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Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Promoted to manage product certification compliance programs with international regulatory agencies across all operational sectors covering each stage of development from product initiation to service and warranty. Oversaw 40+ global team members across multiple disciplines (controls, rotor, machinery, electrical, tower, safety) documenting compliance with IEC-61400 & IECRE OD-501 standards. Supported Sales and Product Line teams with customer inquiries. Responsible for weekly reporting to… Show more Promoted to manage product certification compliance programs with international regulatory agencies across all operational sectors covering each stage of development from product initiation to service and warranty. Oversaw 40+ global team members across multiple disciplines (controls, rotor, machinery, electrical, tower, safety) documenting compliance with IEC-61400 & IECRE OD-501 standards. Supported Sales and Product Line teams with customer inquiries. Responsible for weekly reporting to leadership across multiple platforms (Salesforce, Tableau, Smartsheet, and Confluence) aligning with each department’s KPIs. Engaged with certification agencies for assessment proposals, to communicate turbine system-level design strategies, program priorities/schedules, and financial management.• Owned and led the Certification master plan for GE’s 60Hz fleet of 25+ WTG configurations and its integration into the engineering change management roadmaps reducing scheduled resources’ time allocation by 50%.• Established certification requirements and procedures to support the Service team’s RePower programs allowing closure of $1.7B in revenue and $533M as CM over three years.• Interacted with customers’ support teams to assure compliance between field installations to certified designs allowing issuance of tax credits and lower finance/insurance rates.• Published compliance white paper documents defining innovative design strategies and testing methods for added value creation by allowing increased turbine application space and performance characteristics.• Performed proofreading, editing, and formatting of document submittals to assure reference accuracy, content clarity, and ISO 9001 compliance to mitigate revisions and schedule delays during review by TÜV Nord.• Travelled to supplier manufacturing locations to validate and verify component performance testing and quality systems/documents comply with product design specifications and quality requirements. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Promoted to senior level of previous roll with additional responsibilities of EPCM contract assessment during ITO, negotiating new component trials at customer sites, and representing GE Wind as technical liaison at national energy expos (AWEA & CanWEA) and customer reviews covering the product’s design evolution and technological advantages.• Oversaw rollout of N.A. NPI wind turbine models, monitored operation with data analytics to assure optimal performance, and drove issue resolution… Show more Promoted to senior level of previous roll with additional responsibilities of EPCM contract assessment during ITO, negotiating new component trials at customer sites, and representing GE Wind as technical liaison at national energy expos (AWEA & CanWEA) and customer reviews covering the product’s design evolution and technological advantages.• Oversaw rollout of N.A. NPI wind turbine models, monitored operation with data analytics to assure optimal performance, and drove issue resolution to any observed anomalies.• Contributed to design reviews and risk assessments presenting field experiences and customer feedback.• Created incident reporting, supplemental bill of materials, and matter specific repair/replace procedures aligning with all key internal and external stakeholders.• Mentored team members on customer interaction, activity processes, and tool training for Enovia Product Life Management, Primavera P6 scheduling, ServiceNow issue reporting, and SW&L budgeting activities. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Recruited to be the project technical leader accountable for all engineering activities with direct customer interaction to ensure contract and schedule fulfillment, promote turbine and grid connection performance upgrades, and execute engineering change orders. Deliverables included: turbine configuration definition, resource scheduling, site layout and connection drawings, installation/commissioning/O&M documentation, schematics, SCADA/turbine parameters, and fiber optic loop drawings with dB… Show more Recruited to be the project technical leader accountable for all engineering activities with direct customer interaction to ensure contract and schedule fulfillment, promote turbine and grid connection performance upgrades, and execute engineering change orders. Deliverables included: turbine configuration definition, resource scheduling, site layout and connection drawings, installation/commissioning/O&M documentation, schematics, SCADA/turbine parameters, and fiber optic loop drawings with dB loss analysis. • Earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification by developing ESCROW deliverable workflows aligned with the as-installed configurations and improving component ownership data accuracy by 21%. • Annually managed approx. 5 windfarm projects (300+ turbines) and generated ~$1.7M in profit from upgrades. Show less

Greer, South Carolina, United States

Promoted to develop and manage all aspects of the automated guided cart (AGC) department's activities to include engineering, inventory, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and installation.• Formulated the product's strategic roadmap to set goals and assure growth and profitability.• Fulfilled projects valued between $25k-$100k accounting for over $2 million in revenue.• Supervised and mentored a staff of 5 engineers and 2 technicians performing individual performance reviews and… Show more Promoted to develop and manage all aspects of the automated guided cart (AGC) department's activities to include engineering, inventory, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and installation.• Formulated the product's strategic roadmap to set goals and assure growth and profitability.• Fulfilled projects valued between $25k-$100k accounting for over $2 million in revenue.• Supervised and mentored a staff of 5 engineers and 2 technicians performing individual performance reviews and development plans to drive personal and organization growth. • Developed customer relationships by understanding their methods and expectations, providing useful insight and improvement suggestions, and delivering product and project implementation satisfaction.• Generated detailed EPC proposals and conducted complex negotiations with key customer stakeholders promoting the improvement value to justify capital expenditures.• Created department and project specific processes, procedures, and policies aligned with ISO 9001 quality standards.• Worked with suppliers and Internal departments to assure product quality through verification and validation.• Lead the ERP software testing and development during the changeover from Visual to Epicor Vantage. Show less

Greer, South Carolina, United States

Promoted to be responsible for project management and engineering of specialized automated material handling equipment and 12-24v battery powered delivery systems to include: EPC sales proposal creation, system design, product manufacturing, and installation. • Project Management responsibilities: Customer facing project point of contact, EPC proposal creation and project financials, resource management and scheduling, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.• Project Engineering… Show more Promoted to be responsible for project management and engineering of specialized automated material handling equipment and 12-24v battery powered delivery systems to include: EPC sales proposal creation, system design, product manufacturing, and installation. • Project Management responsibilities: Customer facing project point of contact, EPC proposal creation and project financials, resource management and scheduling, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.• Project Engineering responsibilities: Customer facing product specialist, machinery drawings, cell layout, wiring schematics, PLC programming, O&M manuals, and final capital equipment.• Established creative solutions to manufacturing layout, material flow process, battery charging stations, and manufacturing assembly complications.• Drove implementation of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD modeling transitioning from AutoCAD LT 2D drawings.• Organized technical data and product/project information for Internal usage and marketing material. Show less

Greer, South Carolina, United States

Recruited to lead product growth (sales) of the Creform Material Handling System at key accounts in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and appliance manufacturing throughout North America.• Cultivated long term business relationships by being a “team member” using a consultative support approach.• Consulted on the principals of Kaizen/5S to layout flexible and ergonomic work cells, eliminate multi-handling, and achieve production control, inventory… Show more Recruited to lead product growth (sales) of the Creform Material Handling System at key accounts in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and appliance manufacturing throughout North America.• Cultivated long term business relationships by being a “team member” using a consultative support approach.• Consulted on the principals of Kaizen/5S to layout flexible and ergonomic work cells, eliminate multi-handling, and achieve production control, inventory management, and quality assurance. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Hired to acquire new and develop existing key accounts in South Carolina by assessing, proposing, and demonstrating how new technology in process automation and instrumentation can improve production capacity. • Grew sales revenue by 46% in 3 years by developing multiple OEM accounts and manufacturing growth.• Forecasted annual sales figures and profit margins to set growth goals.• Performed prototype and bench testing to optimize equipment design and confirm performance during… Show more Hired to acquire new and develop existing key accounts in South Carolina by assessing, proposing, and demonstrating how new technology in process automation and instrumentation can improve production capacity. • Grew sales revenue by 46% in 3 years by developing multiple OEM accounts and manufacturing growth.• Forecasted annual sales figures and profit margins to set growth goals.• Performed prototype and bench testing to optimize equipment design and confirm performance during development. • Generated proposals for RFQ inquiries and kept formal database with associated weekly call and expense reports. • Designed multiple systems: environmental for soil remediation and air sampling, product recovery for pharmaceutical production, custom Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) to meet on-site or mobile equipment requirements, and custom hydraulic and pneumatic manifold designs to minimize base footprint and connection points.• Conducted filtration analysis and recommended improvements on system contamination.• Originated and promoted preventative, predictive, and proactive equipment maintenance schedules and inventory management limits.• Created system-level hydraulic and electronic schematics.• Factory trained in application, operation, and service of: Oilgear, Danfoss, Nachi, Eaton, Aeroquip, Moog, Gast, Ross, Parker, ITT, Barrington Automation, and FrameWorld equipment. Show less

Houston, Texas, United States

Defined business opportunities throughout North and South Carolina and assisted in setting up a repair and stocking facility in Charlotte, NC. Interviewed prospective distributors to market Burgmann's mechanical sealing products.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Responsible for being the technical sales liaison providing custom engineered industrial fluid process pump and filtration systems.• Performed on-site customer process evaluations in a variety of industries to include pulp and paper, chemical, textiles, power generation, aerospace, and automotive.• Composed formal equipment bid packages.• Interviewed and evaluated applicants for inside sales and support staff.• Mentored and trained new hires on company policies and… Show more Responsible for being the technical sales liaison providing custom engineered industrial fluid process pump and filtration systems.• Performed on-site customer process evaluations in a variety of industries to include pulp and paper, chemical, textiles, power generation, aerospace, and automotive.• Composed formal equipment bid packages.• Interviewed and evaluated applicants for inside sales and support staff.• Mentored and trained new hires on company policies and procedures.• Streamlined customer's inventory items to consolidate and optimize their inventory.• Developed Pnucor’s first computerized POS customer order database system.• Factory trained in application, operation, and service of: Ingersoll-Rand, Worthington, Waukesha, Flygt, Graco, Cuno, and PEP equipment. Show less