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Montclair, Nj, Us

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for overseeing all engineering and technical marketing functions.Member of senior management team tasked with developing the strategic direction of the company.

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Hired for this new position to support a five-year growth plan through an engineering-focused marketing strategy, aligning core product offerings, public relations, and social media campaigns with target markets.Key Accomplishments:► Effectively executed both content and lead generation strategies via a digital marketing campaign, resulting in over $1.3 million booked orders in 2022.► Co-authored “Bearing Design Considerations for the Food Processing Industry”, Power Transmission Engineering, December 2022.

Pequannock, New Jersey, United States

Taught computer aided design (CAD) concepts to juniors and seniors using the Onshape and Autodesk Inventor platforms. Developed lesson plans, created exercises, and graded assignments. Provided guidance and oversight to the Senior Capstone Project class.

West Nyack, New York, United States

Selected by the company president for this new position, I was tasked with the goal of driving corporate growth initiatives for the commercial vehicle market segment of the automotive business unit.Reporting to the Director of Engineering, I managed a team of four project engineers responsible for four key processes: RFQ’s, New Product Development, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Engineering Data Management.I also served as the technical liaison for all truck and trailer customers, including the role of subject matter expert for on-site failure investigations.Key Accomplishments:► Managed the product launch of 80+ new wheel bearings in support of the company’s largest North American customer’s business growth and Asian market share expansion, resulting in a 20% increase in global units sold.► Led the development and launch of a next-generation wheel bearing, resulting in a 15% increase in wheel end life and improved vehicle fuel efficiency through a reduction in running torque (20%) and vibration level (30%.) The innovative design improved profitability and performance across 60% of the customer’s global product line and earned recognition as the premium wheel bearing in the industry.► Coordinated customer requirements and timely communication for 15 clients during a manufacturing plant relocation in China, resulting in 100% compliance with no business disruption.► Achieved 10% growth in the commercial vehicle business in 2019 through direct management of technical review and product approval for three customers.__________Founded in 1958, General Bearing Corporation is a $180 million manufacturer and distributor of bearing components and bearing products under the Hyatt and The General brands. The company’s products are used in a broad range of applications including automobiles, trucks, railroad, and industrial machinery. In 2012, General Bearing was acquired by SKF, a $10.4 billion world leader in bearings and related technologies.

West Nyack, New York, United States

As Project Engineering Manager, I directed all engineering department activities, including managing a nine-person team of senior and junior project engineers, test technicians, and designers. I reported directly to the Senior VP of Operations.In addition to overseeing responsibility for six key processes: RFQs, Application Analysis, New Product Development, Product Testing, PPAP/APQP, and Customer Issues, I managed employee hiring and training, provided technical support for Sales, Purchasing, Production, Executive Management, Quality Assurance and Customer Service, and reported on key engineering metrics.I also managed relationships with customers and vendors, led cross-functional projects, and delivered customer-facing presentations. Key Accomplishments:►Initiated cross-departmental improvement projects focused on optimizing process flow efficiency of New Product Development and Engineering Change Management.►Evaluated and recommended technology enhancements as a catalyst for achieving corporate goals, including modernization of test lab operations and implementation of document management software.►Increased employee performance through guidance in establishing goals, facilitating weekly individual meetings and monthly review of metrics, and conducting annual performance assessments.►Recognized for maintaining employee morale and team productivity through the 2007-2008 fiscal crisis, despite a 10% reduction in both workforce and compensation.

West Nyack, New York, United States

Promoted to the only Senior Project Engineer role in the company, I managed new projects through all phases of product qualification, including customer document review, analysis, sample manufacture, testing, and initial production. I also assigned and validated new part numbers, created bills of material, and maintained related databases for essential reporting and data management.Key Accomplishments:► Led a $2M global project to manufacture transmission bearings for Ford Motor Company. The project was completed in a condensed timeline and served as the company’s first tier-one product supplied to a major automotive manufacturer. I received an employee achievement award for recognition of this success.►Trained and supervised two engineers in the Production Part Approval Process. Monitored and approved their deliverables, maintaining 100% compliance in bi-annual third-party audits.►Maintained continuity and team productivity in the engineering department by serving as interim manager for four months following predecessor’s resignation.

West Nyack, New York, United States

Recruited to General Bearing Corporation from my previous employer, I worked across the automotive, commercial vehicle, railroad, and industrial business segments to develop new products and support General Bearing’s existing portfolio.In this role, I created engineering drawings using AutoCAD, coordinated and created Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, and maintained a daily communication log with our counterparts at manufacturing facilities in China. Key Accomplishments:► Orchestrated the successful turnaround of a troubled $1M project, mediating interpersonal conflict while negotiating with the customer to rebuild trust and achieve the project’s completion without litigation.►Overhauled and managed the corporate Production Part Approval Process, improving document integrity, standardizing deliverables, decreasing lead time to customers, and achieving 100% compliance in third-party audits.►Assessed corporate quality policy as a member of internal audit team and recommended improvements for deficiencies, helping the company earn (and maintain) its first TS-16949 certification.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of the Rutgers University Queens Guard (precision rifle drill team): participated in intercollegiate.

High School Diploma, Honors, Valedictorian

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society. I was selected as the editor in chief of the yearbook and drum major of the marching.