Injection Molded Closures & Packaging for Food & Beverage

A performance and results-driven engineering/manufacturing professional with expertise in design, estimating and fabrication. Well-versed in considering all factors required for manufacturability. Leverages analytical and technical strengths throughout the entire lifecycle of a project to enhance processes and methodologies, drive improvements, maximize quality and performance, and resolve complex problems. Record of success in cross-functional team leadership and client/supplier collaboration.

A manufacturer of quality healthcare furniture solutions for over 60 years with annual revenues of $70 million. A Herman Miller Company.Reporting to the Director of Engineering/Director of Production Operations. Responsible for applying advanced problem-solving technical skills and expertise to analyze production problems. Identifies root cause and develops short-term solutions to meet production schedules, and develops long-term solutions to minimize risk of problem recurrence. Oversees two Quality Inspectors. • Evaluated key supplier finishing process and identified opportunities for process improvement at supplier’s facility, eliminating the need for 100% incoming inspection and double handling of components.• Implemented on-demand packaging system to improve efficiency and reduce cost in shipping, resulting in annual savings of $65,000.• Reduced response time to production issues from two hours to 30 minutes, which improved image of engineering team within the organization and reduced unplanned downtime. • Resolved issues with component design and assembly process to introduce an improved back release for use in products subject to FDA regulations. Successfully improved user functionality while maintaining FDA compliance.• Recognized as “go-to” person and resource for departments throughout the company; often designated to make customer site visits for problem resolution. Leveraged technical expertise and relationship management abilities to retain large national customer.

Independent Contractor supporting tooling development and application engineering for the launch of Controlled Dynamics.

A provider of full-service precision metal stamping and metal fabrication solutions.Reporting to the Director of Program and Launch Management. Responsible for customizing and launching new products and promoting growth of the Fabrication Division. Also responsible for the full lifecycle of a fabrication project from customer request for proposal through product delivery. Provides manufacturing, quality and sales team support.• Developed and implemented strategies that increased value-added fabrication from 20% to 50% of monthly sales.• Established and maintained solid customer relationships that led to project proposals, increasing the division’s monthly sales from $160,000 to $400,000.• Developed production cost estimates for new products, generated existing product price updates and created formal quotes which secured new business while maintaining profitability targets.• Developed a dashboard for tracking new product introduction, improving communication with Sales, Customer Service and Operations Management.• Redesigned an aluminum enclosure with a removable roof panel that simplified assembly and aligned with customer requirements and design specifications.• Created detailed drawings, bills of material and production routings which promoted efficient production.• Analyzed process control data and capability studies which ensured manufacturing tolerances were within process capability.

A quick-response metal fabricator providing short lead time and low-volume/high-mix solutions to customers in various markets, with annual sales of $5 million.Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and the President. Responsible for executing all aspects of sheet metal fabrication, from sales through production. Manages new product introduction, including development of product documentation, process development and CNC programming for a turret press.• Increased sales by building rapport through personal contacts. Developed cost estimates for new projects and provided front-line design support.• Worked with customer and production team to finalize design, fabricate, test and deliver prototype system; met challenging customer lead-time requirements resulting in 10% increase in annual sales.• Built solid vendor relationships that resulted in more effective root cause analysis of quality issues and closure of corrective actions.• Developed layout for new facility, allowing equipment move, install and recommissioning within a two-day window.

A provider of high-quality contract products including office cabinetry, electrical power enclosures, electronics packaging, and racking and enclosures for data storage and networks, with annual sales of $65 million.Development Engineer (2005 – 2007)Reporting to the Director of Application Engineering. Responsible for expediting prototype builds by converting comprehensive customer data to prototype documentation.• Collaborated directly with customer design teams to develop cost-effective enclosure solutions.• Designed and fabricated components to support self-serve kiosks and facilitate self-checkout cabinetry.• Developed and delivered the Maysteel Design Seminar and led comprehensive seminar sessions with customer design teams, which increased customer awareness of company capabilities and contributed to new business.Senior Project Engineer (2001 – 2005)Reporting to the Senior Project Manager. Responsible for developing and implementing process control plans for a full range of fabrication processes that support continuous improvement objectives. Manages all aspects of new product introduction of programs for key customers including Nokia, Cisco Systems, EMC and Dedicated Computing.• Established Process Control Plans for front end fabrication processes resulting in 85% reduction in pass through of Non-Conforming Material.• Conceptualized and created an electronic tooling log that saved $45,000 annually.Design Engineer (1996 – 2001)Reporting to the Director of Engineering. Responsible for prototype builds.• Initiated transition from 2D CAD to 3D solid modeling by acquiring and implementing Pro/ENGINEER. Developed hands-on training for the entire organization, domestic and international.New Product Development Engineer/Product Engineer (1994 – 1996)

A custom metal fabricator specializing in low volume high complexity weldments with annual sales of $5M.Reporting to the Director of Operations. Supporting all aspects of the business from estimating projects, sales support, design engineering, process engineering, CNC programming, and network management.

High School Co-Op Position through the ICE program at Milwaukee Tech.Revised and Designed product labeling for various industrial control products. Worked with group to apply new brand logo on new and existing products.