Robert Tanner

Executive Leadership ★ Engineering Management ★ Company Growth

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

About

✓ Senior Leader: Offering a 30-year background in engineering, quality control, and safety that has been essential in subsequent senior leadership positions—established strategy and key objectives based on an in-depth knowledge of processes, hands-on oversight of various teams, and ability to work cross functionally ✓ Well-Rounded Professional: Adept at delivering long-term growth for companies by continuously improving a wide range of processes while implementing new solutions/systems and driving major production releases ✓ Effective Communicator: Able to blend comprehensive project management expertise, knowledge of engineering software, and critical thinking abilities with strong listening, communication, and negotiating skills ✓ Innovative & Analytical Thinker: Kept companies abreast of numerous changes in engineering processes by pioneering the implementation of new software and protocols that reduced costs and maximized productivity

Experience

  • Quality Assurance Manager at Autoquip Corporation
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Director Of Engineering and Quality at TMCO, The Measurement Company
    Jul 2011 - Sep 2020 · 9 yrs 3 mos

     Combine extensive leadership, quality control, and engineering expertise to guide daily Engineering operations  Ensure constant alignment with overarching company objectives related to design, development, and completion  Act as ISO 9001 2008/2015 Lead Auditor/Management Representative in addition to all other responsibilities  Facilitate continuous improvement during the production process while overseeing the Quality Control department  Establish strict quality standards while also maintaining adherence to ASME, ASTM, AGA, and NACE standards  Drive the implementation/improvement of 100+ patterns and molds for casting development and management  Interface cross functionally with both IT and other management groups to implement Infor, Syteline ERP software

  • Engineering Manager - New Product Development & Design Management at CMP Corporation
    Sep 1985 - Jul 2011 · 25 yrs 11 mos

     Managed Engineering for 20 years in addition to 10 years of product design and process development  Served on the ERP System Transition Team, capably managing engineering, quality, and manufacturing  Handled drafting, designing, developing, and reverse engineering of HVAC industrial A/C compressor parts  Functioned as both an ISO Management Rep and OSHA/EPA Safety Coordinator for 75+ employees  Worked extensively with parts produced from forgings, castings, permanent molds, and bar stock materials