Ray Kelly

Experience

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  The Conair Group

  Jan 1993 - Mar 2000

  Electrical Engineering Manager

   Coordinated custom automation control system design and installation to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Designed microprocessor-based electronic products including involvement from conception to market introduction while maintaining consistency of designs for international markets. Developed and provided customer training workshop for proper drying of hygroscopic resins. Provided technical support for manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, sales, quality, and service departments. Negotiated research contract and became liaison for Penn State University Research Affiliation Agreement. Prepared, submitted, and was successfully awarded 2 Ben Franklin Technology Partnership research grants in coordination with Penn State University. Show less

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  INNOVATIVE CONTROLS INC

  Mar 2000 - Jan 2002

  Engineering Manager

   Managed product development and manufacturing of electronic and electro-mechanical devices for a fire apparatus and medical equipment supplier. Researched, developed, installed, and supervised through certification the first production line at Innovative Controls to meet Health Care Industry Good Manufacturing Practices requirements. Planned all technical aspects for product development including design, development, analysis, prototyping, manufacturability, and test. Performed hardware and embedded software design and testing for micro-controller based products. Identified and developed technologies used in new products. Developed customer support documentation for the proper installation and use of level gauges.  Developed new product specifications based on marketing requirements. Show less

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  Cannon USA

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2004

  Project Manager

   Managed multiple automation projects between $25,000 and $3.5 million from sales release through final installation and customer acceptance. Developed Engineering Specifications, Risk Assessments, and Functional Test Specifications for the safe use of flammable hydrocarbons in industrial polyurethane processing. Acted as single point of contact for customer, resolving all contract issues while assuring customer satisfaction. Developed and conducted custom training programs for the safe operation and maintenance of polyurethane storage and processing equipment using flammable blowing agents. Coordinated purchasing, manufacturing, testing, documentation, and installation to ensure that the custom equipment was produced, installed, and operating in compliance with contract requirements. Contracted vendors local to customer sites as needed. Show less

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  Permanent

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

  Cognizant Engineer

   Developed instrumentation and control systems for electric power distribution systems. Prepared system performance and test specifications, approved supplier designs, provided engineering follow through to manufacturing, test, installation, and resolution of system problems. Interfaced directly with customer to gain approval for proposed activities. Conducted validation/verification of any changes to user documentation. Provide support at manufacturing site as needed. Served as Safety Committee representative and conducted monthly preventative audits. Show less

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  Ibis Tek, LLC

  Nov 2006 - Mar 2012

  Vice President of Engineering

  Lead multi-disciplined engineering teams designing, developing, and documenting security vehicles and lighting products. Developed plans, schedules, budgets, and procured prototypes for new product development activities. Identified and developed technologies to be used in new product development projects. Designed, developed, and released to manufacturing, four new security vehicles in four years. Developed electrical installation department capabilities and successfully won electrical retrofit contract from incumbent. Redesigned lighting products to meet military EMI, shock, and vibration requirements. Coordinated with Optical Engineers to develop first of its kind LED lighting products to replace HID based products. Primary point of contact with customer communicating needs to other managers and departments within the organization. Show less

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  The Conair Group

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2018

  Vice President of Engineering

   Establish, justify, and implement strategies, detailed plans, schedules, and budgets for new product development using Stage Gate process. Coordinate multi-disciplined and multi-location 20 person engineering department designing, developing, and documenting auxiliary equipment for the plastics injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion industries. Coordinate purchasing, product management, manufacturing, marketing, sales, service, quality assurance, and engineering departments for product development and introduction activities. Implemented Controls Platform Hardware and Software standardization program enhancing efficiency in design, support, and component cost.  Develop staff through coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities. Coordinate Lean Process Improvement and Variable Cost Savings activities with other departments saving in excess of $1 million annually. Coordinate all intellectual property matters with Legal Teams. Manage new product development lab prototyping and testing activities. Coordinate engineering department activities with joint venture located in India. Show less

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  Permanent

  Jan 2019 - now

  Project Engineer

   Develop instrumentation and control systems for electric power distribution systems. Prepare system performance and test specifications, approve supplier designs, provide engineering follow through to manufacturing, test, installation, and resolution of system problems. Interface directly with customer to gain approval for proposed activities. Conduct validation/verification of any changes to user documentation. Provide support at manufacturing site as needed.