I am an accomplished engineering leader with an extensive background in Product Development, Engineering, Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. I have a history of being highly effective in guiding and coordinating the work of product development teams and overseeing factories to meet corporate goals, deadlines, and budgets. I enjoy mentoring junior designers and engineers to teach them not only what I know, but also to show them how to look at problems differently to achieve novel and unique solutions.I have In-depth knowledge in product safety and quality requirements and apply them during the conceptualization and development phases to ensure compliant products make it to market. Proven accomplishments in transitioning products from concept phase all the way to market with high quality, patented, and award-winning designs. I understand the importance of, and I enjoy, working closely with Marketing, Finance, and Sales teams to ensure products are on track to meet profit and schedule targets. Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing. Regularly collaborate with graphics team to design functional and compliant packaging and artwork.I also have extensive experience in working with retailer requirements for both online sales and brick/mortar sales. More and more customers have large and detailed vendor guides that must be adhered to so as to avoid significant financial penalties and chargebacks.Core Competencies include:Design for Manufacturability | Plastics Design and Manufacturing | Electronics | Metal Design and Manufacturing | Cut and Sew Production | Component Sourcing (Domestic and Overseas) | Product Costing | Budgets | Schedules/Timelines | Problem Solving and Prevention | Developing Synergistic Relationships with National and International Suppliers | Packaging Design | Consumer Goods | Knowledgeable of RoHS HACCP GMP CTPAT | FDA Labeling | CPSC Requirements | AutoCad/Solidworks and Geometric Tolerancing per ANSI-Y14.5