My job responsibilities are:• Develops best practices, techniques, and tools for project planning, execution, project management, ongoing milestone/deliverable tracking, communication, and key performance metrics• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary• Uses project management skills to coordinate project timelines, schedules, and equipment, as well as ensure that safety guidelines are met and potential risks are eliminated• Develops comprehensive project plans and identifies the resources and• participants needed to achieve project tasks and goals• Communicates plans/expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical paths• Ensures that all assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget• Creates long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines• Define project success criteria and communicates them to involved parties throughout project life cycle• Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project• Serves as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy• Adjusts schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project changes• Plans and schedules and tracks project timelines, milestones and deliverables• Identifies deficiencies and non-value-added efforts and develops plans to correct or eliminate issues• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques• Conducts project post-mortems and creates recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

I was the hydraulic, pneumatic and Can Bus - Mechatronic System Specialist for the Industrial Products Division in West Quincy, ILMy job responsibilities are: * assessing project requirements * agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers * liaising with suppliers * problem solving * undertaking relevant research * producing and implementing designs and test procedures * measuring performance of mechanical components, devices and engines * testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products * writing reports and documentation * providing technical advice * analyzing and interpreting data. * Create SolidWorks or AutoCad drawings as requiredKnapheide has been in operation since 1848, and with their historical roots and rich heritage are not forgotten by the generation that leads the company into success today. The ability to evolve into new technology and new products has made them the industry leader. Knapheide's product lines are the most diverse they've ever been and we continue to identify and move into new markets to better serve our distributors, fleet customers, and end users. As they look into what the future will hold for Knapheide, they remember to never forget how hard the generations before them worked in order to keep Knapheide on top.

A Division of Ligon Industries - Birmingham AlabamaLigon Hydraulic Cylinder Group is a family of hydraulic cylinder manufacturers is the largest provider of custom designed hydraulic cylinders in North America. Our unique operating model leverages flexible, autonomous companies with shared vision and strategic points of integration, to provide a best of breed customer experience, no matter the customer’s size or location.Designed and built very large hydraulic cylindersIn-house Chrome DepartmentIn-house Foundry

Webster Industries is the complete one-source solution for the packaging solution you require, from in-house printing and converting to palletizing for industrial products, food and beverage products, agricultural production and many other applications.Blown and Cast film productsNow owned by Barry PlasticsMontgomery - Alabama

TestPro Systems is a test engineering service provider. They build custom test equipment and provide services to match their customers' requirements. They work in a high-tech environment that understands our only corporate asset is the intelligence, creativity, and the problem-solving skills of their people.Huntsville - AlabamaGriffin - Georgia

Southern Farm & Land is an annual publication, magazine size(full color front and back covers) that is published in Alabama,Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina andTennessee. Southern Farm & Land Almanac features past and presentplanting charts, agricultural information, and fishing charts, as wellas recipe pages, hunting information and general information for peopleof all walks of life. The Almanac is distributed by the participatingbusinesses in the zoned areas once a year.Wetumpka - Alabama

Birmingham - AlabamaThey are dedicated to providing value added services to the distribution of fluid power components and systems. The company is privately owned and operated and is a member of the Fluid Power Distributors Association and the Fluid Power Society.

The company is now Premier Tech-vonGal PalletizersMontgomery - AlabamaFounded in 1957, the vonGAL company began with the pioneering efforts of George von Gal. His early, highly innovative work led to the invention of a machine designed to automatically palletize 24-bottle wooded cases of Coca-Cola. Through the years, the company grew to become the world leader in palletizing solutions for rigid containers (cases, totes, trays, etc.). For the last 50 years, vonGAL has helped Fortune 500 as well as emerging companies to automate, grow and optimize their position in the supply chain. Its objective is to always help its customers maintain their competitive edge by establishing a lifetime partnership with them.

Hauhinco - Pure Tap Water hydraulics - Hydra formingTiefenbach - Railroad Signal EquipmentSprockhovel - GermanyPittsburgh PAWater – one of the most powerful forces of nature. For over a century, it has been a sustainable source of energy for industry and mining. However, the dynamic power of water – which has since become a precious resource – can only be deployed optimally when it is controlled perfectly. Integrated into a system that effectively increases the efficiency of your installation, thereby delivering tangible cost savings.To achieve this, you need a specialist with an understanding of all facets of water hydraulics and their application in mining and industry for over 100 years. A specialist who can provide you with a tailored comprehensive solution with powerful, long-lasting pumps, valves and control systems. A company that drives innovative developments and delivers real added value in terms of profitability and safety. A solution partner who is at your side – from consulting through to engineering all the way to after-sales service.

Railroad Maintenance EquipmentMontgomery - AlabamaKnox Kershaw Inc. is a well-known designer and manufacturer of Ballast Regulators, parts and equipment used in railway track maintenance operations. At Knox Kershaw we don't just build machines, we build a better work environment.

Railroad Maintenance EquipmentOwned by Progress RailOwned by CaterpillerMontgomery - Alabama