SUMMARY:

• Relied on as the technical expert, I helped to grow an enterprise from 40 employees to over 250 and $100M in sales.
• I have served multiple roles in the manufacturing and design cycles associated with a power distribution and technology company, always emphasizing continuous new product development and a commitment to constant improvement.
• I am comfortable managing groups and communicating with leaders, customers, sales, vendors, and manufacturing personnel.

COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

• Engineering Management
• Product and Project Management
• QA Fundamentals
• ERP Architecture and Innovation
• Electronic/Mechanical/Software Design
• Manufacturing Interface and DFM
• Profit and Loss Responsibility (P&L)
• Control of Manufacturing Documents
• Cross - Department Initiatives
• Training and Team Building
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Critical Component Selection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Engineering manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Directed Electronic, Injection Mold, Mold Tool, and Control projects of seven Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineers
• Achieved a 35% cost reduction for a key product through component selection and redesign of the electric circuit
• Responsible for Confidential entry (NetSuite), Gerber and Pick & Place files, Inventor drawing control, and Stage Gate schedules
• Worked with Manufacturing to implement an SMT Pick-and-Place Machine, Solder Paste Screen Printer, and Reflow Oven

Product Engineering manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Hired and managed Product Engineering staff including EE, ME, Lead Draftsman, Drafters, and Engineering Specialist
• Coordinated new customized designs from inception to manufacturing with first runs of up to 2,000 pieces
• Responsible for CAD systems, Inventor drawings, ERP BOM, Wiring Diagrams, Approval Drawings, and Change Management
• Directed Product Management activities such as obsolescence, customization decisions, and QA field evaluations for a wide range of Busway, Raceway, Lighting Busway, Sliding Conductor Electrification (Trolley), and DC Power Specialty Systems
• Helped construct budgets and was able to accomplish objectives while remaining within the set amounts
• Undertook MOL (Maintenance of Line) activities including prototyping and troubleshooting vendor/customer issues
• Worked with IS, IT, Planning, and Materials group to develop safety net ERP Events (Infor SyteLine) to avoid user mistakes
• Launched an ERP-linked picture capture process to achieve better, faster, and more consistent wire management
• Helped to create a customized ECN (Engineering Change Notice) system to handle updating Engineering Drawings and ERP BOM while also vetting Production, Materials, Quality, and Engineering improvement ideas
• Oversaw ECN/New Job activities, with a 1.4 day turnaround on High Priority ECN and under 7 days on New Job folders
• Organized and launched product line upgrades including replacing a substandard circuit breaker affecting 700 BOM
• Collaborated with Manufacturing Engineers to create fixturing, no-go gauges, new machine needs, and Confidential innovations
• Helped to determine missing and incorrect Logic on an automated label printer using LabVIEW

Application Engineering manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Orchestrated Product Management including 11,000+ SKUs due to the custom nature of company’s business model
• Hired and organized team of Applications Engineers in US and abroad and set up 24/7 global support
• Assisted with Power/Current Monitoring projects including wireless technologies ZigBee Mesh Networks and Wi-Fi
• Chosen as Engineering representative for ERP selection of Infor SyteLine and implementation process involving architecture, Data Migration, automatic drawing links, subassembly structure, and Lean Manufacturing process routings
• Using BuyDesign software, developed a Product Configurator decision engine that combines selections of 250 receptacles, 7 enclosures, and 4 voltage types into a custom power plug with Catalog Number, Description, Cost, and BOM with Routing; now used daily to yield new efficiencies for Sales, Applications Engineering, and Product Engineering
• Created new 415V product segment to secure Data Center market customers, leading the industry with an affordable solution which provides almost double the efficiency for only 13% more cost per Busway power plug
• Presented at DCD (Data Center Design) Chicago with a theme of 415V, Metering, and Busway Advantages
• Conducted Training Events for Sales staff, Engineering, Production, and Sales Representatives
• In charge of New Product Pricing (P&L) throughout the organization, resulting in profitability and yearly bonuses
• Organized two FAQ online resources for Internal or External Users, promoting consistency and efficiency
• In collaboration with Production, instituted Wiring Diagrams which are automatically linked through ERP system
• Advised on Automated Plug Tester project, giving customers the confidence of 100% testing of powered devices

SENIOR ELECTICAL ENGINEER/Product manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Selected critical components including NEMA and IEC 309 receptacles, GFCI and AFCI circuit breakers and receptacles, circuit breakers with accessories l
• Experienced with Hi-Pot, Ground Fault, Oscilloscope, Megger, Digital Multimeter, Spectrum Analyzer, Thermocouple Logger, Function Generator, Gauss Meter, and Ammeter for testing, troubleshooting, NETA testing, and NEC (NFPA 70) compliance
• Engineered design projects involving Electronics, Embedded Software, Plastic and Aluminum Extrusion, Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Casting, Machined Parts, UL 50 Enclosure Design, Roll Form, and Electrical Design
• Used Inventor 3D for design and AutoCAD for system drawings while developing an automated blueprint-checking system
• Served as contact lead for an embedded electronics Current Monitor project involving consultants and partner vendors
• Acted as Current Monitor/Power Monitor subject expert for Sales, Customers and Engineering Team
• Integrated third-party meters with communication types RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, Ethernet, SNMP, and Gateways
• Led UL/ETL/IEC/CCC projects involving Standards - UL 857, 489, 50, 61010, 508A and IEC 60439, 61439, 898, 60974
• Authored Tech Briefs/White Papers such as NFPA 70e Arc Flash and Circuit Breaker Fault Current; editor for main catalog
• Performed Internal Audits and participated in QA Management Reviews; suggested Date Codes for product labels

Electrical Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked with UL to generalize product listing, revolutionizing the business to allow timely customization
• Helped advance into new markets like Lighting Busway through new product design, both component and finished good
• Directed UL/CSA inspections and testing (Dielectric, Heating, and High Fault Current), achieving 22K amp short circuit rating
• Completed Mechanical Desktop and AutoCAD drawing work to support design, production, and customer requirements
• Designed embedded C++ programming and electronic circuits for Confidential Communication/Multiplexing device involving microprocessor, analog design, OPTO-22 relay integration, digital design, and PLC driver integration
• Redesigned SmartRail using Intellon (Atheros) chip found in Home Automation products and upgraded to Flash memory
• Supported SmartRail products including Pre/Post Sales, field troubleshooting, onsite programming, and upgrades
• Created circuit designs including RS-232 transceiver using active circuit components instead of normal passive elements
• Designed custom Hanger Door Software to protect personnel moving through doors; still in service today

Software Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked on custom database and system using PowerBuilder
• Executed equipment research, Engineering and IT support, including moving the company to a new location