Lead the facilitation of the integration of the ADV.1 product lines, protocols, standards, and policies into the Weld Racing organization. Build, train, and manage an engineering team to optimize capacity and output. Utilized Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles when creating and designing new projects.▪ Expanded and led special projects that utilized materials for optimum product performance, monitored industry trends to maintain a competitive advantage, and collaborated with design to ensure quality standards were upheld.▪ Played a key role in the standardization of multiple wheel lines under Weld Racing.

Directed the engineering team for on-time and on-budget delivery of projects and the production of precision wheels via clear communication and coordination. Supported the company’s strategic planning, mission, vision, and goals, working closely with other partners and senior-level personnel to make high-level and critical decisions within the organization.▪ Managed the implementation of seven new designs within time and budget constraints.▪ Reduced application specific warranty claims from approximately 15% to less than 2.5%.▪ Implemented engineering processes to reduce lead time for shop orders released to less than four days.▪ Resolved existing product, raw materials, and component issues for procurement, engineering, and production.▪ Led and supported new product design and manufacturing, safety testing, and product launches by overseeing and reviewing engineering drawings and 3D models. Verified designs met SAE J2530 and TUV standards.▪ Developed product lines in adherence to industry standards for wheel components.▪ Executed continuous improvement projects within plant operations to maintain low scrap rates.▪ Coordinated lathe and mill CNC programs for high-precision wheel manufacturing.

Managed, developed, coached, and trained reporting staff according to company policies and procedures. Planned and coordinated procedures and systems to maximize internal resources and capitalize on human capital within the organization.▪ Reduced the cycle time on all lathe operations by 52% and reduced mill set-up time by 20%.▪ Implemented additional CNC operations using existing machining center with 0 set-up time that increased product conformance to 100% and reduced non-conforming parts by 80%.▪ Led strategic continuous improvement projects within plant operations to maintain minimum scrap rates.

Spearheaded the engineering department and regularly collaborated with management, production, and sales teams to discuss specifications and procedures for medical devices, implantable parts, and aerospace components for production. Analyzed technology and resource needs, including market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of future projects.▪ Trained 12 technicians on production methods and operations standards.▪ Utilized Lean manufacturing principles, including process validation and statistical process control.▪ Directed projects from concept to completion, following all required guidelines for ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485, FAA, and FDA were followed. Modified processes and procedures to verify alignment with organizational goals.▪ Directed, reviewed, and approved product design and changes, wrote and reviewed reports, approved expenditures, enforced rules and made decisions regarding the purchase of materials and outside services.▪ Delivered technical support on sales calls and in-person at trade shows.

Successfully completed all engineering requirements for projects, including tool and material selection, design and inspection, programming CNC machines, proper documentation according to ISO standards, and completed changes to customer designs via SolidWorks and Pro-E. Provided technical support for tool purchases and material specifications.▪ Reduced changeover times on all turning and milling machine centers by 46%. ▪ Supported secondary operations department, including electro-polishing, bead blasting, tumbling, ultrasonic cleaning, titanium anodizing, passivation, heat treating, and laser etching. ▪Verified all safety produced were followed, communicated directly with customers as-needed, troubleshot operational and production issues, and quickly resolved any internal challenges as associated with orders.▪Evaluated production parts to reduce cycle times and improved operations via new methods and processes.