David Kronengold
North Granby,CT
Summary
Forward thinking, high performance executive with a track record of innovation and problem solving. Proven organizational and entrepreneurial leader with an extensive background in engineering, operations, manufacturing & strategic planning. Approaches obstacles with data driven decision making and executes direction with vigor. Implements LEAN manufacturing processes. Manages cross functional teams across multiple sites. Trusted mentor and highly regarded by peers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Product Development and Engineering
Commercial Sewing, Inc.
Torrington, CT
02.2024 - Current
- Recruited by Owner/Partner to champion a new era of engineering achievement and new product development
- Reports directly to owning family members
- Tasked with initiating a renaissance of process driven product development
- Multiple site management of Engineering personnel, budgeting, product development, testing, prototyping, P&L and transfer to manufacturing
- Implements LEAN Product Development practices
- Recruits and mentors talent
- Plans, schedules and executes successful new product roll-out while continuing to ensure support of existing product line.
Manager of Engineering and New Product Development
Commercial Sewing, Inc.
Torrington, CT
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Recruited by Owner/Partner to champion a new era of engineering achievement and new product development
- Reports directly to owning family members
- Tasked with initiating a renaissance of process driven product development
- Multiple site management of Engineering personnel, budgeting, product development, testing, prototyping, P&L and transfer to manufacturing
- Implements LEAN Product Development practices
- Recruits and mentors talent
- Plans, schedules and executes successful new product roll-out while continuing to ensure support of existing product line.
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Crye Precision
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Newly created executive level position, reporting to the Owner, to fulfil critical corporate goals
- Developed, documented and maintained all manufacturing engineering processes, personnel and assets to facilitate mass manufacturing of unit level apparel, soft goods and hard goods for military and law enforcement applications
- Created production plans, refined orders of operations and developed and implemented production lines
- Determined automation potential, performed cost/benefit and ROI analyses for investment
- Evaluated make/buy options for production
- Determined manufacturing baselines, monitored variances to standard and troubleshot products and processes as variances occur.
General Manager
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Recruited by company owner/CEO to initiate and manage corporate recovery
- Direct oversight of Engineering and Operations (80+% of workforce) with supervisory leadership over Finance, Sales and Marketing
- Enforced data driven culture using business metrics to inform decision making and strategic planning
- Reduced bloated inventory of finished goods and raw materials, freeing approximately $4 million in critical operating capital
- Instrumental in securing new banking relationship by displaying disciplined leadership approach and long-range planning
- Directed launch of in-house composite forming capabilities
- Six months startup, $300,000 invested, 30+ team members added
- Ongoing increase in profitability by inhouse manufacturing
- Led strategy and execution of facility sale and corporate relocation including disposition of capital equipment, site selection, production flow layout to strengthen corporate financial position
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets
- Led corporate COVID-19 response including production shut down and recovery of invoicing
- Led corporate response to facility fire and related production shut down
- Enhanced productivity through effective staffing, strong mentoring and enforcing accountability
- Oversaw multiple facilities
- Led product launch strategy and execution
- Maintained 5-year product development and technology roadmap to secure corporate growth initiatives
- Direct reports included: Engineering Department (Product Development/New Product Launch, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Tooling, CNC Programing, Document Control), Supply Chain & Logistics (Purchasing, Warehousing & Distribution), Manufacturing Including: Machining (CNC - Metal and Composite), Composites Forming, Injection Molding, Product Decoration (Anodize, Paint, Hydrographic, Dye Sublimation) and Assembly, Production Planning, Facilities Maintenance.
Associate Director, Project Engineering Product Cost Manager, Compression Systems - NGPF Fan
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Recruited by and reported to Sr
- Director of Compressions Systems-NGPF Fan and was responsible for monitoring and managing product cost across all aspects of the module for Commercial Geared Turbofan Engines
- Identified and facilitated execution of new strategies related to engineering in the "War on Cost" for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT)
- CIPT point of contact for the Performance Improvement Program (PIP) between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney
- Supported continuous process and performance improvement for manufacturing issues, robustness and compliance
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Associate Director, Business Development & Strategic Planning-Operations Chief, PCMT
Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Reported to and worked closely with the Vice President of Product Cost
- Responsible for identifying new strategies related to operations, supplier capability, market shares, and key partnerships in the "War on Cost"
- Managed Cost Validation, Cost Process and Manufacturing Integration staff in the Core Cost group to support Commercial and Military Engine Programs
- Managed War on Cost for PW4062-2 engine for USAF/Boeing KC-46 Tanker.
Director of Engineering
Savage Arms
Westfield, MA
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed and executed technical/engineering and market planning strategy in support of corporate financial and business objectives
- Presented weekly updates to senior leadership and C-levels on project progress and status
- Provided technical leadership on NPD & sustaining engineering projects and initiatives
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
Vice President of Engineering & Quality
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
12.2005 - 04.2014
- Led Product Development and Engineering team in year over year delivery of innovative new sporting goods products, resulting in increased brand awareness, sales and profitability
- Reported directly to the President/CEO/Owner
- As chief technology executive, implemented Stage Gate Process across the entire corporate organization
- Results included sales increases of up to 27% over the prior year
- Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results
- Maintained data-driven culture using business metrics to inform decision making and strategic planning
- Functioned as primary technical point of contact for high-profile clientele
- Coordinated professional partnerships with elite level product users
- Initiated and managed partnerships with social media and industry influencers
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship
- Managed extensive intellectual property portfolio.
Interim Vice President of Operations
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Provided strategic leadership to increase organizational alignment and resolve catastrophic backlog of production while concurrently maintaining Vice President of Engineering and Quality role
- Reduced past due orders 34% in three months
- Increased daily output from 120 units per day to 600 units per day in under three months.
Engineering Manager
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
03.2002 - 12.2005
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects
- Reorganized and re-staffed the engineering department to improve overall commitment and productivity
- Drove reliability and profitability through the introduction of Stage Gate Process leading to timely decision making and improved execution
- Created a data-driven culture using business metrics to inform decision making and strategic planning
- Developed overseas vendors (China, Taiwan, Korea) for price sensitive, labor-intensive products.
Lead Engineer
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
06.2001 - 03.2002
- Recruited by Owner/CEO and Executive Vice President to focus and lead all engineering efforts in the successful integration of an acquired competitor
- Collaborated across departmental boundaries to reengineer the acquired company's existing product line for manufacturing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and profitability while adhering to schedule commitments.
Education
EMBA Program: Master of Business Administration -
University of Connecticut: School of Business
04.2026
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
06-1996
Skills
- General Management
- P&L
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Recovery
- Program management
- Marketing Strategy
- Compliance
- Interdisciplinary team management
- Budgeting
- Start-Ups
- Facilities Management
- Training and Development
- Change Management
- International Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Operational Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Staffing
- Subtractive Manufacturing
- Injection Molding
- Metal Forming
- Extrusion
- Forging
- Die Casting
- Assembly
- Product Decoration
- Engineering Management
- R&D
- NPI
- Product Design and Development
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Project Management
- Intellectual Property Management
- Stage Gate
- Process Engineering
- Design for Manufacturability
- Technology Integration
- Testing
- CAD
- Lean Product Development
- Rapid Prototyping
Certification
Lean Champion
Intellectual Property
Named Inventor on 23 Patents
Timeline
Vice President of Product Development and Engineering
Commercial Sewing, Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Manager of Engineering and New Product Development
Commercial Sewing, Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2024
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Crye Precision
10.2020 - 05.2021
General Manager
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2020
Associate Director, Project Engineering Product Cost Manager, Compression Systems - NGPF Fan
Pratt & Whitney
05.2018 - 10.2018
Associate Director, Business Development & Strategic Planning-Operations Chief, PCMT
Pratt & Whitney
09.2016 - 05.2018
Director of Engineering
Savage Arms
04.2014 - 09.2016
Interim Vice President of Operations
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2013
Vice President of Engineering & Quality
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
12.2005 - 04.2014
Engineering Manager
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
03.2002 - 12.2005
Lead Engineer
Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.
06.2001 - 03.2002
EMBA Program: Master of Business Administration -
University of Connecticut: School of Business
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Lean Champion
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