Cross functional team coordination and technical support for expedited issue resolution addressing new product introduction and supply chain challenges. Global source for IT Class 2 technical support. Creator of engineering value add tasks and project requirements.

Current Product Leader responsible for the field performance and customer satisfaction of warehouse material handling equipment; Class 1 3-Wheel Stand-up and Class 2 Order Selector and Reach Truck. Technical resource for internal and external teams, capture VOC and application requirements, assist New Product Development, create and manage continuous improvement projects, accountable for warranty reduction, and maintaining annual Current Product budget.

Restructuring and manufacturing footprint project manager with responsibility for world wide sourcing of Flanged Axle Shafts (upset forgings) and PF conversions of planet gears.

Large Mining Truck - Lower Powertrain Structural Engineer with responsibility for large steel castings and forgings. Decreasing O&O expense through component lifecycle management creating Reuse and Salvage Guides and supporting the customer and dealers through DSN (service questions) consultations. Improving the end product by translating the VOC into specifications and including the new concepts into the final product. OMSA (on machine testing) and field data analysis. CPPD and APQP process utilization to develop and improve product quality.

Responsibilities included manufacturing equipment maintenance and continuous improvement, personnel management including skilled tradesmen and administrators, and facility infrastructure (buildings and grounds, utilities, boiler, waste water treatment, pumps). Capable troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and PLC (Siemens and Allen-Bradley) equipment. Ensuring production schedules through 24/7 manufacturing support, training, and strategic parts inventory management. Plant lead team member and safety administrator of fire protection, fall protection, and NFPA70E training. Contributor to OSHA VPP STAR certification and ISO9001 standards.

Created installation standards and guides reducing costs and time on customer sites. Performed root cause analysis to resolve quality issues and warranty claims. Member of the R&D department responsible for the assembly and testing of components. Designed and sourced test equipment.

Mechanical design of gearboxes and production equipment replacement parts. Reverse engineering and retro fitting new drive and safety technology. Equipment upgrades and support of flexible packaging division domestic facilities with on-site support as required. Equipment installation and site layout experience. New product introduction and multi-corporation development team member.