Drew K.
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Chengzhi Tang
I worked closely for Drew when I was with SPX Thermal Product Solutions. Drew was a visionary leader who had deep understanding on products and industry. Drew correctly identified the critical technological development targets for company's short- and long-term success and was able to draw clear technological road map for the company. As a result, everybody was on the same page and extremely motivated. Draw was a natural leader who can quickly build trust and gain respect from his team. Drew cared the development as deeply as the performance of his employees, and was able to steadily grow the total skills and expertise of this team.
Craig Bowser
Drew was my first manager after earning my BS degree and getting my Manufacturing Engineering position. Also in my experiences since that time, he was one of the best also. Drew got to know me as a person. He found what my strengths were at my job and what I was capable of. And would let me go so I could do what I could do best, and would always help me work on my weaknesses. He would not micro manage me on the things I was good at doing, but always had plenty of time to help me improve on the things I had trouble on or that I needed to know. He has plenty of knowledge and is always willing to share it.
Chengzhi Tang
I worked closely for Drew when I was with SPX Thermal Product Solutions. Drew was a visionary leader who had deep understanding on products and industry. Drew correctly identified the critical technological development targets for company's short- and long-term success and was able to draw clear technological road map for the company. As a result, everybody was on the same page and extremely motivated. Draw was a natural leader who can quickly build trust and gain respect from his team. Drew cared the development as deeply as the performance of his employees, and was able to steadily grow the total skills and expertise of this team.
Craig Bowser
Drew was my first manager after earning my BS degree and getting my Manufacturing Engineering position. Also in my experiences since that time, he was one of the best also. Drew got to know me as a person. He found what my strengths were at my job and what I was capable of. And would let me go so I could do what I could do best, and would always help me work on my weaknesses. He would not micro manage me on the things I was good at doing, but always had plenty of time to help me improve on the things I had trouble on or that I needed to know. He has plenty of knowledge and is always willing to share it.
Chengzhi Tang
I worked closely for Drew when I was with SPX Thermal Product Solutions. Drew was a visionary leader who had deep understanding on products and industry. Drew correctly identified the critical technological development targets for company's short- and long-term success and was able to draw clear technological road map for the company. As a result, everybody was on the same page and extremely motivated. Draw was a natural leader who can quickly build trust and gain respect from his team. Drew cared the development as deeply as the performance of his employees, and was able to steadily grow the total skills and expertise of this team.
Craig Bowser
Drew was my first manager after earning my BS degree and getting my Manufacturing Engineering position. Also in my experiences since that time, he was one of the best also. Drew got to know me as a person. He found what my strengths were at my job and what I was capable of. And would let me go so I could do what I could do best, and would always help me work on my weaknesses. He would not micro manage me on the things I was good at doing, but always had plenty of time to help me improve on the things I had trouble on or that I needed to know. He has plenty of knowledge and is always willing to share it.
Chengzhi Tang
I worked closely for Drew when I was with SPX Thermal Product Solutions. Drew was a visionary leader who had deep understanding on products and industry. Drew correctly identified the critical technological development targets for company's short- and long-term success and was able to draw clear technological road map for the company. As a result, everybody was on the same page and extremely motivated. Draw was a natural leader who can quickly build trust and gain respect from his team. Drew cared the development as deeply as the performance of his employees, and was able to steadily grow the total skills and expertise of this team.
Craig Bowser
Drew was my first manager after earning my BS degree and getting my Manufacturing Engineering position. Also in my experiences since that time, he was one of the best also. Drew got to know me as a person. He found what my strengths were at my job and what I was capable of. And would let me go so I could do what I could do best, and would always help me work on my weaknesses. He would not micro manage me on the things I was good at doing, but always had plenty of time to help me improve on the things I had trouble on or that I needed to know. He has plenty of knowledge and is always willing to share it.
Experience
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PEKO Precision Products
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP of Manufacturing Operations
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Aug 2019 - Present
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PharmaSmart International, LLC
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Engineering
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2019
Responsible for Class II medical device (blood pressure kiosks) hardware and firmware design, development, testing, life cycle maintenance, reliability and cost. Collaborates with senior leaders on strategic planning initiatives to achieve corporate goals. Lead and identify early-stage raw material and contract manufacturing sourcing efforts. Develop and grow technical organization and establish technical career ladder. Foster an innovative environment by researching cutting edge technologies, collaborating with universities and consultants/3rd-parties and attending relevant conferences, forums and training programs. Show less
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Cygnus Manufacturing Company
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Saxonburg, PA
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Executive Director of Engineering and Operations
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Mar 2011 - Jul 2012
Implement strategic, operational and manufacturing process plans that ensure reliable production and delivery of high quality products at low cost. Responsible for day-to-day operations, departmental budgets, P/L and 60+ employees. Implement strategic, operational and manufacturing process plans that ensure reliable production and delivery of high quality products at low cost. Responsible for day-to-day operations, departmental budgets, P/L and 60+ employees.
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Kayex, A division of SPX
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Rochester, New York Area
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VP Engineering
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2011
Oversee engineering departments with responsibilities for human resources, budget, product quality and new product development. Directing the development of mc-Si growing machine for the solar industry. Seek mergers/acquisitions to improve company technology portfolio. Monitors threats to core compentency. Establish technical resources for Chinese joint venture. Strong interpersonal leader that quickly assembles results-oriented teams to focus on corporate objectives. Oversee engineering departments with responsibilities for human resources, budget, product quality and new product development. Directing the development of mc-Si growing machine for the solar industry. Seek mergers/acquisitions to improve company technology portfolio. Monitors threats to core compentency. Establish technical resources for Chinese joint venture. Strong interpersonal leader that quickly assembles results-oriented teams to focus on corporate objectives.
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TPS - A Division of SPX
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Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area
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Director Of Engineering
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Sep 2005 - Feb 2007
Directed technical resources on complex, custom heating projects. Implemented product-oriented matrix for faster customer response times while improving team project management skills. Overhauled engineering toolbox with 3D CAD, FEA and PDM system implementations. Researched cutting edge technologies leading to hybrid-heating concept and a reflow air management system, which both led to patents. Implemented product development process, automated change notices and product return process. Directed technical resources on complex, custom heating projects. Implemented product-oriented matrix for faster customer response times while improving team project management skills. Overhauled engineering toolbox with 3D CAD, FEA and PDM system implementations. Researched cutting edge technologies leading to hybrid-heating concept and a reflow air management system, which both led to patents. Implemented product development process, automated change notices and product return process.
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Medrad
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United States
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Medical Device
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Engineer
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May 1996 - Sep 2005
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Westinghouse Electric Company
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Nuclear Electric Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Mar 1995 - May 1996
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Philips
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Netherlands
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 1994 - Nov 1994
Development of mass flow sensor in ventilator. Development of mass flow sensor in ventilator.
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Education
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1999 - 2002
University of Pittsburgh
MS, Industrial Engineering -
1996 - 1999
University of Pittsburgh
MS, Electrical Engineering -
1989 - 1993
Penn State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
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