Tom Barito

Experience

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  United Technologies

  Aug 1982 - Mar 1985

  Project Engineer

  Performed heat transfer and vibration analysis for aerospace electronics. Designed electronic packaging to accommodate thermal and vibration loads.

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  Tecumseh Products Company

  Mar 1985 - Oct 1988

  Project Engineer

  Involved in all aspects of concept development for Tecumseh's scroll compressor project.- Achieved record efficiency and sound levels in a short period of time with innovative design and manufacturing concepts

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  Carrier Corporation

  Oct 1988 - Aug 1995

  Senior Project Leader

  Ground floor innovator in designing a novel and competitive line of scroll compressors.- Developed and completed validation and qualification testing of a burst of unique concepts for efficiency, compressor protection and sound reduction- Designed, built and successfully tested "Proof of Concept" prototype compressors nine months after joining Carrier. This was a critical milestone for getting UTC capital approval to build a factory in AR- Extensive use of analytical models and instrumentation techniques for compressor development.- Led a special manufacturing project for "high speed machining". Increased production line throughput by 30%.- Successfully completed Carrier University course for HVAC and refrigeration thermal systems- Eleven patents issued Show less

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  Carrier Corporation and York International

  Aug 1995 - Dec 2002

  Product Engineering Manager

  The compressor engineering design center, embedded in the manufacturing facility, was an ideal situation for practicing Design for Manufacturability (DFM). While I was Product Engineering Manager, the department developed significant product improvements and created next generation compressor designs, while applying team-building, creative problem-solving and a participative management approach to inspire excellence.- Managed up to 20 Engineers and Technicians, including compressor & acoustic labs- Directed commercial compressor development from concept to launch - most cost effective, quiet and reliable product in the global market- Relentless champion for product reliability as a critical business priority with strong emphasis on Design for Reliability (DFR) and rigorous qualification testing. Successfully directed a plant-wide program to meet a best-in-class reliability goal. - Implemented a "design through production" process to control compressor vibration- Patent Committee Chairman to drive market dominance through innovation Show less

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  Carrier Corporation

  Dec 2002 - Dec 2009

  Director of Quality

  Directed the system overhaul of the Quality Management System(QMS), integrating multiple functions and requiring a broad base of stakeholders including plant leadership, engineering and manufacturing. - Managed 20-25 Engineers and Technicians- Product Development Process - devised and implemented a simplified, effective and powerful system for new product introduction- Supplier Quality - established rigorous process improvements that included PPAP, strict KPI management and annual QMS audits- Gauge Control - implemented a major overhaul of all metrology systems including calibration, maintenance and gauge R&R systems- Capital Equipment Purchase - established a lean, cost competitive and efficient process for approval and introduction of all capital equipment- Lean approach - drove extensive use of Lean Six Sigma tools and methods to identify and address quality issues throughout the factory. Tools included FMEA, SPC and DoE- Project Leader for Roll Formed Shell Process Improvement - led a successful 9 month special manufacturing project reducing scrap by 40% and improving productivity by 30%Industry certifications:- ISO9001; Drove 9 month successful certification.- ISO14001; Drove 6 month successful certification. Show less

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  GE

  Feb 2010 - Nov 2015

  Innovator on a high intensity, cross-functional, global team to develop a novel linear compressor design- Achieved industry leading efficiency targets- Applied thermodynamics and fluid mechanics analysis to improve efficiency- Optimized design and stress analysis (FEA) with proficiency in Solidworks- Four US patents issued, 8 patents pending- Patent Committee Chairman Refrigeration Sourced Products group:- Evaluated and qualified new US and non-US suppliers for compact refrigerators, freezers and ice machines- Ensured agency compliance and marketing standards to increase placement in highly competitive marketplace- Created and revised product specifications, user manuals and application requirements- Achieved goals for product cost reduction

  • Senior Engineer

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2015

  • Senior Engineer

    Feb 2010 - Nov 2011
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  NiteCap, Inc

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  President

  Directed product development and marketing of a unique medical device to treat snoring and sleep apnea (patent pending).

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  GE Appliances, a Haier Company

  May 2017 - now

  Principal Design Engineer