Experienced, global multi-discipline engineering and operations leader, and Professional Engineer (PE), with a strong technical background in the manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace & defense industries. An innovator (5 patents), with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and a strategic focus. A strong technical skill set, especially in the areas of product development, research and development, mechanical systems engineering, systems engineering, mechanics of materials, and test and validation. An accomplished track record of developing and executing global engineering strategies, leading multi-discipline product development teams within a matrixed organization, and driving continuous improvement.Specialties include: Engineering Development, Innovation, Leadership, Global Organizational Strategy, Matrixed Organizational Management, Engineering Management, Engineering Platform Development, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional team leadership, Project Management and Execution, Six Sigma, Structural Design and Analysis, Composite materials, Automotive and Industrial Tool Design, Space Systems Design, FAA Certification, STC, TSO, CE Certification, Test and Validation, DoD Contract Management, Engineering Standards Development, Private Equity
Listed skills include Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and 26 others.