• Direct a small group of specialized Engineers challenged with the development of automated solutions, tooling design, and programming for all CNC lathes in the Tubular Products division. • Champion efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.• Directed the successful implementation of robotic Automated Gaging Units (AGUs) on a high volume pipe threading line; passed R&R studies and provided gaging for 100% of all elements, resulting in zero customer claims.• Developed specification and performed prototype and final testing of an Internal Gaging Unit (IGU) used to measure couplings; the first of its kind to pass strict gage R&R requirements while achieving required productivity cycle time.• Built and tested a coupling deburr unit (CDU) that cut labor required operate a high volume cell from three down to two people per shift; successful implementation led to the purchase of two additional units.• Purchased CNC tool presetters, for use across three different facilities, which measured lathes tool geometry, while populating tool life on a RFID tag; RFID tag data was transferred to the lathe control, allowing tools to automatically be changed post-expiration of tool life.• Launched a 3-tooth internal threading chaser process that provided a 28% increase in coupling productivity.

• Spearheaded the development of safety-driven, disciplined, transparent, and accountable Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Human Resources teams. .• Directed the adoption of Lean training, tools, and techniques across 11 North American Facilities.• Completed quarterly lean assessments for nine PRO Services and two PRO Cast repair and manufacturing facilities.• Modified operational metrics that were instrumental in motivating desired behaviors throughout all facilities.

• Improved Research and Development projects for new product launches and repair processes; ensured projects were completed in a timely manner, within budget, and performed at or above expectations.• Designed and led the implementation of new repair techniques, including laser drilling and brazing of Cobalt and Nickel based superalloys.• Integrated a newly purchased 5-axis CNC laser drill to replace the manual EDM drilling process, generating an annual savings of $408K for F Row 1 turbine vane, while providing flexibility for future expansion into existing and new products.• Introduced new tooling design and build techniques in 3D modeling software and rapid prototyping technology.• Launched the GM Row 2 Vane product into Houston Service Center, steering that full scope of integration functions including new tooling identification, design, and purchase, coordination of production resources to complete trials, development of repair instructions, and status reports to project sponsors and stakeholders.• Headed the strategy, planning, purchase, and integration of highly automated sheet metal fabrication equipment and software that produced a significant cost savings.Additional ExperienceSenior Process Research Engineer, Elkay Manufacturing, Broadview, ILProject Engineering Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, Hydro Aluminum North America, Sidney, OHProduct Development Engineer, Global Testing Operations, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MIProduct Support Engineer & Co-Op Process Engineer, Eaton Corporation, Van Wert, OH