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Summary Results oriented Director of Engineering, over thirty years experience in engineering and manufacturing. Expertise includes product and system design, program and cost tracking, quality systems, customer interface and design for manufacture. Excellent communication and computer skills with a proven track record involving vast engineering disciplines. Mold-Tech, Fraser, MI 2014 - Current Director - R&D Global Operations (Promotion) Manager - Nickel Shell Operations * Installation of LASERTEC 210, 65 and 45 Shape Laser Engraver. 210 considered one of the largest laser engravers in North America. * Installation of Topogetter P-Series ultra high resolution scanner. * Facilitated architectural design and contracted construction of a design studio for showcasing design and capabilities of engraving including office and workstations. * Facilities renovation and maintenance overhaul. Walls, Epoxy renovation of factory floor, AC Systems, electrical power, make up air, scrubbing units, Boiler overhaul, exhaust and compressor systems. * Specified and implemented Comet L3D 5M blue light scanner and methods to serve for advanced thickness control and masking of electroforms. * Design and Installation of electroless nickel Teflon coating line tanks and system, electroplating rectifier circuits, heating and control systems. Production line finished on time and on budget. * Design and Implemented new nickel electroforming line. Lab processes, filtration, control systems, maintenance, nickel shell finishing, Replication of master models including epoxy gelcoat bath models, silicone and hard cast. Complete line of production facilities finished on time and on budget. Successfully managed the design and reporting of '98 BMW 3 and 5 series driver airbag systems. Designs included integration of steering wheel control system airbag inflator bag and driver painted cover. * Customer liaison to BMW engineering staff and purchasing in Munich Germany. * Provided support for transplant manufacture in North America and Europe. * Achieved targets in worldwide cost reduction of airbag components and successfully integrated concepts into production designs. * Project reporting and implementation to business unit and plant managers resulting in successful launches.
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