Applications Engineering Manager:Review of initial request for quote to evaluate project risk. Concept and CAD layout of custom automated systems to meet clients’ needs and budget while minimizing risk. Author of all sales quotations, proposals, and specifications for selection and purchase of third party integrated equipment. Travel to customer sites for evaluation of automation needs. Created and delivered sales presentations to clients. Created multi-media materials for presentation, which included the use of digital photography, video, Models, and CAD drawings. Ensured proper staffing and work assignment based upon skill set in the applications department.Notable Achievement: Reviewed all company part costing to create a standard budgeting database for each product line. Author of a common proposal framework for all product offerings. Design team leader and co-patent holder for a high speed three axis servo parts handling robot. Concept creator and lead engineer of a single servo axis stand-alone parts handling robot to be retro-fit onto thermoforming equipment, (patent applied for).