Results-driven Engineering and Project Management Executive eager to offer cross-functional leadership, management, and communications talents toward supporting an employer in achieving key performance objectives.  Particularly astute at proactively identifying potential challenges and providing creative solutions.

 

 Operations Oversight • Workflow Management • Concept Development • Project Management • Product Oversight

Troubleshooting • Situational Analysis • Timeline Adherence • Program Implementation • Safety Best Practices

Engineering Benchmarking • Viability and Longevity Planning • Research & Development

Crisis Management • High Level Documentation

         Strong analytical background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with specialized experience in technology project oversight, information management, operational efficiency practices, conflict management and effective communication techniques, research and data analysis, strategic planning, organization development and change management.

         Possess strong organizational and analytical skills and highly adaptable in quickly changing technical environments.

         Skilled at managing multiple projects and leading teams in cross-functional, concerted efforts.

         Knowledgeable in numerous facets of business operations thus aiding in bottom line revenue increases.

         Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and operational systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of the organization.

         Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.

         Proven ability to adapt strong process knowledge and technical skills to diverse organization needs. 

         Fluent in English and Spanish.

 

         Numerous years of experience in the Cargo Tie-Down and the Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint Systems Industries.

         Extensive experience in product development and design with a creative and innovative mind.

         Practical experience in product design using different manufacturing processes such as sheet metal forming, stampings, forging, casting, etc.

         Nine (9) granted US and international patents and several other published application underway. Patents have yielded profitable products and set standards for industry innovation. 

         Experienced working and managing in a team environment as well as working independently as required.

         Extensive experience in visiting customers and worksites and developing professional relationships arriving at profitable solutions based on engineering judgment and inputs from other sources.

         Proficient and experienced with various cad systems as well as numerous software applications and platforms.

         B.S. C Mechanical Engineering Technology, Kansas State University

         Associate Degree C Mechanical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude), University of Puerto Rico  

         Affiliations: RESNA: Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America / ISO: International Organization for Standardization

 

Director of Engineering

 

         Primary responsibilities: Lead and manage the daily activities of the engineering department and all key initiatives associated with research, development, and design to create innovative and technologically superior products.

         Responsible for continually supporting new and existing products to improve operating performance, reliability, cost, quality and safety. 

         Responsible for following and implementing corporate initiatives that support the strategy and goals of the corporation.

         Establish and define project priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring projects and key initiatives are attained in a timely and effective manner.

         Meet or exceed expectations for product creativity, design, productivity and quality.

         Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate installation and operation instructions for new and existing products.

         Direct and physically participate in the construction and testing of prototypes to evaluate design and functionality of the product.

         Review product designs for compliance with standard engineering practice, company and industry standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.

         Perform root cause analysis and provide and or implement corrective action as needed.

         Facilitate and provide technical reviews, training, and presentations to internal and external organization, teams, or individuals.

         Participate and voting member of industry and international standards organizations such as ISO/ RESNA.

 

Product Development Manager

         Primary responsibilities: Creating, managing and developing new products designs and modify existing ones to produce high quality products at the most cost- effective manufacturing methods for the Cargo Control as well as for the Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems Industries.

         Responsible for understanding  competitors products as well as an expert on ours in order to supply customers with the best quality and cost effective ideas and solutions.

         Project leader manager and designer of several products for both companies, which are currently used on the market today, as well as developing manufacturing processes and building and setting up production lines.

         Managed multiple product developments, provide and present project status reports to top management as well as communicate with sales, marketing, director of operations and other staff to prioritize projects for on-time completion and delivery.

         Determined feasibility and functional requirements through independent test, research, and customer contact and create new products according to the company s Product Development Process.

         Applied current manufacturing capabilities when designing product whenever possible.

         Frequently interfaced with customers to develop professional relationships and to determine their need and expectations.

         Prepared, maintained and presented product training sessions for new employees including management, sales and customer service personnel.

         Evaluated current and new products to ensure compliance with current industry, company, and government standards as applicable.

 

Product Manager

         Primary responsibilities: Responsible for the entire product line cycle life from development and planning to product release and commercialization.

         Created products from existing ideas; develop new ideas using my experience in the industry, engineering knowledge, creativity, and contact with customers and prospects.

         Gained knowledge of products as well as competition and performed product demos for internal and external customer.

         Helped develop new markets in foreign countries as well as act as interpreter to the president.

         Developed, maintained, and provided training to the sales force, managers, customer services and customers.

         Responsible for communicating with all areas of the company and closely worked with engineering and R&D to define product release requirements and design.

 

Additional Work Experience

-  Applications Engineer, Aeroquip Corp / Kinedyne Corp

-  Set-Up Man, Omark Caribbean

 

 

 

 

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