Product Manager

• Sep 2021 - Present

Product Marketing Manager

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

Product marketing & management focused on bringing Vision products into the Logistics market. The experience included 2D & 3D vision products and utilizing edge learning / AI tools.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Jul 2015 - Jan 2019

Worked in the 3D Vision Engineering group as a member of the Hardware Development team. Lead mechanical engineer on the 3D-A1000 platform, a 2D+3D embedded vision system. Engineer on various 2D vision accessory products, in the realm of lighting and autofocus. Also worked with the OEM team on supporting customers with the AE2 & AE3 product lines, and specifying new lenses, and focusing solutions.Vision Hardware Projects-3D-A1000 (2D & 3D embedded vision system)-IS7000 Mechanical Autofocus Gen 2-IS7000 Torch Light-OEM Wide Angle lens & focus lock Show less

NPI Engineering Supervisor

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2015

Working on growing the NPI Engineering team to help support a wonderful amount of product growth! The team has gone from 4 engineers to 8 in the last year, and has added a Co-op. Leading a very talented team through the development and deployment of all new hardware projects in the company.

Mechanical Engineer

• Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

Increased responsibilities as a mechanical and optical problem investigator. Also became directly responsible in operations for two of our high volume (~10k-20k/year) products. Working with guidance from some very talented engineers, began to understand some basic optical equations for use in quality investigations. I also was involved in mechanical fixture design for deployment in our manufacturing environments.

Associate Mechanical Engineer

• May 2012 - Feb 2013

My first role at Cognex was establishing internal metrology services, centered around bringing up a new CMM. This included supporting continuation activities (qualifying cost reductions), quality capacities (failure analysis), and R&D (system performance analysis, supplier analysis). To standardize the services I provided, I developed a SharePoint website that automated request handling and reporting. During this period I also assisted in design reviews for new products.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

Took a product from concept through design and tooling release estimated for $2,000,000 revenue per year. Worked with vendors towards cost reduction, in one case adding an estimated $33,000 to yearly profitability. Created several prototypes for testing utilizing machine shop skills and 3D printing capabilities. Analyzed a complex system utilizing FEA skills, allowing for optimization. Executed tests on prototypes and made design decisions based on informed analysis Took a product from concept through design and tooling release estimated for $2,000,000 revenue per year. Worked with vendors towards cost reduction, in one case adding an estimated $33,000 to yearly profitability. Created several prototypes for testing utilizing machine shop skills and 3D printing capabilities. Analyzed a complex system utilizing FEA skills, allowing for optimization. Executed tests on prototypes and made design decisions based on informed analysis

Mechanical Engineering Co-op

• Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

Designed mechanical components and implemented them into current a future prototypes. Created FEA simulations using SolidWorks to analyze structural stability of complex assemblies. Originated a detailed model representing a composite structure, creating a 400+ component assembly. Performed drafting and design work on 80 independent workflows, working with 550 independent parts, 260 assemblies, and 150 mechanical and electrical drawings. Designed mechanical components and implemented them into current a future prototypes. Created FEA simulations using SolidWorks to analyze structural stability of complex assemblies. Originated a detailed model representing a composite structure, creating a 400+ component assembly. Performed drafting and design work on 80 independent workflows, working with 550 independent parts, 260 assemblies, and 150 mechanical and electrical drawings.

Operations Engineering Co-op

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

Created fixtures designed with SolidWorks and implemented them into manufacturing. Trended and analyzed historical data to identify sources of variability resulting in process improvements. Worked closely with quality to develop qualification tests based on a master FMEA. Managed preventative maintenance system, evaluating, documenting, and performing equipment upkeep. Created fixtures designed with SolidWorks and implemented them into manufacturing. Trended and analyzed historical data to identify sources of variability resulting in process improvements. Worked closely with quality to develop qualification tests based on a master FMEA. Managed preventative maintenance system, evaluating, documenting, and performing equipment upkeep.

Operations Intern

• Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

Worked with special team implementing ERP system requiring coordination between all sides of business. Conducted training on shop floor to introduce and monitor use of new system. Created and edited multiple work instructions and over 500 BOMs. Originated and maintained X-ray film usage database for new IQMS system. Worked with special team implementing ERP system requiring coordination between all sides of business. Conducted training on shop floor to introduce and monitor use of new system. Created and edited multiple work instructions and over 500 BOMs. Originated and maintained X-ray film usage database for new IQMS system.