Dynamic Engineering Manager

An avid collector of guitars and guitar equipment while working to be a novice guitar player. Enjoy most types of music and seeing live bands perform. Golfing. Spending time at home.

Probat Inc. Lincolnshire, IL (2017-Present)\r\nVice President Engineering\r\nDirect a dynamic team of mechanical engineers, designers and project coordinators focused on coffee roasting technology across North America. Organize and prioritize diverse project timelines, ensuring on-time deliverables. Oversee budgetary aspects, setting benchmarks and tracking financial progress. Cultivate expertise and growth within engineering unt through strategic mentorship, Establish and implement standardized assemblies to optimize efficiency in system design. Lead innovation and implementation technologies, ensuring alignment with market demands and customer specific requirements.\r\n\r\nProduction Manager (2020-2022) [In addition to VP Engineering role]\r\nSupervised productionfloor operations, ensuring optimal workflow and adherence to quality standards. Led personnel, established schedules, and formulated procedures spanning Welding/Fabrication, Assembly, Paint, Wiring and Shipping/Receiving.\r\n\r\nIlinois Tool Works - Despatch Industries Lakeville, MN (2012-2017)\r\nDirector of Engineering\r\nSteer team of 10-20 engineers and designers in crafting ovens and furnaces for a broad spectrum of industries. Unified engineering departments from three distinct business units, creating cohesive shared resource framework, augmenting operational flexibility. Administered project timelines, allocated resources, maintained budgetary guidelines and fostered team deveolpment. Streamlines resource utilization and process integration, while formulating and executing product development frameworks. Organized innovative4 product design initiatives, particularly focusing on the integration of new technology and mechanisms.\r\n\r\nProduct Engineering Manager (2011-2012)\r\nHeaded multi-disciplinary team of 6-10 engineers and designers in conceptualization, development and support of of furnaces and ovens for the Solar Business Unit. Established project parameters, oversaw timeline adherence, budget allocations and communicated project progression.