Experience

ParkOhio Products Inc., Assembly Components Group - Extrusion Division
• Global Director of Engineering

  • Jan 2021 - Present


Honeywell

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Engineering Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2021

  I was recruited into this senior leadership role to manage a globally disparate team composed of engineers and material scientists located across the US, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Mexico as well as a functional budget of $1.7M. I currently provide strategic direction in technology trends and new product development efforts to ensure continuous company growth. I also lead multi-functional teams in the continuous improvement of both the new product development and manufacturing… Show more I was recruited into this senior leadership role to manage a globally disparate team composed of engineers and material scientists located across the US, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Mexico as well as a functional budget of $1.7M. I currently provide strategic direction in technology trends and new product development efforts to ensure continuous company growth. I also lead multi-functional teams in the continuous improvement of both the new product development and manufacturing processes utilizing Six Sigma Black Belt tools and methodologies. SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS ▶ Delivered $100M+ in new innovative products. ▶ Increased manufacturing plant capacity 100%. ▶ Reduced existing product manufacturing costs $1M per year. ▶ Earned stock award presented by Honeywell CTO for exceptional professional performance for multi-million dollar new product introduction. Show less I was recruited into this senior leadership role to manage a globally disparate team composed of engineers and material scientists located across the US, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Mexico as well as a functional budget of $1.7M. I currently provide strategic direction in technology trends and new product development efforts to ensure continuous company growth. I also lead multi-functional teams in the continuous improvement of both the new product development and manufacturing… Show more I was recruited into this senior leadership role to manage a globally disparate team composed of engineers and material scientists located across the US, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Mexico as well as a functional budget of $1.7M. I currently provide strategic direction in technology trends and new product development efforts to ensure continuous company growth. I also lead multi-functional teams in the continuous improvement of both the new product development and manufacturing processes utilizing Six Sigma Black Belt tools and methodologies. SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS ▶ Delivered $100M+ in new innovative products. ▶ Increased manufacturing plant capacity 100%. ▶ Reduced existing product manufacturing costs $1M per year. ▶ Earned stock award presented by Honeywell CTO for exceptional professional performance for multi-million dollar new product introduction. Show less



Parker Hannifin

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Division Material Technology Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Mar 2012

  I accepted this opportunity in a $175M division to deliver technical guidance to customer through direct communications, on-site presentations, and sales and marketing. In this role I provided strategic direction in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge, experience, and lean manufacturing initiatives. I directed teams in problem-solving and failure analysis using Six Sigma Black Belt tools and techniques. I participated in the development of a strategic plan… Show more I accepted this opportunity in a $175M division to deliver technical guidance to customer through direct communications, on-site presentations, and sales and marketing. In this role I provided strategic direction in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge, experience, and lean manufacturing initiatives. I directed teams in problem-solving and failure analysis using Six Sigma Black Belt tools and techniques. I participated in the development of a strategic plan to conduct divisional projects and secure funding. I managed a cross-functional team of 25, a $1M departmental expense budget, and a $500,000 capital budget. SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS ▶ Generated more than $20M in annual revenue by developing new products. ▶ Achieved an overall 10% growth rate across diverse markets (life science, medical, military, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, heavy duty equipment, and industrial). ▶ Attained significant cost reductions of compounds and raw materials by conducting negotiations with suppliers. Show less I accepted this opportunity in a $175M division to deliver technical guidance to customer through direct communications, on-site presentations, and sales and marketing. In this role I provided strategic direction in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge, experience, and lean manufacturing initiatives. I directed teams in problem-solving and failure analysis using Six Sigma Black Belt tools and techniques. I participated in the development of a strategic plan… Show more I accepted this opportunity in a $175M division to deliver technical guidance to customer through direct communications, on-site presentations, and sales and marketing. In this role I provided strategic direction in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes utilizing knowledge, experience, and lean manufacturing initiatives. I directed teams in problem-solving and failure analysis using Six Sigma Black Belt tools and techniques. I participated in the development of a strategic plan to conduct divisional projects and secure funding. I managed a cross-functional team of 25, a $1M departmental expense budget, and a $500,000 capital budget. SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS ▶ Generated more than $20M in annual revenue by developing new products. ▶ Achieved an overall 10% growth rate across diverse markets (life science, medical, military, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, heavy duty equipment, and industrial). ▶ Attained significant cost reductions of compounds and raw materials by conducting negotiations with suppliers. Show less



Trostel

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Material Technology

  • Sep 1998 - Sep 2004

  Led team charged with delivering technical support to this $28M organization. Developed new products for customers’ applications, conducted on-site sales presentations, and guided teams in problem-solving and failure analysis. Managed a combined expense and capital budget of $1M. Led team charged with delivering technical support to this $28M organization. Developed new products for customers’ applications, conducted on-site sales presentations, and guided teams in problem-solving and failure analysis. Managed a combined expense and capital budget of $1M.



Freudenberg-NOK

• United States
• Automotive
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Chemist

  • Jun 1992 - Sep 1998

  Created compounds using various types of polymers for new product applications. Delivered technical guidance to engineering, sales, and marketing in support of new developments. Created compounds using various types of polymers for new product applications. Delivered technical guidance to engineering, sales, and marketing in support of new developments.