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Sebastian, Florida, United States

Responsible of all technical and administrative functions of the product development, custom product quotations, and engineering department supporting all product lines and brands within Infinite Electronics. Oversee the entire department including managers, supervisors, and professional engineers in the specialized areas. This team is responsible for the investigation, research, design, project and development work. Participate in the definition of the strategic business plan related to new products development, drives its execution, and reports its progress. Ensure that projects are on specification, on time and on budget.Provide leadership to the functional department of 26 team members.

Hayden, Idaho, United States

Joined Infinite as the Engineering Manager of R&D for two brands (Transtector & PolyPhaser) to lead development of products for commercial and Mil/Aero applications. Quickly demonstrated success and grew into the Senior Manager role including a larger team and added brands. Currently leads a dynamic team of 32 engineering professionals. Owns product development for 5 brands (e.g. PolyPhaser, Transtector, Integra Optics, Radio Waves, and KP Performance Antennas) to support products for Power & Protection (Surge & EMP Protection for AC/DC, Data, and RF, Fiber Optics, and Infrastructure Antennas. Also included is regulatory compliance for these products as required. Member of the Gate Review Committee for Project Approval and subsequent reviews. Oversee the CAD Engineering team who is responsible for our drawings and documentation for both our NPD (New Product Development) and NPA (New Product Addition) products. Took on the Custom Products team in 2023 to help grow this business for the company.Select Achievements:• Grew NPD 1st year revenue 124% in FY2020 through new product development and implementation of a new project validation process for team to focus on design priorities based on revenue impact.• Increased employee engagement across the engineering group by defining performance metrics, and mentoring and coaching individuals to achieved their optimum level of performance and career development.• Exceeded key performance indicators (e.g. achieve milestones, manage budget, and control spend) by driving accountability, consistency, quality, and process standardization across all departmental activities.• Instrumental part of the Hayden Site Leadership Team for strategic planning and execution as well as the Infinite Electronics Product Management Leadership Team.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Garnered another performance-based promotion from Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Manager II) to Process Engineering Manager. Delivered leadership and strategic direction 12 professionals including process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and documentation specialists. Served as part of the senior leadership team responsible for strategic planning and execution.Select Achievements:• Oversaw employees in an effective manner by communicating goals and expectations, and holding them accountable for results. Provided guidance, communication, and consistency to the engineering group on procedures and best practices.• Increased customer growth and employee satisfaction by leading and driving the 2017 business unit risk assessment which was used to develop the 2018 and 2019 strategic plan as well as roadmap for future growth.• Conducted analysis of company processes to determine process enhancement strategies, as well as implement changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous company performance.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Earned a performance-based promotion from Senior Process Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer III) to Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Manager II). Provided strategic direction and leadership to 11 professionals including process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and documentation specialists. Acted as backup manager to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering.Select Achievements:• Drove process improvements from conception through implementation using factory systems, Six Sigma and v techniques to optimize product cost, quality, productivity, and delivery.• Managed the workload of manufacturing engineers and technicians, and integrated the manufacturing engineering team into all areas of production supporting continuous improvement, quality, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.• Developed manufacturing processes for New Product Introduction (NPI), documenting process changes, while providing design feedback leading to robust processes with low cost and high quality.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Initially joined Esterline Interface Technologies as a Senior Process Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer III). Served as the process owner for electronic assembly and surface mount assembly. Acted as backup manager to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering. Obtained IPC-A-610 Certification and served as an IPC Specialist as well as IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer.Select Achievements:• Participated in LEAN initiative and engaged Six Sigma tools for process improvements to streamline processes using LEAN methodologies, measuring process improvement success.• Led and effectively interfaced with manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other support teams to complete projects to meet production, quality, cost savings, and new product development goals within schedule and budget.• Developed and implemented manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency, ensuring engineering team and other operations departments work together cohesively.

Masters Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentration Management, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electronics Engineering

Associates Of Science (A.S.), Electronics Technology