Robert Mele Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Managed the North American engineering team and led the transition from Engineer-to-Order (ETO) to Assemble-to-Order (ATO) for Pas Reform products. Established a standard product portfolio and streamlined the order intake process. Simultaneously standardized engineering working practices, software, and technical documentation to allow for global collaboration in the future.My efforts created efficiency gains that reduced the number FTEs and boosted project profit margins. North American teams EBIT increased from 3% to 12%

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Engineered processing equipment solutions for the commercial agricultural and pharmaceutical markets. This included, but not limited to, the managing of design schedules, budgets, and coordination with the engineering team for both, ETO and NPD projects. I optimized designs in collaboration with vendors, reducing costs and setup time by 20%, and implemented modular designs to improve scalability. Using SolidWorks, I developed 3D models and drawings to meet vendor demands and reduce manufacturing risks. Additionally, I managed third-party software engineers and created quality control processes, technical documentation, and SAT/FAT procedures, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction while reducing costs and operational risks.

Malvern, Pa

Developed new products for the commercial architectural market and managed NPD projects to ensure timelines and budgets were met. Worked with marketing, sales, and engineering to create business cases that aligned with financial targets and performed FEA to optimize designs to ensure industry compliance. Also, created manufacturing and inspection prints, reducing quality claims by 5%, and developed a stage-gate NPD process to enhance project tracking for high-value developments.

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Designed automation and various mechanical equipment using Autodesk Inventor, performing finite element analysis (FEA) along with bearing, tolerance, fitment, clearance, and gear design analyses. I created dynamic 3D models to illustrate sequences of moving equipment, which helped reduce the risk of machine collisions during operation. I collaborated with machinists to develop solutions that decreased tooling changeover time and maintenance frequency. By using modular assemblies, I increased the reliability and quality of manufacturing while also standardizing common parts. Additionally, I added safety features to existing equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements for automation equipment.

Exton, Pennsylvania

Designed and drafted Piping and Instrument Design (P&ID) drawings using AutoCAD and created Bills of Materials for existing piping drawings. I developed 3D models of Allen Sherman Hoff equipment for use in 3D drawings and authored a 3D AutoCAD manual to assist current and future employees. Additionally, I revised standard drawings of piping equipment and was responsible for creating Excel spreadsheets to track design due dates and items subject to liquidated damages.

Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Graduated

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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