Project Manager (Contractor)

• Jul 2018 - Present

• Lead, plan, executes, monitor and control all plant facility upgrades and equipment installation projects with respect to the overall project goals (under budget, within schedule) risk analysis and contingency plans. • Interfaces with local jurisdictions to make sure the proper permits and building codes are up to date. • Manage medium to high-complexity manufacturing operations projects across functional groups and geographies to meet project deliverable of cost, time, and performance. • Proactively resolve project problems and conflicts by involving appropriate stakeholders. • Capture operations related requirements necessary to meet project goals. • Define project deliverables, develop schedule, identify critical path, track progress, and ensure meeting interim deadlines and timely completion of project. • Secure appropriate resources, assemble and kick-off project team, and assign individual responsibilities. • Communicate with leadership and key stakeholders on project status. • Identify, track, and ensure resolution of project challenges, issues, and risks. • Work with the PMO to ensure use of project management best practices, business alignment, team capacity, and quality assurance as it relates to the entire project portfolio. Show less

Senior Project Engineer

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

• Create mechanical install and demo scope of work packages based on the stakeholder specifications for process improvement projects or material handling projects.• Design, engineer and modify machines/equipment. Create various of layout options for building expansion, packaging/bottling lines as well as distribution centers throughout the U.S and abroad. • Work directly with the clients and vendors to make sure that work is completed on time and within the scopes budget for various warehouse facilities.• Research various components, services, processes to determine best fit for a given application, with respect to functionality, time and cost.• Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of machines and equipment design and development.• Create system/building layouts and issue drawings that are designed or modified for vendors or customers per project specifications.• Participate in design review process as required depending on current milestones of the project; communicate needs, results, scheduling issues to the project manager.• Support, maintain and update ongoing project designs to the customer and or project team.• Lead and direct the mechanical effort throughout all phases of a project (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing) Show less

Mechanical Project Engineer

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

Technical Services Engineer

• May 2012 - Oct 2014

• Provide value added engineering services in conveyor design optimization as it relates to belt operation and selection, tracking performance, and service life, as well as the area of general conveying problem solving and basic design engineering. • Consult with customers on a range of technical topics including: belt selection, calculation, performance troubleshooting, fabrication methods, physical properties & capabilities of product offerings via. electronic means (telephone, e-mail, web meetings) &/or on-site visits as required • Analyze and determine engineering modifications and changes needed to fulfill customers' requirements for Habasit manufactured tools &/or conveyor equipment. • Conduct internal technical training for sales and marketing personnel with the specific intention of increasing knowledge levels Show less

Manufacturing Engineer/ Project Engineer

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

• Performed analysis of manufacturing processes, including process capability, utilizing six sigma and kaizen approach for continuous improvement. • Modified existing machines using solid works drawing as concepts then applied actually designed parts to the machine. Design the facility layout machines, beam footprints, etc. • Worked independently and/or with a team to develop engineering project scopes, cost estimates and justification for projects. Worked with maintenance in the machine shop. • Managed execution of several engineering projects from beginning to completion from the initiating, planning, executing processes to the cost, scheduling and procuring contractors. • Performed analysis and developed production line utilizing lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S, line balancing, work flow and ergonomics. Consult with plant manager create and review project proposals to determine projects’ objectives and goals, timeframes, funding, required resources, and procedures for accomplishing projects. Show less

Mechanical (Material Handling) Engineer II

• Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

• Produced general arrangements BOM’s/Cad drawings of material handling systems • Recognized and corrected design errors and alters those according to OSHA specifications • Created machine design using engineering calculations and formulas for conveyor motors • Design heavy industrial coal, wood chips, lime stone conveyors from the ground up. • Designed structural support of chutes/ductwork and conveyor belt systems and machinery • Produced general arrangements BOM’s/Cad drawings of material handling systems • Recognized and corrected design errors and alters those according to OSHA specifications • Created machine design using engineering calculations and formulas for conveyor motors • Design heavy industrial coal, wood chips, lime stone conveyors from the ground up. • Designed structural support of chutes/ductwork and conveyor belt systems and machinery

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

Responsible for the design of wood chip and bark conveyors Storage systems designs including chip mills, stacker-reclaimers, screening systems, and belt conveyor systems using AutoCAD 2007 Responsible for the design of wood chip and bark conveyors Storage systems designs including chip mills, stacker-reclaimers, screening systems, and belt conveyor systems using AutoCAD 2007

Manufacturing Engineer

• Jan 2007 - Nov 2008

Manufacturing and heavy machinery troubleshooting and design throughout the facility Built, designed and tested various tractor prototypes and parts Designed physical jigs and tooling from various fabrication machinery Implemented manufacturing and fabrication shop procedures R&D product development and design of production machine equipment Manufacturing and heavy machinery troubleshooting and design throughout the facility Built, designed and tested various tractor prototypes and parts Designed physical jigs and tooling from various fabrication machinery Implemented manufacturing and fabrication shop procedures R&D product development and design of production machine equipment

Intern Engineer

• 2005 - 2006