Anthony Housos
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Senior Product Development Engineer with 40 years of experience in the design and development of Human Machine Interface products. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and development tools. Strong communication and analytical skills along with a commitment to improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Engineer
Dawar Technologies
11.2007 - 01.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
- Evaluated vendor capabilities for component sourcing, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and maintain customer satisfaction levels.
- Established best practices for documentation management, enabling efficient retrieval of design files for future reference or modification needs.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through material selection, manufacturing techniques, and design optimization.
- Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
- Drafted clear technical documentation, detailing product design specifications.
- Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
- Collaborated with overseas teams to develop and implement product improvements to enhance performance.
- Led continuous improvements in engineering, resulting in clearer product design standards, better manufacturability and reduced engineering cycle time.
- Prepared complete and accurate design documentation for touchscreens and membrane switch products.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Engineering Manager
Bergquist
09.1991 - 07.2007
- Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to identify client needs and develop customized engineering solutions.
- Collaborated with R&D department for the successful integration of new technologies into existing products.
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Education
Associate of Arts - Electronic Technologies Emphasis On PCB Layout
Arizona Tech/Miller Institute of Technologies
Mesa, AZ02.1982
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design
- Engineering Documentation
- Project Management
- Technical Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Design Optimization
- Product Design
- Technical Support
- Support Documents
References
Mike Robrecht, Vice-president - CTO, Dawar Technologies (414) 861-4265
James Michael, Engineering Manager, Dawar Technologies (724) 272-5656
Ed Jones, Regional Sales Manager, Xymox Technologies (602) 826-5823
Bob Hartline, President - CEO, Xymox Technologies (414) 721-6746
Timeline
Senior Development Engineer
Dawar Technologies
11.2007 - 01.2024
Engineering Manager
Bergquist
09.1991 - 07.2007
Associate of Arts - Electronic Technologies Emphasis On PCB Layout
Arizona Tech/Miller Institute of Technologies
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