I am a highly accomplished and visionary engineering professional who has built a powerful track record of deliveringthe key leadership, insights, and strategies to take advanced manufacturing operations to new levels of performancefor industry-leading companies across multiple sectors. Some of the companies I have played a key leadership rolewith include LPI Corporation (a HEICO company), GE Oil & Gas - BHGE, and Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systemsamong others.Over the course of my career, I have excelled at building, training, and optimizing the performance of manufacturingand engineering teams that continually exceed organizational expectations. I am focused on creating powerful workenvironments that promote engagement, innovation, and collaboration as keys to achieving operational excellence. Itake a hands-on leadership approach in every effort I am part of, while embodying the philosophy that goals are simplylines to be crossed on the way to achieving true success.As a leader, I am skilled at partnering with stakeholders across all areas and levels to create synergy, drive continuousimprovement, and maximize profitability. I never settle for the status quo as I am driven by a passion for creating newprocesses, systems, and products that will propel my companies to new levels of performance as they continue tostrive to achieve dominant positions in highly competitive markets.A selection of my core strengths includes:Senior-Level LeadershipOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementStrategic Planning & ExecutionData Collation & AnalysisBudgeting & Cost ControlProduct DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementTeam Building & LeadershipStaff Training & DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Development and NPIDFM and Technology implementation
Cape Ems Berhad
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Director Of OperationsLpi Corporation, A Heico Company Feb 2019 - Mar 2020Director of Operations, 2019 to March 2020I acted as the driving force behind all operations executed by a 72-member workforce for a subsidiary of the HEICO Company. As part of my role, I assumed full ownership of business planning, budget development/management, supply chain operations, sales forecasting, p&l, customer relations, business development, and much more.
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Director Of Product DevelopmentLpi Corporation, A Heico Company 2018 - Feb 2019Director of Product Development, 2018 to 2019I was brought onboard initially to oversee product development and manufacturing, while bringing the group in step with industry best practices to further position the company as a disruptive force within the Aerospace sector. Among my key contributions, I…Completely restructured end-to-end operations, which significantly improved product manufacturing, quality, and delivery across all production phases.Instilled a renewed focus on continuous improvement within the Engineering team and trained members on current technologies and methods.Leveraged my expertise to adeptly mitigate/eliminate production issues, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unexpected delays.
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Manufacturing Senior Systems Engineer, AmeGe Oil & Gas - Bhge 2015 - 2018I strategized and rolled out the manufacturing processes for a new, 500K square foot facility that merged four manufacturing facilities from around the country into a single plant, where 30+ pieces of CNC equipment were put into service. Throughout my time with the group, I…Designed the project plan and vision for moving operations forward and managed all capital initiatives to completion.Built effective relationships with a key network of vendors and negotiated all pricing and deliverables.Adapted each product to new processes/equipment, successfully getting operations running at peak performance within project budget parameters.Standardized overall tooling approach to minimize inventory mixture, capitalize on proven manufacturing techniques, and maximize efficiency.Directed, mentored, and optimized the performance of a team of Mechanical Engineers and CNC Programmers.Collaborated with the Component Manufacturing team, providing the training, insights, and guidance to help the team achieve operational excellence in executing all processes.Created strategic partnerships with local universities and nonprofit groups to deliver specialized programs focused on cultivating future talent for component manufacturing across the region.Launched a federally recognized apprenticeship program in cooperation with FSCJ, NIMS, and the State of Florida.
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Manufacturing/Component EngineerMitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. 2013 - 2014Lake Mary, Fl, UsI oversaw all aspects of the manufacture of the company's proprietary Compressor Blade Airfoil component, consisting of fiveaxis machining of stainless and super alloys. As such, I…Assumed control of a capital expansion project with a proposed $4.7M budget, that was left uncompleted by a previousemployee and was intended to create an advanced manufacturing process.Scrapped the initial proposal, which had only recommended upgrading the original process with newer equipment, and metwith several vendors to devise a new approach and process that cut project budgetary needs by $1M.Succeeded in increasing productivity by 160%, reducing average processing time by 8.5 hours, cutting hand work to less thanthree hours, slashing scrap from 60% to under 5%, and driving down manufacturing costs by 21%.The new process was revolutionary for the power/aerospace industry, particularly in the machining of airfoils. -
Laser Division ManagerWhertec Inc. 2011 - 2013I directed all operations for the Laser Division, while delivering new components and innovative solutions for the company.Among my key efforts, I designed and developed:A multi-axis robotic LBW cell consisting of two six-axis, Fanuc side-slung robots equipped with a fiber delivered diode laser and co-axial powder delivery tool.A groundbreaking Laser cladding process and various methods to apply alloy coatings on carbon steel base materials in addition to multiple pieces of automation for the process and alternate powder delivery "heads".A modular, automated HVOF spraying system.In addition, I led IT operations for the company, including migrating all 65 staff members to the cloud and crafting policies and procedures for remote access (VPN), cellphones, hardware selection & upgrades, and Email among other IT components.
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Owner / EngineerVirtual Engineering, Inc. 1996 - 2011I independently contracted out as an engineering expert to work with a host of industry-leading companies on a variety of projects, both domestically and internationally, ranging in value from $50K+ to $49M+. A selection of projects/services included completing CNC "Turnkey" projects, delivering engineering consultations & production assistance, managing clients' production departments, automation integration, PLC programming, robotic programming, software development, developingand installing DNC systems, and much more (list of specific projects available upon request).I also designed and facilitated CNC training classes as requested.
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