About
I am a hands on Mechanical Engineer with over thirty years of working experience. During my career, I developed solutions to problems in disciplines ranging from machine design, color science, lighting, structural design, robotics & chemistry.
Experience
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Vice President of Operations
Nordex · Freelance
Aug 2016 –
Feb 2024
7 yrs 6 mos
Brookfield, CT, United States
Nordex, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision gears and mechanical assemblies with approximately 50 employees.
Brief listing of accomplishments and responsibilities:
Manage Shop, Operations, Assembly, Engineering & Shipping & Receiving.
Setup and oversaw conversion from Fluorescent to LED’s for all building lighting.
Worked as Lead Designer and Project Manager to reduce cost of Philips Healthcare Mid-Handle by ½.
Worked to develop solutions and quote complex helical and spur gears.
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Manager, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanisms
Crestron Electronics · Full-time
Aug 2013 –
Jul 2016
2 yrs 11 mos
Rockleigh, NJ, United States
Brief listing of accomplishments:
Developed Drapery Track System & Motor.
Designed Precision Plastic Injection Molded motor body.
Designed Sintered Spur Gears for drive train.
Designed Aluminum Extrusions for track and motor body.
Planned, setup and managed tests to validate design as per marketing requirements.
Managed group of three engineers designing shade hardware.
Education
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 3.5
1991 – 1993
Thesis: Programmed robot to rough finish gun receivers for Remington Arms Company.
Option: Manufacturing Systems Engineering
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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
1982 – 1986