needed to improve output
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Director Of Engineering For Design To Value – Hand Tools & Storage
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Nov 2019 - Aug 2022
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Leveraged the Design to Value experience that I gained while managing the door business in order to lead the team for Hand Tools and Storage. Designing products with the right feature set, for the right retail price, at the right cost is what DTV really means and is what makes companies profitable. In order to garner the biggest impact, a schedule of events was put together that was driven by the needs of the and the desire of the SBU. The events took into account where a product line should be manufactured, how it fit into the global manufacturing foot print, what products should be in the line, what features should it have, how can it be platformed, how it fits into the NPD roadmap and how can we get to the best cost. Year one delivered $16M of productivity ideas that included platforming, sku deletion and establishing a manufacturing center of excellence.
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Director Of Engineering - Measuring Products
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Entrusted with directing the engineering development and strategy of the company’s $200M global measuring product portfolio with engineering teams and manufacturing locations spread across four countries. Responsible for driving the design and development of new and innovative product lines along with cost down initiatives while meeting our manufacturing, safety, quality, regulatory code compliance and marketing objectives. Partner and coordinate with business leaders, manufacturing, marketing, industrial design and customer base to deliver innovation that protects and grows our market share. Oversee product testing and documentation including the writing of product performance specifications and test plans. Manage projects through a stage gate process that drives speed to market, manufacturing cost, product specification, code compliance and DFMEA.
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Sr. Supplier Development Manager
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. May 2016 - Nov 2018
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Worked with both internal and external suppliers driving price and eliminating waste in the manufacturing process through the use of Perfect State or Should Cost Modeling, Design to Value, VAVE and Product Tear Downs. Drove $4M in savings in the first 4 months and identified additional savings of $5.5M in savings booked for 2017. Integral part of both the Irwin/Lenox and Craftsman integration. Conducted cost analysis with should cost models for Irwin, Lenox and Craftsman products to help support synergy goals which will roll up to tens of millions of dollars of savings over the next three years. Worked with complexity management and Craftsman business unit teams to conduct cost analysis for US made craftsman products that will shape the direction for US manufacturing moving forward. Drove cross functional project team with multiple SBD factories in Asia to prove out profitability for insourcing. Worked collaboratively with Commodity Managers and business counterparts across multiple products and platforms to craft the negotiation strategy. Led and participated in multiple meetings to negotiate cost leveraging the Should Cost analysis, leading to $1.5M in savings.
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Sr. Product Manager
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Stanley Access Technologies / Division of Stanley, Black and Decker/, New Britain, CT Stanley Works is a manufacturer of Hand Tools, Hardware, Air Assembly Tools, Hydraulic Tools, Mechanics Tools, Doors, Locksets and more. The company has over 10 Billion in Sales, 40,000 EmployeesProduct Manager,Currently manage the product line consisting of 100 plus products with $230M in sales. Evaluate the current product offering to identify the areas in need for new products and areas to rationalize. Analyze the competition to help position products including new products. Responsible for pricing, order forms installation manuals, user’s manuals and the technical side of the website. Becoming the product expert for all products in order to help architects, customers and salesman with product questions.
  • Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Sr. Project Engineering Manager
    Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Sep 2009 - Oct 2012
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Stanley Access Technologies / Division of Stanley, Black and Decker/, New Britain, CT Stanley Works is a manufacturer of Hand Tools, Hardware, Air Assembly Tools, Hydraulic Tools, Mechanics Tools, Doors, Locksets and more. The company has over 10 Billion in Sales, 40,000 Employees As a Project Engineer I lead cross functional teams in the development of new door systems that included telescopic door systems, bypassing door systems, electric glass door systems and a hurricane rated door systems. Directed a Global Design Center in China in the development of new and sustaining product designs that have included ICU products swing door accessories, and new product development. Designed, tested and installed new door packages. Supported design initiatives for special features or solutions that customers often ask for. Involved in enhancement activities to improve cost and/ or function. Worked with installation techs in order to teach them how to install new products. Created instruction manuals, installation videos, parts books and intellectual property. Responsible for getting products UL and ANSI, BHMA, ICC specs. Key Highlights:• Managed 4 cross functional teams to develop new products that are targeted to deliver $25M in new sales and protect $8M of current business.• Turned around a design for Wal*Mart and installed the door systems within 4 months. • Developed a product that will allow Stanley to participate in new market segment.
  • Biss Product Development
    Managing Partner
    Biss Product Development Jun 2005 - May 2009
    BISS Products designs innovative new products for the hand tool and motorcycle industries with the STRIKER Hand Tools and RISK RACING brands. Developed a business plan and operating objective in order to build a company with two new brands from scratch. Developed new products based on market needs. Put together project plans, quality plans and cost estimates for each project. Managed gross margins and had P& L responsibility. Wrote sales contracts, nondisclosure agreements, memorandums of understanding, territory agreements and patents (IP) as the business needed. Researched the market place to create suggested retails and establish pricing structure for new products. Marketed and sold products to both foreign and domestic customers that included Lowes, Home Depot Sears, Menards and Tractor Supply. Worked with vendors to quote and manufacture products in the US and Asia. Managed every aspect of a business including leasing space, setting up property and liability insurance, utility setup, logistics both foreign and domestic, customs clearance, IRS filings, finance, barcode setup, patent process, PR, sales, and trade show management. Key Highlights:• Built a new solid company from scratch.• Created two new successful brands. Striker Hand Tools and Risk Racing• Sold the Striker tools which had no brand equity into Home Depot, Lowes, Sears and others.
  • Newell Rubbermaid
    Engineering Manager
    Newell Rubbermaid Jul 2003 - Jun 2005
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Irwin Industrial Tools / Division of Newell Rubbermaid /, Huntersville, NC 2003 - 2005Irwin specializes in the manufacturing of hand tools and power tool accessories. Rubbermaid is made up of many brands including, Graco, Shurline, and Sharpie. The company has sales of 6.5 Billion and 19,000 Employees. Engineering ManagerManaged, designed and launched over 60 new products with Irwin including Tough Tools, levels, laser products, carpenter saws, specialty saws, power tool accessories, and clamping products. Designed, drafted, and wrote product specs and quality plans for new products. Managed all aspect of product development including industrial design, mechanical design, quality control, packaging design, manufacturing location and logistics. Managed a cross functional cross cultural team of people from the US, Denmark, Germany, UK, and China. www.irwin.com, www.newellrubbermaid.comKey Highlights:• Managed and designed over 60 new products within 1 year for Irwin worth $40 million in sales.• Managed projects with a global team working in the US, Denmark, Germany, UK, and China.• Managed the tool categories within Irwin including Hand Saws, Clamping, Levels, and Tough Tools.
  • Assa Abloy
    Sr Product Development Engineer
    Assa Abloy 2002 - 2003
    Stockholm, Se
    Sargent / Division of Assa Abloy /, New Haven, CT 2002 – 2003 Sargent is a manufacturer of high quality commercial locksets. Its parent company is one of the largest lockset manufacturers in the world. In total Assa Abloy has 8.9 Billion in Sales and 31,000 Employees Product Development EngineerDeveloped and designed the only new lockset to replace a current line in 2003. Brainstormed product concepts, created designs, created drawings, made prototypes and verified function by testing. Designed and tested ideas for cost reductions on lock products. Made visits to customer sites to verify and monitor function of lock sets in use. Worked with manufacturing engineers and cell leader to improve designs for manufacturability and improved process flow. Worked on Kaizen teams to redesign cell layouts for better cycle time and more efficient use of space. Key Highlights:• Helped design the only new lock set that Sargent launched in 2003• Helped secure favorable costs with vendors for the lock project.• Served on Kaizen teams to improve manufacturing flow, cycle time and space.
  • The Stanley Works
    Senior Product Engineer
    The Stanley Works 1997 - 2002
    New Britain, Ct, Us
    Stanley Tools / Division of Stanley, Black and Decker/, New Britain, CT 1997 - 2002Stanley Works is a manufacturer of Hand Tools, Hardware, Air Assembly Tools, Hydraulic Tools, Mechanics Tools, Doors, Locksets and more. The company has 9 Billion in Sales, 40,000 Employees Senior Product Engineer, Production Planner, Product Engineer, Associate Product EngineerResearched and developed over 40 new products. Handled total implementation of new products. Key person in improving existing products and cost. Set up and managed a product engineering department in Thailand. Trained local employees to maintain the department. Investigated causes of product problems and failures. Helped with process flow and was involved in Kaizen events. Acted as the general liaison between the US and Thailand. Led a product line management team that included people from the US, Thailand, UK, Taiwan and China. Key Highlights:• Spent 15 months in Thailand setting up an engineering department, training local employees.• Headed up 20 projects from Thailand with lead to $2.7M in savings and $18.7M in sales.• Designed and introduced 40 new products.• Led a product management team that included people from the US, Thailand, UK, Taiwan and China.• Involved in a Kaizen event that generated ideas to save 12% of the 4-wall manufacturing cost.

Daniel Seymour Skills

Cross Functional Team Leadership Product Development Manufacturing Engineering Product Design Six Sigma Management Design For Manufacturing Product Management Project Management Pro Engineer Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Kaizen Injection Molding Manufacturing Operations Management Fmea Leadership Strategic Planning Strategy New Business Development Process Improvement Continuous Improvement

Daniel Seymour Education Details

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Mba
  • Central Connecticut State University
    Central Connecticut State University
    Mechanical Engineering

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