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Denver, Colorado

Leading mechanical design and manufacturing engineering team to new heights. Ensuring projects not only meet but exceed the companies high standards for budget, safety, and regulatory compliance. Instrumental in fostering a culture of respect, excellence, and collaboration.

Denver, Colorado, United States

We provided custom engineering solutions. We had one primary client and were focused on helping them succeed. - I hired 7 mechanical engineers to develop CAD designs and manufacturing processes for the pharmaceuticals industry.• Achieved significant revenue growth by offering innovative design solutions, streamlining engineering processes through software adoption, and client-focused services which resulted in a multi-year collaboration with Spectrum/Repligen.• Provided… Show more We provided custom engineering solutions. We had one primary client and were focused on helping them succeed. - I hired 7 mechanical engineers to develop CAD designs and manufacturing processes for the pharmaceuticals industry.• Achieved significant revenue growth by offering innovative design solutions, streamlining engineering processes through software adoption, and client-focused services which resulted in a multi-year collaboration with Spectrum/Repligen.• Provided expertise in planning large-scale projects and implementing effective business practices, which resulted in increasing sales growth. • Successfully established and cultivated loyal internal team relationships and external business partnerships.• Improved operational efficiency by helping implement technology solutions such as SAP, Salesforce, Service Now, CAD, ERP, MRP, QuickBooks, and SolidWorks. Show less

Rancho Dominguez, California, United States

Repligen develops processing solutions for the production of Biologic Drugs & Pharmaceuticals that improve human health.As the Application Engineering Director, I was responsible for managing a team of 7 engineers and providing technical leadership to deliver exceptional project results in Custom Sterile Filtration and Automation Solution product lines in a GMP / ISO9001 manufacturing environment.• Contributed to growing the annual revenue to $225M, by utilizing my expertise in… Show more Repligen develops processing solutions for the production of Biologic Drugs & Pharmaceuticals that improve human health.As the Application Engineering Director, I was responsible for managing a team of 7 engineers and providing technical leadership to deliver exceptional project results in Custom Sterile Filtration and Automation Solution product lines in a GMP / ISO9001 manufacturing environment.• Contributed to growing the annual revenue to $225M, by utilizing my expertise in pharma manufacturing systems, process control, change management, equipment design, product safety, project feasibility, and quality assurance.• Improved business line revenue and operational efficiency by deploying smart project management tools and technologies (Smart Sheets, SAP, PDM) which streamlined cross-departmental workflows and metrics reporting.• Supported the company’s rapid growth from 80 to 2000 staff by providing mentorship to team members, providing hands-on training, cultivating a culture of excellence, and leading team meetings.• Implemented several manufacturing best practices such as optimizing the equipment design process, SolidWorks virtual prototyping, building a new liquids processing line and assigning tasks. Show less

East Rancho Dominguez, California, United States

Spectrum Labs was a leader in membrane separation in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, diagnostic and biotechnology research industries.As a Mechanical Design Engineer, I supported the development of Single-Use Hollow Fiber Tangential Flow Filtration. I performed validations, helped design new products, and assisted with manufacturing improvements.