Engineering and design of packaging equipment including Cartoners, Carton & Trayformers, Carton Closers, Case Packers, 4-side seal Pouching Machines, and Bottle & Can Labeling machines.

Management of day-to-day operations of Engineering Department. Direct supervision of a staff of 12 Engineers, Designers, and Drafters. Responsible for overall quality and efficiency of Engineering Department deliverables.

Design Engineer for complex tire production equipment and manufacturing systems. Development of new & improved technologies for automating the tire production process. Management and administration of multi-user 3D CAD system & PDM solution.

Project Management for Custom Engineered Products. Responsible for facilitating the daily activities of the Applications Engineering function to ensure all projects support the current strategic business plan to support company growth objectives. Provide clear understanding of the project expectations, performance accountability measurements, feedback, and objectives. Develop project plans & continually publish and update the project plans to all stakeholders. Define and drive critical path, perform risk analysis, identify gaps and resolve issues. Drive project to completion assuring it is on time, on spec, on budget and the customer is satisfied.

Management of Engineering Department, Product Design and Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling and Fixture Design, support of Sales, Production, Purchasing, and other departments. Heavily involved in documentation and management of ISO9000/TS16949 registered quality system, including quality planning, APQP process, corrective actions, vendor assessment, process flow, and FMEA. Assist General Manager in day-to-day operations of business unit.

Engineering and design of industrial lift trucks for various industries and applications. Involved in design of systems incorporating mechanics, hydraulics, power transmission, and electronics. Primary engineering resource for application of finite element analysis tools. Involved in both R&D and production aspects of engineering function. Final design review of all lift truck projects released by engineering. Engineering liason to all other departments. Direct supervision of Engineering staff. Responsible for scheduling all projects within Engineering Department.

Mechanical engineering for a leading supplier of capital equipment for the heavy steel industry. Involved in design of new machinery as well as modifications to existing designs. In charge of installation and implementation of SolidWorks 3D CAD software and Analysis tools.

Successful development of new business and increased sales in existing customer base. Meeting or exceeding goals for prospecting, identifying new opportunities, and demonstrations of products. Application Engineering related to successful implementation and utilization of basic and advanced CAD and Analysis tools.

Design and engineering of standard as well as custom machinery for construction, fenestration, metal processing and other industries. Support of sales, service, purchasing and manufacturing departments. Development of assembly manuals, line layouts, specifications, and other technical documents. Providing support to customers through application assistance, spare part information, and assistance with machinery in the field. Network administration duties as required.

Engineering responsibility for two separate product lines. New product development as well as production engineering for fabrication/saws and glazing/bedding product lines. Development of standards for design and manufacturing. Heavy customer and vendor contact including selection and specification of products. Support and training of manufacturing personnel. Support for sales and quoting functions. Network administration duties in a Windows NT/2000 server environment. Support of CAD, database, and other client software. Troubleshooting of PC related problems, installation of hardware, software, and peripherals. Support of sales and service personnel accessing network systems remotely. Establishment and maintenance of network security including virus protection, access control, and firewall hardware and software.

Engineering, design, and project management for manufacturer of standard and custom roll forming equipment and accessories. Development of internal standards for products, processes, and systems. Heavy customer interaction regarding jobs in-process, equipment in the field, and application assistance. Plant layout to optimize space and integrate two separate facilities into one building. Design of tooling for roll forming, punching, cutting, and other processes. Involved in both production engineering and new product development.

Management of Engineering function and supervision of Engineering staff for a 12M/yr job shop. Manufacturing/Process Engineering of parts and assemblies involving bending, welding, brazing, forming, machining, finishing, and other manufacturing processes. Responsible for quality planning and document control for internal and customer specifications. Heavy customer contact including reviewing customer prints, specifications and requirements; addressing and resolving quality issues and other customer concerns.

Engineering and design of automated equipment for the fenestration industry. Responsible for design engineering of entire production lines involving material handling, sawing, welding, cleaning and fabrication of vinyl window frame components. Heavily involved in new product development engineering as well as production engineering. Design leader in saw group.

Management of day-to-day operations of small manufacturing organization. Design and engineering of complete line of portable and stationary coil end joiners. Identifying and developing new products and innovations to meet individual customer's and industry's needs. Maintenance of production schedules, including coordinating use of outside manufacturing and other services. Extensive use of computer tools including CAD, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Design of pneumatic and electrothermal in-flight aircraft deicing systems for commercial, private, and military aircraft. Extensive layout, detail and assembly CAD work using 2D drafting, 3D wireframe, surface and solids modeling techniques. Applicon/Bravo, AutoCAD, CADKEY, & SDRC/Ideas CAD systems.

Support and maintenance of computers, CAD system, and network. Programming and customization of existing software for ease of use and optimization. Recommendation, purchase and installation of hardware and software for engineering department. Interface engineering systems with other departments. Design responsibilities included engineering and design of Nitrogen systems for the metal stamping industry. Both CAD and board layout, detail, and assembly drafting.