Dynamic, highly technical, hands-on Operations Executive with a wealth of knowledge and experience utilizing cutting-edge technology to design efficient products and manufacturing systems. Champion a lean path initiative in complex projects that directly align with organizational goals and objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs and improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Strategically lead $25M annually in new equipment builds and water treatment media/resin production. Directly oversee the manufacturing activities at two production facilities in the State of Colorado. Empower a team of professionals to improve the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of various manufacturing processes. Leader in company acquisition moves specific to manufacturing/production areas. • Tightly control the expansion of production facility. Flawlessly launch new production lines using a detailed planning approach. Control budgets to within a 5% variance of initial forecasts.• Drive continuous improvement through a Six Sigma 5S culture in manufacturing. Improve the productivity and efficiency of production by 15% average.• Spearhead relocation of two production facilities to accommodate additional manufacturing lines and assembly space. Plan for future expansion. Record virtually zero downtime during plant expansions and move.• Integrate quality assurance and other quality programs into supplier reviews and daily business processes. Drastically improve production first time quality in a custom one-off environment.• Accurately review and approve or reject manufacturing drawings/ relocation plans. Proactively identify inefficiencies or cost saving opportunities. Realize nearly $50K in average annual cost savings after acquisitions. • Advocate for the enforcement of OSHA regulations and other workplace safety requirements.

During this tenure, I authored and updated the bill of materials, supplier instructions/specifications, marketing design support, and direct support of a robust engineering change and creation process.Major Achievements:✓ Simultaneously controlled design and engineering activities for multiple product lines for mature designs. Integrated them into new applications and improved their output and efficiency. Guided cross-functional teams through large product design changes and re-structured the overall lean CAD design department. Enhanced the productivity and efficiency of the entire department.✓ Authored new procedures that controlled drawing and solid model designs. Seamlessly integrated electrical CAD design into PDM control. Improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the transfer. ✓ Utilized a variety of tools including SolidWorks, Cosmosworks, AutoCAD, eMatrix, and Microsoft Excel to validate engineering designs. Ensured designs worked in real-world environments. ✓ Facilitated comprehensive training courses for SolidWorks CAD and PLM processes. Strengthened the skills of team members through interactive training sessions. ✓ Acted as a liaison between the manufacturing and procurement departments. Deployed advanced problem solving methods to quickly and accurately resolve problems.

Project Engineer developing multiple new product concepts and bringing to manufacturing for Colorado front range inventor's and manufacturer's. Project managed project costs, product costs before submitting to external clients. Extensive Mechanical and PLC tooling fixture development for manufacturing line. Vast development of medical products, and sports products. Project content was electro-mechanical in scope. Extension Pro-E, Solidworks CAD design work.

Applications Engineer designing retrofit controls design for turbomachinery in the power generation industry. 50MW to 500 MW GE tubines. Extension PLC programming and hydraulic system design. completed approximately 15-20 projects in 2 1/2 year time frame. executed field service and site troubleshooting work on multiple projects.