Auston Green
Cypress,USA
Summary
Accomplished senior engineering manager with a proven track record at Daikin Comfort Technologies and Goodman Manufacturing. Specializes in leading large-scale engineering projects and product launches. Recognized for expertise in decision-making and training, with a strong customer focus. Demonstrates exceptional project management and mentoring skills, resulting in significant quality improvements and regulatory compliance. Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments, successfully handles multiple simultaneous responsibilities while consistently exceeding objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Daikin Comfort Technologies
04.2018 - Current
- Currently managing team of 25 engineers, 4 managers, and 1 team lead responsible for all aspects of design, development, and launch of Light Commercial Rooftop and Residential Package AC, Heat Pump, and Gas-Electric product.
- Responsibilities also include sustaining engineering support for Light Commercial Rooftops, Split Systems, and Residential Package products.
- Led the development of a brand new rooftop light commercial line consisting of 3-12.5T AC, Gas/Electric, and Heat Pumps, and then further redesign of the product line to meet new 2023 DOE regulations incorporating micro-channel outdoor heat exchangers.
- Currently leading 3 teams to convert all product to low GWP refrigerants to meet 2025 regulations.
Engineering Manager – Sustaining
Daikin (Goodman)
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Managed team of 8 engineers responsible for all cost reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturing support for the legacy Fayetteville and Dayton, TN Goodman Manufacturing plants
- This included support of 90% Furnace, PTAC, Splits Indoor, and all Package product (Residential and Light Commercial)
- During this period, worked closely with QC and Technical Services to significantly improve the quality of the products supported
- This was reflected in improvements in first pass yield, warranty data, and customer perception
- Some examples were implementation of bushing mount pulleys for Light Commercial, elimination of process tubes on Residential Package, and redesign of PTAC plastic fan shroud to preventing cracking on mounting feet
Design Engineer
Goodman Manufacturing
06.2007 - 08.2013
- Hired for newly formed Light Commercial Package team
- Helped launch 3 to 20 ton LC product, the first of their kind for Goodman who had previously not participated the LC market
- Was the lead engineer and project manager for 7.5, 8.5, & 12.5 ton and was key member of all other launches with responsibilities for controls / wiring, sheet metal, and accessories (economizers, roof curbs, smoke detectors, etc.)
- After launch of the LC product, worked on development and launch of 5mm condenser coils and aluminum indoor coils for the Residential Package product
- Was lead engineer and project manager for the Dual Fuel Residential Package launch which was also the first of its kind for Goodman
Project Engineer
Whirlpool Corp.(post Maytag Acquisition)
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Led cross functional teams consisting of quality, procurement, manufacturing, and design engineering to implement quality improvements for the slide in and wall oven product platforms significantly reducing warranty costs to the company.
- Engineering responsibilities included root cause analysis of failures, testing, and proving out of solutions, implementing the engineering changes
- Team leader responsibilities included managing project schedules and keeping each team member on task, tracking cost impact of projects, and determining priority, presenting progress to senior leadership in monthly quality conference
Project Engineer
Maytag Cooking Products
08.2002 - 04.2006
- Responsible for generating and implementing cost reduction and LeanSigma (Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma) projects for multiple cooking products including free standing ranges, wall ovens and cooktops.
- Responsibilities include sheet metal and plastic part design, financial analysis, scheduling, tooling changes, and all ISO-9000 activities.
- Implemented $3M+ in material savings and achieved LeanSigma Blackbelt certification while in this role.
Education
Masters of Arts - Organizational Management
Tusculum College
Greenville, TN12.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN04.2002
Skills
- Decision-making
- Customer Focus
- Product Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Engineering Design
Honorsandaccomplishments
- 2023 Recipient of Daikin CEO Award
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- LeanSigma (Lean Mfg and Six Sigma) Blackbelt Certified
- Completed Whirlpool Operational Excellence Training
Computer Experience
Pro-Engineer, SDRC Master Series, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Database Management, File Processing, Spreadsheets, Computer Aided Drafting, Programming, Excel, Microsoft Project, Power Point, Visio, Pspice, Minitab, TK Solver, Maple, Lotus Notes, AS400, LabVIEW
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Daikin Comfort Technologies
04.2018 - Current
Engineering Manager – Sustaining
Daikin (Goodman)
09.2013 - 03.2018
Design Engineer
Goodman Manufacturing
06.2007 - 08.2013
Project Engineer
Whirlpool Corp.(post Maytag Acquisition)
04.2006 - 06.2007
Project Engineer
Maytag Cooking Products
08.2002 - 04.2006
Masters of Arts - Organizational Management
Tusculum College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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