Experience

Director of Engineering, Systems and Support - Vitamix (15 yrs)

• Built out the engineering group by adding the following functions: Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test, Test Engineering, Program Management, and Configuration Management.

• Implemented a Change Management system, a Product Lifecycle Management system, a New Product Development process, and a Quality Management System.

• Led a cross-functional team that achieved $62M in annual COGS savings over a 10 year period.

Director of Engineering - Sparton Medical (Formerly Astro Instrumentation)(9 yrs)

• Lead all Engineering activities for a Medical device Development and Manufacturing company.

• Develop Business Plan and Strategic Plan

• Implemented ISO 13485 Quality Management System

• Responsible for Engineering P & L for Development and Sales

Manager of Advance Manufacturing - Bayer Diagnostics (11 yrs)

• Implemented a picture-based assembly process to simplify learning and minimize errors in production.

• Led transfer of a clinical laboratory instrument from Bayer Diagnostics, Oberlin to Dublin, Ireland.

• Lead the transfer of an $80+ M program from R&D into production.