Experience

Toyota Lift Northwest

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Material Handling Engineering and Automation

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Direct engineering department management, mechanical and project engineer reports, automation vendor selection, employee automation training, lead sales and engineering support for fortune 200 customers, web site development, marketing, trade show participant and consulting. Toyota NW is a Seattle based material handling company whom specializes in systems design and supply of high speed sortation, ASRS system, zone accumulation and pallet conveyors, WMS/WCS, Controls, PLC/software, AMR robots, Pick to Light, RFID/Voice control, AGV, Mini-Load/Autostore systems, scanners, scales, print apply and misc. Last Mile equipment integration throughout North America. Show less



Interroll Group

• Switzerland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Southwest Regional Sales Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for sales of Stacker Cranes (ASRS), Pallet Transfer Cars, Pallet Conveyors, Crossbelt Carton Sorters, Drum/Roller DC Drives, Diverts, Belt Curves/Spirals, Accumilation Conveyors and Dynamic Storage Products (Pallet Flow, Carton Flow). Responsible for sales of Stacker Cranes (ASRS), Pallet Transfer Cars, Pallet Conveyors, Crossbelt Carton Sorters, Drum/Roller DC Drives, Diverts, Belt Curves/Spirals, Accumilation Conveyors and Dynamic Storage Products (Pallet Flow, Carton Flow).



FlexLink

• Sweden
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Western Region Sales Engineer- Food Automation and Manufacturing Division

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Leadership management of food processing accounts in the Western USA. Specializing in cleaning and hygienic processes, automation, robotics, controls, packaging machinery, capital equipment, logistics/facility engineering, installations, layouts, renovations, process/production flow engineering. Leadership management of food processing accounts in the Western USA. Specializing in cleaning and hygienic processes, automation, robotics, controls, packaging machinery, capital equipment, logistics/facility engineering, installations, layouts, renovations, process/production flow engineering.



Divergent

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  Project planning, cost, and timing. Design all manufacturing processes and commission all plant assembly operations for vehicle assembly, including floor layout, process work flow, launch and material handling. System responsibilities: Robotics and end of arm tool design, actuators, conveyor transfer and elevators, AGV, sealing dispensing, additive post processing. Logistics/storage and trolleys. PFMEA, process development, manpower planning, efficiency, ergonomics and quality planning. Write specifications and SOW for general assembly, chassis, and power-train lines. Equipment procurement and installation of evac and fill equipment, dyno, alignment, water test, final line inspection, assembly equipment, hand tools, hoist, line side racks, tooling, seat build up, glass install, wheel install. Confer with equipment vendors, solicit observations from operators, verify part and manufacturing feasibility, safety and regulatory requirements. Support launch/engineering prototype activities. Assures product/process quality by designing testing method and establish standards. Calculate production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, prepare process reports. Complete design/development projects by training and guiding technicians. Utilize lean tools in manufacturing to improve actual methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication process, tooling equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality control standards and tooling GD&T. Show less



Karma Automotive LLC

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advanced Body Engineer - Launch

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Product development of expandable, structural and urethane adhesive. Manufacturing utilizing aluminum welding of extrusion/stamping and SPR. Foam insulation, interior water intrusion and drainage evaluations. Fit and finish of Fascia and body structure assemblies. Body torsion and shock tower study. Repair standards release for body and closures assembly. Three piece solar glass development. Rattle detection and correction. ECR, TPAA, VSOP and PAD releases. CMM reviews, tool engineering, part quality evaluations, E-coat, paint and sealant experience, Robotic welding, SPR and vision experience. Routinely practice product improvement utilizing notable problem solving techniques. Show less



The PAC Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project ME Manager - BIW at Faraday Futures

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Faraday Futures Body Structures Group- Provided process engineering and responsible for the design and testing of tooling and equipment, planning the manufacturing processes within the Body Shop. Analyze product designs for best method of manufacture. Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes for the Body Shop including floor plan layout. Provide technical support for cell design, assembly lines, transfer lines and support equipment. Keep current in product developments and trends, new technology and competitive products in areas of body assembly and transferring. Ensure quality in processes and procedures. Provide technical leadership for technology development including strategies to support productive maintenance environment. Coordinate and consult with vendors (Kuka, Daifuku, Automatic Systems Inc., Bleichert Inc., Central Conveyor Co., NKC, Welker Engineered Products, Comau, Dearborn Mid-West Co., FATA Automation, Inc., Commercial Contracting Corp., Aristeo, FANUC, Bollhoff, SCA Schucker LLC, TOX PRESSOTECHNIK LLC, DEPRAG, Inc., Modern Body Engineering Corp., STANLEY Engineered Fastening, Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly, Eisenmann Corporation USA. Participate in Continuous Improvement. Write standards and specifications. Practiced engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms. High level of analytical ability while solving problems that are unusual and difficult. Equipment installation bid package development and execution. Floor load engineering. Equipment commissioning. Show less



Exprolink

• Travel Arrangements

• Exprolink North American Flow Rail Sales Manager and Product Development Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2016

  North American fortune 500 sales and penetration, Product development and testing, Promat exhibitor, Multi-million Flow Rail sales achievement, Dealer and distribution negotiations. High density racking specialist inclusive of Flow Rail, push back, drive-in and pallet flow racking systems. Developments include seismic calculations, installations, equipment, drawings and professional consultations. Please watch the following distributor shared Flow Rail promotion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3qJ3EAgk5o Show less



Naumann Hobbs Material Handling, INC

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Manager- Storage Products and Systems

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 2013

  (10) Salesman of the year awards for achieving 3 million annually in sales at 30%+ margins, penetrate strategic accounts, exceeded expectations in revenue retention/growth, customer satisfaction/loyalty, impact contributions, distribution engineering, project management, buying influences and engineering assessments. Authority in logistics infrastructure, fulfillment capacity, capital project management and market development. Auto-cad rendering solution presentations articulating value, proposition of product and service offerings. Managed 7 sales engineers, provide selling intelligence, relationship cultivation and solution design. C-Level reports. territory management, budgets, mentoring and lead generation. Systems Authority: Racking: Flow Rail 2-10 deep push back, Drive-in, Push Back, Cantilever, Pallet Flow, Mobile Aisle Shelving Systems, Multi-floor storage, Pick modules, Carton Flow, Pick and Put to Light Conveyor: V-Belt Drive, Line Shaft, Slider Bed, Flexible Belting, High Speed Transfer and Sorting, Pushers, Trash, Accumulation, Trolley Robotic Pallet Systems, Cell Design, Inspection, Assembly, Pick and Place, Dispensing Structural Mezzanines, Catwalks, Equipment Platforms Vertical and Horizontal Parts Carousel Freezer and Cooler Storage Systems, Rack Supported Building Cranes, Hoists, Support Structures VNA Forklifts, Wire Guidance , AGV, WMS Seismic Prelims, High Pile Fire Evaluations, Permit Applications and Documentation, Slab Testing Packaging Stations, Auto Fill, Void Fill, Auto Label, Case Strap/Seal, Carton Erector, Shrink Wrap, Scanners, In-Motion Scale, Camera, Readers Show less



Ruiz Foods

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Industrial Engineer

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Designed flour silos, flexible plastic belt inspection/assembly conveyors and controls. Specified and procured cooking kettles, product and flour mixers, tortilla cooling belts, spiral freezer, scales, product and case packaging equipment, racks, fork lifts for Ruiz and Marie Calendar lines Designed flour silos, flexible plastic belt inspection/assembly conveyors and controls. Specified and procured cooking kettles, product and flour mixers, tortilla cooling belts, spiral freezer, scales, product and case packaging equipment, racks, fork lifts for Ruiz and Marie Calendar lines



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Design Engineer Body Engineering

  • Jan 1979 - Jan 1994

  Ford Mustang Body Shell program management, sheet metal and plastic component design, manufacturing and assembly feasibility, assembly plant leader, cost/weight analysis, safety standard validations and durability testing, Developed convertible door alignment pin system that reduced under body torsion failure and leaks, improved the Mustang’s roof crush intrusion performance, trained testing and assembly plant personnel. Seatbelt restraint anchorage design, federal performance validations. Ford Mustang Body Shell program management, sheet metal and plastic component design, manufacturing and assembly feasibility, assembly plant leader, cost/weight analysis, safety standard validations and durability testing, Developed convertible door alignment pin system that reduced under body torsion failure and leaks, improved the Mustang’s roof crush intrusion performance, trained testing and assembly plant personnel. Seatbelt restraint anchorage design, federal performance validations.