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Rockland, Massachusetts, Us

Launched consumer product design, development and delivery consultancy for start-up to mid-size companies providing gap fill resources, project risk analysis, and Asia vendor scouting and vetting. Assist clients in understanding basic engineering principles, manufacturing techniques/technologies, and documentation management of specifications.

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Dahlonega, Ga, Us

Director of design, development and engineering for new outdoor products involving aluminum extrusion structures. Big things are coming. Stay tuned!

Lead engineer reporting to the VP of Engineering. Responsible for full design and development of Class II bioabsorbable implant device and all associated Class I instruments. Activities included product design, prototype build, qualification testing, vendor sourcing, packaging design, and project management.

Directly lead team of 6 (2 design engineers, 2 project engineers, 1 industrial designer and 1 project manager) located abroad, within Asian territories, while also indirectly managing several engineering resources to support production initiatives. Heavy focus on concept development process creation from the ground up, introduction to concept generation, validation, prototyping, compliance testing, tooling issue, production ramp in building core design and engineering competencies to generate new product offerings.◾Developed 5 new baby gear and golf cart designs, and 10+ unique models, to generate new customers or offer to existing customers while supporting factory production ramp up for 5 new stroller platforms and sustaining engineering efforts across the factory◾Manage daily product development activities, customer relations, NPD meetings, cost saving initiatives, supplier sourcing, quality improvements, compliance and product performance testing, and prototype lab◾Sourced several new suppliers for die casting, wheels and tires, brake components, and aluminum welders improving component cost & part quality while also improving production capacity◾Reduced performance issue with production golf carts by implementing small design change to allow customer tuning push and steering resulting in the reduction of customer complaints and returns

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Led team of 4 (1 senior engineer, 1 design engineer, 1 associate engineer and contractor senior engineer), along with several interns & support teams, abroad through successful transitioning $100MIL brand and the creation of engineering rigor. Audited product portfolio through compliance and safety reviews while implementing several design changes consistently meeting the end user requirements requiring global effort to meet regulatory standards within 4 regions. Managed 6+ component vendors for various products, soft-goods and hardware located in China and Vietnam.◾Implemented design change to core fold mechanism for Baby Jogger strollers resulting in severely reduced product returns & cost savings of $500k per year◾Successfully launched 1 new NPD in first year by driving efficient processes by creating a culture of unity within the global teams◾Developed new Visual Brand Language and launched a total of 6 new stroller platforms by focusing on brand positioning and implementing new branding initiatives while also implementing significant VAVE projects simultaneously and resolving quality issues

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for sourcing and vetting new technologies applicable to the Newell Brands product portfolio. Developed 3rd party technical expertise to consult brand segments for potential application of innovation. Created process improvement for identifying, sourcing and implementing new technology into Newell.

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Involved in ASTM committee for compliance revisions including task groups for proposed standards. Collaborated with R&D leaders to create best practices for concept and product development process.

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Project manager and lead engineer developing baby gear mostly for the playard category. Responsible for concept creation, prototype builds, safety and compliance testing, manufacturing cost management, tooling development, materials selection, DFM/DFA, packaging plan, etc.

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Assigned to playard category to implement internal OEM and vendor lead ODM product designs. Managed projects from conception to production while collaborating with cross functional teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope and on cost.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Engineering design support for onsite manufacturing of executive wood office furniture. Managed order fulfillment for both standard and custom office layouts. Expert CAD mentor for engineering team and developed engineering best practices.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Lead engineer developing early concepts to various stages of design validation based on client needs. Built and tested samples as needed for engineering performance tests and market research needs.

Miamisburg, Oh, Us

2D/3D drafter for engineering consulting firm. Complex assemblies and 2D drawings for technical publications.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Mechanical Engineeing Technology

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