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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Collaborated closely with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive design specifications, project execution plans, cost estimates, and schedules from project concept through acceptance testing.
• Directed and managed multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring their successful completion and achievement of objectives.
• Oversaw and coordinated the activities of engineering staff, effectively managing projects, schedules, and workloads to meet both external and internal expectations.
• Provided strong leadership and coaching to a talented team of engineers, fostering their technical, communication, and leadership skills development.
• Demonstrated exceptional project management skills, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget, exceeding customer expectations.
• Played a pivotal role in fostering employee development and the hiring process, ensuring the cultivation of a skilled and motivated workforce.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Led major tasks within projects, collaborating closely with designers and drafters in a team-oriented approach to generate product layout concepts and system configurations.
• Translated concepts, sketches, marked prints, or verbal instructions into drawings, models, and bills of material.
• Applied established product standards, regulatory codes, and project specifications to product designs.
• Analyzed engineering specifications, data, and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and part relationships.
• Conducted engineering calculations using standard techniques and procedures.
• Checked dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and interrelationships of components.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Proficiently employed CAD software (2D and 3D) to create detailed designs and prototypes.
• Prepared accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) using the BOM system and generated release documents for production control.
• Possessed a solid understanding of design standards, manufacturing processes, and materials selection.
• Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement design improvements.
• Showcased dedication, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Leveraged a robust engineering background with a primary focus on design.

Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

• Collaborated in the design, testing, and installation processes of customized saw blade packaging equipment.
• Received training in Cartesian and SCARA robot programming and integration, contributing to efficient automation solutions.
• Engaged with customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of project requirements, enabling the development of tailored proposals.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Led the design efforts for a ball valve product line, incorporating automation accessories.
• Collaborated with the casting supplier to identify and select suitable stock materials.
• Worked closely with the machinist team to devise innovative fixturing solutions to enhance production capacity.
• Partnered with a leading cutting tool supplier, resulting in a 60% reduction in machining time.
• Effectively managed the overall production operations within the shop.
• Developed comprehensive sales literature encompassing the entire product line.