Christopher Head
Director of Engineering and Quality at Seco Precision- Claim this Profile
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Rob McKee
Chris is one of the best engineers (and managers) I have had the pleasure of having in an organization. His value extends far beyond his exceptional engineering skillset, with the ability to understand the customer and their needs, the humility to use unbound creativity and the inputs of the team to solve complicated problems in a simple way, the patience to articulate the issue to those of any level of experiance, the logic to approach any sized challenge and priorize appropriately, and poise to maintain a calm focus on execution all the way through the finish line. I truly wish I could have him back on my team. He is the team player that an organization is looking for.
Ryan Corcoran
As a manufacturing engineer, Chris was always selected to tackle the most critical and pressing manufacturing challenges at our company. His innate technical understanding allowed him to dissect and solve problems and make improvements more quickly and effectively than his peers. Simply stated, Chris was a linchpin in our growing organization. When the opportunity arose, Chris sought and was selected to take on more responsibility as the Manufacturing Engineering group manager. We often hear stories of superstar individual contributors that flounder when given management responsibilities. In Chris's case, nothing could be further from the truth. Chris was undoubtedly a GREAT mentor for his team, which allowed his employees to thrive and his group to multiply its positive impact on the organization. It's really been amazing to see Chris's accelerated growth and, most impressively, his ability to shape a team and make those around him better.
Rob McKee
Chris is one of the best engineers (and managers) I have had the pleasure of having in an organization. His value extends far beyond his exceptional engineering skillset, with the ability to understand the customer and their needs, the humility to use unbound creativity and the inputs of the team to solve complicated problems in a simple way, the patience to articulate the issue to those of any level of experiance, the logic to approach any sized challenge and priorize appropriately, and poise to maintain a calm focus on execution all the way through the finish line. I truly wish I could have him back on my team. He is the team player that an organization is looking for.
Ryan Corcoran
As a manufacturing engineer, Chris was always selected to tackle the most critical and pressing manufacturing challenges at our company. His innate technical understanding allowed him to dissect and solve problems and make improvements more quickly and effectively than his peers. Simply stated, Chris was a linchpin in our growing organization. When the opportunity arose, Chris sought and was selected to take on more responsibility as the Manufacturing Engineering group manager. We often hear stories of superstar individual contributors that flounder when given management responsibilities. In Chris's case, nothing could be further from the truth. Chris was undoubtedly a GREAT mentor for his team, which allowed his employees to thrive and his group to multiply its positive impact on the organization. It's really been amazing to see Chris's accelerated growth and, most impressively, his ability to shape a team and make those around him better.
Rob McKee
Chris is one of the best engineers (and managers) I have had the pleasure of having in an organization. His value extends far beyond his exceptional engineering skillset, with the ability to understand the customer and their needs, the humility to use unbound creativity and the inputs of the team to solve complicated problems in a simple way, the patience to articulate the issue to those of any level of experiance, the logic to approach any sized challenge and priorize appropriately, and poise to maintain a calm focus on execution all the way through the finish line. I truly wish I could have him back on my team. He is the team player that an organization is looking for.
Ryan Corcoran
As a manufacturing engineer, Chris was always selected to tackle the most critical and pressing manufacturing challenges at our company. His innate technical understanding allowed him to dissect and solve problems and make improvements more quickly and effectively than his peers. Simply stated, Chris was a linchpin in our growing organization. When the opportunity arose, Chris sought and was selected to take on more responsibility as the Manufacturing Engineering group manager. We often hear stories of superstar individual contributors that flounder when given management responsibilities. In Chris's case, nothing could be further from the truth. Chris was undoubtedly a GREAT mentor for his team, which allowed his employees to thrive and his group to multiply its positive impact on the organization. It's really been amazing to see Chris's accelerated growth and, most impressively, his ability to shape a team and make those around him better.
Rob McKee
Chris is one of the best engineers (and managers) I have had the pleasure of having in an organization. His value extends far beyond his exceptional engineering skillset, with the ability to understand the customer and their needs, the humility to use unbound creativity and the inputs of the team to solve complicated problems in a simple way, the patience to articulate the issue to those of any level of experiance, the logic to approach any sized challenge and priorize appropriately, and poise to maintain a calm focus on execution all the way through the finish line. I truly wish I could have him back on my team. He is the team player that an organization is looking for.
Ryan Corcoran
As a manufacturing engineer, Chris was always selected to tackle the most critical and pressing manufacturing challenges at our company. His innate technical understanding allowed him to dissect and solve problems and make improvements more quickly and effectively than his peers. Simply stated, Chris was a linchpin in our growing organization. When the opportunity arose, Chris sought and was selected to take on more responsibility as the Manufacturing Engineering group manager. We often hear stories of superstar individual contributors that flounder when given management responsibilities. In Chris's case, nothing could be further from the truth. Chris was undoubtedly a GREAT mentor for his team, which allowed his employees to thrive and his group to multiply its positive impact on the organization. It's really been amazing to see Chris's accelerated growth and, most impressively, his ability to shape a team and make those around him better.
Experience
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Seco Precision
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Engineering and Quality
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Jul 2023 - Present
Oversee all Engineering, Product and Quality teams and operations at SECO Precision.
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Engineering Manager
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Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
Lead Engineering, Product Management and Quality for Industry Leading Surveying and Construction Accessories company. Responsible for Products, Engineering and Quality over two sites in USA and Mexico. Composites, Fabricated and CNC machined parts, Textiles and soft goods.-Managed the design completion and launch of first to market Fiber LED ANSI roadside vests-Determine and Oversee R&D Projects-Lead all aspects of new product development: Product portfolio, Concept and Scope of work, Product Design and Development, Market pricing and NPI to Manufacturing-Lead Quality team: Receiving inspection, Supplier quality program, In-process quality management, CAPAs Show less
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Trimble Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Manager
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Jul 2021 - May 2022
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US-Offsite
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Process Design Engineer
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
Lead the development of all aspects of manufacturing in a brand new purpose built volumetric modular business. Designed process flow to support projected production rate, design material handling systems for large prefabricated housing "boxes", selected and brought online CAD system, planned resource requirements and aided in staffing plan for factory launch and ramp-up. Lead the development of all aspects of manufacturing in a brand new purpose built volumetric modular business. Designed process flow to support projected production rate, design material handling systems for large prefabricated housing "boxes", selected and brought online CAD system, planned resource requirements and aided in staffing plan for factory launch and ramp-up.
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Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS)
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United States
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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R&D/Pilot Production Manufacturing Engineer
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2020
Lead manufacturing engineering effort for R&D and Pilot production traveling wave tubes, designed custom tooling, conducted root cause analysis, planned and implemented automated labeling system, sourced vendors for critical high tolerance and precision parts. Lead manufacturing engineering effort for R&D and Pilot production traveling wave tubes, designed custom tooling, conducted root cause analysis, planned and implemented automated labeling system, sourced vendors for critical high tolerance and precision parts.
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Scientific Drilling
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
Oversee and lead manufacturing engineering group at Scientific Drilling International's Applied Technologies Center. Manufacturing engineering group is responsible for all process control, improvements, manufacturing equipment and implementation of new manufacturing technologies. Manufacturing technologies include; electronics manufacturing, machining standard and exotic metals, inertial device manufacturing, clean room manufacturing, gamma detectors, laser welding, laser machining, automation, tooling design. Show less
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
New product introduction support, documentation development, tooling design, DFM, machine implementation, process development, lean manufacturing, material planning, MRP administration, implement new technology into manufacturing process.
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Zodiac Aerospace
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France
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Tool Design Engineer
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Tooling design, injection molds, compression molds, vacuum forms, complex assembly jigs. Defined tooling requirements for new projects, implemented new tooling methodology and technology, assigned work and due dates to team members, conducted design reviews, work with machine shops for optimal design for machining. Wrote and maintained tooling quality manual. Interfaced with internal and external machine shops. Tooling design, injection molds, compression molds, vacuum forms, complex assembly jigs. Defined tooling requirements for new projects, implemented new tooling methodology and technology, assigned work and due dates to team members, conducted design reviews, work with machine shops for optimal design for machining. Wrote and maintained tooling quality manual. Interfaced with internal and external machine shops.
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Top Precision, Precision CNC Machining
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Design for manufacturing, documentation, tooling design, drafting, material planning, production planning, hands on machining. Design for manufacturing, documentation, tooling design, drafting, material planning, production planning, hands on machining.
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Education
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2005 - 2010
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering
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