Administers and manages operations of the AMERICAN Innovation project engineering group. Bears the responsibility for AMERICAN Flow Control product designs.Consults with sales and marketing to determine what new products will be developed. Performs an active role in AFC product planning. Prioritizes, organizes and assigns research projects to project engineering staff members and ensures that work is completed within specified deadlines. Administers and requires use of project managementmethods.Consults with Director Product Development and AFC sales and marketing to help resolve specificproduct related problems. Interprets and enforces the requirements industry standards with respect toour products. Assists in solving sales, production and technical problems where necessary. Initiates thedevelopment of procedures, standards and policy.Helps select, develop, motivate and reward project engineering staff. Provides staff with properequipment to do their jobs. Educates subordinates on safety, cost control, quality, environmentalrequirements, to help assure budgetary conformance.

• Facilitate strategic discussion with executive management to determine future developmentprograms• Conduct primary and secondary market research directly with end users, dealers, and OEMs• Assist in transitioning projects from the idea phase into the new product development process• Support development teams with market input and lead Go to Market activities• Develop value propositions to assist sales personnel

Create, develop, and test new technologies. Responsible for proving a technology and bringing to market. Projects have included market research, developing a proof of concept, rapidly prototyping, and beginning production.

 Created software tools to design, update, and price complex material handling systems Developed long term and short term design goals and project timelines. Worked directly with all stakeholders to ensure final product reflected variety of user needs. Performed ongoing support and feature improvements for end users Created miscellaneous automation tools for improving order execution and business processes

 Created detailed designs for custom, application specific equipment for a wide range of industries Developed automated deburring tool for use in a metallic dust contaminated environment due to proximity to a large grinder Collaborated with Standard Products group to develop new products with a focus on improving assembly and maintainability. Worked directly with engineering team and shop personnel to problem during fabrication and testing of new equipment

Design and support manufacturing of custom automated machinery. Worked with sales to develop initial concept, performed mechanical design and analysis of product, presented designed product externally and internally, then supported manufacturing of equipment, and assisted troubleshooting any installation issues. Worked closely with distributers and manufacturers to develop custom solutions as needed. Programmed FANUC robots. Extensively used 3D CAD systems and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software in support of design processProject Highlights:- Developed automated cell for facing clutch plates ranging in size from six inches wide to twenty-eight inches wide with no tooling changes between parts. Final cell included Haas gantry CNC mill, FANUC palletizing robot, and a custom pick and place. System could simultaneously machine two different sized parts.- Utilized Autodesk Simulation Mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to improve performance of composite sandwich structures for use in an aerospace product- Utilized Autodesk Inventor’s Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to parametrically optimize a press frame to minimize deflection under a 1.2 million pound while reducing overall size and mass- Designed welding fixture for automated welding cell

-Independently worked in highly stressful offshore rig environment- Tracked multiple, simultaneous operations to effectively maximize time- Interfaced directly with and handled expectations of client, rig personnel, and management- Completed first stage of training which included classroom and hands-on instruction- Cleared by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to handle radioactive sources

·Developed cutting-edge tutorial content on sustainable design processes·Communicated and collaborated remotely on five projects· Provided feedback on content and insight into mechanical engineering student interests· Created a detailed white paper on Utility Scale Solar design processes

·Executed maintenance audits at multiple sites to improve site maintenance methodologies·Developed Excel macros to improve corporate audit processes·Managed stakeholder expectations and needs during design and implementation of innovative audit tools

· Collaborated on multi-year project with team members of diverse backgrounds and skill sets· Supported systems integration project for the United States Marine Corps· Completed background check for Secret Level Security Clearance