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Houston, Tx, Us

AS9100, APQP, 3D Defect Mapping & Data Analysis, Deployment of Augmented Reality systems, Root Cause Corrective Action & Digital Engineering transformation.

Created procedures, processes and training to deploy ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 management systems in 8 service centers. Lead auditor, company audit focal and point of contact for third party audits.Certificates awarded and program maintenance and sustaining processes installed for continued conformance with ISO requirements.

• Deploy manufacturing process improvement and engineering troubleshooting methodologies to drive down adverse events and improve financial performance in healthcare . • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor (TPECS) / CQE & CQA [ASQ]• Apply common sense and create standard processes (LEAN/CI) to stabilize and lower process variance. Root cause analysis, D/FMEA. Is your data working for you? • Simplify processes for increased employee interest, engagement and performance. 6 Sigma methods. LSSGB [Purdue Univ]• Process compressor and mechanical equipment reliability engineering.• Polymer composite dynamic mechanical seals. Polymer composite tribology -compression and injection molding.• Redesign tired processes and apply systems engineering approaches for better operational performance and throughput. • Integration of multi-site functions and the creation of standardized processes for lower cycle times.

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

Cross functional management experience | multi-site environments | domestic and international.• Applied/developed standard processes and automation to Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing to lower leads time, scrap and cost. • Designed and installed performance and reliability improving products for critical process equipment in refineries and petrochemical plants. Materials engineering (polymer composites)• Created processes and metrics to seamlessly integrate Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality on a global scale in a multi-site environment. • LEAN | Continuous Improvement | Process Integration | Standard Work• Financial performance metrics | P&L | strategic planning.• New Product Development leader, mentor and contributor. • Supply chain management and rationalization. Quality at the Source.• Due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

The Woodlands, Texas, Us

•• Reduced engineering lead times, created software and automation to lower lead times, empower others and reduce errors. Completed multi-site integration of engineering work flows and cross-training. • Developed and deployed companywide system of standard procedures.• Completed corporate sourcing/supply chain rationalization that saved 26% ($7M per year).• Developed and patented elastomer sealing technology (new valve product) for reciprocating compressor valves. Materials engineering.• SME for injection molding of engineered thermoplastic composites and compression molded composite design and production. PEEK, PTFE, PPS.• Designed and applied performance enhancing products for reciprocating compressors in critical service.

• Matched customer needs to company products | field troubleshooting | customer training | process improvement for internal operation / software development | provided support and training for domestic and international sales and sales agents.• Improved local engineering flexibility by standardizing work and simplifying processes. Technical expert to secure orders, solve performance problems, and train customer staff. • Applied automation, created standard procedures and created computer programs that reduced drafting cycle times 50% while decreasing drawing room variability and rework.• Digitized engineering data to provide search capability, report generation and trend analysis. • Increased data portability and put critical information closer to the customer for faster customer service.

Adelaide, South Australia, Au

• Led overhaul crews and performed troubleshooting for installed equipment at customer sites. • Performed compressor sizing and equipment selection | quote generation | commercial negotiations (domestic and international)• Technical field service representative | Plant overhauls, turnarounds and upgrades• Warranty resolution / negotiation with customers• Specialized in process compressors (refinery/petrochemical) and two cycle integral engines and compressors used in gas transmission service. • Installed aero-derivative gas generators, power turbines and pipeline centrifugal compressors (Cooper-Rolls).

Master Of Science, Materials Engineering

International Negotiations And Management (Inm) 2008

Bachelor Of Science, Mathematics

Master Of Science, Data Science

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology