New Product DevelopmentLed product development projects (budgets of $200,000 - $1Million) for life saving devices resulting in the launch of three new product lines in 4 years.Established new production lines achieving quantities of 40,000 units/year with an estimated $10 million in new revenue. Successfully led engineering projects from original concept through production while developing continual support methods and processes during the product life cycle.Concurrently managed an average of three new product development efforts resulting in one new product launch every twelve to twenty four months. Increased margins in life saving devices via improvements in supplier relations, supply chain management and quality components while decreasing scrap and material costs.Established and developed testing methodologies and quality assurance parameters for the verification and qualification of new life saving devices. Developed new technologies and unique designs to be patented. Patent pending for 'Breathing Apparatus' application number 20070084463 and provisional patent for "Emergency Breathing Apparatus' application number 61/247,039.Designed and implemented research and development engineering laboratory capable of performing metabolic simulation testing, air purifying gas testing, environmental testing and human physiology testing for respiratory protection devices. Engineering SupportGenerated annual savings of approximately $150,000 in design and process improvements via solutions oriented research on current and new product lines.Developed quality manuals, inspection procedures and production procedures.Appointed to serve as technical representative to regulatory standards committee for International Safety Equipment Association and National Fire Protection Association. ISO 9001:2000/ AS 9100 internal auditor