30+ Years of professional experience as an Engineering Manager / Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record of success in Equipment Development, offering excellence in analytical decision-making and system design to drive quality and production efficiency. Collaborative team player delivering multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager /Mechanical Designer, •Equipment Development Manager
Autoliv Automotive Safety Products
01.1991 - Current
Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs.
Managed 10's of individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
Welder / Fabricator
Richards Sheet Metal
01.1987 - 01.1991
Precision Sheet metal fabrication
Aluminum / Stainless Steel TIG Welding
Steel MIG welding
Steel MIG welding
CNC Programming
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Machinist / Welder
Universal Steel Fabricators
01.1985 - 01.1987
Steel Layout and Fabrication / manual lathe and manual mill Precision Machining
Aluminum / Stainless Steel TIG Welding
Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
Education
BS - Design Engineering
Weber State University
2013
AAS - Design Engineering
Weber State University
2009
Certificate) Lean Manufacturing - undefined
APS University
2008
Utah
Machining Certificate - undefined
Weber Applied Technology
1989
Government contract Inspector Ogden, Utah
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology
AWS Welding Certificate
Ogden, UT
01.1984
High School Diploma - undefined
Weber High School
1983
Skills
Team Leadership
Project Management
New Product Introduction Strategies
Project Requirements
Cost Planning
Materials Take-Offs
Creative Solutions
Research and Development
3D CAD
Negotiation
Robotic Design
Concept Development
Mechanism Design and Analysis
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Mechanical Operations Principles
Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting
Multi-Project Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Engineering Manager /Mechanical Designer, •Equipment Development Manager
Autoliv Automotive Safety Products
01.1991 - Current
Welder / Fabricator
Richards Sheet Metal
01.1987 - 01.1991
Machinist / Welder
Universal Steel Fabricators
01.1985 - 01.1987
BS - Design Engineering
Weber State University
AAS - Design Engineering
Weber State University
Certificate) Lean Manufacturing - undefined
APS University
Utah
Machining Certificate - undefined
Weber Applied Technology
Government contract Inspector Ogden, Utah
Welding Certificate - Welding Technology