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Project/Product Manager · Hayes Performance Systems Inc
Richfield, WI
In My Own Words
Experienced professional who holds a record of achievement in product & project engineering and relationship building. Ability to gather requirements, manage multiple projects and stakeholders, and lead cross-functional team collaboration on deliverables. Talented leader with outstanding communication skills for training, mentoring, and business management.
Work Experience
Project/Product Manager
Hayes Performance Systems Inc2021 – Present
Project manager overseeing all five unique brands under the Hayes Bicycle Group (HBG) portfolio. Product Manager for Protaper brand in HBG portfolio. Drive cross functional leadership of global NPD projects with operations in Europe, Asia, and North America. Facilitate project feasibilities for capital expense approval.
? Dynamically manage 35-50 active NPD projects with global operations of all five Hayes Bicycle Group (HBG) brands. ? Active member in strategic planning and Strategy Development (SD) projects; 2023 Lead SD Project Manager. ? Utilize Smartsheet, Syteline ERP, Kaizen, X-Matrices, 6S, SharePoint, MS Team, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Sales/Application Engineer
Molded Dimensions Inc2017 – 2021
Develop quoting and pricing strategies through financial analysis of costing, engineering designs, and product specifications. Organize requirements gathering, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and cost analysis. Partner with Sales Managers on customer relationship management and RFQs. Drive cross-functional team collaboration for sales and revenue creation.
? Generate the most quotes in the sales group by producing 50-60% of all quotes provided. ? Contribute to revenue growth and sales operations through customer meetings, site visits, and negotiations. ? Utilize SolidWorks, Sugar CRM, 6S, GD&T, MS Team, Zoom, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Concept Engineer
Milwaukee Electric Tool Company2015 – 2017
Championed product development through competitive analysis, engineering analysis, and quality testing. Performed product validation and benchmarking for feasibility studies. Supplied prototyping, 3D printing, and machine shop operations.
? Collaborated on proof-of-concept validation for M18 cordless framing nailer. ? Supplied competitive analysis of HVAC trade tools; developed sheet-metal cutting tool and submitted patent application. ? Built innovative new product designs using project management and engineering standards for technical solutions.
Mechanical Design Engineer
ABB-Medium Voltage Drives2014 – 2015
Maximized team collaboration on customer relationship management by processing engineering change requests and providing quality improvements for product lines. Implemented project management to ensure customer satisfaction, cost savings, and sales revenue. Conducted studies using a high-altitude field tester and produced statistical data analysis.
? Excelled as project manager on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and productization of high-altitude application drives. ? Spearheaded drive reliability improvements through evaluation and processing of ECNs and reduced backlog 70%. ? Leveraged SolidEdge, SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, 5S, and Kaizen.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Curt G. Joa Inc2010 – 2014
Generated mechanical engineering designs and managed the full product lifecycle from conceptualization to customer. Engineered quality improvements for mechanical design and assemblies. Spearheaded proof of principle, product innovation, and R&D initiatives. Organized project management through design review meetings and project coordination.
? Devised communication and teamwork to satisfy customer requirements for products and retrofitted kits. ? Utilized SolidEdge, Teamcenter (PDM), AutoCAD, TCM (ERP software), JD Edwards, GD&T, and MS Office.
