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Senior Project Manager, Engineering with responsibilities in managing the engineering department and the focus on Innovation, product superiority and R&D.

As a senior mechanical engineer, working under the VP of manufacturing and engineering, my role is to lead various engineering projects with focus on Design, Product Development, R&D and Project Management. My responsibilities in the engineering department extends to manage all procedures, drawings and testing data bases, and MRP system. Also I am the lead engineering support for for Production, Quality and Customer Service. Some of my latest projects: * Designed and developed and new modular concept caster for medical industry. This is a large and complex project that I managed from concept to completion * Designed a center locking system on an existing standard KP caster * Designed two different custom caster systems for two major customers, one in movie industries and other in high tech medical industry * Conducted various tests such “Mobility”, “Endurance”, “Life Cycle”, “G-Force” for existing and new products using specific testing machines and software * Representing Engineering Department in Production and Quality biweekly meetings * Planned and execute a major testing lab upgrade * Supervised, assisted, trained and coordinated student CO-OP engineers * Autodesk Cad administrator and maintenance of 2D drawings, 3D models and Vault Database

Machining, Manufacturing & EngineeringEmpire Precision Tooling is a Machining, Manufacturing and Engineering company serving the tube and pipe industry. Designed new sets of rolls, tools, dies and machinery for piping and tubing industries using AutoCAD, Copra and Autodesk Inventor.Designed and coordinated execution for destructive-testing machines (20-100 tone presses used by tube and pipe Industry).Provided technical assistance for customer when installed new presses, new dies, machinery, or other projects.Programmed CNC Lathes (Mastercam V8 & 9).Maintained, updated and released to production, all Engineering drawings and documents.Worked as part of a team to implement ISO 9002.

Monitored and documented production process (welding, cutting, tooling and line assembly).Completed all required paper work (in-process, job history, and inspection reports).Supervised execution of prototypes and first off articles.Provided total technical support for implementing new products.Checked products in-process for details, dimension, weld and cosmetics to ensure that are made in accordance with drawing specifications.

Manufacturer of Construction Machinery PartsIn charge of Welding Processes, Welding Technologies, Execution and Assembling Processes. Developed and implemented welding and CNC oxy-acetylene cutting processes an procedures.Reviewed, checked and approved mechanical drawings, welding symbols and blueprints for compliance with standards (ISO 9001) using AutoCAD r14.Tested and analyzed welding test results.Trained welders (MIG, TIG - basic and advanced courses) and trained operators for CNCoxy-gas cutting machines.Determined most efficient welding methods required for manufacturing.

Scheduled and supervised manufacturing processes.Provided and delivered detailed proposals, project plans and solutions to specifications.Reviewed and approved designs, calculations and cost estimates.Member in a team, which optimized utilization of machine tools, materials and resources.

Designed pneumatically and hydraulically cylinders, and various parts for construction machinery using AutoCAD.Providing technical support in a prototypes workshop.

Rental and services in constructions and transportsEmployed as entry-level mechanical engineer. (Graduated in June 1987).Performed various engineering duties being focused mostly on gaining practical experience on mechanical maintenance for trucks, crane, bulldozers and all construction machinery.Fully involved in repairing engines, direction and transmission systems for automotive.