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Thomas Lingenfelter

Easley,SC

Summary

Innovative Director of Engineering with 28 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.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engineering/QA

Allegro Industries
Easley, United States
11.1995 - Current
  • Initially set-up and maintained Engineering and Quality Assurance Department to meet Standards and Specifications of NIOSH, UL/Brazil INMETRO and CSA-C22.2, #113 Standards for all equipment related.
  • Wrote and maintained Allegro Industries Quality Assurance Manual Program as per requirements of NIOSH, UL/Brazil and CSA-C22.2#113 standards.
  • Responsible for all designs, proto-typing, and testing of new products including Supplied Air Respirators, Confined Space Protection Equipment including Ventilation Blowers, Breathing Air Filtration Panels and Accessories.
  • Responsible for all NIOSH, UL and CSA submittals
  • Met with President of Allegro and Marketing VP to discuss new product development ideas. Take those ideas and coordinate with Engineering Personnel to develop 3D models and proto-types.
  • Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
  • Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
  • Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on 100% of projects.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.

Engineering/Project Manager

Respiratory Systems Inc.
Garden Grove, CA
02.1991 - 01.1994
  • Responsible for design and development of new Respiratory Respirators and related products.
  • Supervised and trained Engineering and Drafting personnel in design and testing of SCBA's.
  • Responsible for all NIOSH, NFPA SCBA submittals
  • Set-up and train all Customer Repair Centers
  • Worked and supported Sales Team at all Trade Shows
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
  • Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
  • Created Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications.

Engineering/Project Manager

Cryo-Chem
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.1987 - 12.1990
  • Set-up and implemented drafting procedures to Drafting Department
  • Engineered, designed and supervised installations of industrial and medical cylinder filling systems.
  • Assisted customers with Technical Support
  • Traveled to current and future job sights to inspect and layout new cylinder filling stations.
  • Handled all advertising and graphic designs
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.

Engineering/Project Manager

U.S. Divers
Santa Ana, CA
11.1983 - 07.1987
  • Responsible for development, design and testing of SCUBA diving equipment.
  • Supervised and trained all drafting personnel
  • Wrote "Test Procedures" for all parts and assemblies.
  • Performed test dives weekly in pool or ocean environments.
  • One year dedicated to designing and testing new equipment for Jacques Cousteau dive team for the final film of their 1986 Expedition "Another 75 Years".
  • Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.

Designer

California Controls
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.1982 - 12.1983
  • Designed and installed Pneumatic Control Panels for Oil Industry and pumping stations that required large compressor systems.

Supervisor of Technical Services

Galiso Inc
Anaheim, CA
09.1976 - 02.1982
  • Trained and supervised all drafting personnel
  • Designed and built custom tools and systems for Compressed Cylinder Hydrostatic Testing industry.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

No Degree - Mechanical Drafting Technology, And Design

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Financial Engineering
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Technical Drawings
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Troubleshooting and Testing
  • Project Deadlines
  • Engineering Change Order
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Inspections
  • Prototyping
  • Project Management
  • Financial Management

Accomplishments

PATENTS

*Design Patent #D673,668. Ventilator Channel, for Confined Space Entry. Date: January 1, 2013.

Inventor Thomas Lingenfelter, Huntington Beach, California.


*Design Patent #D844,129. Axial AIr Blower with Ducting Canister. Date: March 26, 2019.

Inventor Thomas Lingenfelter, Piedmont, SC.


*Wrote and submitted "Provisional Patents" for 12" Ducting Canister and Breathing Air Blower to allow 1 year protection of designs to allow Marketing time to evaluate the sales response to the products.







Professional Memberships

Member of S.A.F.E.R. Southern Area Fire Equipment Research Committee

Member of NFPA 1992 Ad-Hoc Committee

Professional References

Thomas Johnston, Former President and Owner of Allegro Industries

Years known: 30 Years

Email: tomjohnston@att.net

Cell: 714-321-6265

Tony Ferroni, Former VP and Co-Owner of Allegro Industries

Years known: 28 Years

Email: aferroni@protonmail.com

Cell: 818-970-6440

Chris Brown, President and Owner of Clayton Controls

Years Known: 28 Years

cbrown@claycon.com

Cell: 714-337-2243

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director of Engineering/QA

Allegro Industries
11.1995 - Current

Engineering/Project Manager

Respiratory Systems Inc.
02.1991 - 01.1994

Engineering/Project Manager

Cryo-Chem
02.1987 - 12.1990

Engineering/Project Manager

U.S. Divers
11.1983 - 07.1987

Designer

California Controls
02.1982 - 12.1983

Supervisor of Technical Services

Galiso Inc
09.1976 - 02.1982

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Fullerton College

No Degree - Mechanical Drafting Technology, And Design

Orange Coast College

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