Experience

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  Collins Aerospace

  • Senior Manager, Materials Engineering

    • Dec 2021 - Present

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  Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group

  • North Olmsted, Ohio

  • Materials Lab Manager/Principal Materials Engineer

    • Oct 2000 - Jul 2021
    • North Olmsted, Ohio

    Provided materials, finishing, and testing expertise on Moen projects with complicated processing issues, up to 29,000 samples tested annually. Aided international supplier development through test lab auditing and support of continuous improvement activities. Hired, onboarded and managed team of 8 direct reports across 4 units: Materials Lab, Analytical Lab, Materials Engineering, and Product Compliance. Supported new product development teams by addressing Materials Engineering (selection, testing, and failure analysis) and Product Compliance needs for regulatory listings.Key Accomplishments • Directed Materials Test Labs, Analytical Labs, and Materials Engineering Group in support of business that generated more than $1.8B in revenue.• Co-led product compliance integration for 5 acquired companies and all associated products over 3-year span, resulting in continued sales and market entry of more than 3,000 products.• Developed and implemented Moen lab certification program for suppliers, resulting in decreased time to market in the product development cycle.• Provided leadership and direct development support to the launch of more than 20 new decorative and functional finishes on plumbing fixtures.• Co-leader of Women’s Engineering Network at Moen, aimed at attracting, developing, and retaining female talent at Moen and in the Northeast Ohio community.