Experience

Tripp Lite

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer/Sr. Project Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  • My delivered work from a detailed drawing to planning, managing and executing large projects simultaneously while meeting due dates have contributed directly and indirectly to an increase in the bottom line of the business by 10% growth since my tenure • Developed and implemented a document control program to increase accuracy of information in the internal system to supports all departments as well as global vendors, and it has contributed to a reduction on documentation errors and increased work efficiency by 25% • Research and Develop concepts to create new or next generation product lines with the objective to reduce cost • Drive process automation implementation or improvement with Global Vendors • Collaborate with Internal Departments and Global Vendors to facilitate the execution of projects • Communicate effectively with Vendors across the globe and oversee all aspects of manufacturing to move products from idealization to mass production to end user and all stages in between • Work alongside with the Quality and Production Departments to efficiently and effectively solve day to day manufacturing issues faced by our Vendors across the globe • Create assembly, installation and operation instructions/manuals for production, internal users and end users • Interact and collaborate with Clients, Vendors, Management and Production Show less



IMS Engineered Products

• 1 Innovation Drive, Des Plaines, IL 60016

• Sr. Design Engineer/Sr. Project Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Developed and implemented program to reduce 25% of stock hardware while managing and maintaining its database • Implemented production issue database that helps identify production issues and root causes analysis and reduced response time to develop plan of action • Train different departments to improve their skills and coach them to increase job performance • Standardization of hardware utilization thru out different products lines • Design fixtures, custom tools and unique dies to facilitate manufacturing, assembling and installations • Work alongside with the Production Department to solve day to day in house manufacturing issues • Collaborate in assembly hands-on during Production runs as well as on field installations of custom products Show less



The Larry McGee Company

• 720 Armstrong Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089

• Design-Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Manager

  • May 2009 - Feb 2013

  • Researched, ordered and managed raw materials which resulted in continuously increased savings by 25% • Identified and solved quality department inefficiencies and generated programs which resulted in successfully obtaining the ISO Certification for the company • Developed enclosures and mechanical intricacies for products lines • Collaborated in testing of products’ electrical and mechanical functions for final inspection(s) for major accounts like the 911 Center, NYPD, CPD, Fire Departments Nationwide, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and more • Managed and maintained products, parts, vendors and manufactures databases Designed sheet metal components for final products from concept to production, provided product concepts set of drawings for clients and assembly set of drawings for production. Created manuals, instructions and standard forms use by the different departments as well as the final users. Coordinated all procurement purchasing operations necessary for all production activities. Maintained database of inventory and production. Developed quality initiatives and programs to continuously improve company's performance. Actively developed trainings to help co-workers and colleagues in sharpening or learn new skills. Show less



CartonCraft Incorporated

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Design Engineer

  • May 2007 - May 2011

  • Developed innovative packaging designs solutions which resulted in a growth of 25% of the business • Led design department team of (4), managed its resources and distributed workload • Responsible for handling the designs of the company’s major accounts e.g. Abbott, Sanfilippo & Son, Suncast, Polyform, Eli Lilly, McDonalds, Romane, First Priority, Sage, Wrigley, etc Developed structural packaging design solutions for all type of products. Head of the designing department. Designed efficient layouts w/ the best utilization of raw materials. Created manuals to facilitate training process and to provide standard guide lines to employees under my responsibility. Trained designers and apprentices to further develop their skills. Created instructions for clients and end users. Worked hand on hand with customers to better understand and solve their needs. Show less



WSM Manufacturing / Cabworks (Elevator Division)

• 3747 Acorn Lane Franklin Park, IL 60131

• Lead Design Engineer

  • Oct 2004 - May 2007

  • Developed and actively participated in program which resulted in 50% reduction of rework • Crafted a recycle program obtaining 70% usage of scrap metal • Led Engineering team of (5), for Elevators Division • Created 3D design models and/or modified them to meet customers’ requirements as well as field conditions • Responsible for the design, drafting, and overseen fabrication of major projects e.g. O’Hare International Airport renovations, the Blue Line Subway renovations, etc Head Engineer of the Elevator Division. Designed custom elevators and its components from concept to production. Created and provided sets of drawings to clients for concept as well as sets of drawings for manufacturing of components and sets for field assembly and installation. Trained colleagues and coworkers on drawing standards. Trained apprentices and engineers under my responsibility. Researched about materials and components to be used. Coordinated and collaborated w/ purchasing department to get the right materials for the different projects on time. Show less