Managed the procurement and assembly of build-to-print equipment. Worked to overcome delivery challenges with suppliers and third-party manufacturers to keep build schedules on track. Provided direction and drawing interpretation to assembly teams. Updated customers on build progress, potential risks to delivery schedule, and financial status of projects. Negotiated mechanical and electrical engineering resources as needed to promptly address technical challenges. Provided quotes for change orders and new customer projects.

Managed equipment build projects from start to finish. Involved managing design reviews, manufactured and purchase parts procurement, machine assembly, installation, startup & validation.Provided direction to, and communication between teams of engineers and the customer to accomplish project goals within an agreed budget and schedule. I have experience developing & managing project schedules, managing budgets & providing cost reporting, identifying and mitigating risk, and providing change management.Provided project management and construction supervision at customer’s site when required.

Assisted members in finding temporary/contract work to provide an income bridge for those out of work or in a career transistion. Responsibilities: - develop and maintain a workforce database - assign workers and project managers to available assignments - provid accounting information for completed projects - generate terms of agreement for employers and employees

- Designed new stand-alone liquid-filling machines that perform filling, plugging, capping, and conveying operations for pharmaceutical companies. - Retrofitted older machines with new/updated designs for product handling, conveying, and tooling. - Led innovation in part design, machine function & logic, and pushed for new features to be included on standard machines. Frequently solved design problems that senior designer was not able to resolve. - Created parametric solid models of machine components using Solid Edge. Created 2-D fabrication drawings and generated Bill of Materials. - Wrote numerous instruction manuals that accompanied each machine and/or system produced. Created Factory Acceptance Test and IQ/OQ documentation for customer’s FDA approval process. - Successfully completed the one and only project that Chase Logeman Coporation delivered on time per the initial project schedule. - Attended trade shows to gain knowledge of industry trends and competitor’s designs.

- Created the initial design of automated pick-&-place/conveyor system for cosmetic industry. Involved in component identification and purchase, machine assembly, and on-site installation. - Managed the on-site installation of a roller conveyor system for an automotive parts manufacturer. - Installed and tested a pneumatic-ionization system to clean polymer wine corks for printing process. - Completed a number of mechanical designs for quotation and client approval. - Gained extensive experience in machine design and the use of Autodesk Inventor software.

- Utilized Autocad and Factory-CAD to generate 2-D and 3-D facility layouts. - Produced a training manual and instructed a course in 3-D FactoryCad for ME’s. - Generated a prototype assemblyline layout that combined two existing lines into one virtual layout. - Utilized simulation software to analyze the ergonomic impact on a virtual human. The analysis confirmed complaints of assembly workers and validated the accuracy of the software.

- Actively managed process improvements from conceptual design to installation. - Manager of all CAD drawings; standardized drawing templates; organized the facility’s drawings; established area on server to store all drawings. - Redesigned a catalyst dipping system to increase throughput by 300% for approximately one-fifth the cost of the original line. - Installed a die-positioning device that reduced job setup time by 80%. - Installed an automated screen changer that increased production output by 30%; designed all auxiliary equipment to retrofit screen changer into existing process. - Installed a dual die wash system to reduced die wash times by 75%. Installed a reservoir with level controls to reduce the burden on the facility's water pressure & to recycle unused water. - Utilized AutoCAD 2000 and Mechanical Desktop 5.0 software to confirm die design parameters, layout equipment for component interface, design static mixers for extrusion experiments, and miscellaneous tooling.

- Coordinated manpower, equipment, and scheduling to refurbish original pilot machine to meet increased production requirements. Converted machine to a prototype test-bed for high-capacity blank-making. Success of project led to the retrofit of eight additional production machines. - Managed the design and fabrication a developmental burner manifold and subsequent burner assembly modifications. - Supervised installation and quality-certification for fiber anti-whip devices on all machines. - Developed a new method to change consolidation furnace seals that was safer and prolonged the life of the seal. Trained mechanical tradesmen in new method. - Modified transfer arm design for extended reach and adapted to two variations of product. - Designed end-burner set-up & alignment fixture; retrofitted to eight machines. - Managed design and installation of a cooling tower & ductwork retrofit to waste-abatement. - Designed a rupture disc fixture for a burner manifold that prevented expensive repairs and lengthy downtime associated with burn-back to main gas cabinet. - Updated machine specification documents, spare parts lists, and machine parts lists. - Updated mechanical drawings and designed setup gauges using AutoCAD. Updated as-built drawings and issued approved drawings to CAD department. - Assigned as Development Group Leader when supervisor was out of plant. Led weekly project status meetings and communication updates.