Created and developed the engineering dept, hired all staff and currently directing a team of 21 manufacturing and test engineers, focused on Manufacturing support, New Production Introduction, Production Test and Sustaining Engineering activities. Managed team members in local and international locations. The Engineering team supports over 100 manufacturing facilities across the US, Canada and Mexico.Activities include; Monitor dept. health via critical metrics, process improvement initiatives, Weekly and Monthly Business reviews.Monitor dept. tasks via the Advanced Roadmaps within Jira (Project Management and dept. tasks) Implement automations and templates to reduce repetitive labor and create consistency.Facilitate process improvement initiatives utilizing six sigma methodologiesMentoring and Training supporting depts. - Quality, Customer Care, Supply Chain, Material Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Test and Software development on best practices to support all manufacturing activities.Planned, executed and managed a company wide move to a new state of the art 50k sq ft facility. Defined and Managed the facility Layout, Construction buildout, MEP contractors and scheduling.Define and develop the manufacturing and Test engineering departments, procedures, and policies. Grew the company from 800k to over 30mm.Define and develop the foundational quality systems according to ISO-9001. This included a documentation control center, templates, and procedures utilizing Confluence.Defined and developed a database system to support all data collection activities within the engineering dept. utilizing Airtable. Developed automations to reduce the routine and repetitive actions. Developed a Task management system via the jira software. All company-wide tasks are managed within the Jira software.Software: Microsoft suite, Google suite, Jira, Confluence, Airtable, Rippling, Lattice, Knowi

• Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Line production schedule• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods to promote product quality, Schedule Attainment and profitability. • Review Drawings, Assembly notes and specifications to provide concise feedback for assembly and/or design improvement. (DFM reviews, Process Development)• Tooling design (Conformal Coating Fixtures, Screen Print Stencils)• Support new process and product development. SMT machine program creation (EKRA, Fuji, Viscom), routings, process procedures, assembly aids, Thermal profiles (Vapor Phase Reflow)• Confer with management, and production staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. Time studies, work load analysis, COO (cost of ownership).• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment work space for maximum efficiency; involved in re-configuring and optimizing workstations and production environment.• Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Repair• Equipment Operation (EKRA, Fuji AIMEXII, Vicom AOI/AXI, IBL Vapor Phase)

•Manage staff of Production Engineers and Technicians, supporting three departments, {Copper Tubing, Aluminum Tubing and Wiring}•Process Automation, utilizing Robotics (Fanuc), Programmable Logic controllers (PLC) , HMI, Industrial production equipment (SMI, Chiyoda Benders, Burr Oak STCO, Schleuniger wiring equipment)•Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods to promote product quality, Schedule Attainment and profitability•Define new processes and New Product Introduction.•Confer with management, engineering staff, and production staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes•Review Drawings, Assembly notes and specifications to provide concise feedback for assembly and/or design improvement. (DFM reviews, Process Development)•Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements. (SPC, time Studies)•Communicate and suggest direction for process and methods improvements. (PDS.) •Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment work space for maximum efficiency; involved in re-configuring and optimizing workstations and production environment.•Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. Time studies, work load analysis, COO (cost of ownership)•Manage projects, concept, implementation, schedule, spending analysis

• Manage staff of engineers, Technicians, Process engineers, and Documentation specialists.• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods to promote product quality, Schedule Attainment and profitability. • Review Customer Drawings, Assembly notes and specifications to provide concise feedback for assembly and/or design improvement. (DFM reviews, Process Development)• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements. (SPC, time Studies) • Perform experimentation with new methods. Communicate and suggest direction for process and methods improvements. (Six Sigma, DOE, Poka Yoke, 5S - $170k savings from lost parts found.)• Perform Defect Analysis, develop and implement corrective action. (Quality System Reports, Customer returns, 8D Process)• Support new process and product development. High Temperature alloy’s (HMP, PB85, SN96, and Gold) Process Control Plans (PCP), SMT machine program creation (Mydata, Fuji, Multitronics, Panasonic, DEK), NPI, Tooling design, routings, process procedures, Assembly Aids, Thermal profiles (Reflow, Wave, Tinning, Rework)• Confer with management, engineering staff, and production staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. Time studies, work load analysis, COO (cost of ownership).• Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. (SPC charts, Flow Charts, Defect analysis)• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment work space for maximum efficiency; involved in re-configuring and optimizing workstations and production environment.