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Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Manage product life cycle from inception to market-Gather market data from customer base to present product requirements and market share opportunity in order initiate new product development.-Oversee development from design to manufacturing and planning go to market strategies. Reviewing costing to determine pricing strategy.-Forecast product sales.

Washington, PA

• Develop and test valve designs used in refrigeration and compressed gas to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Complete extensive testing of pre-production samples involving gas compatibility, helium leak checks,hydrostatic burst tests, and cycle tests to ensure products meet design intent.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate scrap and product malfunctions.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications of products.
• Create CAD models, assemblies, and drawings in Autodesk Inventor.
• Manage complex assemblies and design revisions in Autodesk Vault.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Responsible for development, testing, evaluation & documentation of small- & medium-caliber weapons systems, ammunition, mounting platforms and instrumentation, as well as sniper-detection technologies.
• Drafted comprehensive testing schedules, reports & plans, job hazard evaluations and project budgets exceeding $500,000.
• Knowledgeably assessed & interpreted testing data, collaborated with sponsors, contractors & facility directors to execute test cycles and produced documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
• Collaborated with Operational Testing and active-duty soldiers to ensure employment of real-world conditions during tests.
• Continually refined & updated testing methodologies.
• Successfully identified material weaknesses in machine-gun tripod in order to facilitate redesign.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Authoritatively supervised this newly-created team of six engaged in producing instrumentation estimates & purchase lists for new range facilities, developing new body armor and coordinating range & maintenance.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

• Crucial participant in high-level policy & management meetings and provider of superior assistance to Test Center Commanding Officer.
• Proficiently tracked & monitored various technical concerns and led tours of Test Center for VIPs.
• Developed comprehensive presentations for VIPs, including classified video, data and images.
• Initiated and performed recruiting activities at Virginia Tech.