• Supervising mechanical design team; checking drawings for accuracy, use of proper standards and complying with engineering specifications• Planning project deliverables; decomposing activities and delegating tasks based on individual team member skills and promoting cross training to develop team competencies where needed• Initiating process improvement projects to quicken product development utilizing SolidWorks where AutoCAD was traditionally used to produce prototype designs and fabrication drawings• Coordinating with engineering manager (owner) to review and approve product design changes for project risk impacts (cost/schedule) and communicating changes with team• Procuring quotations for equipment fabrication, evaluating for accuracy, negotiating for delivery timelines and initiating purchase orders• Preparing general arrangement drawings of biomass energy plants in coordination with internal & customer engineers and project managers• Leading recruitment activities; generated postings, conducted interviews and selected candidates.• Analyzing, recommending and purchasing technology resource needs (computers and software licenses)

• Designing off-shore mooring, mining and mobile tension stringing equipment; working with certifying authorities to adhere to all industry codes and collaborating with senior engineers, electrical and hydraulic designers to release drawings.• Performing strength and performance analysis calculations for frames, weldments and bearing life as per Timberland design and safety standards• Managing project releases and component selections (gearboxes, bearings, motors) to meet customer performance specifications and project delivery deadlines• Supporting and participating in factory acceptance testing (FAT) with quality staff; assisting with development of test plans to verify correct equipment loads and functioning data logging systems.

• Instructed intro & advanced SolidWorks/AutoCAD courses (CADD-1016,-1046 &-5016)• Generated lessons, assignments and marking schemes to align with the course learning objectives and outcomes. Marked assignments and provided feedback

• Instructed basic electronics & programming skills through hands-on projects utilizing electronic components and up to full projects involving self-navigating robots• Developed Arduino microcontroller & Raspberry Pi mini-linux computer workshops applicable to a wide range of age groups and skill levels

• Led & supported automation integration projects; defining scope and operational requirements, reviewing proposals, troubleshooting and evaluating robustness of systems • Designed semi-automated mechanical assembly fixtures, directing technicians on the development of PLC logic and generating new assembly procedures for line operators • Validated new product variants and automation cell changes through written validation protocols for installation, operational & performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ)• Mitigated high sources of downtime through continuous improvement efforts by monitoring production line data and planning fixes and/or upgrades

• Developed concepts for new plastic injection respiratory care products; defined project scopes, costs and evaluated designs by testing 3D printed prototypes• Contributed to the successful development and market launch of the Aerobika Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device used in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & Cystic Fibrosis (CF) therapy. Was listed as an inventor on patent US10076616B2.• Troubleshot existing products through team brainstorming sessions, SolidWorks CAD Designs & FEA, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and simulated in-use testing• Managed new tooling approvals; collaborated with suppliers and QA to validate parts and assemblies through formal part approval processes (PPAP) and design verification testing

• Conducted performance testing on products and developed test procedures to capture critical product design specifications to comply with FDA requirements• Analyzed test data and investigated trends and potential deficiencies in performance

Designed and fabricated a composite carbon fiber race car body.

• Prepared drawings and bill of materials of custom heat exchanger designs; working with senior engineers and designers to meet customer requirements • Developed automated, macro driven CAD database of standard components including bracketing, flanges and other commonly utilized subassemblies