* Developed an ultrafiltration (UF) process to clarify a biomass stream to meet the requirements of the downstream purification processes.* Specified and procured UF systems, membranes and tanks to transform the filtration process into a production system in the Xyleco demonstration plant in Wakefield. * Managed all aspects of the project including piloting, system/equipment specification, procurement, shipping, installation and integration into our plant. Also managed the system start up and operator training activities.* Developed a large scale commercial UF system design for the Xyleco production plant in Washington state using the demonstration plant (Wakefield) as a basis. Specified and procured systems and equipment for the plant. * Performed UF and reverse osmosis (RO) piloting on plant wastewater streams to determine the feasibility of using membranes to reduce the total solids being discharged.* Developed flow schematics in AutoCAD for various plant processes. Created SolidWorks assembly drawings for lab scale pressure vessels.

• Mechanically engineered and designed membrane fluid filtration systems for integration into customer plants worldwide.• Specified and selected commercial components including pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers and temperature, pressure and flow instrumentation. • Generated arrangement, assembly and detail drawing packages using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.• Analyzed (FEA) the strength of structural support frames to optimize material and labor costs.• Directed the activities of mechanical designers and CAD operators on large scale projects.• Interfaced with Project Management, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing and Fabrication on a variety of issues associated with system design and manufacture throughout the project cycle.

• Started up and troubleshot filtration systems at various North American customer locations.• Wrote operating and maintenance (O&M) manuals for newly designed systems.• Performed detailed system testing and debugging prior to shipment.• Provided on-site technical training for plant engineers and operators.• Provided technical phone support to customers nationwide.

• Managed engineering projects within budget and delivery schedules for system orders.• Coordinated the activities of CAD designers, controls engineers, and field service personnel through system commissioning.• Budgeted, scheduled and drove accounting activities for projects.• Reviewed customer requests for quotation, generated factory cost estimates and assisted with bid reviews and sales negotiations.• Provided technical training for salesmen, manufacturer representatives and customers.

• Designed skid-mounted fluid filtration systems.• Specified all components required for system operation including pumps, valves, tanks and instrumentation. • Developed system concepts, flow schematics, material specifications and operating sequences.• Managed CAD operators and draftsmen to develop system layout and detail drawings. • Interfaced with Sales, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing and Fabrication on a project basis.

● Designed reactor plant fluid systems for Naval submarines.● Upgraded prototypes offsite at the Naval Reactors Facilities in New York and Idaho.● Obtained Department of Defense and Department of Energy secret clearances.