Ryan Paul
Denmark,WI
Summary
With a proven track record at ALWIN Manufacturing, I excel in leading cross-functional teams from concept to launch, showcasing my strong leadership and 3D CAD expertise. My background includes patent application, project management, and troubleshooting, significantly enhancing product development and client satisfaction.
Innovative Director of Engineering with 11 years developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional final products. Combines technical engineering capability with effective management techniques. Dedicated to driving rapid, advanced product development through meticulous oversight of junior staff and hands-on participation. Ambitious and innovative, personally securing a US and Canadian patent resulting in the securement of new business with large OEM customer. Additional design concepts have most recently generated over $5 million in estimated sales.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
ALWIN Manufacturing
11.2014 - Current
- Directs, coordinates, advises and directly participates in the development of new products and/or the modifications of existing products
- Evaluates the feasibility of new or existing product design, manufacturing, profitability, competitiveness and marketing potential
- Assist manufacturing and Q.C. with operational procedures and specifications
- Review design ideas or changes suggested internally or by customer to improve aesthetics, function, utility and/or cost of new or existing products
- Directs preparation of drawings/CAD files for new concepts or for proposals, cost estimates, prototyping and BOM's
- Ensures submission of specifications and drawings to purchasing departments to facilitate and determine start up and manufacturing costs of new projects
- Plan, organize and assign work to engineers, technicians and third parties to facilitate sound engineering principles and theories
- Facilitate, participate and direct fabrication of fully functioning electro-mechanical prototypes
- Monitors the selection of tooling (injection molds, stamping dies, end-of-arm, PCBA's) for performance and contracts said suppliers accordingly
- Assigns responsibility for preparation of BOM's, manufacturing instructions and specifications
- Coordinates the introduction of new products or modifications to existing products with manufacturing
- Direct preparation of documentation for tooling manufacturers
- Assist with Q.C. department to develop operating procedures which maintain the company's guidelines and ISO procedures
- Oversees priority of tool fabrication, repair and modifications in conjunction with the Sales and Manufacturing teams
- Directs IP related research, searches and preparation of documents for the application of new patents
- Supervises all design and related engineering employees and technicians
- Oversees offshore production facilities
Sales Engineer
ALWIN Manufacturing
11.2004 - 11.2014
- Responsible for providing technical support to main OEM customers
- Responsible for developing new design concepts, quoting RFQ's and troubleshooting OEM field issues
- Managed various tooling, production and assembly relocation projects
- Reorganized manufacturing floor layouts to incorporate a "Lean" philosophy
- Responsible for vendor quality both domestic and offshore
Design & Field Engineer /Project Manager
HB Technologies
06.2002 - 11.2004
- Responsible for designing, drawing and documenting newly fabricated parts
- On site installation of conveyer systems and "down line" components
- Lead work teams on re-build projects
- Troubleshot aseptic fillers, tray-packers, multi-packers and straw applicators
Carpenter
MAG Construction
05.2000 - 08.2001
- Managed and coordinated a diverse age group across varying work sites.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
Melter/Alloy Technician
Grede Foundries, Inc.
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Produced high-quality products with skill and attention to detail, minimizing risks and maximizing quality control.
- Maintained and replaced casts and molds according to company requirements.
- Poured molten metal without incident into molds, producing large volumes of alloy product according to rigorous schedules.
- Maintained furnaces and kilns running on coal to keep metalworking operations running smoothly.
- Mixed, stored and adjusted composition of molten metal solutions to maintain ideal properties.
Tool & Die Apprentice
O'Hare Tool
05.1995 - 05.1997
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Built and repaired progressive stamping dies.
- Created blueprints for new tool designs.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules across multiple machine tools.
- First student in the area to complete school work program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2002
Skills
- Strong team building and leadership skills demonstrated by managing a cross functional team to bring an idea from concept to launch
- Strong understanding of 3D CAD software (Creo) and file management (Windchill) and subsequent training/coaching for new engineers
- Extensive machine tool experience, prototype fabrication and extensive experience with FDM printers and software
- Experience modifying 3D designs and creating electrodes to perform modifications
- Broad experience quoting large projects involving injection, stamping, PCBA's, tooling and end-of-arm tools
- Patent Application Process & Intellectual Property Oversight
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Workflow Management
- Vast experience in troubleshooting field issues
Timeline
Director of Engineering
ALWIN Manufacturing
11.2014 - Current
Sales Engineer
ALWIN Manufacturing
11.2004 - 11.2014
Design & Field Engineer /Project Manager
HB Technologies
06.2002 - 11.2004
Carpenter
MAG Construction
05.2000 - 08.2001
Melter/Alloy Technician
Grede Foundries, Inc.
05.1998 - 08.1999
Tool & Die Apprentice
O'Hare Tool
05.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stout
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