DAVID MONTROND
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized engineer, experienced with managing multifaceted engineering projects involving cross-disciplinary teams. Utilizes advanced project management methodologies to ensure timely and efficient project completion. Track record of identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
RINNAI AMERICA CORPORATION
12.2021 - Current
- Led a team of engineers and cross functional team to develop commercial boiler and water heater project.
- Supported and provided design idea for development of residential boilers and heat pump water heaters.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to propose new ideas or methodologies for improving existing process efficiencies.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Conducted thorough feasibility studies to identify potential challenges early in the planning phase, allowing for effective problem-solving solutions throughout the life cycle of projects.
- Improved overall project completion rates with proactive risk mitigation strategies and continuous monitoring of progress.
- Managed change requests efficiently through structured processes designed to minimize disruptions in timelines or budgets while addressing stakeholder concerns.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively utilizing personnel skills and available technology for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced team performance by providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
PROJECT ENGINEER III
ARISTON THERMO USA LLC
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Project Manager for high end residential/light commercial heating boiler
- Responsible to drive the project from concept to finished design with cooperation from manufacturing, logistics, marketing, finance department, and outside vendors
- Coordinate the design review gates and ensure the deliverables are done in a timely manner
- Responsible to create solid models designs (such as sheet metal, injection mold, casting, and others)
- Provide training to internal technical trainers and outside customers
- Visit customer sites and provide support to ensure smooth product launch
- Supervise and manage a co-op student as a direct report (responsible to assign work and monitor performance)
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project delivery processes, significantly enhancing efficiency and team collaboration.
PROJECT ENGINEER II
HTP COMFORT SOLUTIONS
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Project Manager for Commercial Boiler and Volume Water Heater appliance (400 - 1000 kBtu/Hr.)
- Develop business plan based on market research
- Concept generation and SolidWorks modeling (Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, etc.)
- Generate combustion testing and lifecycle plans and work closely with lab technician
- Lead a project group including all key areas (purchasing, quality, and manufacturing)
- Ensure the appliances comply with Safety standards, CSD1, and others
- Ensure the final product meet all the design specifications, and performance requirements
- Work closely with technical writer and marketing to create installation manual and literatures
- Provide training and support to maintain the products
PROJECT ENGINEER I
HTP COMFORT SOLUTIONS
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Project leader to develop tankless and hybrid water heaters, residential boilers, and combi boilers
- Work closely with the manufacturer to develop specifications and design criteria
- Responsible for testing (efficiency, combustion, and performance [EF/UEF])
- Work closely with the software engineer to assure accuracy of temperature control
- Developed cascade sequence programming and common venting
- Responsible for combustion testing to ensure the units are capable to run at 10:1 TDR
- Developed cascade rack system and floor standing boilers using wall hung units
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
JIFFY LUBE
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Responsible for vehicle maintenance and customer care
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
Education
BS - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETS DARTMOUTH
North Dartmouth, MA05.2013
LIBERAL ARTS-SCIENCE -
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brockton, MA05.2010
Skills
- SolidWorks
- Ansys workbench
- Ansys fluent
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Visio, Outlook, Teams)
- Combustion
- Graphical User Interface
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Time management abilities
Activities
- Team leader for senior design project at Umass Dartmouth (RFID tag assembly)
- Teacher assistant for Mechanical Dynamics
- Member of AHRI hydronic institute
Timeline
LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER
RINNAI AMERICA CORPORATION
12.2021 - Current
PROJECT ENGINEER III
ARISTON THERMO USA LLC
01.2019 - 12.2021
PROJECT ENGINEER II
HTP COMFORT SOLUTIONS
01.2016 - 01.2019
PROJECT ENGINEER I
HTP COMFORT SOLUTIONS
01.2013 - 01.2016
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
JIFFY LUBE
01.2008 - 01.2013
BS - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSSETS DARTMOUTH
LIBERAL ARTS-SCIENCE -
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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