David Ikeda Email & Phone Number

San Dimas, California, United States

As the Regional Manager of Bastian Solutions - California, I lead a team of innovative engineers to bring the best material handling solutions to our customers by providing full project life cycle support from Design and Implementation, through System Acceptance and Preventative Maintenance. Through an engineering data focused approach, our team works to understand our clients needs to provide unique solutions to help our customers grow their business. We specialize in: Conveyor, ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems), Robotics, Sortation, Storage Racking, Software Systems, Controls, Consulting and more

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Train and Mentor junior Project Engineers, including developing and leading working/training sessions to help them become experts in different aspects of the Material Handling industry- Continued Project Engineer responsibilities in larger more complex automated systems

Pomona, Ca

- Design and management experience for multi-million dollar material handling projects based off customer business needs and cutting edge equipment.- Support and troubleshoot with partnering Software and Controls Engineers to implement various database and ladder logic system response functions.- Manage system sales and installation of projects, focusing on schedule, budget, and scope.- Supervise and coordinate various internal business departments, vendors, and contractors.- Write and negotiate contracts with customers and vendors for purchase order requisitions.

Irvine, California

- Process Engineer for the three Cataract Surgical Equipment Production Lines- Developed, Managed, and Implemented a large scale facility re-layout to more effectively utilize productivity per square foot- Managed actions taken for, and documentation of, Non-Conforming Material and other parts that did not meet the strict quality standards needed from surgical equipment- Implemented a standardized format for Manufacturing Assembly and Test Procedures

- Coordinate with academic and social awareness organizations for programming- Manage funding and sponsorship for Open House 2014- Coordinate volunteer schedules for hundreds of participants

Executive Board Member (May 2012 – Oct 2013) - Interviewed, hired, and trained staff of 80 leaders and then supervised them as they trained 700 students to run an orientation program for 5,000 participants- Coordinated contracts for facility and equipment usage and rentals totaling over $200,000- Managed budget and funding from sponsorship and business deal contracts- Coordinated programming with over 300 organizations to serve over 5,000 participants in various on campus events to promote different options for new students

- Trained and evaluated groups of approximately 20 students on various leadership topics- Respect & Diversity Committees member developed programming, trainnings, and videos to promote respect and diversity for everyone- Drug & Alcohol Awareness Committees member developed programming, trainnings, and videos to promote awareness of the effects of drugs & alcohol

- Designed, implemented, and worked on assembly line processes- Managed inventory levels and storage layout

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Integrated Technology Management, 3.88

Bachelor'S Degree, Manufacturing Engineering, 3.18

- Society of Manufacturing Engineers - Student Aid Engineering Grant writer - Orientation Programs Executive Board 2013 - Orientation.