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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

New York, New York, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

DRS is a supplier of electronic drives/energy conversion and instrumentation & control systems for the U.S. Navy’s combat fleet for ship board applications and weapons. Products include ship electronic electric propulsion equipment, power electron, tactical displays, nuclear reactor ship control and instrumentation.

Pewaukee, Wi, Us

Odyne is a leader in integrating large trucks to plug hybrid trucks. In Systems include electronic power inverters, traction motors, Johnson Controls lithium ion battery storage technology, power grid battery charging devices, CAN bus based engine communication, SAE J1939 protocals, and automatic diagnostics collection.

Ayer, Massachusetts, Us

New Product Developement Manager of invertors for wind turbine and solar power generation• Lead and facilitate cross-functional team members from concept through the successful completion of the assigned programsIntegration of a new Stage & Gate New Product Development process.

Friedrichshafen, Germany, De

Development of Strategic New Product Introduction and Competitive Product Analysis of industrial generator products. • Lead and facilitate cross-functional team members from concept through the successful completion of the assigned programso New Design of MTU engines into power generation unitso John Deere engines into power generation unitso Seismic Certification programo Create and implement a new Stage & Gate New Product Development processo Six Sigma and introduction of Lean Manufacturing principals

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Managed the engineering, application, and sales support of the Industral Engine & Generator Product line from 15kw to 1 meg of electrical power. • Hands on participation of managing cross-functional resources through all phases of the projects of Industrial Generator Product line, gaseous and diesel, from 15kw thru 1000kw. My technical capabilities include problem solving, root cause analysis, mechanical design of rotating equipment, electronics/controls, configuration management, and design of experiment, design reviews, validation testing /lab supervision, and EPA emissions. Experience in electromagnetic relative to electric motors and generators• Communicate and present project status to key stakeholders, including executive management through status reports, presentations, and formal project Gate reviews.• Organize, maintain, and archive all project data under the appropriate project number.• Solve project related problems using an escalation process with risk analysis, until the solution has been obtained.• Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts related to project management processes, tools, and skills (lean manufacturing six sigma).• Mentor and motivate other professionals in new work processes, skills, and tools.• New product development; testing and applications of generators.• Engaged with customer resolution in warranty, quality, and service issues on a daily routine.• Direct the Engineering Project Development staff and review and approve the designs, the FEA data, develop Test Programs and Project Timelines• Assist the Sales group with engine and product expertise to answer technical questions during Sales events and customer visits.

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Managed the engineering, application, and sales support of the Industral Engine & Generator Product line from 15kw to 1 meg of electrical power.