Energetic, well-rounded mechanical engineer with a solid background in product development, manufacturing, and project management. Demonstrated success in new product development from concept to production, with several products successfully brought to market and/or patented. Creatively motivated, with a true passion for innovation and outside the box thinking.Major strengths include: Medical device product development, project management, creative problem solving, mechanical design and analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to lead engineering and cross-functional teams. Personable and cooperative attitude with ability to interface easily with customers and outside vendors. Design tools: Pro/E (1000+ hrs.), Solidworks (500+ hrs.), MathCAD, Minitab, MS Project, MS ExcelCertifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, Kepner-Tregoe Project Management CertifiedPatents: Over 10 US patents issued or pending.