Director or VP of Engineering
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Extensive expertise across the full product development lifecycle, including concept design, systems integration, verification & validation (V&V), compliance and commercialization of complex electromechanical systems. Proficient in developing and executing risk management processes, including Design and Process FMEAs, DVP&R, and root cause analysis. Experienced in building and managing ISO 9001-compliant quality management systems, integrating FDA-equivalent regulatory requirements on different continents, and leading cross-functional collaboration between design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
Skilled in the design and execution of performance, reliability, and end-of-line testing programs, including the development of in-house test facilities and custom test rigs.
Strategic and results-driven senior leader with over 15 years of experience building, scaling, and directing high-performing engineering teams in regulated, safety-critical industries. Proven track record of leading cross-functional groups of up to 35 engineers through the full product lifecycle—from concept and systems integration to verification, validation, and commercialization—while managing budgets up to $4M. Known for fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, implementing ISO 9001-compliant quality systems, and mentoring more than 500 engineers in technical excellence, risk management, and leadership.
Adept at aligning technical strategy with business objectives to deliver complex products on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Accomplished engineering and operations leader with over 25 years of experience spanning robotics, motion systems, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, academia, and defense. Recognized for building and scaling high-performing teams, implementing quality and reliability systems, and driving innovation across complex product lifecycles.
Quality & Reliability Leadership – Directed risk management, FMEAs, ISO 9001 implementation, and system-level verification and validation for robotics and motion solutions. Built in-house reliability labs and testing programs that reduced costs, improved defect detection, and ensured global compliance.
Product Development & Operations – Led cross-functional engineering teams of up to 35 members, managing multi-product portfolios from concept through pre-production. Delivered on-time launches with measurable improvements in quality, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
Business & Strategic Management – Senior leadership team member with direct P&L responsibility, budget oversight, and contract manufacturing strategy. Implemented KPI-driven QMS and automation initiatives that improved efficiency, first-pass yield, and customer satisfaction.
Consulting & Training – Provided reliability engineering, FMEA, and simulation expertise to industry leaders, training 500+ engineers and advancing compliance in high-reliability sectors. Provided ANSYS structural CAE support (non linear, dynamic, large structures) using ANSYS.
Academic & Military Foundations – Served as professor and department chair, designing curricula and establishing testing labs. Early career as a Naval Officer in the Engineering Branch, leading technical teams in safety-critical defense operations.
Proven ability to align technical excellence with organizational strategy, delivering sustainable improvements in quality, reliability, and operational performance across diverse industries and global markets
Masters of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (Structural Simulations)
