William Straley 🇺🇸🇯🇵

Metal Component Manufacturing Specialist ・ Sales Engineering Manager ・ People Management ・ Vendor & Stakeholder Management ・ Investment Casting & Metal Injection Molding ・ Additive Manufacturing ・ Industrial CT Scanning I am a seasoned sales engineering manager with comprehensive expertise in metal component manufacturing, specializing in investment casting, metal injection molding, and additive manufacturing. My role extends beyond technical acumen; I excel in sourcing and procurement, project management, people management, fostering strong relationships that motivate and drive teams to achieve exceptional results. With a strong focus on design for manufacturing (DFM), I am dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet client expectations. My experience in vendor and stakeholder management ensures that projects are executed and maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency. I am also adept at guiding and inspiring teams, using my interpersonal skills to create a collaborative and supportive environment. This approach has been instrumental in driving project success and developing new market opportunities. In addition, I lead marketing and branding initiatives, including social media strategy (LinkedIn), to elevate our industry presence and expand market reach. My commitment to continuous learning allows me to deliver strategic value in my professional career. I am passionate about the technical and human aspects of my role, ensuring that clients and teams are set up for success. I am a strong business leader, collaborator, and skilled facilitator with the ability to impact positive change and improvement. Life is an ever-changing, ever-flowing river of challenges and opportunities. Every rapid and calm is a learning opportunity. Forever a student at heart. Core Competencies: •Project Management •Metal Component Design Optimization •Sourcing and Vendor Management •Design for Manufacturing (DFM) •Prototype to Production Knowledge Technical Skills and Knowledge: •Manufacturing Processes: Investment Casting, Metal Injection Molding (MIM), Sheet Metal Fabrication, 3D Printing •CAD 2D/3D: Ability to read and understand 2D technical drawings, Ability to model and create 3D CAD models Tools and Equipment: •Fusion 360, •TRUMPF TruBend 7036, •TRUMPF TruLaser Cell 3000, •MS Office, •HubSpot, •Google Cloud Systems.