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Keene, New Hampshire

Leading the Markem-Imaje (M-I) mechanical development discipline globally (>20). Actively driving product design across multiple platforms, cross-functionally, globally, from the development of customer needs to production launches. Optimizing an Agile/stage-gate design to launch environment, integrating multiple standard software packages (e.g. JIRA, Creo, Windchill, Sharepoint, and SAP) to streamline the design to production process and meet ISO/QS quality as well as regulatory and compliance requirements. Coordinating best practices by mechanical engineers and technicians responsible for the quality and value of the mechanical subsystems in M-I marking and coding product line.

Schenectady, Ny

Managed programs to design, develop & launch energy storage products. Managed & developed teams of engineers including remote FEA Analysis, design, drafting, prototyping, testing & production launch support teams. Reduced NPI for battery module and enclosure design to 6-month cycle times, meeting commercial sales-cycle requirements. Performed supplier selection, development, and quality audits for four enclosure & multiple subsystem sources. Developed & managed PLM processes, including configuration control & drafting. Member of a production & customer support team, using FMEA & 8D for root cause analysis (RCA).• Led program to design, develop & product launch of lithium ion battery energy storage battery enclosures for grid applications, including structural, electrical, HVAC, building control, & fire suppression system design, ensuring compliance with quality standards & regulatory guidelines. Developed and executed strategy for flexible design (1.5 MWh to 20 MWh) and 60% cost reduction. • Managed programs for developing 100-500 KWh and 1-6 MWh sized NaMx battery energy storage enclosures including validation testing and production launch efforts. The result were energy storage systems 4X the energy density of lithium ion. Supported the commissioning of projects in the US and Canada.• Managed program for module design of NaMx batteries including subsystem / component validation testing, cabinet integration, and production launch efforts. Developed and launched design iterations for UPS, Telecom, Utility, and Mining batteries. Drove thermal, CFD, and structural dynamic CAE analysis and method development to validate battery module and enclosure design (ANSYS and Fluent). E• Oversaw Energy Storage Mechanical Engineering Prototype and Testing Lab - performing electrical / mechanical / thermal design validation testing, developing system testing fixtures, and supporting field service installation development. Managed safety, maintenance, and calibration records.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Developed and managed CAE/CAD program. Led design and project launch efforts for thermoplastic material sealing components in accordance with durability, reliability, manufacturing, cost and assembly line requirements — products were extruded and injection molded TPV, TPO and PP. Developed, implemented and met annual budgets. Developed and executed performance evaluations, training and career development.• Worked collaboratively with engineers, sales, manufacturing, quality and testing in developing dynamic sealing products within scope and timing – in North America and Asia. Communicated regularly with management, key customer stakeholders and direct reports, managing progress and change to ensure compliance with requirements and deadlines.• Developed FEA methods, robust design guidelines and an internal CAE website, integrating FEA and numerical method prediction with testing / field experience. Reduced re-occurring software costs 50%, while doubling analysis throughput.• Led product designers (CAD — CATIA V5, NX (Unigraphics), Rhino) and FEA analysts (LS-Dyna, Hyperworks, FEMB) to average 30 projects annually per engineer supporting commercial sales, project engineering, and customer design/launch for a $60M business.• Coordinated in-house and outsourcing partners on all engineering efforts, minimizing costs, including nonlinear FEA, testing, prototyping and design.• Contributed to business goals by implementing new systems for improved project tracking / reporting; presenting technical papers in support of sales initiatives, and collaborating with attorneys to file patents.• Spearheaded benchmark studies, tolerance stack-up evaluations, Six Sigma (DFSS) and DOE experiments for design optimization, showing TPV to be a better alternative to EPDM for weatherstrip applications – 30% lower cost and recyclable.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Managed projects including development, costs and production launch of weatherstrip body seals for Navistar / International heavy truck and GMT360 (Trailblazer / Envoy).• Achieved quality, timing and cost targets by working closely with key stakeholders, troubleshooting and resolving complex roadblocks and ensuring requirements were met.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Managed an engineering team executing software support and an extensive range of CAE consulting projects for Caterpillar, Ford Motor Company, Fiat-Chrysler and General Motors across North America, Europe and Asia. Specialized in NVH and nonlinear FEA analysis using NASTRAN, MARC, and ABAQUS with FORTRAN subroutines. Led project effort for company to receive ISO9000 compliance.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Supported F100 Turbofan engine engineering design and manufacturing with CAE thermal and structural analysis of rotating parts. Oversaw corrosion testing and component inspection with eddy current and fluorescent penetrant.

Masters Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Masters of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering

Education record

- GE Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification, 2017 - Managing at GE (MGE), 2014 - Hiring the Right People, 2012 - Effective Coaching.