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-Leading engineering efforts to both plan and perform the design of new Inspection solutions-Developing technical talent and technical depth through mentoring of engineers-Providing expert process ownership to ensure quality and reliability-Delivering leadership and strategic direction in modernization of current GEH capabilities-Guiding customer discussions; the primary point of contact for customer technical issues

-Leading the design engineering team for all key North American customer accounts-Planning, organizing, and managing delivery of all technical tasks & objectives for customer support-Hired engineers while mentoring and ensuring team development of both technical & leadership talent-Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customer engineering managers and leaders-Driving design development on computer aided tools and maintained design control documentation-Leading global interaction to ensure company engineering standardization-Leading Siemens Teamcenter PLM integration (globally)-Leading NoMuda Visual Factory deployment (shop floor digital work instructions)

-Designed hydraulic cylinders for material handling and earth-moving OEM customer base-Experience in Siemens NX and Solidworks Simulation FEA-Prepared and maintained design component drawings, calculations & technical evaluations & reports-Direct interactions with customers, including several on-site visits for new products & design support-Interfaced with external suppliers, internal managers, and production associates on technical issues-Utilized Infor Visual Manufacturing (ERP management software)

-Designed industrial components for food packaging equipment for meat & poultry industries-Collaborated with mechanical & electrical engineers on clip closure & product netting systems-Solidworks experience with steel, sheet metal, welded members, pneumatic cylinders & safety measures-Travelled to customer sites to test prototype designs for practical results at production levels-Learned Infor Visual Manufacturing (ERP management software)-Exposure to ISO 9001 and other USDA approved standards

-Supported the development of new products including cartridge & component for toner printers-Learned the product development process from the initial design to the final release to customer-AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor design experience of plastic molded or die-cut components-Led laboratory testing for better understanding of component designs and failures-Worked closely with Marketing & Product Management to understand the needs of the customer