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Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Provided leadership to a team of engineers to execute on NPI programs, R&D, quality and manufacturing issues on commercial bathroom equipment meet customer and regulatory requirements. Products including sensor based flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensers and hand dryers.Revamped the engineering team into a high performing unit by hiring new talent, removing low performing members and attrition. Lead engineering efforts on NPDI projects following a Toll Gate process. Responsible for capital, expense and BOM cost to ensure positive business case. Identify IP opportunities. Work cross functionally to support program development and timeline. Improved the engineering knowledge base within the organization by conducting training seminars on various topics including Six Sigma, MSA, Capability, DFMEA, GD&T and finance. Lead technical teams on R&D projects to sanitize and provide touchless restroom experiences that arose from the pandemic using Agile methodology. Built and installed test units for 2 venues to validate the concepts and look for opportunities for improvement. Work with leaders of the organization to develop strategies for the department and deep dive areas to evaluate performance. Presented results to ownership.Responsible for capital and expenses of the group and work with other leaders for capital and expenses for organization. Actively mentoring several engineers outside my organization.

Courses taught: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermo/Fluids Laboratory

Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

Provided vision and leadership for NPI programs and ensure execution to meet schedule and budget. Provided leadership to a team of engineers and designers to execute on custom designs of various types of control valves to meet customer requirements and comply with industry regulations.Provided technical support to Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality. Mentored engineers to ensure personal and professional growth.

Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

Managed a team of design engineers and technicians to develop various mechanical sensors including pressure sensors, pressure switches, position and acceleration sensors for automotive applications which must meet customer requirements for performance, quality and cost.Lead programs with cross functional teams to develop and qualify products to meet customer and company objectives. Required leadership skills and influencing others outside direct reports to ensure programs meet various objectives.Interacted frequently with outside customers at management levels to work on current business and new business opportunities. Required building relationships to gain cooperation, conduct presentations of technical information concerning projects, schedules and new products.Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (both DMAIC and DFSS) which each certification required a project. Developed new test method for rivet conductivity resulting in $160K savings. Eliminated a bent connection pin issue resulting in $65k savings. Completed Six Sigma Black belt training. Coached numerous teams through Green Belt projects. Taught several Six Sigma courses to people across the organization to build a culture of critical thinking.

Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

Involved in new product development of occupancy weight sensors for automotive applications.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Oversaw the design, testing and documentation for various types of sensors (temperature, speed, pressure) and cables in the aircraft industry. Analyzed products for potential problems using both hand calculations and FEA.

Farmingdale, New York, United States

Responsible for the design, analysis, and documentation of various types of valves and flow control systems for nuclear power plants in accordance with customer specifications and national standards including the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Groton, Connecticut, United States

Worked in a Design-Build team atmosphere to develop the weapons handling system for the next generation of attack submarines, the Virginia class.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering