Daniel Ringwood

Design repairs and determine engineering dispositions of nonconforming materials as part of the Material Review Board (MRB) process

• Evaluate and resolve engineering related production problems related to manufacturing, design, quality and material engineering.
• Analyze engineering specifications and drawings; confer with quality, material, manufacturing and subcontractors to provide and acquire technical information.
• Participate in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• Extensive knowledge of composite fabrication, assembly and repair including: scarf repairs, impact damage, green wrinkles, Ply Lay-up, use of-M parts, shimming, fastener substitutions, oversize holes, and NDI discrepancies (voids, porosity, resin starvation).
• Completed PPM, PPV and FPQ for 787-9 Horizontal Stabilizer during FAB site start up to meet FAA production certificate requirements.

• Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed planned performance.
• Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
• Determined key focus segments within target markets and aligned product offerings and pricing based on market conditions and costs.
• Coordinated annual cross-functional market meetings between offices in Switzerland, France, Canada and the United States.
• Spearheaded market expansion plan for senior leadership, including sales planning, marketing and R&D investments.
• Drove sales force action in North/South America region, traveling over 50% of time to provide training to educate sales force on product benefits and service capabilities.

• Liaised between senior management and front-line team members to implement effective changes and revitalize market growth.
• Created automation of drawing process eliminating 90% of needed engineering time and then aligned e-business strategies to maximize use of new process.
• Networked within Mining and Refining Market to build partnerships and connections with prospects.
• Reviewed buying trends and adjusted product line margins based on sales force feedback and profit/cost analysis.
• Traveled with sales force (50%) to promote value added products to increase overall profit margins.
• Ensured manufacturing products met quality standards.

• Disassembled and reassembled complex machinery to repair or replace worn or malfunctioning components.
• Scheduled service calls according to customer location and urgency of need.
• Maintained tools and equipment, parts inventory, and library of machine manuals.
• Updated and maintained assigned machines per manufacturer specifications.