Engineering Leadership
● Drove company growth from 80 to 200+ employees by developing a detailed process documentation framework, ensuring alignment with project lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and ECR/ECO processes.
● Led end-to-end management of complex mechanical engineering projects, overseeing budgeting, quoting, and project schedules, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve project outcomes and meet regulatory requirements.
● Led the successful transition to a new domestic vendor for plastic, steel, and rubber components, achieving a 30% reduction in lead times and a 15% decrease in material costs through comprehensive market analysis, vendor selection, and ASTM-compliant material testing.
● Successfully coordinated international project teams and clients, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables for large-scale, multi-location projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules and addressing technical challenges.
● Achieved >95% simulation accuracy using Six Sigma software for part analysis, resulting in $500K in cost savings by preventing failed tests before fabrication.

Reliability Enhancement
● Executed testing to qualify hundreds of parts in cooling equipment valued up to $25K, assessing quality, sustainability, and directing redesign efforts based on test results.
● Developed a detailed testing and qualification process, including thermal testing, pressure drop analysis, compatibility tests, and UL certification, reducing post-production failures by 20% and accelerating time-to-market.
● Enhanced supplier collaboration by incorporating Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, mold flow analysis, and supplier audits, improving compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.
● Led design optimization of mechanical systems, including tubing and custom components for enhanced efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with environmental and regulatory standards. Applied lessons learned to system overhauls and new installations in critical mechanical equipment

Mechanical Engineering Support
● Designed and optimized mechanical components for high-performance systems using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with design standards and facilitating system upgrades in mechanical equipment such as turbines and generators.
● Conducted thorough inspections of painted and plated components to verify coating adhesion, thickness, and uniformity, using industry-standard testing methods such as adhesion pull tests and thickness gauges.
● Developed and executed high-impact RFIs, updated key SOPs, and implemented in-process quality checklists, reducing engineering defects by 50% and enhancing project quality control.
● Played a key role in the successful launch of new products by validating the durability and performance of painted and plated components under various environmental conditions.
● Enhanced mechanical and thermal design for cooling products by leveraging CAD and simulation tools, improving heat dissipation efficiency by 10-20%, reducing prototype development time by 30%, and decreasing errors by 10%.

● Oversaw quality assurance for 200+ projects annually, ensuring compliance with ASTM and ASME standards.
● Ensured compliance with ISO, ASTM, and ASME standards during all phases of mechanical system design and project execution, focusing on quality assurance and non-conformance reporting for critical infrastructure.
● Led a project to optimize hand-spray painting systems for automotive components, achieving a 20% reduction in cycle times and enhancing coating consistency across production lines.
● Conducted supplier audits and implemented quality control measures for outsourced powder coating and plating services, reducing defect rates by 15%.
● Assessed material test reports, validated engineering standards, and reviewed ITPs, WPS, NDE, and NCRs to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
● Oversaw surface preparation, including sandblasting, to ensure proper adhesion of primer, intermediate, and final coats.
● Utilized Elcometer tools to measure coating thickness, adhesion, and uniformity, conducting thorough inspections to identify and address defects such as runs, sags, or uneven thickness.
● Developed and maintained detailed documentation for hand-spray paint procedures, including troubleshooting guides for common issues in application and curing.
● Applied knowledge of paint chemistry, including solvent-borne and water-borne coatings, to optimize formulations for adhesion, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.