Developed and managed the annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan; implemented approved engineering budgets and monitored actual expenses against the budget.Led PTP’s team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing technicians.Supported the Production team by continuously seeking new opportunities to improve operations and used lean manufacturing techniques to increase production efficiency and throughput.Supported the Sales and Marketing team by acquiring estimates… Show more Developed and managed the annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan; implemented approved engineering budgets and monitored actual expenses against the budget.Led PTP’s team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing technicians.Supported the Production team by continuously seeking new opportunities to improve operations and used lean manufacturing techniques to increase production efficiency and throughput.Supported the Sales and Marketing team by acquiring estimates for tooling costs and production rates to develop competitive pricing for new and existing customers.Supported the Maintenance team by providing technical guidance in specifying, buying, and maintaining facility and production equipment as well as for handling building and grounds projects.Negotiated pricing with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to the benefit of PTP and project goals. Show less

Created an AutoCAD drawing of the facility complete with templates of process equipment and plant furniture.Redesigned metalworking and welding production lines to create a more efficient flow of product.Assisted with capital projects (welding robot, welding gas distribution system).Addressed environmental compliance issues, ensuring that various EPA and MoDNR reports were submitted in a timely manner.Supported the facility’s safety program by creating a safety… Show more Created an AutoCAD drawing of the facility complete with templates of process equipment and plant furniture.Redesigned metalworking and welding production lines to create a more efficient flow of product.Assisted with capital projects (welding robot, welding gas distribution system).Addressed environmental compliance issues, ensuring that various EPA and MoDNR reports were submitted in a timely manner.Supported the facility’s safety program by creating a safety handbook that included several OSHA mandated written plans. Show less

Coordinated all aspects of the Maintenance department with responsibility for machine and building maintenance on all shifts; scheduled daily work within the department.Directed the company Safety Committee.Responsible for the safety and security of all employees and buildings.

Oversaw all environmental, health, and safety activities to ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local EH&S regulations.Supervised maintenance and janitorial staff.Continuously sought out new opportunities to improve and streamline operations in an ETO environment; implemented innovative solutions for process problems relating to metal fabrication, welding, and packaging.Spearheaded efforts to reduce the company's carbon footprint.

Led a team of 10 professionals with principal responsibility for developing new products, designing solutions for complex customer needs, and providing technical expertise to answer customer inquiries.Oversaw the daily entry of product data (Item Masters, BOMs, Routings) in the MRP module of our Sage MAS500 business software.Generated detailed shop drawings ensuring accuracy and quality in every manufactured component.Designed (using 3D modeling) and tested new products… Show more Led a team of 10 professionals with principal responsibility for developing new products, designing solutions for complex customer needs, and providing technical expertise to answer customer inquiries.Oversaw the daily entry of product data (Item Masters, BOMs, Routings) in the MRP module of our Sage MAS500 business software.Generated detailed shop drawings ensuring accuracy and quality in every manufactured component.Designed (using 3D modeling) and tested new products while continuously seeking to improve existing products.Implemented a program that provided Sales with costing data to develop competitive pricing for new and existing products. Show less

Architectural Drafting I – Fall semester, 2007.

Business Statistics – Spring semester, 1998.Engineering Graphics – Fall semester, 1998.

Provided engineering support to move this growing company into a larger facility.Produced CAD layouts for equipment relocation that optimized operational efficiency and product flow.Coordinated building modifications with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry trades.

Directed new equipment installations, building and grounds renovations and a wide variety of other facility projects; prepared designs and cost estimates, specified and purchased equipment and materials, scheduled and coordinated activities of contractors and in-house trades.Ensured plant compliance with OSHA mandates (ADA, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout); handled most plant projects relating to safety, ergonomics and fire protection.Reduced the plant's hazardous waste stream… Show more Directed new equipment installations, building and grounds renovations and a wide variety of other facility projects; prepared designs and cost estimates, specified and purchased equipment and materials, scheduled and coordinated activities of contractors and in-house trades.Ensured plant compliance with OSHA mandates (ADA, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout); handled most plant projects relating to safety, ergonomics and fire protection.Reduced the plant's hazardous waste stream (installed water evaporators, solvent recovery units, coolant recovery units); ensured compliance with EPA mandated programs (Storm Water Sampling, CFC Conversion).Used MicroStation v5 to develop CAD layouts for equipment installations, work center designs, and department rearrangements throughout the facility. Show less

Identified opportunities for improving and streamlining operations while implementing solutions for a wide variety of process problems.Prepared feasibility studies to justify new equipment purchases.Performed time studies to establish production rates for the company’s two distribution centers.