Objective:Challenging Engineering Position.Personal Summary:Energetic & motivated "Hands on" Engineering exec. with in-depth experience in linear,non-linear,fatigue,modal,structural & thermal analysis & physical testing on military & civilian(air & land vehicle), automotive & auto-related products, & green technology. Broad experience in Automotive sector including, body,chassis,suspension,powertrain,engine, manufacture,etc.Thrive in environments utilizing computer modeling & structural analysis skills to solve difficult engineering problems; situations demanding highly complex solutions, even-keeled in high-stress environments; “go-to” solution person given my in-depth & broad technical expertise; Leadership experience; Committed to delivering 1st class support to internal and external customers.Experience:"Hands on” Director of Product Engineering & Analysis. 5 consecutive years of double digit sales increases ( $ 400 million dollars in increased sales.) Chassis,Suspension ,Body structure & frame design,engine design,& capital equipment & machine design. Design & analysis of complex systems, including system analysis & design of finish machined cast components & assemblies,stamped sheet metal components;welded,riveted & bonded metal structures, components & structures fabricated of composite materials & validation of same, especially automotive & aerospace. Design for fatigue life,crash performance, NVH ,& optimization. Establishing & managing Design/Analysis/Engineering activities including hardware,software, infrastructure & personnel including staff acquisition, retention & training.Specialties: Senior Engineering Management; Design & Analysis - especially Automotive, Aerospace, & Machine; New Technology; Organizational Development; Strategic Planning - Mergers/Acquisitions; International Business Development;FEA - Structural Analysis, linear, non-linear, modal, fatigue, thermal analysis using HyperWorks, Nastran & Abaqus software.