ENGINEERING MANAGER AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LEADERProduct Development / Program Management / Process Management / Facilities ManagementEngineering Manager and Product Development Leader with proven success in the implementation and management of teams focused on satisfying the customer. Effectively directing all phases of the product development life cycle from the initial concept to commercialization of products. Multiple industry experience in guiding high-level leadership strategies, disciplines and best practice methodologies critical to managing innovation and rapid growth in manufacturing based organizations. A skilled communicator who creates team excellence with a rigorous, execution-oriented approach to program management and product engineering methods combined with broad knowledge in building strong customer relationships and envisioning future resource and competitive needs. Engineering Leadership Directed Mechanical and Electrical Customer Communication Organizational Development Risk Management / Feasibility Budget & P&L of Department Proposal Development / Timelines Supplier Development Negotiation SkillsSpecialties: Engineering ManagerIndustries served; automotive, furniture, aerospace, consumer products, and appliances.Project management certified, product design, microsoft project timeline, developing communication matrix's and problem solving matrix's, DFMEA, FMEA, GD&T, Lean & six sigma, CAD, DVP&R, FEA, Tooling design/build, machine design/build, quality, continuous improvement, facilities/operations mgmt. Having a broad customer’s base supplied to HMI, Haworth, Ingersoll Rand, ITW Drawform, Steelcase, Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM, Chrysler.Directed technical staff to support product and quality development and supplier / customer communication. Provided a high level of leadership to interface with all levels of the organization!