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Mike Gentile

Macomb

Summary

As a professional in the manufacturing and automation industry, I bring valuable experience in cost estimation and budget management. I am known for my strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. I am adaptable to changing project needs. I am proficient in cost analysis, vendor negotiations, and risk management. I am dependable and results-driven.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Estimating Manager

HTI Cybernetics, Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Implemented a centralized database for storing project data, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced duplication of effort.
  • Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, ensuring consistency in estimations across the team.
  • Enhanced collaboration between departments by establishing clear communication channels and regular meetings.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Streamlined the bidding process by creating standardized templates for proposals and estimates.
  • Reduced estimation errors with rigorous quality control measures, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior estimators, providing guidance on industry best practices and company-specific procedures.
  • Assisted project managers in developing accurate schedules based on sound estimations, contributing to timely project completions.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and innovations related to estimating processes, keeping the company competitive in its service offerings.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.

Proposal Manager

Comau
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating the complete proposal execution and development process for Comau's Advanced Automation System Platform in North America
  • Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, managing cost estimator and supporting proposal pricing, as well as technical support to internal and external customers

Proposal Team Leader

Comau
03.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for leading team in the proposal and estimation of automation and E-Commerce systems
  • Work directly with customers, sales, proposals, estimating, manufacturing, purchasing and legal teams to ensure that conceptual processes, designs, schedules and specifications meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Prepared and presented complex Power Point presentations, as well as customer quote letters for delivery to the customer

Automation Proposal Engineer

Comau
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for processing and quoting of assembly and commercial automation systems
  • Interact with operation teams, purchasing, planning, and estimating as part of the proposal development process

Product Line Manager

Comau
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Helped manage the development of new mechanical standard used to transfer product through automated assembly line
  • This product was the first NA product to be officially launched through a new Global PO process
  • Part of the process included establishing potential supplier base and ensuring that the new product meet the latest PFEMA standards

Robotic Simulation Engineer

Comau
10.1999 - 04.2017
  • Working in a Global Concept and Development Group responsible for the design and validation of various robotic manufacturing simulations for optimal robot reach, path development, clearances, cycle times and processes
  • Coordinate with key areas of design including, tool design, weld gun design, plant layout, controls, and processing to improve and ensure the quality of the manufacturing design
  • Performed robot inertia studies to calculate and verify robot payloads and robot sizing
  • Provide build shop with robot mounting plots, robot path information, and robot path downloads to reduce manufacturing lead times
  • Create mpeg
  • Files of robotic and mechanical simulations from Robcad for customer presentations and final deliverable

Robot Programmer

Comau
01.1995 - 10.1999
  • Responsible for setup and programming of industrial robots, including Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB (S3, S4 series, Nachi (AP, SA SF Series) and Motoman
  • Other job requirements include path development, signaling between robot and PLC, robot dressing and establishing interference zones between adjacent robots

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Central Michigan University
06.1994

Skills

  • Sales Presentations
  • Process Improvement
  • Innovation Development
  • Proposal Development
  • ECommerce
  • Sales
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Word
  • Engineering
  • Automation
  • Bid preparation

Timeline

Estimating Manager

HTI Cybernetics, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Proposal Manager

Comau
06.2023 - Current

Proposal Team Leader

Comau
03.2021 - Current

Automation Proposal Engineer

Comau
10.2018 - 03.2021

Product Line Manager

Comau
04.2017 - 10.2018

Robotic Simulation Engineer

Comau
10.1999 - 04.2017

Robot Programmer

Comau
01.1995 - 10.1999

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Business Administration and Management, General

Central Michigan University
Mike Gentile