SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Resume

SUMMARY

Excellent problem - solving skills and extensive experience with vehicle structural design, fatigue analysis, testing, vibration analysis, wear mitigation, pneumatics, hydraulics, automation and foundry manufacturing processes.
Build, develop and lead strong collaborative teams to complete projects. Initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control and close projects domestically and internationally. Create thoroughly defined project charters that outline business objectives and define critical success factors.
Generate project management plans that anticipate project risks, identify stakeholders and outline methods for managing stakeholder expectations. Create a sense of urgency and outline team member roles and responsibilities.
Monitor and control project scope/product quality, costs and schedule, clearing away obstacles to team productivity and ensuring proper resource allocation while using soft skills to manage stakeholders. Regularly evaluate and address project risks until completion.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Responsibilities:

Dynamic analysis of railcars to determine the key performance influencing variables
Modification of designs to accommodate manufacturing facility’s processes / equipment
Development of manufacturing processes to meet stringent quality standards
Developed and field tested an advanced truck design that simultaneously improves railcar steering (autonomous negotiation of track curves) and hunting (tendency of truck systems to oscillate between the rails) resistance. This product reduces wear on the railcar and the rail infrastructure while reducing rolling resistance / improving fuel economy.
Led the development of a robotic truck manufacturing system that performs automatic inspection, welding and machining of parts to obtain better dimensional control and improved product performance.

Confidential

MANAGER OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND TRUCK DESIGN ENGINEERING

Responsibilities:

Responsible for integrating mechanical systems into passenger railcars, developing new truck designs, evaluating 3rd party products / designs and evaluating vendor capability (technical and quality).
Developed and presented project proposals to customer/consultant teams.
Managed the technical responses to customers/consultants, vetting the work before delivery and ensuring satisfaction.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Led the New Product Engineering Team in the development of pneumatic, hydraulic and control equipment.
Developed the strategic direction of new product development and existing product improvement (reliability, manufacturing efficiency and reduced maintenance).
Managed the tactical application of NPD strategy by directly supervising the team, ensuring clear direction, accountability and support.
Managed intellectual property including the preparation of patent claims, overseeing patent applications and monitoring patent activities of competition.
Developed and trained engineering staff to create a proficient and strong engineering team.