• Responsible for the application of lean manufacturing principles in company operations.• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, work flow.• Design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.• Coordinate with operations or facilities maintenance for physical plant resource issues.

• Designed Power End assembly for high pressure triplex pump. • Negotiated contracts with suppliers of new power end, resulting in a projected savings of $400k annually.• Oversaw the upgrade to 3D modeling and the implementation of a CAM manufacturing system.

• Designed and coordinated the production of 250 ton Top Drive including 5 1/2 inch pipe handler.• Documented design calculations and FEA analysis for submission of API 8C certification.• Designed 9 inch IBOP actuator for 750 ton Top Drive.• Lead onsite failure analysis of drilling units overseas.• Reduced material inventory by incorporating on hand inventory into new designs saving money by not having to purchase new materials. • Scheduled projects for 8 designers/drafters ensuring work load was properly allocated to achieve maximum efficiency. • Converted 500 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D solid models annually.

• Supervised up to 55 production operators ensuring production and quality standards were met. • Coordinated equipment maintenance and rotation for a staff of 10 maintenance engineers which accomplished work with minimal disruption to regular production processes. • Installed monitoring system for lamination ovens reducing scrap by 50% in 3 months.• Implemented bar code tracking system creating traceability for laminate boards which saved money and increased productivity.• Researched vendor options, wrote specifications, evaluated vendor proposals, and recommended final selection for two $3 – $4 million production lines which introduced significant savings over previous production processes.• Added light sensitive pigment and test bed to line, reducing downstream failure rate by 60%.• Designed, wrote materials, and delivered certified training courses for 55 production workers, maintenance engineers, and quality control staff which increased their proficiency and productivity.• Created and revised control plans, fmea (design and production), and SPC documentation.