Converting Engineering Platform Leader
Procter and Gamble · Full-time
Nov 2021 –
Sep 2023
1 yrs 10 mos undefined, OH, United States
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
FREEMAN SCHWABE MACHINERY · Full-time
Aug 2017 –
Oct 2021
4 yrs 2 mos undefined, OH, United States
- Lead all facets of Mechanical and Electrical engineering.
- Design hydraulic and servo mechanical presses from 35 to 675 tons, high stress weldments, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyance systems, automated infeed and outfeed systems, and robotic system integration.
- Perform detailed calculations to establish manufacturing, construction, (FEA) fabrication, and installation standards and specifications.
- Collaborate with customer service, technical support, purchasing, sales, engineering and finance. Hire, mentor and train team members.
- Complete FEA analysis to optimize design. Oversee project production to stay on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with Leadership Team to develop direction, focus, culture and pace of the organization.
Engineering Manager
AVURE TECHNOLOGIES · Full-time
Aug 2016 –
Aug 2017
1 yrs undefined, OH, United States
- Lead engineering team responsible for design of pressure vessels. - Promote continuous improvement of products and processes.
- Hire, train, and mentor engineers and support staff.
DIRECTOR, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
FREEMAN SCHWABE MACHINERY · Full-time
Jan 2010 –
Aug 2016
6 yrs 7 mos undefined, OH, United States
- Perform and lead mechanical engineering during planning and design
- of automated equipment and delivery systems.
- Complete FEA analysis to optimize design.
- Oversee project production to stay on time and within budget.
- Lead planning and design of automated equipment and delivery - systems.
- Make detailed calculations to create machine designs. Reshored machine fabrication and assembly from Taiwan.
- Collaborate with customer service, technical support, purchasing,
sales, engineering and finance.
- Hire, mentor and train team members.
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER
MARK ANDY INC · Full-time
Jan 2007 –
Dec 2009
2 yrs 11 mos undefined, OH, United States
- Engineer flexographic printing presses that print graphics, printed circuitry, etc. on webs (rolls of paper,
- film, or board) at speeds up to 1000 feet per minute.
Leader of the “Product Introduction Team” for the newest line of printing presses: customer liaison to
- identify, document, communicate, troubleshoot, and facilitate customer issue resolution.
- Estimate engineering project resources, dollars, and man-hours.
Initiate, lead, and coordinate completion of design documentation including part and assembly
- drawings, bills of materials, specification shee
PRODUCT ENGINEER
HAWORTH INC · Full-time
Oct 2004 –
Oct 2006
2 yrs undefined, MI, United States
- Managed transfer of chair assets acquired from company in Germany to Haworth U.S. plants.
- Directed cost improvement projects for Global Seating with total annual cost savings of $1.5 million.
- Synchronized projects with engineering personnel in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.
- Managed redesigns of mechanisms and components to ease assembly, reduce costs, and increase consumer comfort.
- Monitored after sales performance and initiated corrective actions.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
HAUMILLER ENGINEERING INC · Full-time
Mar 2004 –
Oct 2004
7 mos undefined, IL, United States
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP · Full-time
Aug 2001 –
Mar 2004
2 yrs 7 mos undefined, IL, United States
DESIGN ENGINEER
WESTERN PRINTING MACHINERY CO · Full-time
Jul 2000 –
Jun 2001
11 mos undefined, IL, United States
ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER | AUTOCAD DRAFTER
Centerline Systems · Full-time
Jan 1997 –
Jul 2000
3 yrs 6 mos undefined, IL, United States
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Business Administration, Integrative Management
2004 – 2006
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, null
1997 – 1999
Activities and Societies:
Thiokol Award for Excellence in Engineering Design
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Michigan State Board of Professional Engineers
Aug 2005 –
Present