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Set policy and manage day to day manufacturing operations for high-precision robotic and automation systems including on-site assembly, machining, inventory management and customer service (off-site operations).

Manage all aspects of daily operations of a large scale aerospace tooling and flight hardware manufacturer including machining, purchasing, fabrication, welding and assembly. Managed complex customer relationships and provided effective technical direction to ensure projects were effectively completed as needed by customers and internal cashflow objectives.

Mission Viejo, Ca, Us

Manage the Saratech Center of Excellence for Manufacturing and CAM support

Mission Viejo, Ca, Us

Managing large projects in military ground and space vehicles, both in primary engineering and in manufacturing engineering. Managing budget and IMS, as well as procuring resources and directing activities as needed to achieve on time completion within budget. PMP certified Project Manager. Manage group of dedicated manufacturing engineers in supporting customer requirements for NX CAM software to provide post processors, simulation kits, consulting and programming as needed to develop manufacturing environments for their dedicated operations.

Establish new production operation for start up new market entry. Establish production and schedule operating procedures and manage initial production to successful implementation.

Set strategy and direction for the company for both long term and daily operations. Full responsibility for profitability, customer support and major corporate decisions. Hire and fire all personnel. Maintain and grow relationships with customers and suppliers. Determine methods to address supplier shortfalls in schedule and quality. Maintain and upgrade computer systems. Perform engineering tasks as required for manufacture and design. Develop and maintain performance appraisal method and metrics for all employees.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Oversaw direction and development of product concept, target customer, detailed vehicle development, features, options, pricing, consumer research and marketing planning for new, mid-size premium sedan.

Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, Jp

Developed strategies and application plans for safety equipment, audio and navigation/telematics programs, evaluated new technologies such as satellite radio, heated/cooled seats, rear view cameras and established application plans and coordinated the implementation of these technologies among all carlines. Also managed color and trim programs for all Nissan and Infiniti models.

Developed specific turbocharger vehicle/engine applications to meet corporate customer performance objectives. Customers included Ford Motor Corp, General Motors Tech Center, Chrysler Corp, Oldsmobile Special Vehicle Programs, Ford Australia, Batten Heads, and others.