Ed Sorenson
Seattle,WA
Summary
Results-driven, passionate Systems Engineer with 30 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of architectural millwork and furniture engineering projects. Adept at fostering an enthusiastic teamwork environment, implementing, and documenting process improvements, while developing ISO inspired standards. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and leadership skills to dynamic engineering teams within my industry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Consultant Engineer
ORCAD LLC
Seattle, WA
11.2020 - Current
- Contract systems implementation specialist
- Offering expertise and consulting services for ERP, MES and various engineering platforms for CAD/CAM
- Providing respectful, innovative ideas for continuous improvement
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency
Presales Specialist
2020 Technologies
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Supplied expertise and live software demos for global sales initiatives
- Presented software virtually for trade shows during pandemic
- Networked with global offices as to seek further opportunities to integrate company's wide array of software capabilities and products
- Specialized in providing architectural millwork expertise for software development considerations
Engineering Manager
Interior Woodworking Specialists
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Co-selected and implemented E2E solution for project management and ERP visibility
- Managed outstanding in-house, remote engineering team along with outsourcing submittal drafting for rigorous multi-project deadlines
- Active member executive steering committee
- Participant AWI QCP certification process.
Engineering Manager
Montbleau & Associates
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Assigned to Engineering R&D May 2017, directing and implementing new production planning software initiatives
- Also examining, improving current manufacturing solutions
- Managed team (16 engineers) at corporate headquarters to meet individual project submittal drawing requirements, correct redlines, material take off, stock bill, generate work orders, compose optimization/CNC output and reporting for production in two factories
- Orchestrated priority-level resource planning through the entire project life cycle from estimating to installation
- Consult and support satellite office initiatives in San Jose, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Otay, Mexico.
Data Architect/MES
Leedo Cabinetry
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Participated in testing and deploying manufacturing execution system upgrades
- Composed new hanging vanity program
- Supported daily production scheduling, engineering configuration, product architecture and manufacturing solution providing.
Engineering Manager
OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Defined three new residential product lines (frameless, closets & garages), a one-stop solution for entire house
- Developed products and solutions with tools provided with 20-20 Technologies manufacturing solution inSight at the core and intended to integrate point of sales thru installation.
Product Engineering Manager
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
08.2008 - 11.2012
- Coordinated new product introductions, served as departmental liaison and managed dynamic team from product concept to market introduction in accordance with our ISO certified processes.
Application Specialist
2020 Technologies
05.2004 - 07.2008
LeedoOtay
- Supported MRP software solution inSight, specialized in CAD (imos) parametric modeling techniques with integrated CNC (GenPost) and cut pArdisng (Ardis) optimization output
- Provided on-site implementation, training and WebEx helpdesk solutions throughout North America, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Project Engineer
Cabrillo Cabinets
03.2000 - 06.2004
GenPost rovers (ABC CAM), edge bander (ABC CAM) and panel saw (Ardis) optimizationDesigned and published all factory floor reporting (9 work centers), purchasing demand, shipping labeling and installation manifest all from single database source.
Product Engineer
Haworth
09.1994 - 02.2000
- Provided support for new product introductions (NPI), ISO and cross-plant manufacturing capacities throughout North America, also developed CAD standards for company-wide applications.
Education
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General -
ITT Technical Institute-Seattle
10.1994
English Language and Literature, General -
University of Maryland Global Campus
05.1987
Photojournalism -
Syracuse University
05.1985
Journalism -
Defense Information School
08.1984
General Studies -
University of La Verne
12.1983
Skills
- Implementation and Configuration
- Requirements Gathering
- Strategize Workflows and Task Management
- Author and Adherence Business Standards
- Business Analysis
- Data Migration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Revenue Growth
- Client Education Needs
- Project Management
- Trained in AutoCAD, imos, 2020 InSight, 2020 Design
- Engineering drawings/standards
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you're not first your last!
Ricky Bobby
Timeline
Owner/Consultant Engineer
ORCAD LLC
11.2020 - Current
Presales Specialist
2020 Technologies
02.2020 - 10.2020
Engineering Manager
Interior Woodworking Specialists
03.2018 - 01.2020
Engineering Manager
Montbleau & Associates
12.2014 - 02.2018
Data Architect/MES
Leedo Cabinetry
01.2014 - 11.2014
Engineering Manager
OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry
12.2012 - 12.2013
Product Engineering Manager
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
08.2008 - 11.2012
Application Specialist
2020 Technologies
05.2004 - 07.2008
Project Engineer
Cabrillo Cabinets
03.2000 - 06.2004
Product Engineer
Haworth
09.1994 - 02.2000
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General -
ITT Technical Institute-Seattle
English Language and Literature, General -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Photojournalism -
Syracuse University
Journalism -
Defense Information School
General Studies -
University of La Verne