Strong leader and problem-solver that is dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Business Management X-ray Sources
Varex Imaging / Varian
09.2023 - 09.2024
Managed the Dual-Ended X-ray Sources business ($150M segment of the business)
Managed all R&D, Continuing Eng and Operations groups for this business segment
Managed all aspects of Product Life Management for different product modalities
Interacted with sales, marketing, customers, applications engineering teams
Senior Engineering Manager Industrial X-ray Tubes
Varex Imaging / Varian
12.2017 - 09.2023
Managed R&D, production and process engineering activities for all industrial x-ray tubes
Managed a team of 12 engineers/engineering technicians
Interacted with industrial customers on current and potential engineering projects
Metallurgical/Six Sigma Engineer
Varex Imaging / Varian
03.2014 - 12.2017
Principal metallurgical engineer for X-ray tube manufacturing operations
Worked with casting suppliers on all casting related issues
Worked as process/six sigma engineer on all metal forming (brazing & welding) processes
Materials & Technology Specialist
PCC/GSC Foundries
07.2010 - 03.2014
Managed research and development for aluminum investment castings within PCC Investment Casting Division
Developed new solidification process for aluminum castings using a polymer quenchant
Problem solved casting issues that arose in either PCC aluminum plant
Engineering Manager
PCC/GSC Foundries
11.2004 - 07.2010
Managed all engineering related activities in the aluminum plant
Oversaw new product development and existing product maintenance
Played significant role in customer sales visits and obtaining new business
Served as program manager for several customer accounts
Product/Process Engineer
PCC/GSC Foundries
08.2003 - 11.2004
Worked as a process engineer over casting, welding and heat treating
Ran Six Sigma and lean events to improve several different processes
Metallurgical Engineer/ Production Supervisor
Eaton Cutler-Hammer
05.2001 - 08.2003
Worked as a manufacturing engineer over a powder metallurgy process
Supervised production employees for metallurgical department and two other departments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2001
Skills
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Project Management
Team Management
Strategies and goals
Budget Management
Program Management
Business Development
Manufacturing Processes
Six Sigma Black Belt
Awards
Two patents awarded, 2014, 2021
Outstanding Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior in Metallurgy, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001
Oblad Silver Metal of Excellence, 2001
Kennecott Scholar for The University of Utah, 1999-2000, 2000-2001
Eagle Scout, 11/01/91
Timeline
Director, Business Management X-ray Sources
Varex Imaging / Varian
09.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Engineering Manager Industrial X-ray Tubes
Varex Imaging / Varian
12.2017 - 09.2023
Metallurgical/Six Sigma Engineer
Varex Imaging / Varian
03.2014 - 12.2017
Materials & Technology Specialist
PCC/GSC Foundries
07.2010 - 03.2014
Engineering Manager
PCC/GSC Foundries
11.2004 - 07.2010
Product/Process Engineer
PCC/GSC Foundries
08.2003 - 11.2004
Metallurgical Engineer/ Production Supervisor
Eaton Cutler-Hammer
05.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
University of Utah
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