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Ensure strategic management of accounts and partnerships for a U.S. manufacturer of high quality standard and custom nozzles, grippers and consumables for pick and place surface mount technology and SMT standard, custom, difficult to hold, LED and microelectronics nozzles. Provide process solutions to OEM, Tier, prime and sub contract of commercial, medical, armament, defense, aerospace, and marine contractors. Nurture international contacts and attend trade shows as both an attendee and presenter.•Maximize product quality and delivery of items including titanium, stainless steel and plastic injection components through effective collaborations with international suppliers.•Guarantee quality products, cost effective pricing and timely delivery by serving as liaison between vendors and end users.•Expanded client’s sales into Brazil electronics manufacturing market through successful business development.•Won lucrative bid to supply domestic military aircraft components due to effective negotiations. •Developed a medical prototype vendor with capabilities including laser welding and wire EDM. •Improved communications and employee job knowledge by preparing and presenting capabilities to purchasing, engineering and program personnel*Provided strategic support to firearms design and manufacture. Including design, rapid modeling and Type 7 FFL manufacture facility.

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Leveraged extensive materials management experience to ensure materials and services utilized in supply chain met requirements for quality assurance standards. Tested materials and parts prior to placement of purchase orders as well as during use. Obtained the best deals possible by purchasing the highest quality equipment and products at lowest possible prices. •Improved operational efficiency and productivity of business processes by researching, recommending and launching (ERP) Enterprise Resources Planning system.•Implemented CAD/CAM system, including coordinating and overseeing on- and off-site training. •Automated tool dispensing and improved gage tracking by installing new equipment, software and systems.•Reduced costs through successful negotiations for machine tool purchases and managed the implementation process through to fruition, including finance, shipping, set-up and personnel training.•Entrusted to travel to Asia and Europe for inspection and purchasing of new equipment.•Spearheaded the specification of video record system and camera installation, voice data and web site launch.*Practiced hunt and capture of $1 million plus opportunities with new clients.

Delivered leadership in areas of design, manufacturing and sales for a concept and prototype machine shop. Manufactured non FFL components for civilian and military firearms, electronics and medical components, to name a few. Drove extraordinary operational improvements in quality, scheduling, safety, productivity, efficiency, cost improvement and employee relations. Oversaw planning, budget, and delivery of required service levels. Implemented manufacturing methods and techniques for process improvement initiatives, including minimizing waste and increasing productivity. •Selected to travel to several client locations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada markets to exchange ideas, conceptualize new products and increase sales.•Designed tooling for the electronics industry in the U.S. and Mexico.•Developed automated system for micro TIG welding and hermetically sealing medical components.•Increased product modeling and design capabilities by upgrading CAD software and implementing CAD/CAM as a standard.•Ensured that objectives for production output were met by streamlining areas of scheduling, staffing and equipment maintenance.•Enhanced performance and overall potential by training, supervising and mentoring machine operators

Lisle, Il, Us