Paul King

Regulated all technical and R&D aspects including, but not limited to, developing business cases for new product and solutions, performing market analysis of competitor products, calculating product cost, and coordinating the fabrication, testing, and validation of prototypes. Oversaw departmental budgets and schedules, defined project scope, allocated resources, and achieved all targeted goals by creating and complying with branding, quality, engineering, and company standards. Prepared and managed detailed portfolios, documents, and reports that outlined project specifications, newly developed products, marketing content, quality issues identified, and solutions rendered. • Held the position of Acting Global Development Manager (R&D) (Feb 2014 – Feb 2015) after showcasing outstanding workmanship, leadership, and expertise.

Streamlined all processes of development, testing, and validation which included the enhancement of company R&D operations, management of budgets, construction of prototypes, and the creation of standards and guidelines that adhere to engineering and branding needs. Researched competitor products, supervised quality issue resolution, distributed resources, and provided technical guidance for all product applications; with the aim of ensuring the accurate and timely establishment of new products. Generated comprehensive project plans and schedules, content for product marketing literature, and technical documents that detail product cost.

Defined scope, budget, and schedules for various projects before procuring components necessary for timely delivery. Identified risks by debugging and testing tools, commissioned equipment, and regulated the development of numerous multidisciplinary teams that were in charge of initiating, executing, and completing all project phases effectively and efficiently. Oversaw project finances; ensuring to focus on cost estimations, profitability, and project proposals. Addressed and provided responses to questions and concerns from project teams, sales personnel, and customers. Tracked, monitored, and controlled expenses, based on budgetary guidelines.

• Directed the execution of assigned projects to maintain specifications, quality, schedule, and profitability objectives • Developed, designed, and documented fastening systems • Utilized CAD systems to document layout drawings and process and instrumentation diagrams • Supervised designers in the design and documentation of equipment • Interfaced with customers and suppliers to meet specifications and design requirements • Monitored assembly activities to ensure products and systems meet specifications • Facilitated design improvements of standard product • Directed between ten to twenty projects concurrently

(Industrial Oven/Furnace Machinery Design and Manufacturing • Directed the execution of assigned projects to maintain specifications, quality, schedule, and profitability objectives • Developed, designed, and documented industrial oven and furnace systems • Utilized CAD systems to document layout drawings and process and instrumentation diagrams • Supervised designers in the design and documentation of equipment • Led multidisciplinary teams through the execution of projects • Interfaced with customers and suppliers to meet specifications and design requirements • Involved in all stages of the project: from conception – the development of concepts, estimates, and proposals; through the execution – designing, procuring components, directing manufacturing, debugging and testing equipment, and assisting with customer run-off at manufacturing plant; and through installation, start-up, and validation of the equipment in the field • Developed and designed a unique auxiliary system, a quenchant management system for drop bottom furnace systems, which led to the company obtaining a United States patent • Led the design, development, and standardization of oven and furnace combustion systems that resulted in reduced equipment cost • Specific areas of design include industrial ovens and furnaces including auxiliary equipment: continuous and indexing conveyors, hoists, automation, quench systems, and cooling systems