To continue to grow professionally and assume greater challenges and responsibility
Jon W. Gifford 1000 Bradford Avenue (Home) 763-355-5924 Champlin, MN 55316 (Cell) 612-209-1295
jgifford1093[at]comcast.net
Experience:
Thiele Technologies, Inc. (formerly Bemis Packaging) Minneapolis, MN 1986-2010
Senior R & D Engineer/Project Manager 2000-2010 • Divisional Senior R & D Engineer in charge of new product development of packaging machinery. • Implemented multiple projects from conceptual phases through successful customer start-up. • Evaluated and initiated new designs/products to cut costs and/or enhance product performance. • Coached and mentored direct reports. Respected for hands-on approach and understanding. • Worked proactively with cross functional teams to recognize new product, new service and process
improvement opportunities. Firm believer in continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and rapport with customers. • Expert in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, PLC logic, GMP, and FEA. • Unique ability to solve complex and technical issues.
Production Manager 1998-2000 • Supervised and developed engineering, manufacturing, and assembly teams for business unit. • Managed and reported performance against set goals and objectives with teams and management. • Successfully scheduled and tracked customer orders for large capital equipment. • Responsibly managed approximately $500,000/month of multiple equipment shipments.
Project Engineer 1993-1998 • Composed project specifications, approval drawings, maintenance schedules, and FAT documents. • Coordinated project schedules with direct reports and related departments ensuring on-time
completion of all jobs. • Utilized troubleshooting skills with procurement, fabrication, and assembly issues resulting in
meeting project objectives and delivery schedules. • Oversaw layout and design of overall systems, major components, and peripheral equipment. • Supervised engineers to assure accuracy and completeness of all engineering documentation.
Mechanical Engineer 1986-1993 • Developed layout and detailed new product designs. • Processed customer orders through engineering and manufacturing. • Proficient in engineering software, PLC logic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical design.
Philips Industries, Titus Products Dallas, TX 1981-1985
Designer
• Designed grilles, registers, dampers, and diffusers for the HVAC industry. • Extensive experience with designing sheet metal parts and die design for aluminum extrusions.
Education:
North Iowa Community College Mason City, IA 1979-1981 • Associates of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Design. Deans List. 3.35 GPA
Achievements:
• Awarded US Patent No.s 5,704,197 and 7,322,162 for new innovations. • Other patent pending. • Coordinated compliance of machinery testing for CE certification. • Successfully implemented 3D SolidWorks from 2D AutoCAD while at Thiele Technologies, Inc. • Offered scholarship for testing in the top 98% for mechanical aptitude in the state of Iowa.
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