Accomplished engineering leader with experience saving costs, improving processes and leading and training teams on a variety of manufacturing, product, project and mechanical initiatives.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  SAP Master Data expert, with a strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio; JD Edwards ERP System; SAP; AutoCAD (2D & 3D); and SDRC-IDEAS (2D).

> Program Management > Project Management > Team Leadership & Training

> Data Analysis > Client Relations > Vendor Relations

> Data Mining > Preventative/Facility Maintenance > Generating Reports

Tyco Electronics, Global Application Tooling Division (GATD) 2006-Present

SAP Master Data and Trade Compliance Officer (2010-Present)

  Reporting to the Production Control Manager, led major SAP project implementations.

  Educate and coach team members on best practices to achieve performance objectives.

  Manage HTS and ECCN codes so parts ship on time and are charged the proper tariffs.  

Achievements:

  Spearheaded the Master Data portion of an SAP implementation from an old legacy database system, including transferring and writing instructions.

  Generated $1 million annually in new business as a result of persuading small business owners to purchase short run machinery services.

  Recognized by peers for successfully correcting data for 10,000 parts.

Manager, IT Business Analysis (2012-2016)

  Led a team of up to six personnel responsible for data mining and SAP Master Data and packaging projects.

  Saved 10% in annual man hours and improved data integrity of SAP by eliminating an outdated AMS program. 

  Developed more efficient reports and processes, which improved worker productivity.

  Served as S&OP Facilitator, spearheading the completion of tasks on deadline, including reporting duties.

Product and Project Manager, Global Managing Services (2008-2010)

  Secured machining orders from outside customers to generate new revenue, maximize machine time and increase the workload for machinists, from small intricate mechanical parts to machining large castings. 

  Built and maintained relationships with customers to understand their specific needs and deadlines.

  Supervised, mentored and coached one associate, including providing training.

Manufacturing Engineer II (2006-2008)

  Led the teardown and rebuild of an entire a press fit and insertion machine assembly line to improve efficiency, shrink lead time and the accuracy of documentation such as Bills of Material (BOM), processes and procedures, drawings and engineering changes.

BT Fuze Products, Inc., a division of L-3 Communications    1999-2006

Manufacturing Engineer (2005-2006)

  Led the M935 Mortar Line, from machine maintenance and improvements to modifying tooling, spare tooling, BOM, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), capital expenditure reports, work instructions, process flowcharts and incoming quality inspection/disposition.

  Analyzed costs to determine whether to subcontract or perform in house assembly, and performed source quality inspections at vendor sites.

  Managed companywide programs for preventative and facility maintenance and scrap reporting.

  Supported the transition of two manufacturing lines to an out-of state facility.

  Showcased stellar technical competency and oral presentation skills to present machine capabilities, accuracy and repeatability to the attendees at the National Defense Industry Association 46th Annual Fuze Conference.

Solder Instructor (2001-2006)

  Trained union personnel on IPC-A-610C and J-STD-001C solder and inspection techniques and quality acceptance criteria for commercial and military applications.

  Demonstrated excellent communication skills to help mediate disputes between union, union representatives and customer during inspection calls.

Senior Project Engineer (2000-2004)

  Led the M762A1/M767A1 fuze Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) area, including choosing equipment and handling set up, programming, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operator training.

  Negotiated favorable prices with vendors and also oversaw installation and setup, and developed programs and calibration procedures.

  Saved costs by improving the inspection results for a modified fuze design, and for recommending cancellation of a lean manufacturing implementation after determining it would not add value to the production line.

Engineering Intern (1999-2000)

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduated with honors in 2000 (3.5 GPA)

Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg, PA    

Associate of Science (AS), Mechanical Engineering Technology; graduated in 1996 (3.85 GPA)

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA    

Completed a variety of leadership and business continuing education courses; since 1996

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As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished engineering leader with experience saving costs, improving processes and leading and training teams on a variety of manufacturing, product, project and mechanical initiatives. During my career at both Tyco Electronics and BT Fuze Products, I was promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding performance objectives. I am also a SAP Master Data expert, with a strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology. Among my achievements:

  Spearheaded the Master Data portion of an SAP implementation from an old legacy database system, including transferring and writing instructions.

  Generated $1 million annually in new business as a result of persuading small business owners to purchase short run machinery services.

  Recognized by peers for successfully correcting data for 10,000 parts.

  Led a team of up to six personnel responsible for data mining and SAP Master Data and packaging projects.

  Saved 10% in annual man hours and improved data integrity of SAP by eliminating an outdated AMS program. 

  Developed more efficient reports and processes, which improved worker productivity.

  Managed the teardown and rebuild of an entire a press fit and insertion machine assembly line to improve efficiency, shrink lead time and the accuracy of documentation such as Bills of Material (BOM), processes and procedures, drawings and engineering changes.

I hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania State University and have also completed a variety of leadership and business continuing education courses since 1996.

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717-278-1286

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As discussed, I am an accomplished engineering leader with experience saving costs, improving processes and leading and training teams on a variety of manufacturing, product, project and mechanical initiatives. During my career at both Tyco Electronics and BT Fuze Products, I was promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding performance objectives. I am also a SAP Master Data expert, with a strong understanding of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology.

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