Igor Akseruld

• Partnered with cross-functional teams and championed new product development projects.
• Led a team of Engineers, acting as a subject matter expert, mentor, and trainer.
• Maintaining an effective product planning process that meets company defined target metrics for release to production schedules and product/project costs.
• Leading a cross-functional team through five to seven New Product Development (NPD) projects from conceptualization to release in a high-volume product manufacturing corporation.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams that established and managed project expectations.
• Clearly communicate project status to stakeholders and the leadership team.
• Identified, documented, and proactively avoided project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Encouraged team members to mitigate the risk successfully and ensured the projects maintained original project release schedules.
• Managed projects to comply with the requirements of the ISO 9008 Standard.
• Led hardware projects using agile techniques, sprint planning sessions, and daily stand-up meetings that obtained, managed, and supported stakeholder buy-in.
• Created, implemented, and maintained comprehensive project documentation that included comprehensive project burn-down charts.

• Effectively managed various projects that incorporated department resources and cross-functional teams.
• Focused on planning, controlling, and managing project deliverables that aligned with customer needs.
• Actively participated in the development of the business team's strategic plan.
• Performed all aspects of project management functions for customer projects, including commercial and technical activities.
• Managed the execution of assigned projects within margin targets.
• Reported all financial and technical aspects of each project to stakeholders and the leadership team.
• Applied complex and advanced project management and scheduling techniques.
• Provided specifications, competitive bids, purchase order requests, invoice control, and other project-related activities.
• Utilized interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and resolve conflict within a project team environment, ensuring cost-effective and timely completion of scheduled activities.
• Ensured team member goals aligned with project objectives, facilitated decisions within guidelines, and effectively communicated business issues/directions to team and management.

• Engaged the team in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) that involved creating Design and Process FMEAs (DFMEAs and PFMEAs), Control Plans, and assisting in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Spearheaded and led process development that optimized manufacturing processes for safety, quality, and cost.
• Specified, designed, purchased, or procured manufacturing equipment that met project goals.
• Partnered with suppliers and equipment manufacturers in establishing robotic and automated systems.
• Set standards for the integration of automated and robotic systems.
• Managed and resolved design and manufacturing issues using problem-solving tools.
• Proactively identified root causes and implemented corrective actions.
• Planned requirements, scheduled tasks, forecasted/projected costs, and provided technical coordination guidance across multiple functional areas.

• Directly oversaw and led continuous improvement activities, new processes/procedures that utilized 5S methodology, and prepared/modified large cost proposals.
• Coordinated job/project schedules with the resources in each department.
• Supervised the design, planning, and startup of 70+ automation projects.
• Successfully achieved project milestones and ensured all deliverables were completed on time and within budget/scope.
• Delivered accurate estimates for projects that ensured adherence to strict budgets.
• Prepared and presented compelling proposals, authored statements of work, and built effective client/stakeholder relationships through frequent, transparent lines of communication.
• Hired, trained, mentored, and supervised the daily activities of the team.
• Established goals, assigned tasks, and closely monitored progress.
• Removed roadblocks that prevented success.

Designed and programmed automation systems for tier 1 automotive clients, focusing on high-precision assembly and welding integration.

Developed control logic and HMI interfaces for robotic workcells, ensuring coordination between welding robots, material handling systems, and inspection equipment.

Managed project lifecycle from system architecture to commissioning and production handoff.

• Programmed PLCs and robotics, configured safety systems, and integrated vision systems to meet automotive standards.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to translate production needs into effective automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot integration challenges to optimize system performance in 24/7 environments.

Managed site preparation and implementation of robotic automation systems for major postal service distribution centers.

Coordinated pre-installation activities, including facility assessments and air supply integration.

Led deployments of robotics containerization systems from installation to operational readiness.

• Conducted first article testing with third-party validation teams to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Served as primary technical liaison among engineering teams, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Oversaw project timelines to ensure seamless integration into existing operations.
• Optimized electrical supply configurations and material handling routes for automated sorting efficiency.
• Ensured all systems met performance standards before authorizing production release.