ABB is a leading global engineering company that can achieve a more productive, sustainable future by connecting software with robotics, automation and motion to drive performance to new levels.Tactical leadership of 3 engineering groups, 2 in the US and 1 in India covering the areas of PLC controls, HMIs and MES system development and installation. Experience with 800M, 800xA, MES/MOM, Ability EDGENIUS and Ability GENIX (Analytics and AI) systems. • Leader of customer facing team, implementing product to customer specifications and dealt with critical customer issues. “Will not let the customer fail” attitude. • Documented and improved project development process to allow for more efficient on boarding of new employees and streamline the process for a more agile process. • Implemented culture change to focus on improving customer satisfaction. Received special notice by customer on 2 successfully completed projects. • Hired 3 new engineers, increasing department by 38%, 2 being High Potential.

I am currently open to new and challenging roles and can be reached through LinkedIn or at firstchoicejdw@gmail.com As part of continuous learning; completed the 2019 Blockland Solutions Conference Developers Track. Focusing on the use of Blockchain in the supply chain and manufacturing fulfillment processes.

Provided strategic planning and tactical implementation of automation in 2 manufacturing facilities including Manufacturing Execution System (Werum - PASX) writing software, configuration and installation with KPIs that measured performance and quality improvements for products covered under FDA pharma requirements. • Installed computer environment, configured system, performed FIT, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ protocols. Worked with PlantPAx/GEMS to accelerate implementation of validated system.• Developed installation plan for Rockwell Automation Functional Safety controllers and associated equipment. Created plans and implementation to replace obsolete controllers and peripheral equipment with $250,000 budget.• Achieved GAMP 5 and cGMP compliance under CFR Title 21.

Directed and managed multiple concurrent engineering projects that successfully adhered to customer requirements. Managed the first of a kind ultra-filtration system. Developed project quotes and managed eight direct reports. • Achieved significant revenue increase in one year, with a double-digit profit increase for RO systems. • Implemented Quality Management System, per ISO-9001 which was audited and accepted by medical and industrial companies in Cleveland area, including engineering, fabrication, material handling and business operations. • Developed mechanical and process drawings in AutoCAD using automated design processes resulting in improved design cycle times. Reduced cost of creating manufacturing documentation. • Developed technical training materials including presentations, exercises and videos, safety materials, quality manual, work instructions, corrective action and reporting system for engineering and manufacturing system.

Assumed lead of a multi-million dollar automation project for new seamless pipe facility that was one year behind schedule, finished and negotiated with customer. Implemented ControlLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk and WonderWare.• Recovered significant dollars which was overdue between 2 and 11 months.• Directed strategies and processes significantly improving hardware and software design times, and reducing startup times, while improving on-time delivery 49%.

Led wireless product (802.11a/b/g/n Advanced Enterprise Device Server and Access Point) development for use in industrial environments, from concept through design, verification, validation, production and field warranty period. Responsible for operational budget of $1M with nine direct reports in California, Ohio, Ireland, and Czech Republic. • Managed critical project with 4-month delivery schedule. Largest customer, after testing prototype, doubled initial order. • Achieved cost of goods for product coming in significantly less than target. Product shipped over 50,000 units/year. • Implemented CMMI level 3 processes, LEAN/6-Sigma/5S/Kaizen events to improve engineering processes and company-wide development environment. • Passed IEEE 802.11, Microsoft and Wi-Fi regulatory testing.• Promoted after 6 months to take responsibility for Fiber Optic equipment division facility. Led new R&D effort for innovative system for integrating sensors and devices to promote "Internet of Things."

Recruited as a contractor to implement value engineering methodologies in manufacturing and supply chain processes to improve compliance with standards and regulations for CT and NM product lines.• Worked with suppliers to drive goal on innovative ideas coming from outside Philips. Identified multi-million dollar cost savings in X-Ray Generator, a significant reduction. Negotiated substantial reduction on cable assembly.• Served as Project Manager for transfer of product to China manufacturing facility generating substantial cost savings.• Participated in and developed processes for dealing with findings (483 observations) from FDA inspection / audit of 21 CFR 820/ISO 13485 requirements.

Recruited to lead team to develop an offender monitoring system and advanced GPS. Initiated development and application of patent. Responsible for budget and team of four associates. • Wrote specifications and worked with contract design house for hardware engineering and prototype services.• Collaborated with contract SME to develop software utilizing Python, MySQL, Django and GoogleMaps for geo-location of offenders to control behavior and improve situational awareness. • System allowed for tighter control of offender with reduced false violations (reduced operating costs by 13%) and generated per unit cost savings over 66 % ($310,000 savings/year).

Provided contract leadership for operations strategy, specification, implementation, all engineering and business strategy. • Focused on supporting commercialization of high-tech products with goal of company growth and job creation. • Consulted on designs for systems in the areas of fuel cells, oil and fluid monitoring. • Created business relationships for clients that led to collaboration and product sales representing $1 million.• Designed and specified electronic packaging facility including all manufacturing process steps (ISO 9000), testing processes, quality processes (Lean and 6-Sigma methods), and failure analysis with capital budget of $7 million.

Provided contract services with responsibility for re-engineering fulfillment process of a substantial multi-million dollar business. Achieved a significant revenue increase in 9 months, creating an opportunity to sell business. Contract was finished after the Military After-Market business was sold.

Managed developing and growing electronics technology business from concept to field support. Led cross-functional teams who worked with operations, contractors, and customers. Developed and implemented sales strategy. Responsible for a multi-million dollar department budget, along with new development projects.• Developed System Level Engineering business model which grew beyond expectations in 2005, with a significantly increased business unit customer base and accounted for asubstantial budget increase.• Reduced Time-to-Market with application of new services reducing hardware start-up from 3 months to 4 days. • Achieved a productivity improvement year-over-year, and a significant increase in customer satisfaction index.• Implemented 5 designs in Field-Programmable-Gate-Array for precision motor control.• Developed strategy to outsource engineering offshore resulting in multi-million dollar material cost savings.• Received performance award for cost savings and recognized with “Highest Achievement,” for 2005 review.

Managed all aspects of this Hardware Engineering group and developed a share services model with increased responsibility of engineers and material commodities.* Coached 2 teams of the Strategic Sourcing Initiative which saved 36% material costs for PCB and 10% on connectors by development of offshore suppliers.* Project Leader for RA product, developed with Denso, Japan. With 5 year sales of $36M, product made Available-for-Shipment early.* Profile testing of ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, FlexLogix, Flex I/O, Flex EX and SoftLogix. Evaluated integrated system functionality; identified problems and implemented solutions.* Leader of department whose Direct-Employee satisfaction index (Best-Place-to-Work Survey) significantly surpasses company average while customer satisfaction index increased by over 50% in 2 years because of management skills including an innovative process of aligning their personal and professional goals with the goals of the company through career development planning.

Managed all aspects of this Hardware Engineering group and presided over its integration into supply chain management value stream