Global Product Development• Global Engineering Process Development• Innovation• Leadership and Strategy
Highly experienced and Analytical Global Engineering & Management Professional with demonstrated ability to lead diverse cross-functional professionals in varied locations to deliver innovative designs and new levels of success in highly competitive, fast paced challenging product markets. Strong technical and management qualifications with an impressive record in Strategic engineering product and process planning, business unit success, project management and global process integration of various engineering and business functions. Developed processes and products in the Automotive, Marine and Medical Device industries through front end innovation, engineering, business analytics and effective team building.
•Engineering Process Development/Benchmarking•Strategy Leadership•Product and Process Strategy•Forecast Models and Data Analysis through Statistical modeling•Structural Analysis, CAE & Data Management•Project Lifecycle•Regulatory Compliance•Branding•Manufacturing Processes•Resource allocation •Quantitative Analysis •Research &Technology Implementation
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HILL-ROM, INC (HRC), - BATESVILLE, INDIANA
Interim Director – Engineering Foundations (Current)
• Responsible for Strategy and Digital Process Development of Global (France, Sweden, Mexico, Singapore & China) NPD and Sustaining level activities through Technology, People and Process integration.
• Responsible for Global Simulation, CAD, Change Management, Prototype and Documentation management across global centers to facilitate analytics & methodologies to meet various IEC and FDA regulations.
• Responsible for 10% ($6 million) of R&D budget and a team of 41 to facilitate global development of varied products each year by working closely with other key stakeholders in Product Development, Sourcing, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Developed Digital validation processes with the Simulation and Prototyping teams to reduce development time by as much as 33% in many areas.
• Strategized & created a new change management process by streamlining Lifecycle management of the process.
• Demonstrated cross functional product development excellence by establishing successful processes with Systems engineering (Side rails), Manufacturing, NPD (2 & 8 series products), Marketing and Quality departments.
Global Simulation Engineering Manager (2008-2010):
• Responsible for Global Simulation practices through System and Master Model and metrics based engineering including test coordination for Liko division- Sweden and bed and surface projects for HRC – France, Monterrey and Singapore.
• Developed several CAE Methods and Standards and a spreadsheet stiffness and strength measurement system to facilitate speed of product development.
• Guided the team to develop 8 methods and several standards to help develop products globally i.e. Series 2 bed, PAC lift and Series 8 bed.
• Responsible for vendor development as extended team in terms of flexible workforce for offshore technical needs.
• Created SETI group for technology and data exchange between Simulation, Test and Product Development.
• Developed Product Development models for Human Digital Models for Force studies in Bed Product Development.
• Responsible for various Digital Validation Methods like the Stability Method, Drop test Method for faster standards based product development.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEARAY-BOATS, MERRITT ISLAND, FL
Structural and Mechanisms Engineering Manager:
• Responsible for Structural Development of 10 Sport Boat, Sport Yachts and Yacht projects (complete hull, deck, bridge and mechanisms like the passarelle with multiple options) annually including coordination with Industrial Design for Styling and Naval team for weight balance and buoyancy studies.
• Responsibilities included guiding the Structural engineering team on structural analyses, methods development, and testing using finite element analysis (CAE), hand calculations, and testing across laminates and mechanical components. Oversaw project schedules and test planning to define and establish standards, specifications, and analytical methods. Led Structural engineering groups within North American operations and global departments to drive project completion and concurrent consistent laminate development. Regularly trained Engineers on design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) and design validation plan and report (DVP&R), and Finite element techniques. Coordinated project efforts with external departments and third-party consultants in New Zealand.
Key Achievements
• Expertly led team of 11 tasked with structural and laminate process development for multiple vessels in varying sizes, including industrial design collaboration, complete structural design, composite and material selection & development, manufacturing coordination, weight analysis, bill of materials (BOM) development, validation, testing and correlation, project scheduling, estimation, and complete prints and drawings by sections.
• Developed full structural design (laminates and structures) for 36ft and 47ft yachts, including complete CAE analysis and testing correlation to meet system targets for strength, stiffness, frequency, deflection, and vibration of hull, deck, arches and bridge, leading to improved ride quality.
• Spearheaded Project Zeus program focused on integrating next-generation marine drive system; Delivered critical stringer and tunnel laminate design on new 38ft , 44ft, and 48ft prototype vessels; new system credited with reducing gear vibration, offering joystick control, and an improved ride. Combined cross-division project involving Mercury Marine and SeaRay facilitating Brunswick’s ability to compete in new generation marine drive market. Successfully completed 38 mph speed test on $2 million vessel with no damage to Structure of Hull as predicted by theoretical calculations.
• Completed key tests to create initial set of in-depth vibration tests to measure and quantify vibration characteristics of full vessel systems; served on point to define scope, method, and planning on two major projects and guiding 3 Interns throughout.
• Successfully partnered with two departments to create new and robust build process for fiberglass parts, leading to better estimation of vessel performance characteristics and allowing easier build process adjustments.
• Developed and established improved lamination process control methods, resulting in $2M in annual cost saving; process now being replicated throughout the company.
TELEFLEX-AUTOMOTIVE, INC. – TROY, MI 1997-2004
Manager (2001-2004) – Design Analysis & Reliability
• Oversaw Global Product Design and Analysis, to include building a high-performance, international team of 9 members to deliver engineering support and liaise across cross-functional teams. Accountable for managing analysis practices, developing and delivering reports, test correlation, product reliability, and standards. Directed validation and integration for new designs, concepts, and materials. Co...
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