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Bissell, Homecare Inc. Laboratory Team Leader 1/14 to PresentProduct Development and EngineeringUL, ASTM, IEC, EN Distructive and Non Distructive TestingContinental Automotive formally Siemens VDO, Columbia, SC Laboratory Manager/Test Engineer 1/91 to 9/10Responsible for capital purchases, from initial contact with suppliers to run-off and acceptance of all equipment in 3 locations, hiring lab technicians and engineers.Planned project activities from project conception to final completion associated with capital equipment for the Cummins end of line pump test stands. $2.4M contract 2008. The project was completed under budget by $200KPlanned capital equipment for the ITEC PCR injector and High pressure pump testing stands. $1.9M contract 2003. The project came in on time and on budgetEngine dynamometer containerized diesel test stands for the DS NA test center. $2.8M contract 2002. The project came in on time and on budget.Hired lab technicians and engineers to develop a highly effective, high performance teamR&D lab management of facility budget, tracking, pricing, and capital identification needs. $1.3M budget annually.Prepared and submitted monthly tracking data for Test Center man-hours, expenses, invoicing, and general budgetary expenditures. Followed up with suppliers to ensure meeting deadlines for delivery of product.Managed the set up, instrumentation and trouble shooting of new product tests . Supervised the calibration of facility test equipment, measurement devices, and data acquisitions systems. Managed and delegated tasks to technicians relative to skill level and motivation.Trained and corporate certified, 6 Sigma Green Belt, April 2009Specialties: R&D Lab managementNon Distructive TestingIntrumentationEnd of Line functional testing, Manufacturing

Listed skills include Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Testing, Troubleshooting, and 1 others.