Josh — Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for complete operational and financial execution for three independent profit and loss centers with total revenue of approximately $30M. Business launch of new product lines in both robotic palletizing and ancillary integration. Accountable for positive leadership of approximately 80 people in project management, applications, engineering, and assembly. Develop operational strategy and execution plan for each business unit. Establish market pricing for various machine platforms. Support marketing communications to publish machine enhancements and information. Develop preferred supplier status with key customers. Product Manager Develop market strategy and implementation plans for new products and enhancements to existing portfolio. Research market trends and competitive offerings to determine appropriate business strategies. Expand product portfolio by identifying new business opportunities. ROI Analysis. Collaborate with business partners in development planning for project vetting and budgeting. Applications Engineer-Paperboard Business Unit Review of customer Request for Proposals (RFP's) to determine appropriate solution. Review of customer specifications provided to determine Douglas' compliance and/or exceptions. Lead project reviews to determine feasibility and design ideas for challenging customer requests. Develop floorplans, pricing, quotations, and lead time estimates based upon RFP requirements. Develop machine specifications to define project requirements. Facilitate project launch with internal and external cross-functional teams. Daily communication and support of external sales team. Advanced Mechanical Engineer – Shrink Wrap Business Unit Develop and maintain 3D & 2D models, drawings, and BOM's using SolidWorks, PDM, and MRP database. Perform analysis to determine proper gear ratios, cam track profiles, servo and VFD motor sizes, and gearbox requirements for machines per customer specifications. Lead investigation and improved design for lightweight bottle difficulties on Smartrak® Infeed through use of Design of Experiments (DOE's), site visits, and customer feedback. Develop tools and methods to standardize and simplify design techniques across machine platforms. Lead design initiatives for new Shrink Wrap methods including nested pack patterns and single bottle release. Participate in project reviews to determine feasibility and design ideas for challenging customer requests. Provide cost, lead-time, and overall design impact estimates on customer requests for quote. Daily communication with all areas of company including sales, marketing, project management, assembly, and purchasing. Implement and approve change requests through Engineering Change Order (ECO) system.

Work in collaboration with Seagate engineers to design and develop Trace Suspension Assemblies (TSA's) using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) techniques. Create 2D & 3D models of suspensions using AutoCAD, Pro/E, & ANSYS. Create mathematical models to determine resonance characteristics, stiffness, stress, etc. for suspensions. Work with process engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability. Correlate modeled data and test data to verify/optimize models for use in future models as well as DOE's. Design and development of a functional and cost effective micro-actuated suspension.

Project Engineer-Military Product Development Group Project Engineer for Pitot/Static Probe Redesign for the F-117A Stealth Fighter. Develop model, detailed design, drawings, and BOM's. Develop budget/cost requirements, schedules, test procedures and reports, and perform testing. Work with buyers to identify vendors capable of supplying materials and performing complex machining. Develop strong customer relationships with daily verbal and written communication. Develop, launch, and install laser ice detection system. Systems Engineer – Regional Business Aircraft Ice and Rain Group Project Engineer for development of new 3-ice output ice detector. Finalize design and optimize with current manufacturing techniques and capabilities. Perform qualification testing; develop test procedures and reports. Daily verbal and written interaction with customer. Mechanical design responsibilities for Icing group. Lead development and implementation of Super Cool Large Droplet ice detection technology and methods. Manufacturing Engineer/Supervisor – Ice Detector Manufacturing Complete manufacturing responsibilities for approximately 80 models of aircraft ice detection systems. Write and update assembly procedures, maintain job routings and BOM's, and support production. Work with design engineers in development of new products and prototyping. Manufacturing lead-time and cycle time reduction through the use of MRP system. Management, supervision, and annual review of technical specialists. Coordinate outsourcing of sub-assemblies with planners, buyers, and vendors. Implement ISO 9000 requirements, one-piece flow, and lean manufacturing into existing product lines.