Offers twenty-five years of experience in engineering and management. Utilizes extensive performance and quality monitoring techniques to ensure cost-effective practices and reliable product development. Plans and implements new projects and systems, ensuring successful integration and goal-driven change. Speaks German and English fluently. Areas of expertise include:Design & Manufacturing Engineering Solar Energy Farm ConceptsProject ManagementProcess & Product DevelopmentWork Flow OptimizationTrainingStart-Up OperationsTeam Building and LeadingRenewable Energy TechnologiesBi-Lingual: English, German- Managed commissioning of equipment for wind tower production facility.- Developed global product development team and integrated exchange of technology and development processes in Europe and U.S.A.- Created new engineering unit, including hiring and training personnel and coordinating product launches with an out-of-state production facility- Managed engineering teams locally and at customer locations, leading to increased product reliability and efficiency. - Identified and reviewed local suppliers capable of supporting production at high quality standards- Led and trained FEA analysts to forecast product performance in system environment.Specialties: Engineering & Project ManagementTeam/Engineering LeadershipImplement robust processes (management/development)CAD and CAE (FEA) ExperienceWorkflow automation (PLM, Visual Basics, SolidWorks, MS Office, etc)Management and Coordination of Multicultural TeamsGerman Language and European Cultural Background