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Arden, Nc, Us

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

New product development of high-speed turbomachinery - combined with power electronics - to achieve new levels of engine and power generation performance.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

We develop and support technologies to keep the world moving!Global Leadership position responsible for Customer Defect Tracking & Resolution (CDT&R), Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE), and Product Enhancements of Gilbarco fuel dispensers. Key Activities:• Experience with JIRA to track customer defects on existing and new product releases: work with global cross-functional teams and development partners to define, investigate, verify, and ensure sustainment of corrective action.• Lead continuous improvement activities of Gilbarco Global Pump and Dispenser Platforms.• Lead VAVE programs supporting Gilbarco’s material productivity targets (cost reduction).• Track components obsolescence and establish action plans to mitigate risk associated with End of Life (EOL) events.

Oldenzaal, Nl

Manage the 20,000 sq. ft Technology Center. The facility comprises engineering R & D, product development, prototype workshop, verification & validation test rigs for engine airflow management solutions - emission control and turbo boost - valves and actuators. Direct responsibility for all aspects of the technology center:• Product Engineering Strategic Deployment• Actively support corporate M&A decision making• Quality management system compliant to ISO/TS16949• Engineering talent management• Platform based technology roadmap development, supporting advanced product development• Capital expenditure plan and execution, including new test rigs and prototyping machinery• Achieve projects & programs objectives, ensuring completion in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Us

Responsible for the hydraulic and mechanical systems of the North America Class II & III electric forklifts. Managed eight engineers in this business-critical product team and was matrixed responsible for prototypes building, product verification, requirements management, and prototype test plans.• Experience with project planning and requirements design and management (IBM DOORS®)• Successfully managed a team of engineers with expertise in mechanical and hydraulics systems• Managed systems and components requirements• Re-focused the development team to begin using P-B diagrams, SFMEA, DFMEA, and DVP&R tools. • Reduced design cost of sheet metal by implementing cost modeling tools such as aPriori.• Performed weld, sheet metal, and high strength materials durability and performance calculations to optimize new product design in SolidWorks• Supported FEA analysis (ANSYS) team to solve complex mechanical systems design for static and dynamic loads• Applied theory of constraints to manage projects (CCPM) and launch products on time and budget

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Managed the 45,000 sq. ft. North American Mobile Systems Motion & Technology Center. The tech center is an eight-vehicle bay facility and advanced R&D center for agriculture, construction, transportation, and many more machines and application • Worked directly with customers as a trusted partner in developing valuable and innovative solutions• Led “technology day” events with customers, demonstrating cutting-edge technologies and collecting VOC• Developed engineering talent in fluid power, electromechanical, and automation

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Oversee the design and application of hydraulic cylinders, gear pumps and motors, sectional valves, and integrated hydraulic manifolds• Led sustaining engineering, providing support to problem-solving, PFMEAs, DFM, DFA• Mentored Green Belt engineers in design for six sigma projects• Technical liaison to global sourcing of hydraulic cylinders, quick couplings, and manifold blocks, reducing costs and improving quality

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Implemented a standardized process of innovation and commercialization, bringing business approach with lean thinking to value creation stream• Managed the division standard process for new products from concept to launch• Maintained KPIs of project portfolio alignment, schedule, committed launch date, gross margin, and revenue estimates• Worked with Sales and Product Managers to create a funnel of projects to support the objective CAGR of the division sales growth of “new to the market and new to the world solutions.”

Nordborg, Dk

Responsible for the design and release of mobile hydraulic valves. Coordinated efforts of design engineering, applications engineering, and operations teams to develop and launch new products.• Supported business development and technology transfer activities between Brazil and US teams, including Product and Process Preparation activities• Developed and implemented manufacturing strategy and capital plans for valves in Brazil• Actively participated in the creation and execution of global marketing and engineering strategic deployment

Moline, Il, Us

Product Engineer responsible for the development of 1450/1550 CWS combines hydraulics systems and transmission solutions. The machine was successfully launched in 2001.• Developed the electro-hydraulic main valve for feeder house and automatic header control, steering, unload auger, and chaff spreader systems• Developed the first 4WD version of 1450/1550 series combines. A hydrostatic system attached to the rear axle provides better performance in soft terrains• Actuated as technical liaison to develop global sourcing for components, such as hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic manifold blocks, and gearboxes, reducing costs and improving quality

Master Of Science (Msc), Engineering Management

Mba, Project Management

Second Lieutenant - Reserve, Army Engineer - Sapper

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering