Design ManagerNov 2016 to Current
Precision Material Handling Equipment - Inkster, MICollaborated with design, development and QA teams to build product. Identified and drove creative solutions for problems. Recruited, retained and developed staff. Planned, directed and monitored regulatory operations. 10 years of management experience. Established and maintained effective communication system. Tracked departmental output. Trained and supported users during new system implementations and upgrades. Organized meetings. Represented the company at industry meetings.
Senior Lead DesignerSep 2015 to Nov 2016
Industrial Design Inov Inc - Dearborn, MISketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications. Consulted with development engineers on new products technologies. Attended cross-functional product meetings to discuss parts sourcing, lead times and production schedules. Managed continuous improvement projects in alignment with category strategies.
Application EngineerSep 2013 to Sep 2015
PolyFlex Products, Inc. - Farmington, MICreated detailed technical drawings of structural designs according to specifications for residential, retail, commercial and industrial projects. Developed a part library by converting legacy drawings into Catia files and utilized FTP technology to transfer these large files to various resources. Assisted sales force in programming customer requirements and expectations while providing practical solutions.
Senior DesignerSep 1996 to Sep 2013
Industrial Design Inov Inc - Dearborn, MISketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications. Consulted with development engineers on new products technologies. Attended cross-functional product meetings to discuss parts sourcing, lead times and production schedules. Assisted with design of engineering projects, including products, parts and components. 12 years experience in CAD modeling.
Prototype Engineering managerSep 1992 to Sep 1996
Ameri-mex Industries - Wyandotte, Mi.Managed continuous improvement projects in alignment with category strategies.
High School Diploma, General1987John F. Kennedy - Taylor, Mi., United States
Associate of Science, Engineering1994Henry Ford Communtiy College - Dearborn, Mi, United Sates