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Part of the Enhancement team in the Environmental Products (Stump Cutters, Brush chippers, tree care etc) working on updates to exisitng designs

Sr. Process Engineer (2005-2010)Member of the Manufacturing Engineering Parts Making Team which supported projects across the organization.• Delivered $1.3MM in savings for $2.3MM in capital by implementing machine and processes to manufacture wood parts to order, to size on 9 existing cells.• Achieved $2.2MM in savings for $1.2MM capital by leading a team of 2 part-time engineers to develop and implement a cell to manufacture Patio Door Panel wood parts.• Saved $340K for $460K in capital by developing and implementing a cell to manufacture Entry Door Sill assemblies.• Led a team of 2 part time engineers to move 7 parts making cells from the Story City to Carroll plants without disrupting production of casement window units• Coordinated the 2nd phase of the transition of Architect Series Double Hung production from the Pella to Macomb plants – 7 parts making cells and 2 assembly lines• Developed and implemented process to manufacture Double hung jamb cores to reduce setup time, reduce labor and increase quality.

Engineering Manager (2000-2005)Managed group of 8 to10 engineers, engineering specialists and drafters to implement new products, implement cost reduction and quality enhancements to existing products and implement projects to increase capacity as required.• Oversaw performance and conducted performance reviews for direct reports.• Developed and managed annual cost savings and expense budgets.• Conducted product teardowns of current and competitors products to identify potential projects• Managed projects to increase the Hurricane Impact Glazed offering. • Contributed to creation the 3 year product vision on an annual basis.• Assisted in developing the Pella Project Management Process, the Robust Product Design Module and the Robust Machine and Process Design Module

Sr. Project Engineer (1998-2000)Member of the Double Hung and Casement product teams implementing new product cost savings, quality improvement and capacity projects.• Led team of 3 other engineers to implement 2 new assembly lines and 1 new parts making cell at the new Sioux Center plant• Coordinated projects with 3 other engineers to reduce the cost to produce special size units in the Pella Double Hung plant• Implemented projects to increase capacity of wood parts making cells to support increased sales• Developed, tested and implemented product design changes to reduce cost and improve quality

Project Engineer (1996-1998)Member of the Double Hung product team implementing new product, cost savings, quality improvement and capacity projects• Designed, Acquired and installed custom jamb and sash assembly equipment to support the Proline Tilt Double Hung product.• Assisted the Lead Product Design Engineer with sash cover roll forming and Wood parts design for the Proline Tilt Double Hung product.• Developed, tested and implemented product design changes to reduce cost and increase quality.

Engineer (1992-1996)Member of the Custom Equipment design team and the Double Hung Product team implementing new products, cost savings, quality improvement and capacity projects.• Designed and purchased custom assembly equipment for the Smartsash Area 2 casement assembly line.• Developed, tested and implemented product design changes to reduce cost and increase quality.