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Product Innovation Management directed on business realization strategies. Bringing new products to market by leading cross-functional efforts on technology development that align with external business capabilities.● Researched and recommended technologies and product innovations for a 5-year product plan.● Successfully lead global cross-functional Innovation Teams to research and implement new technologies and processes into product development process. ● Collaborated with Sourcing to align supplier resources and capabilities with product innovations to insure successful implementations. ● Successfully developed multiple product testing fixtures and procedures to strengthen the use of analytical techniques and scientific understanding.

New Product Management directed on product realization strategies. Bringing new products to market through innovative and cost efficient designs.● Successfully lead the design and building of a new 15,000 sq ft state of the art R&D Laboratory.● Successful introduction of multiple patentable design innovations. ● Work cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing on new business development at OEMs and trade shows.● Mentored younger engineers, providing oversight on certain projects to develop them professionally.

Engineering Management with proven success in the design and execution of new products, developing new business relationships and streamlining engineering operations. ● Managed engineering teams on multiple new product introductions that improved product margins by utilizing multiple design techniques.● Lead global CAD integration and standardization team.● Introduced new technology which generated higher product margins through process improvements and a more visually aesthetic product. ● Collaborated cross-functionally to reduce part/product cost and implement risk mitigation/continuous improvement plans.

● Fully managed new product designs, sourcing for the products and production implementation of products. ● Worked cross-functionally with Sales Team on new product launches and on growth opportunities such as becoming an OEM supplier to key accounts. ● Supported domestic and international vendors on manufacturing of full product line and cost improvement projects.

● Researched and implemented cost savings projects, including multimillion dollar savings projects. ● Worked cross-functionally with multiple departments to improve processes, make design changes, and implement new product features. ● Supported lean manufacturing in assigned areas of the plant (Plastics, Steel, Pre-foam, Foam, & Hinging).

Quality Engineer