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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Eugene, Oregon Area

Responsible for directing Burley’s product development, quality, and manufacturing• Managed and directed Burley’s product engineering, compliance, and quality staff, and outside engineering and design resources.• Developed Burley’s 5-year Product Development and Implementation Plan• Assured product compliance to global requirements (US, CAN, EU, AUS/NZ)• Initiated, and directed the development and implementation of a new single-wheel Cargo Trailer (Coho XC) -… Show more Responsible for directing Burley’s product development, quality, and manufacturing• Managed and directed Burley’s product engineering, compliance, and quality staff, and outside engineering and design resources.• Developed Burley’s 5-year Product Development and Implementation Plan• Assured product compliance to global requirements (US, CAN, EU, AUS/NZ)• Initiated, and directed the development and implementation of a new single-wheel Cargo Trailer (Coho XC) - Innovative and award-winning single wheel cargo trailer and new product line offering for Burley - 2017 IDA Bronze Award winner! - 2018 EuroBike Innovation Award! - 2019 Red Dot Design Award for outstanding design achievement!• Directed the development and implementation of Burley’s 40th Anniversary Child Trailer redesign - Added innovative features – Seat recline and user friendly tow-bar connection - Improved exterior and interior aesthetics - Redesigned and improved seat and soft goods - Redesigned and improved accessories• Initiated, and directed the development and implementation of a new entry level Child Trailer (Burley Minnow) - Extended Burley’s product line into a higher velocity price-point for the US market• Developed and directed the implementation of an EU complaint version of the Burley Minnow - Allowed Burley to offer the product to a wider market• Directed the development and implementation of Burley’s Trailers into the Australian and New Zealand market - Allowed Burley to extend their market range• Initiated and directed the redesign of the Travoy Cargo Trailer - Improved the product’s functionality, quality, and durability• Initiated the product line expansion into Children’s Bike Seat - Allowed Burley to offer alternate means for transporting children on bikes and expand product offerings Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina / Atlanta, Ga

Responsible for managing Combi USA’s product development, quality, and regulatory compliance• Managed product development and product compliance with internal and external suppliers• Assured compliance to all applicable US (NHTSA & CPSC) and ASTM standards, and retailer requirements• Coordinated product compliance testing with various labs• Managed the resolution of two recalls• Developed Car Seat and Stroller concepts to help revitalize Combi USA’s product line… Show more Responsible for managing Combi USA’s product development, quality, and regulatory compliance• Managed product development and product compliance with internal and external suppliers• Assured compliance to all applicable US (NHTSA & CPSC) and ASTM standards, and retailer requirements• Coordinated product compliance testing with various labs• Managed the resolution of two recalls• Developed Car Seat and Stroller concepts to help revitalize Combi USA’s product line offerings• Assisted in development of Ferrari branded products for Combi USA• Developed concept modification for car seats to ensure compliance to proposed Side Impact regulations• Implemented Car Seat Attachment Adapter for Strollers into production• Contract support from Sep 2016 to Apr 2018 Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for managing Kids II’s On-the-Go (OTG) Product Development Group• Assisted in developing the initial business case for the OTG business unit including resource planning, tooling and product cost estimates, product development schedules, product roll-out/launch plans, and expense budgets• Compiled domestic and international regulatory requirements and standards for products• Assisted with production vendor/supplier selection (China)• Led the development of the… Show more Responsible for managing Kids II’s On-the-Go (OTG) Product Development Group• Assisted in developing the initial business case for the OTG business unit including resource planning, tooling and product cost estimates, product development schedules, product roll-out/launch plans, and expense budgets• Compiled domestic and international regulatory requirements and standards for products• Assisted with production vendor/supplier selection (China)• Led the development of the Intrust 35 Infant Car Seat from concept through production - Led the Concept Design Phase utilizing external Industrial Design resources - Participated in focus groups to ensure the design met the needs of the consumer - Led the Engineering and Detail Design Phase - Led the Tooling Phase including tool quoting and tool supplier down select - Developed Design and Production Validation plans - Coordinated and oversaw the Design and Production Validation Crash Testing - Oversaw the initial start of production - Led the resolution of all product development issues during all phases of development and start of production - Managed internal and external resources (engineering, CAD, and Tooling – US & China) - Managed supplier communication • Managed the Product Development Team that implemented the Inventure Stroller and Instride Travel System. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for managing Graco’s North American Children’s Car Seat Engineering• Resolved crash test performance issues with My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seat allowing it to go into production. - Led the problem identification and resolution efforts - Led the product redesign efforts utilizing internal and external CAD resources - Developed the Production Validation Plans and led the Crash Testing Validation along with resolution of testing issues.… Show more Responsible for managing Graco’s North American Children’s Car Seat Engineering• Resolved crash test performance issues with My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seat allowing it to go into production. - Led the problem identification and resolution efforts - Led the product redesign efforts utilizing internal and external CAD resources - Developed the Production Validation Plans and led the Crash Testing Validation along with resolution of testing issues. - Led the implementation of My Ride 65 CRS into (US) production.• Managed the team that launched the Snug 30 Infant Car Seat into (China) production.• Assisted in rebuilding the Car Seat Team with Graco’s move to Atlanta, GA.• Assisted in re-validating Graco’s Car Seat line with the move of manufacturing from the US to China• Helped resolve numerous product performance, design, and development issues. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for managing Alemite’s R&D department including engineering, lab, model shop, and Tech Writing• Relocated Alemite’s R&D Department from Johnson City, TN to Charlotte, NC.• Resolved recall issue with Alemite’s private labeled Pistol Grip Grease Gun.• Revitalized Alemite’s New Product Development Process and redirected the product development efforts.

Dayton, Ohio Area

- Director: Responsible for managing New Product Launch Process for Evenflo’s Car Seat & On-the-Go Business Units, managing corporate engineering functions, and special engineering projects• Developed New SKU Launch Process that led to a 90% plus on-time success rate for launching New SKU’s into production. This was a significant improvement over the ~60% on-time launch rate for 2004.• Led revision of the Engineering New Product Launch Gate Process that resulted in a more… Show more - Director: Responsible for managing New Product Launch Process for Evenflo’s Car Seat & On-the-Go Business Units, managing corporate engineering functions, and special engineering projects• Developed New SKU Launch Process that led to a 90% plus on-time success rate for launching New SKU’s into production. This was a significant improvement over the ~60% on-time launch rate for 2004.• Led revision of the Engineering New Product Launch Gate Process that resulted in a more standardized method of reviewing products under development.• Developed an innovative infant car seat concept that significantly reduced injury criteria numbers. The concept was shown to be highly viable, practical, and cost effective, and was inspired by Janusz Liberkowski’s Anecia Safety Capsule from the American Inventor TV show.• Developed a Soft Goods Development and Implementation Process that led to a standardized and consistent method for developing and implementing new products with soft goods.• Developed the New Product Ideation Tracking Form to justify and monitor development of new products.- Manager: Responsible for managing the Evenflo’s Car Seat Team’s Design Engineering Group, and also responsible for design engineering and project management of various major children’s car seat projects.• Designed, engineered, and led implementation of Generations Harnessed Booster which was launched on time, within budget, and met its cost target, and it was developed and launched within 1 year of project kick-off.• Re-engineered the Triumph Car Seat resulting in improved performance and significantly improved cost.- Senior Engineer: Design engineer and project manager for various major children’s car seat projects.• Designed, engineered, and led implementation of the Tribute Car Seat which was launched on time, within budget, and exceeded its cost savings target. The Institutional Tribute was Evenflo’s highest volume car seat SKU. Show less

Kettering, Ohio

Design engineer and cross functional team (CFT) leader for ITT Automotive’s Electric Engine Cooling Motor Group. Specific responsibilities included tracking and resolution of CFT measurables which included cost, performance, and quality issues, and management reviews for the CFT. Also responsible for all product engineering issues associated with their electric engine cooling motors. Specific responsibilities included product design, coordinating prototype builds, coordinating developmental… Show more Design engineer and cross functional team (CFT) leader for ITT Automotive’s Electric Engine Cooling Motor Group. Specific responsibilities included tracking and resolution of CFT measurables which included cost, performance, and quality issues, and management reviews for the CFT. Also responsible for all product engineering issues associated with their electric engine cooling motors. Specific responsibilities included product design, coordinating prototype builds, coordinating developmental testing and production validation, releasing products into production, resolution of design issues, and interfacing with suppliers, manufacturing (US & Mexico), and customers.• Designed, engineered, and led implementation of a “World Class” Low Profile Electric Engine Cooling Motor. The motor was considered world class from a cost, weight, size, and efficiency standpoint. The project was budgeted at over $2M, and implemented on time, within budget, and met its cost target. Show less

Kettering, Ohio

As an engineer for GM's Delco Product Division, I was responsible for various projects within their Air Management & Electric Engine Cooling Group. Specific responsibilities included completing designs from initial concept through production, 3-D modeling, 2-D drawings, design calculations, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, customers, and management as necessary to complete the design.• Designed, engineered, and led implementation of a motor redesign that… Show more As an engineer for GM's Delco Product Division, I was responsible for various projects within their Air Management & Electric Engine Cooling Group. Specific responsibilities included completing designs from initial concept through production, 3-D modeling, 2-D drawings, design calculations, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines, suppliers, customers, and management as necessary to complete the design.• Designed, engineered, and led implementation of a motor redesign that resulted in a $1M annual cost reduction. Show less