Michael Snow
Farmington,UT
Summary
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, Utah05.2001
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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