Global Program Management for new product launch and improvement programs. Pressure sensors for industrial markets in EU/Asia & Americas

Project Engineer / Project Manager of Cooling System product development efforts in Solar Energy, Electric Bus, Railway traction converter and other applications.Responsible for all aspects of product development from quotation and proposal through prototype and pilot production.Document all stages of product development in compliance with AS9100 quality certification including: risk management, design review, project management, failure modes and effects analysis, and production readinessUtilize heat transfer software and thermal engineering formulas to select quality components that meet customer’s requirements while achieving target cost.Conduct preliminary and critical design reviews with customers to facilitate transparency in the product development process and preclude project delays.Provide comprehensive and detailed system proposals including: detailed cost, solid models, performance data, MTBF reliability data, power consumption and sound pressure levels.Create system bills of materials, plumbing & instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, refrigeration schematics and acceptance test procedures for all prototype efforts.Responsible for all design Verification and Validation processes.

Project Manager of Cooling System and Coldplate product development in Military and Commercial applications.Project Engineer for Recirculating Chiller system and Ambient Cooling system product development programs in various markets such as Telecommunications, Medical, Solar Energy conversion, etc…Support four (six station) assembly lines producing standard and custom recirculating chillers and liquid cooling systems for strictly regulated medical device OEM’s.Lead all pilot-production builds while defining tact-times, balancing stations, creating solid model assembly documentation and locating point-of-use inventory.Submit Supplier change requests to large medical device OEM. Document and implement changes upon validation and approval.Responsible for all CAPA (corrective action / preventive action) requests issued by OEM’s.Technical lead on all vendor teleconferences regarding component failures and corrective actions.Review discrepant material for appropriate disposition. Disassemble pumps, motors, valves, etc… to perform failure analysis.Develop monthly reports and charts from internal defect database showing defect trends and quality audit improvements.Design tooling, fixtures and test equipment to facilitate efficient assembly and test processes.Define calibration criteria for gauges, meters and other system qualifying equipment.Successfully reduce individual system costs by 10% on mature designs by sourcing new parts, incorporating new technologies, eliminating parts and reducing labor.Identify and visit potential vendors to evaluate processes and quality systems for qualifications. Design wire harnesses on new systems for efficient assembly. Document for turn-key procurement.Review components and processes for RoHS compliance and determine changes where applicable.Lead on several Lean manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping projects and 5S improvements.

Manage production staff of 35 employees in four departments.Plan and schedule supplies and resources to achieve 100% on-time delivery goals.Utilize Oracle MRP software to create work orders, transfer materials and run daily reports.Motivate and develop team through cross-training to identify strengths and maximize efficiency.Assess problems with Engineering/Quality to determine root cause and re-train employees to eliminate customer returns.Manage Kaizen/5S project for in-house supplier replenishment system.Outline skills and requirements for open positions and conduct interviews.Communicate inventory issues to Materials Manager to ensure timely receipt of stock.Maintain ISO9001 compliant documentation in all areas assigned.Schedule equipment maintenance/calibration with Engineering to maintain compliance and reduce downtime.

Provide support, training, documentation, tools and fixtures to production staff.Implement continuous-flow manufacturing layouts using Kaizen methods and Kanban material replenishment.Review work-cell times and balance lines by reducing set-up, improving processes, cross-training and outsourcing.Transition new products from the prototype stage to the production stage.Create and implement assembly and test documentation as company prepares for ISO certification.Maintain accurate documentation by implementing Engineering change orders.Review discrepant material to determine disposition and account for scrap costs.Address suppliers on quality issues to define appropriate corrective action.Review Field Service reports to identify necessary design/process improvements.Communicate manufacturing needs to Engineering during new product design projects.

Manage production staff building complex metal cutting machines.Accountable for meeting quarterly build schedule and manufacturing budget.Implement and maintain all manufacturing assembly procedures and guidelines.Hire, train, motivate and develop new production employees.Interact with Purchasing Department to expedite shipments and satisfy build requirements on time.Schedule outside contractors and provide specifications for production floor equipment and facility requirements.Transition new products and features from prototype stage to production stage.

Provide support, training, documentation, tools and fixtures to production staff.Re-design manufacturing floor layout to accommodate new product lines while maximizing production efficiency and optimizing material flow.Develop and document complete assembly and test procedures for new product lines.Create electronic test fixtures for diagnosing, calibrating and testing machine control boards.Improve set-up and run times in machine and weld shops to increase efficiency and improve quality.Submit engineering change orders to update, modify and correct assembly prints and bills of material.Provide engineering support to suppliers improving quality and eliminating rework.

Instruct customer training classes in CAD/CAM programming and CNC plasma cutting machine operation.Accountable for technical phone support of over 150 customers.Perform customer demonstrations at trade shows, and distributor open-house events.Provide Regional Sales Managers and Distributors quality sample parts, time-studies, and process costing.