Energetic Engineering Manager enthusiastic about developing deeper understanding of engineering design and leadership. Natural leader and networker with hardworking, resourceful and competitive nature. Thirty-three years of experience in Plastic Automotive manufacturing plants.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Manager
Summit Polymers Inc.
Kalamazoo , MI
11.2016 - Current
Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
Prepared, checked and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility and operating condition effects.
Recommended design modifications to eliminate Type machine and system malfunctions.
Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
Implemented use of Software to enter project data, analyze and track budgets, evaluate project costs and monitor performance trends.
Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
Reduced product rollout time Number% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
Chief Technical Manager
Summit Polymers Inc,
Portage, MI
11.2013 - 11.2016
Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
Assisted product owners with prioritization of backlogs.
Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.
Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
Evaluated customer impact risk, reputation risk and regulatory risk.
Communicated project status, delivering audience messages and change management with clients.
Increased employee productivity by Number% through training and mentorship.
Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
Designed, implemented and monitored integration between applications while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
Technical Manager
Summit Polymers Inc.
Portage, MI
11.2007 - 11.2009
Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
Prepared status charts for daily management meetings in Excel and PowerPoint.
Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
Designed, implemented and monitored integration between applications while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
Assisted product owners with prioritization of backlogs.
Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
Completed projects Number% faster than expected, exacting cost savings of $Number.
Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.
Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
Communicated project status, delivering audience messages and change management with clients.
Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
Increased employee productivity by Number% through training and mentorship.
Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
Design Supervisor
Summit Polymers Inc.
Portage, MI
11.2005 - 11.2009
Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
Reviewed project requirements to plan workflows and evaluate client time and budget constraints.
Researched new design technology and tools to bolster professional skillset and drive quality deliverables.
Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
Identified design requirements for each project.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Senior CAD Designer
Summit Polymers Inc: Technical Center
Portage, MI
10.1989 - 10.2005
Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
Identified potential operational issues and redesigned products to improve functionality.
Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
Designed arrangements for Type architecture using Software.
Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems.
Created CAD models and drawings for Type designs.
Supported project team in design process to update details of each project.
Created scale and full-size blueprints for Type needs, highlighting all aspects of mechanical designs.
Built 3D models with Software to outline machinery designs for production teams.
Highlighted functional relationships between components using high-quality angle, orthographic and schematic views.
Updated designs with latest feedback from customers.
Computed scaling, specification details and other factors with strong mathematical abilities.
Developed detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies and controls using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Conferred with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.