Expert Details
Fasteners, Automotive, Innovation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Production Process, Injection Molding Plastics Process Metal Forming, Organization Management
ID: 734206
Florida, USA
Consulting on a wide range of subjects.
Author of a published book on product development.
Driving growth through new-world processes, which includes:
•Realignment of business to realize increased performance, profitability 80/20
•Secure Corporation’s place as Industry Leader.
•New Business Development Leadership
•New Product Innovation and Development
•Manufacturing optimization 80/20
•Maximize Niche and Moat
•Innovative technologies to increase an organization’s offerings
Managing automotive component suppliers.
Process expertise:
• Design and Integration
• Automated Assembly, component through final assembly
• Metal Finishing, Heat Treat, Plating and Painting
• Plastic Fastener, Design, Testing, Manufacturing Injection Molding and Extrusion
• Metal Fastener Design, Testing, Manufacturing, Cold Forming and Machinating
• CAD, CAM, Three D Printing
• Plastic Materials, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Thermoforming, Die Cutting
• Metallurgy, Metal Forming and Stamping
Automotive OEM supplier experience:
• Interior Components, Door Handles, Head Rests, Motion Control
• Fuel Systems: Fuel Tank, and Line, Level Sensing
• Invented Cap-less Refueling, now standard Six Utility Patents
• Cooling Systems, Valves, Pumps
• Electrical Generators, Alternators, Switching
• Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and Batteries
• Global Product Development Co-Operation
• ISO and QS Quality Systems
• Windshield Wiper Systems, Actuators
Other manufacturing experience, managing and consulting:
• Construction Fasteners and Specifications
• Global Product Development Co-Operation
• Welding Equipment
• Store Fixtures, Grocery Carts, Shelving, Displays
• Electrical Wire Manufacturing: Household, Commercial, Industrial, Nuclear
• Copper Tubing and Fittings, Water and HVAC,
• Aluminum Extrusion
• Railroad Equipment, Pushers, Tank Cars
• Commercial Food Equipment
• Commercial Pumps
• OEM Off Line Truck Modification
• Truck Axle, Brake, Fifth Wheel, Trailer Manufacturing
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1967 | Degree: BSIE | Subject: Automotive | Institution: Kettering (General Motors Institute) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1967 to 2009 | Employer: ITW | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Executive Responsibility: Multiple Divisions of Fortune 100 companies, 1984-2014ITW Patent Society Special Award 1995 ITW Patent Society Special Award -2004 Vice President, ITW Global Product Development Center 1996-2009 |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Author of a full-length book on product development available on Amazon & Kindle.Registered ideation process engaged in the culture of over 100 diverse companies. |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Awards / Recognition |
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| Inventors Hall of Fame Induction 1998 ITW Awards |