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Abingdon, Md

Hanover, Pa

Management and Financial Analysis-- Improved top level goal attainment of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) by managing monthly in depth cross-functional and global Root Cause & Countermeasure (RCCM) processes as business unit continuous improvement and Colfax Business System champion.-- Prepared monthly Ops meeting presentations and business unit reports for senior management Manufacturing-- Organized and supervised global cross-functional cost savings workshopsSourcing-- Directed global packaging costs reduction project. Reduced costs $2.3M in 2013 out of a $32M/yr. spend.-- Supervised the developing an item-level purchased material database and analysis tool encompassing 10 factories in 8 countries, consolidating and leveraging suppliers, creating e-auctions, and executing value engineering projects.Product Management-- Led global product assortment optimization project. Cut SKUs 40% by developing and managing a rationalization process and creating a global database and financial analysis application-- Developed project plan to re-brand all packaging materials as well as to implement new packaging systems at multiple manufacturing locations globally

Santa Clara, California

Developed a Competitive Intelligence report for the new Monolithic Laser Combiner System (MLC)Created a strategy for market penetrationDeveloped end-user driven metrics for product development features

Engineering and Manufacturing-- Reduced chuck related warranty costs 50% by developing VoC based design and manufacturing standards, creating global qualification, testing, and quality control plans -- Supported project teams from cradle to grave in the product lifecycle-- Developed world’s shortest keyless chucks (13-10mm diameter) in joint venture with key supplier-- Patents awarded for New chuck designs and mounting systemsProduct Management-- Managed development of new products ($12M/yr.) and control of existing products ($23M/yr.)-- Developed product portfolio roadmap and strategy for DIY and professional end-user customer segments-- Monitored market trends and analyzed competitive landscape to continuously ensure targeted positioning and pricing -- Developed voice-of-customer (VoC) based points-of-parity (POP) and points-of-difference (POD) strategy for portfolioSourcing-- Led team that delivered $2.2M/yr. savings out of $35M/yr. spend. Drove value improvement projects, developed new suppliers, helped suppliers lower manufacturing costs, negotiated joint development as well as exclusivity agreements.

- Performed systems integration of mechanical, power, and electronic control systems. Performed PFMEA- Coordinated marketing, industrial design, testing, reliability, manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing teams- Patents awarded for handle assembly, electro-mechanical anti-kickback control system, and others

- Design of mechanical systems, testing protocols, quality control plans, and fixtures. Performed GD&T and FEA.- Patents awarded for clutch and shifting systems

Technical Leadership Development Program (TLDP) Associate (2003-2005) • Two-year rotational program 4-6 month assignments1.-Quality Engineer, Suzhou, China – Implemented New Product Quality Control plans - 6 Sigma, Kanban, and 5S2.- Resident Engineer, Reynosa, Mexico - Transferred assembly lines from the Czech Republic to Mexico3.- Test Engineer, Created Global Test Standardization procedures for Mexico, Czech Republic, China, and U.S4.- Development Engineer, Designed and sourced fixtures and components for prototypes5.- Sourcing Engineer, Sourced steel machined, powdered metal, forged, stamped, and, plastic injection molded components6.- Field Marketing Coordinator, Participated in Voice of Customer (VoC) field research activities for the Hispanic market. • Helped organize and participated in branding events - NASCAR races, trade shows, & events at key accounts

Global Mba, Finance And Marketing With Energy And Environment Industry Vertical, Top 5% Of Graduating Class

Activities and Societies: Entrepreneurship Club Energy and Environment Club Net Impact ClubDiscovery to Market Project Jan - Dec 2011.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Top 10% Of Graduating Class

Activities and Societies: : - Mechanical Engineering Student of the Year (2003) - Program Manager (FITSat III Capstone Student Design.

Associate'S Degree

Bachillerato, Physics And Math

Activities and Societies: Physics Olympics - 2nd place State Chemistry Olympics - 2nd place State Mathematics Olympics - 2nd place State