Primary Objective: To provide engineering support and value added solutions to a highly technical vacuum pump and blower product family. Design value-added vacuum and pressure systems to increase sales and provide more value to the customer Developed and deployed an application calculation tool to properly size blowers relative to temperature, altitude, process gas, and flow requirements Develop test plans and evaluate new pumps and replacement parts Identify root cause and solve highly technical systemic problems  Perform critical failure analysis and develop test plans for solution evaluation Foster supplier partnerships for technical products

Primary Objective: To perform daily production scheduling and purchasing functions for the Elmo Rietchle product lineResponsible for production planning for materials and assembly operationsPlan and procure parts from international suppliersDevelop and implement cost reduction measures

Primary Objective: To plan, facilitate, and integrate continuous improvement activities with cross-functional teams for Industrial Products Group plants in QuincyDeveloped Value Stream Map to direct future improvement activitiesFacilitated weekly Kaizen activities to accomplish short and medium term goalsMeasured weekly progress to determine effect of improvement activities using Lean MetricsFacilitated weekly management report to all levels of management to present weekly improvement results

Primary Objective: To serve as a manufacturing engineer for 8 manufacturing lines within a $300,000,000 company, promoting lean concepts and process improvement. Facilitated Kaizen event focused on process improvement and lean manufacturing in a union environment.Worked on numerous line improvement projects, reducing cycle time and space requirements.Utilized SolidWorks three dimensional design program to model workcell layouts, fixtures, and tooling.Designed and developed fixtures for assembly operations.Developed a number of self-locating assembly concepts to minimize fixturing.Successfully balanced 25 projects on a daily basis.

Primary Objective: To act as project engineer concerning Prototyping and Rapid prototyping using the Lost Foam Casting method.Developed and implemented software to track, monitor, and analyze project processing.Performed machine load analysis.Worked directly with clients to analyze project needs and provide engineered solutions from prototype to production.Served as manufacturing engineering resource.Researched and implemented process improvement technology.Served as a liaison between internal design and external processing.

Primary Objective: To sell modular shelters and enclosures for medical, environmental, industrial, communications, educational and governmental entities. Responsibilities and Achievements: Managed each sale from initial quote, through engineering to manufacturing, delivery and installation. Developed working relationships with a variety of consultants, engineers and project managers for a number of Fortune 500 companies.Conducted sales presentations to potential clients throughout the Eastern U.S.Developed creative product solutions for many custom applications. Represented Enviro Buildings in a number of International Trade shows.

Primary objective: To act as part of sales and recruitment force for a private university, ensuring the continual growth of, and diversity of the student population. Responsibilities and Achievements: Conducted visits to over 80 different high schools throughout Chicago and Indianapolis metropolitan areas.Increased number of student applications by over 33% within 7 months.Increased number of paid commitments by students by more than 90% in a matter of 7 months.

Primary objective: To act as primary liaison between Delta Tau Delta and college administrations across the United States. Managed the operations and development of 20 collegiate student organizations.Responsibilities and Achievements: Conducted visits to over 20 universities throughout the Midwest to provide consulting services. Completed an intensive training program focusing on organizational management, interpersonal communication, value-based decision-making, and change management. Trained in the philosophies of Steven R. Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Facilitated retreats focusing on moving from vision to practical application. Implemented crisis and risk management policies and procedures. Developed organizational structure for increased effectiveness in operations.

Primary role: To understand and perform machining processes associated with tool room / machine shop operations as well as maintain quality control.