Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

VP of Product Development & OEM Relations

Performance Machine

- Manages, directs & coordinates all Engineering & Operations activities for the purpose of transforming innovative, cutting edge ideas and technology into saleable products while maintaining reliable performance, consistent quality and the highest standards of safety, within market driven time constraints. 
- A high level strategic manager and planner whom also mentors subordinates and provides leadership and guidance to the team. 
- Key member of senior leadership team, contributing to the overall profitability of the business. 
- Reports to the President while directly interfacing with other senior staff as a peer.

VP of Engineering & Operations

Horiba Automotive

- Establish and oversee HORIBA Automotive West Coast project delivery and support operations, based in the greater Los Angeles area.
- Provide executive leadership for major projects; overseeing project delivery and post-delivery support teams.
- Build-up and lead local project management, engineering, commissioning and service team.
- Accountable for project delivery performance (deliverables, schedule and cost), efficient operational performance of delivery and support team, and fulfill a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Support West coast sales and business development activity.

Director, West Coast Area Support

Wolfe Industries, Inc.

- Assist with launching new products into production and optimizing flow and layout of existing production lines.
- Research new manufacturing methods and technologies (such as laminating, metal cleaning & ...) as needed for new products being manufactured.
- Assist with development and design of new manufacturing operations, tools and equipment.

Manufacturing Consultant

Toyota Racing Development, USA

Oversee the engine testing operations on a daily & strategic basis in a very dynamic environment. Work with Engine engineering, Production engine build & Development build to complete necessary engine testing for NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Lead the investigation & implementation of new engine testing equipment & instrumentation as needed to serve internal customers. Lead continuous improvement activities as well as cell improvement & maintenance. Manage a team of 13 people including Team Leader, Test Engineers, Design Engineer, Test cell technicians, Fabricator & Electronics Technician. Responsible for planning, monitoring & controlling annual expense budget & capital expense for department.

Manager, Engine Testing Operations

Renthal Ltd

- One of the leaders of the company along with the Managing & Commercial Directors.
- Work with Commercial & Managing Director to develop and implement short & long term plans to ensure the growth and success of the business.
- Direct & manage all technical aspects of the business including R&D, Testing, Production Engineering, Procurement, Production Planning, Quality & Factory. 
- Responsible for establishing the company’s technical visions, strategic direction and jointly developing the product roadmap.
- Direct staff and activities involved in developing/qualifying new products.
- Advise Production Manager & Team Leaders as needed in daily Production meeting to achieve monthly & yearly sales targets. 
- Responsible for initiating, Implementing and the management of Lean manufacturing methodologies across production floor (including Kanban/supermarkets, 6S, S&OP routines, and visual mgmt.)
- Responsible for daily management and annual evaluation of department managers (Production, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing & Shipping).
- Developed short & long term plans to meet company objectives; lead and manage team(s)/ key staff to realize plans.
- Jointly responsible for P&L with the Managing & Commercial Directors.

Technical Director (VP Engineering/Operations)

- Led the development of all new motorcycle & bicycle products including cost, design, schedule, 
   prototyping, manufacturing, sourcing & testing.
- Implemented a Design Review (Gate) Process to help ensure products meet all Commercial &  
   Technical design/testing requirements.
- Led the conversion to SolidWorks for CAD design, FEA analysis & data management

Head of R&D

Gibson & Barnes

Led the establishment of a technical team and system including design, manufacturing & quality engineering to tackle numerous liquid cooling products for the US military.

Director of Engineering - Contract Position

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

- Led, developed & managed up to 30 people including: Engineers, Test Riders, Technicians, Inspectors, Fabricators & Machinists
- Responsible for the management of cost, design, development, prototyping, schedule & testing of almost 300 new accessory projects (Piston, Camshaft, Valves, Cylinder Head, A-arm, Axle, Cowling, Back rest, Windshield, Engine Guard, Lamp Mount & etc) per year for all Motor-sports products (On & Off-road Motorcycle, ATV, SxS & Scooter)
- Created & managed (3) department (Engineering, Quality & Testing) SG&A budgets, Communication plans & MTP Strategic business plans
- Developed a Manpower forecasting tool to enable effective resource & project planning to ensure on-time project completion 
- Led the creation & implementation of a new hire & existing employee training program to help improve the efficiency & productivity of the team 
- Implemented a formal Design Review (Gate) Process to help ensure products meet all necessary design & testing requirements of Engineering, Product Planning & Testing.
- Led the conversion to Pro Engineer, Mechanica & PDM Link for CAD design, FEA analysis & data management 
- Developed Engineering, Testing & Quality Guidelines/Requirements for all types of Accessories to improve the quality & customer satisfaction of all products
- Implemented a Engineering Capability Assessment Survey for selecting suppliers for Outsourced design & development to increase overall development capacity
- Led the implementation of a Test Lab capable of performing vibration & load testing as well as on-vehicle data acquisition for measuring stress, g-force, temperature & etc.

Department Manager, Engineering, Quality & Testing

- Responsible for cost, design, development, schedule & dyno/ride testing of all High Performance 4- stroke engine accessories including: exhaust systems, camshafts, pistons, valves, cylinder heads, intake manifold, carburetor, FI mapping & clutch components
- Worked with suppliers to develop manufacturing methods for prototype & production which were cost effective yet produced high quality parts
- Developed the procedure for utilizing YMC Japan OE 3D data for Accessory design
- Developed Engine Dyno & Suitability Test standards for all Performance Engine components
- Utilized both AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop & Inventor for the design & analysis of products.

Senior Development Engineer

Honeywell Turbo Technologies

- Maintained productivity and quality standards by working with support operations as needed
- Coordinated & supervised activities of over 30 personnel including: work assignments, team activities & training
- Built natural work teams into high performance teams utilizing Six Sigma & Lean techniques to improve work skills, quality of products and reduce scrap/rework

Production Manager

- Developed new turbocharger & EGR components for large Diesel engine applications
- Developed and coordinated necessary lab testing to qualify new designs for production
- Analyzed and developed corrective actions for existing product failures
- Led new projects through the use of timelines and action item lists to ensure a timely launch
- Successfully led CAD Designers in designing new turbocharger & EGR components

Product Engineer

FMF Racing, Inc

- Performed design, development, cost feasibility & project management for all motorcycle/ATV components: 2 & 4 stroke exhaust systems,  footpegs, skidplates, handlebars & etc.
- Engineered manufacturing/fabrication processes, equipment and tooling for production
- Developed CNC programs for Mill and Plasma machines for production parts
- Performed Chassis Dyno testing of all new 2 & 4 stroke exhaust systems
- Utilized AutoCAD and Pro Engineer for the design of new products

Development Engineer

- 30 years experience in Product Development/Manufacturing/Operations/Testing in the Automotive/Power Sports industry
- A dynamic leader and mentor, able to build strong teams and inspire individuals to strive towards even higher levels of achievement.
- Trained in Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma; Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Strong organizational, team building and strategic skills which enables bringing new products quickly into high volume production. 
- Thrives on customer focused engineering and resolving challenging engineering projects.

Specialties include:  Vehicle & Accessory Product Development/Testing, Project Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Development & Supplier Capability Analysis

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