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.
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
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