• Managed Large Scale Automation Projects sourcing domestic & international for Aptar F&B NA at multiple sites • Write RFQ’s and functional descriptions for quoting automated equipment from machine integrators • Responsible for qualifying all downstream automation utilizing IQ/OQ/PQ protocol for FAT & SAT • Troubleshoot, support and train plant personnel for successful handoff of new equipment • Responsible for being the key automation project resource between Manufacturing/Engineering/Integrators • Sourced and Integrated vision system upgrades to support quality needs and requests • Regularly attend automation conferences, seminars and visit vendors to stay current on new innovations • Involved in Factory MES initiatives and working on the future of AGV integration

• Provide customers (internal, distributors & customers) with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.o

• Automation System Design, Programming & Sales Management• Support the Sales Team in achieving maximum profitability and growth ($150M goal)• Work cross-functionally with wide and diverse groups. (e.g. Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lab Engineering, Product Managers, Brand Managers, PMO, R&D Project Manager, Technical Support, Training, Technical Writers, etc.) for new product development & marketing• Created Global Proposal Team for customer turn-key product specific applicationso Increased global staff to 5 engineers (Singapore, UAE, UK, Mexico, USA)• Manage multi-million global projects that require coordination of international vendors/contractors/internal resources to meet set budget goals and deadlines.• Drive Tyco global collaboration and cooperation for best use of expertise and resources to bring highest priority projects to market quickly • Executive level management sales, presentations, training & design consultations

Organized and coordinated engineering department tasks including design, manufacture and testing of electronic components, products and systems. Lead department activities, designed new products, modified designs, improved production techniques, developed and implemented effectual test procedures.Monitored and analyzed technology trends, human resource requirements, and assessed market demand to plan future projects. Collaborated with owner, production department and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost projection and market demand for both existing and new products. Forecasted operating for department and preparation of budget requests.Supervised personnel department activities including recruitment, hiring performance evaluations and salary adjustments.Supervised field testing of products and systems performed by field staff.

Managed customer requests for quotations. Screened business opportunities and developed winning strategies for providing superior technical and cost solutions for customers. Utilized Sourcing to secure competitive contractor and materials pricing. Assisted Regional Team with order processing. Provided employees with clearly defined work scopes, developing estimates and proposals including direct customer contact to understand customers needs and communicate Engineering services capabilities. Assisted Account Manager (AM) in closing orders. Supervised AM regarding follow-up of pending proposals.Managed proposal deadlines, status of open proposals, number/quality of closed orders, ensured pivotal information is accurate for tracking quotations.Reviewed Terms and Conditions and recognized issues/show stoppers requiring Risk Management to interact/negotiate with customers.

Design automation/robotic systems & machineryManaged multiple departments and P&L responsibility. Confirmed UL, NEC, CSA and OSHA specification.Oversaw and reviewed design and program system/machinery requirements.Supervised customer sales and custom specifications.Managed production scheduling and installation.Headed Project Management.