JOHN NISH
TRURO,IA
Summary
Skilled engineering manager selects, builds, mentors, and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over twenty years of experience in multiple industries working with new product development and sustaining/improving current product lines. Committed to rapidly and efficiently completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Engineer
Wellman Dynamics (Fansteel)
Creston, IA
01.2012 - Current
- Interacted with customers as Principal Engineer for Bell Helicopter and Boeing
- Supervised Internship and Co-Op engineer programs for 11 years
- Recruited technical staff from universities and industry
Engineering and Marketing Manager
Contract Technical
Truro, Iowa
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Audited multiple processes and products in varied industries
- Performed personnel appraisals for clients
- Investigated regulatory conformances to laws and guidelines
Engineering Manager
Wellman Dynamics (Fansteel)
Creston, Iowa
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Led Engineering improvement team in $2MM savings
- Examined staff capabilities and project content to determine team and individual staff assignments
- Managed recruitment, internships, and university relations efforts
- Interacted with domestic and international customers
- Instituted changes to enhance process efficiency, reduce defects by 10%, and decrease costs by $340,000
Engineering Manager
AEC Enterprises
New Virginia, Iowa
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Interfaced with customers and suppliers to coordinate domestic and international projects
- Generated improvements resulting in 9% delivery time decrease and $300k cost reductions
- Directed engineering, manufacturing, and design team and equipment purchases of $4.3 million
Engineering and Market Research Manager
JNC, Inc
Allen, Texas
10.1995 - 06.2005
- Analyzed operations and products in agricultural, electronics, automotive, and durables industries
- Conducted service audits, product feasibility studies, and programming tests
- Coordinated assessments, training, and upgrades for new market research products
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Collin County Community College
Plano, Texas
06.1991 - 10.1995
- Created and developed mathematics lessons, study guides, and course oriented review materials
- Assessed student performance and provided remediation for various learning styles
- Provided personal and career counseling and mentoring for students
Applications Engineering Manager
Advanced Delivery And Chemical Systems
Allen, Texas
05.1988 - 06.1991
- Supervised product applications for chemicals, delivery systems, and processes
- Researched customer needs, resolved process problems, and assisted in new product development
- Performed competitive marketing and pricing surveys; analyzed product quality and performance
Technical Product Manager
Olin Corporation
Irving, Texas
03.1985 - 05.1988
- Provided technical and process support for worldwide customer base and trained internal tech and sales staff
- Supervised worldwide engineering operation to set up facilities and Interface international customers, suppliers and tech staff
- Integrated work from research, manufacturing, and quality control departments to deliver product
Senior Product Engineer
Varo Semiconductor, Inc
Garland, Texas
06.1983 - 04.1985
- Constructed, equipped, managed, staffed, and sustained Class 100 clean room manufacturing facility
- Utilized silicon, HgCdTe, and Bi materials processes in manufacturing and research of night vision and coolers
- Reviewed progress of project timelines, monitored budgetary requirements and staffing
Front End Process Engineer
Texas Instruments
Sherman, Texas
06.1980 - 06.1983
- Initiated and sustained defect reduction plans resulting in savings of $3MM
- Established training and monitoring programs for operators to enhance quality and productivity.
- Developed, documented, and sustained processes in photolithography, diffusion, and metal areas
Advanced Assembly Packaging Engineer
Mostek/United Technologies
Carrollton, Texas
05.1979 - 06.1980
- Designed, developed, and tested ceramic and plastic packaging for military and consumer products
- Assisted with certification and non-technical staff development programs and developed data sheets.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TXMasters of Divinity - Theology
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Lithonia, GA05.2011
Teaching Certificate - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science/Ceramic Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.1979
Skills
- Mentoring, Enabling, and Educating
- Identifying and Recruiting Talent
- Effective Leadership
- Team Building
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Project Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Building Customer Confidence
Affiliations
- American Foundry Society
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- ASTM International
- The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Product Engineer
Wellman Dynamics (Fansteel)
01.2012 - Current
Engineering and Marketing Manager
Contract Technical
04.2009 - 01.2012
Engineering Manager
Wellman Dynamics (Fansteel)
06.2006 - 04.2009
Engineering Manager
AEC Enterprises
06.2005 - 06.2006
Engineering and Market Research Manager
JNC, Inc
10.1995 - 06.2005
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Collin County Community College
06.1991 - 10.1995
Applications Engineering Manager
Advanced Delivery And Chemical Systems
05.1988 - 06.1991
Technical Product Manager
Olin Corporation
03.1985 - 05.1988
Senior Product Engineer
Varo Semiconductor, Inc
06.1983 - 04.1985
Front End Process Engineer
Texas Instruments
06.1980 - 06.1983
Advanced Assembly Packaging Engineer
Mostek/United Technologies
05.1979 - 06.1980
Master of Arts - Education
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity - Theology
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Teaching Certificate - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science/Ceramic Engineering
Iowa State University