I am an innovative mechanical engineer and creative problem solver with over 12 years of experience in Product Development and Manufacturing serving the Personal Hygiene, Food Packaging, and Consumer goods markets. I have specific skills in Project Management, CAD, Automated Assembly, Equipment Design, Extrusion and Web Processing, Finite Element Analysis/Simulation, and in-depth Cost Modeling and Risk Analysis. I love to learn and enjoy jumping into new technologies, industries, and markets with both feet!As a product developer, I have successfully scaled up and launched new to the world processes and products globally. Most recently my development efforts have focused on product and process design for automation and leading strategic growth platform projects into adjacent markets. I have been able to enhance these efforts by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, managing relationships with key suppliers (domestic and international) and leading teams with an Agile/Scrum methodology within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.As a manufacturing technology engineer, I most recently have worked on process technology development and deployment. This includes (but is not limited to) new equipment design and validation through a multi-phase qualification process, leading strategic technology platforms in robotic assembly, and making data driven decisions to improve key value streams.I love connecting with new people so please feel free to reach out and connect!