Experience

Accelerated Filtration, Inc.

• United States
• Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Product Engineering

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  AFI is developing filtration product based on patented technology. It couples cross-flow filtration with tapered slots and active filter brush cleaning to enable filtration of liquid streams by removing ≥ 20 micron particles from high volume fluid streams with suspended solids levels >> 100 ppm in a single step, at a price and performance level that is truly disruptive in the filtration marketplace. AFI is developing filtration product based on patented technology. It couples cross-flow filtration with tapered slots and active filter brush cleaning to enable filtration of liquid streams by removing ≥ 20 micron particles from high volume fluid streams with suspended solids levels >> 100 ppm in a single step, at a price and performance level that is truly disruptive in the filtration marketplace.



Ingersoll Rand

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

• Fluids Project Engineer

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2022

  ARO is the legacy brand of the rapidly expanding Precision and Science Technologies segment of Ingersoll Rand. ARO provides the highest quality positive displacement pumps, fluid power and accessories to customers worldwide. Commitment to customer excellence and sustainability make the brand stand out in a highly competitive market, while the amazing international teams and culture of the brand make it the best place to work. My role:Complete new product development and lifecycle engineering projects for pneumatic diaphragm pumps and piston pumps with international engineering teams and manufacturing plants. Selected Achievements: • Determined root cause of shear pin failure through metallurgic analysis and custom laboratory testing. Reported summary and design intent directly to customer who proposed 10% increase of sales for model for changing pressure relief mechanism. • Achieved highest certification for ATEX on metallic AODP and became resident expert in EN ISO 80079-36 & 37 and 60079-0 & 32. • Satisfied customer requirements by reducing material waste in 5 gallon and 55 gallon barrels by over 50% through NPD process for piston pump follower plates. • Identified and implemented robust solution for intermittent stalling in specific environmental conditions for piston pump air motors.



Amiad USA

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Amiad Water Systems develops efficient and reliable automatic self-cleaning and manual water filters. The innovative technologies include disc, microfiber and screen solutions for municipal, agricultural and industrial use. My role:start and maintain high quality production of the TEQUATIC™ PLUS filters. Transfer all engineering and manufacturing data from Clean Filtration Technologies. Lead development of the third-generation continuous cleaning filter. Selected Achievements: • Executed quality documentation and process for 10 top level assemblies and all component level inspections. • Increased profit of skid level filter by 15% through cost savings management with an international team. • Integrated over 40 production assemblies in SAP and Envoia from SolidWorks PDM.



Clean Filtration Technologies LLC., wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical

• Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • 2016 - 2017

  Clean Filtration Technologies developed the innovative TEQUATIC™ PLUS series mechanical filtration system. Engineering brought customers the most robust and reliable solution for their high solids feed stream. My role:generate, prioritize, and support all engineering projects. Lead and complete highest priority projects with aggressive deadlines. Coordinate effective communication between cross-functional teams. Specify design verification and validation methods per project.Selected Achievements: • Removed 100% of plastic deformation caused by thermal expansion by using thermal, structural and tolerance analysis. • Eliminated component wear and increased filter cleaning efficiency 20% through reduction in deformation by utilizing finite element analysis and customized fatigue testing.• Implemented concept generation and selection techniques, design failure mode effect analysis (DFMEA), and product development roadmap.• Achieved zero safety incidents involving material storage and material cutting tools by completing 4 Kaizen safety projects.

• Mechanical Engineer Consultant

  • 2012 - 2016

  Completed designs for prototype filter components and housings. Conducted all failure analysis on adhesive joints. Initiated and completed all assembly procedures and templates. Led field application development projects. Selected Accomplishments:• Achieved new markets with feed streams containing fats, oils, and greases by initiating and advising clean-in-place project while piloting 1st generation skids.• Increased product thermal capabilities 50°F by eliminating component adhesion failure through mechanical fastening.• Reduced spring material by 25% and increased reliability for high chloride environments by using spring design calculations and material research. • Saved over $60k by determining prototype feasibility for stainless steel housing using design for manufacturing (DFM) and FEA.



CVS Pharmacy

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2013



Mountz Inc.

• Design

• Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • 2011 - 2012