• Project management for NPI (New Product Introduction) and ITW (Invest To Win) projects within the Medical Group• Responsible for multisite remote project management including domestic and off-shore in Guaymas, Mexico and Dongguan, China• Project budgets range from <$10k to >$1MM• Plan and lead Stage Gate Reviews to business unit Project Approval Committee• Conduct weekly status meetings with internal core team and customers• Develop and manage project plans and gap closure plans, as needed

• Product design and development of connector systems and cables for the medical industry• Development projects that include complex assemblies, injection molded components, stamped and formed components, and machined components.• Produced functional prototypes for customer evaluation in cooperation with advanced manufacturing and prototype group.• Strong project management skills to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously with on time delivery.• Worked with test lab associates in Harrisburg and Menlo Park to perform product validation and analysis.• Participated in cost saving activities for the medical group, identifying over $300K in potential savings.• Daily use of ProEngineer Wildfire 4.0 from concept to production.• TEOA-E method followed for product development activities.• Three patents issued.

• Product design and support of FASTON Connector System and Timer Connector System.• Product lines include injection molded plastics and stamped and formed contacts.• Support existing products by maintaining and updating drawings in order to improve performance and/or reduce cost.• Work with the Standards and Product Approvals Group to update UL and CSA files for existing products and new products.• Customer support for existing and new products accomplished by teleconferencing and interfacing with quality assurance associates to ensure products meet customer needs and fulfills product specifications.• Completed CAE Level 1 training and Lean Design for Six Sigma (LDFSS), Green Belt training. • Developed High Temperature COPALUM product for Rolls-Royce. Project required schedule creation and management, development of design objectives/qualification requirements and direct customer interface.• Arranged ProE competency testing and generated training plan for departmental designers.

• Product design of connector systems for use in harsh environments and specialized equipment.• Complete responsibility for design projects including cost estimation for proposed products, advising customers on environmental performance capabilities of products, and direct interfacing with customers to understand and implement product requirements.• Extensive experience with injection molded plastics, machined contacts, and stamped and formed contacts.• Continuously able to meet short lead times and constantly changing priorities, ensuring product throughput.• Several designs considered for patent application. One patent application submitted.• PACE methodology employed for product development.• All designs completed using Pro/Engineer 2001 and Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0.

• Product design of modern transmission components for classic cars from conception through production: Improve product design through direct communication with customers. Collaborate and negotiate with vendors to reduce costs and improve efficiency of the manufacturing process.• Products featured in national automotive magazines.• Perform product testing and modification through “hands-on” evaluation, ensuring product meets cost and quality goals, marketing requirements, and reliability standards. Maintain supporting documentation including concept and product drawings, product specifications, Bill of Materials, and costing data. • Developed Product Identification System to streamline design, production, and sales. • Proficient in use of Faro Arm: 3D scanning equipment used to analyze geometry of mechanical components for product development

• Mechanical and electrical design of semi and fully automated assembly equipment used for high-volume manufacturing of starters and alternators.• Fixture and gage design used for manufacturing and inspecting starter and alternator components.• Complete project management including conceptual design, cost estimate/analysis/justification, scheduling, and capital expenditure recommendations. Consistently completed projects on schedule and under budget. Project budgets range from $5k to $140k.• Conceived and implemented Electronic Document Management System to store 300,000 machine drawings (both English and Japanese). Conducted formal training seminars for all users and supervised associates responsible for scanning documents. Cost savings to company: $30,000 annually.• Served as point person for all matters pertaining to Information Technology: CAD software, workstation upgrades, application systems, databases, customization, and support. Provided extensive SolidWorks training and support to associate engineers. • Selected to mentor engineering interns and new engineering associates.• Experienced in: FEA, GD&T, and Robotic, PLC and Servo programming

• Process Design for transmission shaft manufacturing from raw material to complete product. • Increased manufacturing productivity and commodity profit margins by initiating routing changes and tooling alterations/improvements.• To maintain production levels and meet customer delivery dates, operated production machinery during labor difficulties: • CNC & Manual Hobs • CNC Machining Centers • Internal & External Grinders • Spline Roller • CNC Lathes • Mill & Center• Trained production associates to operate hobs and internal grinders.