Experience

Sound Helm Audio

• United States
• Sporting Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2019 - Present

  Founder and President of the company that changes your audio world when you put on a helmet.



Linear Point

• Managing Owner

  • 2007 - Present

  Custom solutions for design and production needs. Specializing in machine safety systems, machine design, modifications, and vision system integration for on-the-fly process measurements.



CSI - Control System Integrators

• Mechanical Systems Director

  • 2016 - 2017

  During my time at CSI I led the development of the mechanical systems division which expanded the portfolio of this startup company. I was responsible for design and implementation of work flows and guiding the work of engineers, technicians, and interns. I also designed / developed / installed key mechanical systems technology for highly automated machinery. I still hear great things from the companies that we delivered equipment to.



Stryker

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Equipment Engineer

  • 2013 - 2016

  I was a key engineer working with a large interdepartmental team to develop the production line for the next generation neurovascular guide wire. I was responsible for designing and implementing the original R&D equipment and the further development of the equipment into the medical manufacturing environment. I enjoyed being part of a company that developed life-saving products. I worked on precision measurement equipment, specialized coaters, plasma processing, micro slotting saws, etc.. I was the engineer that people turned to when the problems seemed to big to solve, and I delivered solutions.



ENVE Composites

• Automation Engineer

  • 2013 - 2013

  I was the first Automation Engineer that ENVE composites hired. I was involved in all aspects of the production process and responsible for the engineering development of production equipment and processes. I designed and fabricated custom carbon fiber processing equipment and tools. I recently toured the company and saw that they were still in use. During my first 3 months I took the pinch of the production line and increased the throughput by 60% while also lowering the scrap rate significantly.



SKF Group

• Sweden
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer Manager

  • 2007 - 2013

  I started my role at SKF as a Lead Engineer responsible for the design and implementation of production floor equipment and processes. I worked my way up to running the Manufacturing Engineering department of approximately 6 engineers and technicians. I was a key member of a global team on a high-stakes multi million dollar technology development project. I also started and chaired the first official Employee Safety Committee for a period of 3 years. I brought new technology, processes, and cutting edge equipment to the production floor. I also led projects that simplified existing processes to gain efficiency. I attained a ZERO scrap rate on the automotive production line in the Engineered Plastics department by implementing the first fully automated CNC vision controlled lathe. I enjoyed my time here I worked on diverse projects over a spread of 5 manufacturing sectors.



Dominion Questar

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Design Engineer

  • 2006 - 2007

  One of my first full blown degree requiring engineering jobs out of college. I was responsible for natural gas transmission line projects out in the boonies. I designed and implemented metering and flow regulation stations for high pressure natural gas transmission lines. I also worked on compressed actuation systems for valve control at compressor stations and noise abatement projects.



Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • 2005 - 2005

  I worked this job in parallel to finishing up my Master's Degree. I was in charge of research and design of robotic components, including assessing manufacturability. I performed design, setup, and the actual structural analysis testing of components for larger assemblies.