≡ Launched full size gas oven with structured air technology using a gate review process.≡ Collaborated on an automatic cleaning system for a combi oven that resulted in a patent.≡ Developed DOE to vary different variables to test in order obtain Energy Star for combis.≡ Lead culinary & technical competitive benchmarking on ovens to determine design criteria for next generation oven.≡ Managed summer intern (direct report) having him perform benchmark testing and analysis.≡ Represented the company at ASTM F26 meetings.

≡ Developed new frame for fryers reducing assembly time by 2 days. ≡ Implemented new touch screen control on fryers that incorporated training tutorials, cooking logs, & diagnostic tools resulting in reduced training times and easier to use.≡ Interim engineering manager of 4 employees while he was on an assignment in England (1 year). ≡ Developed new high efficiency, close to 70% efficient, large capacity gas fryer resulting in increased gas fryer sales by over 25% and a rollout by a major customer.≡ Upgraded lights, doors, and controls in deli cases which resulted in cost reductions (5-15%).≡ Implemented new document process system reducing routing time through less expensive components, reduced assembly times, and easier troubleshooting. ≡ Managed agency approvals, inspections, and documentation for all product lines

As Project Manager I worked closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and Manufacturing while managing a $2.6 million product cost take out initiative for Manitowoc Ovens Group.≡ Lead cross-functional task force that reduce warranty issues and improve customer satisfaction on combi oven product line.≡ Liaison to sister company in Germany & between Engineering & Marketing departments to resolve issues and solve problems.≡ Represent company at ASTM International, committee F26 for food service equipment and helped develop testing standard for combi ovens that will be used for ENERGY STAR certification.

As Product Manager I worked with Engineering and Sales to develop new features and sales tactics for our combi ovens.≡ Created competitive analysis reports for Combi line.≡ Responsible for all brochure, specification sheets, and product bulletins.≡ Lead training sessions and performed demonstrations for customers, dealers, and sales representatives leading to increased sales and reduced questions to customer service.≡ Lead effort for Smoker option and Chicken version with all related marketing materials for combi ovens.≡ Attended national and regional trade shows.

As a Senior Project Engineer I was responsible for working with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Service on new product development from the spark of the idea to final production.≡ Developed energy saving system for steamer line making it possible to get ENERGY STAR.≡ Managed offshore engineering project reducing project time by 33%.≡ Managed transfer of engineering drawings and bills of material of combi oven, gas and electric models, from sister company in Germany to Cleveland facility.≡ Developed new electric steam oven and received 2 patents for waste removal system.≡ Managed computational fluid dynamic study on a new steamer and developed air flow system to better distribute the steam and decrease cook times.≡ Designed and implemented changes requested from manufacturing, quality and service. Included stainless steel sheet metal and machine component design.≡ Aided in new design of gas rotisserie.≡ Created layout and detail equipment drawings for Cook-Chill systems.

≡ Reduced changeover time on key operations by 25%.≡ Responsible for machine and process capability for 25 machines for rough machining of forged crankshafts.≡ Designed and implemented new tooling that increased quality and manufacturing capacity by 5%.≡ Trained as internal quality auditor for ISO 9001 and performed internal quality audits.≡ Maintained process documentation for all roughing operations.

As a Product Development Engineer, I worked with chains designing solutions to their problems, from reducing cook times to improving kitchen efficiencies.≡ Designed vertical contact toaster and received patent for thickness adjuster.≡ Modified/improved water distiller for small steam appliances.≡ Constructed, tested and generated reports for a water treatment system for Boston Market.≡ Performed tests and generated initial and 1 year qualification reports for McDonald’s clamshell grills.≡ Set up and monitored long term reliability test on an ice machine for Ice-O-Matic.≡ Responsible for computer network and workstations at facility.≡ Performed tests and generated report for chain griddle and combi oven comparison which lead to acquisition of combi company.