Mechanical Design Engineer
Summary
Self-motivated , highly driven, and adaptable Mechanical Engineer with 15 years of experience in product development, project management, manufacturing/industrial engineering, continuous improvement, and mechanical design. Highly competent in all aspects of product development (strategic business planning, product portfolio planning, marketing, conceptualization, industrial design, electro-mechanical design, procurement, tooling, manufacturing, and commercialization). Skillful in communication, leadership, and team building. Recognized for excellent problem solving and project management skills. Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures within a broad range of engineering and manufacturing disciplines. Product development and manufacturing skills involving molded plastics, CNC machining, sheet metal forming, vitrified ceramics, electro-mechanical assemblies, and automation equipment. Considerable experience in the design, procurement, maintenance, and upgrade of high volume manufacturing equipment. Resourceful, analytical, and detail-driven individual with capabilities in multi-tasking multiple projects with demanding schedules. Strong team member, able to work effectively with wide ranging personalities and team member backgrounds. Adaptable to ever changing technology and work environments. Provides blended balance between practical experience and theoretical knowledge utilizing a hands-on approach to problem solving. Over 10 years of experience with international systems sales and product manufacturing.
Experience
Dometic Corporation, Big Prairie, OH 2013 to Present
Senior Product Engineer, Sanitation Products
Plan and execute strategic product development activities for marine, recreational vehicle, and other mobile sanitation systems for ultra-low water consumption. Work with all functional areas of Dometic to develop and implement new sanitation products into the market. Provide project management for sanitation product development projects from conceptualization through commercialization. Core mechanical design of electro-mechanical systems. Support and manage system design, prototyping, sourcing, manufacturing, and testing.
• Consolidation of marine sanitation core products by 60% while maintaining full range of variation for customers.
• Revitalize product line with at least 75% of sales being from products less than 3 years old.
• Research, propose, and execute expansion into new sanitation markets and customer bases.
• Research and development of new sanitation products and technologies.
• Improve average product profit margins through new product design and continuous improvement of existing products.
• Continuous improvement of existing products and manufacturing plans to reduce cost, scrap, and warranty.
Dometic Corporation, Big Prairie, OH 2010 to 2013
Chief Engineer, Sanitation Products
Manage day-to-day activities of sanitation product research and development team. Plan strategic product development activities. Work with upper management to develop and implement long term product development goals. Provide project management for all sanitation product development projects. Lead, direct, and develop product development team. Support new product launches within manufacturing facilities. Support purchasing, logistics, and quality control initiatives. Manage and participate in core product engineering for all Dometic sanitation products.
• Manage product portfolio for sanitation business segment with $40 million in annual sales.
• Support product technologies (vacuum, macerator, gravity, and pressure assist)
• Lead product development team with a staff of 6-8 employees.
• Revitalize product line with at least 75% of sales being from products less than 3 years old.
• Expand into new sanitation markets and customer bases.
• Research and development of new products and technologies.
• Improve average product profit margins by over 5%.
• Lead 2-4 new core product launches per year for sanitation systems.
• Manage sanitation sales and application engineering team.
• Introduction of Dometic 300, 320, 301, 311, 321, 8700, 8600, 9000 series, and 7000 series toilets.
Dometic Corporation, Big Prairie, OH 2007 to 2010
Mechanical Design Engineer, Sanitation Products
Pilot the design, development, project management, and launch of new consumer sanitation products for the marine and recreational vehicle markets. Continuously update existing products to reduce cost, improve performance, reduce warranty, and improve customer satisfaction. Provide innovative and practical solutions to meet ever-changing customer demands. Design of components utilizing plastic injection molding, cast vitreous china, pressure molded elastomers, and machined metals.
• Design and introduction of new low cost gravity flush toilet for high volume recreational vehicle market, Model 310
• Utilize solid modeling design software (Solidworks & Pro Engineer), GD&T drawing standards, FEA analysis, detailed assembly modeling, statistical tolerance analysis, life cycle testing techniques, and design for manufacturing to provide optimal product designs.
• Domestic and international sourcing of tooling and components parts.
• Research and development of new products and technologies.
• Prototyping, testing, and launching new consumer products.
• Electromechanical component and system design.
FT Precision Inc., Fredericktown, OH 2005 to 2007
Production Engineer
Planned and managed the launch of new machining operations, capital equipment investments, continuous improvement of existing operations, and resolution of daily production issues pertaining to high volume precision automotive machining and grinding operations.
• CNC programming and tooling for high volume production machining reducing cycle times and tooling
expenses by up to 50%.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement planning and implementation
• Introduction of new process and quality control technologies into facility, including vision systems for in-process
quality inspections.
Honda of America Manufacturing, Marysville, OH 2000 to 2005
Production Engineering Staff – Honda Accord/Acura TL
Responsible for engineering design and project management of projects pertaining to automotive final assembly equipment. Projects involving safety, ergonomics, cost reduction, new model tooling, antiquated equipment replacement, and production efficiency improvements.
• Capital investment project management of projects over three years in duration and exceeding $5 million in investment.
• Design of automation, ergonomic assist, and conveyor equipment.
• Plant layout efficiency improvements.
• Liaison between management, production, internal staff, construction contractors, and design firms.
• Preparation of project concept, project decision analysis, project specifications, budget approvals,
project justification, equipment operation standards, schedules, and resource all...
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