JAMES KESLER

Experience

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  Hughes Network Systems

  May 1997 - Nov 2003

  Lead Mechanical Engineer

  Designed sheet metal and plastics for mid to high-volume consumer products.Designed ruggedized portable broadband satellite antennas. Sourced components from new vendors and processes to solve design issues. Coordinated supply, qualified vendors and met schedule, cost and design objectives.Designed terrestrial repeater system for XM radio. Coordinated multiple vendors, both domestic and foreign. Sourced all components needed to complete the project. Worked hand-in-hand with manufacturing to solve issues, correct problems and create work instructions. Worked directly with vendors to solve supply issues. Lead other engineers on the team. Worked and coordinated with multiple other disciplines to complete the project. Show less

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  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

  Dec 2003 - May 2015

  Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Mechanical Engineer, Leader and InventorDesigned electronics enclosures to meet stringent corrosion, thermal and sealing requirements. Designed for 30' submersion, -40 to +105 C temperature range, and 3000+ hours of salt fog testing per ASTM B117.Invented new products to improve and meet customer needs. Named as sole or co-inventor on more than 18 patents filed so far.Designed new electronics components. Designed drop-in replacements for vertical integration of components already in use. Learned new standards, designed to meet those standards, created and followed test procedures and implemented production.Designed high-volume automated assembly cells for the assembly of components. Designed parts, created layouts, and sourced components. Assisted with assembly and troubleshooting. Qualified and commissioned outsourced automated assembly cells. Created business cases, project plans, and presented project overviews and updates to the Board of Directors. Represented the company at multiple trade shows and meetings.Selected, audited, and qualified production vendors for the manufacture of custom components. Solved problems with supply, and worked with suppliers to solve problems with designs and production processes. Worked on cost reduction projects.Supervised and coordinated varying disciplines. Coordinated projects and business needs of the Components Division.Specified, selected, purchased, and commissioned capital equipment to solve problems and improve processes. Show less

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  Kenaz Designs LLC

  May 2015 - now

  Owner

  Owner, Inventor, and Mechanical EngineerSolve problems and create solutions for clients. Provide unmatched service. Extend client's internal resources to cover project load. Create high quality, innovative and reliable designs for products. Assist in all aspects of production until the project is completed.Conduct market research, create business cases and design new and innovative products. Create and follow schedules. Select, qualify and coordinate with sub contractors and production vendors to secure consistent product supply and complete projects on time and on budget.Work with patent attorneys to secure IP for products and inventions. Help create patents and conduct patent searches. Source and coordinate with sub-contractors to fulfill project and product needs in other engineering disciplines. Show less

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  Ontario International Airport

  Nov 2016 - now

  Direct, review, and evaluate the activities of the Operations at the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA), which include Building Maintenance, Airport Operations, Law Enforcement, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, and Aviation Security. Manage all aspects of these departments as many overlap. Participate in creating and leading execution of (with other chiefs) strategic plan for the airport, organization, and future growth. Plan and execute capital development and purchase; ensure compliance with all federal agencies. Show less

  • Chief Operations Officer

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Head of Cargo and Development

    Nov 2016 - Jul 2022