Schenectady, New York, United States
Executive engineering and operations leader with deep experience building, scaling, and governing engineering organizations in precision manufacturing environments serving defense, energy, and industrial markets. As Chief Engineer, I am accountable for technical strategy, engineering execution, manufacturability, and production readiness across a diversified manufacturing platform. I lead cross-functional engineering teams, establish disciplined engineering governance, and partner closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure technical decisions align with business objectives. My background spans hands-on engineering, manufacturing operations leadership, and enterprise systems implementation. In recent years, my focus has shifted from individual technical contribution to developing leaders, strengthening execution discipline, and translating engineering intent into predictable operational outcomes. I am a practical, shop-floor-oriented leader who values accountability, clarity of ownership, and sound engineering judgment. I am most effective in environments that require balancing speed, rigor, and risk while delivering right-first-time results.
Executive leader accountable for technical strategy, engineering execution, and manufacturability across a diversified precision manufacturing platform serving defense, energy, and industrial markets. Owns engineering authority for product design, process development, production readiness, and technical risk. Leads cross-functional engineering teams, establishes disciplined engineering systems (DFMEA/PFMEA, GD&T, change control, standard work), and partners closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver scalable, right-first-time solutions. Acts as the technical interface to customers and senior leadership while driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion. Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented role focused on execution, accountability, and building durable engineering capability.
Led manufacturing operations for Gleeble® materials testing systems at a Vishay Precision Group subsidiary, with full responsibility for production planning, workforce leadership, and operational execution. Managed a mixed team of exempt and non-exempt employees while overseeing scheduling, materials, subcontractors, and shop-floor performance. Drove operational discipline, improved throughput and delivery performance, and strengthened alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Implemented standardized planning and control systems, reinforced quality and safety culture, and developed team capability through clear accountability and performance management. Role served as a senior leadership position bridging engineering intent with manufacturing execution.
Led engineering execution and technical delivery for a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing business serving demanding industrial and advanced-technology customers. Held responsibility for engineering prioritization, technical decision-making, and day-to-day leadership of the engineering function. Managed and developed engineers and technical staff, set clear ownership for designs and deliverables, and established practical engineering discipline across product development and manufacturing support. Acted as the primary technical liaison between engineering, operations, quality, and leadership to ensure designs were manufacturable, schedules were executable, and risks were addressed early. Played a key role in stabilizing execution, improving cross-functional communication, and laying the groundwork for scalable engineering processes as the business evolved.
Served as a senior technical contributor and informal technical lead in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, responsible for mechanical design, analysis, and production support of advanced industrial equipment. Provided technical direction on complex design challenges, mentored junior engineers, and partnered closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve production issues and improve manufacturability. Frequently acted as the escalation point for technical decisions, balancing performance, risk, and schedule constraints. Role laid the foundation for formal engineering leadership responsibilities through demonstrated ownership, judgment, and cross-functional influence.
Manufacturing a full line of ASME Section I & Section IV boilers. Managing all aspects of the manufacturing process and directing a staff of 30+ employees.
Manufacturing rugged ultra-high reliability shipboard electrical and data systems. Developing, implementing, and maintaining methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Supporting the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.