Earl Alfaro

Earl Alfaro

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President at Alfaro Design, LLC

  • Education

    • Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology

      1987 - 1998
      Professional Diploma Naval Architecture | Marine Engineering | Yacht & Small-craft Design
  • Experience

    • Tom Fexas Yacht Design

      Jan 1987 - Sept 2000
      Project Engineer

      Designers of custom and production yachts ranging in sizes from 35' to 155'.Design / engineering of new product, custom and production. Tasks included but were not limited to:• Project management / customer interface• Hull lines detailing / modifications• Interior space planning, exterior styling• Superstructure development / construction details• Propulsion, ventilation, weight / stability support• Compliance and construction audits

    • Intermarine Savannah

      Sept 2000 - Nov 2002
      Sr. Yacht Designer

      Manufacturer of custom luxury yachts in both aluminum and fiberglass compositesDesign / engineering support of new & existing custom product; refit – both FRP and aluminum. Tasks included but were not limited to:• Construction and detail design conforming to regulatory compliance• 3D model development for plugs & molds• New product conceptual design• Manufacturing support• Reverse engineering

    • Palmer Johnson Yachts - Savannah

      Nov 2002 - Nov 2003
      Sr. Yacht Designer

      Manufacturer of custom luxury yachts in both aluminum and fiberglass compositesDesign / engineering support of new & existing custom product; refit – both FRP and aluminum. Tasks included but were not limited to:• Construction and detail design conforming to regulatory compliance.• 3D model development for plugs & molds• New product conceptual design• Manufacturing support• Weight calculations• Reverse engineering

    • Pursuit Boats

      Nov 2003 - Jul 2006
      Sr. Development Engineer | Group Leader

      Manufacturers of FRP fishing boats ranging in sizes from 22' through 37'Engineering Group Leader responsible for detail design and introduction of new product into a lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities included but were not limited to:• Team management• Routine interface with all departments throughout product development phases in order to ensure quality, repeatability, cost effectiveness, and sustain continuous improvement• Problem-resolution process control exercises using Six Sigma Show less

    • Grand Banks Yachts

      Jul 2006 - Apr 2014
      Yacht Designer | Product Development Manager

      Manufacturer of luxury production yachts ranging in sizes from 43' to 76'.Responsibility to oversee the development and introduction of new product that fulfills the strategic goals and vision of Grand Banks Yachts while integrating the needs of sales, manufacturing, and marketing.

    • Alfaro Design LLC

      Sept 2014 - now
      President

      Design firm providing yacht and small-craft naval architecture services to discerning yacht owners, boat manufacturers, designers, and naval architects.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six-Sigma 'Green Belt'

      Sensei Group
    • SNAME - Member

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    • RINA - Member

      Royal Institution of Naval Architects