As the Director of Strategic Growth I am responsible for leveraging and expanding UTAC's existing talent and expertise into new areas of opportunity. I am responsible for activities pertaining new in house testing, future test system products and in field services. I work to ensure UTAC remains a preferred partner for our customers through outstanding service and technology.

Oversee all aspects of automotive test system design and build -Project Management -Mechanical Engineering -Electrical Engineering -Fabrication, Assembly and Build -Quality Control

Manage team of mechanical engineersLead mechanical design projectsLead project buildsImplement vendor and internal quality controlsImprove drafting and print qualityDevelop and implement cost reduction initiativesOptimize and improve design efficiencyVibration analysis and correction through FEA and field measurement

-Managed several continuous process improvement projects.-Lead grade development projects.-Worked on strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce cost.-Performed complex data analysis to troubleshoot recurring problems.-Lead many machine trials to reduce cost / improve product performance.

The Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) program is a two year rotation intended to jump start recent graduates in the pulp and paper industry. Throughout the program I will spend time in: Paper, Pulping, Power and Recovery, and Maintenance.