As a Lead Bids Designer, I specialize in designing new and innovative rail and military lighting systems. This includes leading a team of designers and costing specialists in completing engineering documentation, and developing cost effective, high quality 3D designs while maintaining industry standards. I oversee the bid process from initial concept to final offer submission ensuring product compliance and on time delivery. Achieving a 250% increase in bid output over a 3 year period, and bringing in over $43M in new business in 2024 so far.By collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand customer expectations, I am able to ensure our bids are effectively communicated and bring added value to the end product. In this fast paced environment, I balance multiple projects by focusing on attention to detail and project goals.Responsible for leading a cross functional team of 5, to ensure projects remain on time and within budget. Using effective communication to build a collaborative team focused on innovative designs, and exceeding customer expectations. I am passionate about developing the team and ensuring everyone can achieve their full potential.

Developing Technical and Commercial Bid proposals to meet customer and industry expectations and standards for over 50 lighting systems in the Rail and Military industries. Creating concept and prototype train lighting fixtures and technical drawings in SolidWorks by interfacing with customers and suppliers.Completing technical documentation including Technical Drawings and Data-sheets, OperationManuals, Clause by Clauses, Test Program Plans, and Logistics reports. Carrying out costing exercises to provide in depth Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost quotes for new products, and projects for customer consideration.

Developed new technical drawings for both parts and fixture assemblies for customers and manufacturing purposes. Responsible for carrying out engineering change requests on both assemblies and parts. Worked in a team to organize product improvements across multiple projects.Created production drawings for train lighting fixtures with bills of materials. Developed custom tools and production jigs to improve processes and assist production teams.

Updated parts, assemblies and technical drawings in SolidWorks to industry standards. Designed and developed new prototype parts using SolidWorks, 3D printing, and CNC routing. Created parts and assemblies for new products in collaboration with the sales department to meet customer expectations.

Completed jobs such as tire changes, rotations and repairs, oil changes, and brake services and replacement. Performed general maintenance around the automotive shop, and washed vehicles after services. Provided customer shuttle service to and from the shop.