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Caldwell, Idaho, United States

• Lead in engineering, project and operations management after an asset-only acquisition of a food & beverage company’s automated equipment, including off-the-shelf custom design processing equipment.• Transferred engineering data files, trained staff on engineering format navigation, implemented PDM, developed workflows and archive processes and Integrated new engineering product development with legacy engineering.• Oversee operations, preparing instructions for complex PLC-controlled automated equipment. Develop BOM’s and shop travelers, ensure accurate job kitting and manage shop floor labor resources.• Manage projects, developing and tracking project milestones such as budget, schedule and cross-functional department activities. Lead project reviews and ensure timely completion of all deliverables and responsibilities.• Guided a transition from cash to accrual accounting while managing cash flow and accounts and implemented expanded employee benefit options. Selected, but did not implement an MRP system

Meridian, Idaho, United States

• Hired as Engineering Manager to turn around a troubled department; achieved success in six months, setting the standard for prompt, accurate, on-time delivery. Frequently assigned special projects after initial success.• Led new product development of 500+ new SKU’s 3X per year for 3 companies while maintaining oversight of engineering and shop travelers for over 25,000 SKU’s of in-house product.• Collaborated with IT to develop an automated software solution, automating the creation of new products and job travelers.• Engineering representative for fresh reinstallation of Epicor ERP software. Our company used Epicor. At the corporate level, two other ERP programs were used. Our team integrated all companies into Epicor.• Flowcharted company workflow from customer inquiry to receipt of final payment. • Participated in the planning for new catalog releases, reviewed potential new products and developed prototypes.• Released over 1500 new SKU’s per year. Ensured new catalog offerings were in-stock prior to the catalog release date; 100% delivery success rate.• Developed the management structure and planning documents for engineering, procurement and manufacturing:o Coordinated with Procurement, CNC Programming and Manufacturing for on-time delivery of new products• Provided quoting and technical customer support after being asked to lead a troubled quoting department: o Consulted with clients to understand cutting tool needs, often reviewed customer provided blueprints of the part to be manufactured. • Tasked with achieving a gross margin of 40%. Achieved milestone and pursued 60% increase, turning department from net loss to an annual gross margin of $500K.• Provided technical support for catalog tools and Specials, reviewed client’s machining parameters and tool conditions, material being cut and the CNC program, then offered profitable solutions. • Preformed training of in-house technical staff and select clients via intensive 3-day seminars.

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Introduced a surgical laser into production. • Responsible for project management, production management and manufacturing engineering• provided production oversight for two product lines; managed equipment procurement, hired and trained supervisors, provided training for line workers, developed and documented policies, procedures and work flow. • Led production line set-up, introduced lean manufacturing techniques and provided work instructions. • Provided tool and product design services, including injection molded components. • Created a new manufacturing cell for 5 axis CNC machining of dental appliances. • Served as Interim Engineering Manager• Was retained by Den-Mat on a consulting basis after my departure.

Santa Maria, California, United States

• Programmed CNC machine tools, including large (10-foot diameter) vertical lathes and vertical milling centers, for turboexpanders for the natural gas and geothermal industries (high-speed devices operating under high pressure).• Evaluated rival CAM packages, implemented Mastercam, provided CAM programing, designed work holders, fixtures and custom cutting tool holders and generated clear work instructions.• Provided Manufacturing Engineering services and Introduced Lean manufacturing techniques. • Engineering and Manufacturing representative for SAP ERP implementation

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Provided engineering, prototype fabrication, intellectual property review and project management specializing in medical product design and intellectual property. • Coordinated teams of MD’s, PhD’s, JD’s, engineers and interns to review medical device inventions. • Drafted patents, generated research papers. • Patents granted for my work on cardiac catheters and mechanical weight-distribution device for patients with circulatory problems (diabetics, immobile, and patients subject to bedsores).

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Provided product design and prototype fabrication services for orthotic range of motion devices.• Generated 3 patents in 6 years. 100% product success rate in marketplace; all items catalogued.• Designed and built automated production equipment and provided manufacturing engineering services.• Engineering and Manufacturing representative for JD Edwards One World ERP implementation

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Guided an injection molding product development from concept through launch, performing all aspects of strategic planning and business management, including sales, marketing and accounting and cash flow.• Generated and executed business plans while increasing capital assets and managing all customer accounts.• Secured financing for capital purchases and installed facility equipment.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Led operations for an injection molding business, including customer interface, product design, tool design, production scheduling, inventory and personnel.• Responsible for all departments except Sales and Accounting.

Grover Beach, California, United States

• Senior manager, responsible for all Operations aspects of a dental equipment business, including assembly, inventory, R&D, shipping and warehouse.• Supervised a crew of 30 employees.

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

• Oversaw automated circuit board population, ESD control, wave solder, cable harnessing, time & motion studies, RFQ’s, packaging and mechanical assembly for a military contractor focused on secure, encripted digital and analog communications.• Quoted engineering and assembly labor for new projects.• Authored work instructions, as well as policy and procedure documents.