ELIZABETH FUSS
West Columbia
Summary
Experienced Engineering Manager successful at working with all disciplines to accomplish project objectives. Strategic planner, analytical thinker and decisive leader. 13-year track record of success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
BION-USA, LLC
PEACHTREE CITY
01.2021 - Current
- Provided leadership and drove continuous improvement to the engineering team.
- Lead and assigned responsibilities, as well as guided the engineering team to assure successful project completion.
- Ensured fluent communication with different stakeholders.
- Designed, prototyped, validated and implemented new products.
- Provided technical support and training modules to new employees, representatives and customers.
- Supervised engineering staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Worked closely with chemical media specialists in defining and selecting equipment design on a project by project basis.
- Developed the design of BION's gas phase air filtration equipment product lines, ensuring manufacturing compatibility with global markets for odor control, corrosion control, post harvest, and biogas upgrading applications.
- Developed engineering drawings, specifications and bid documents for BION's multiple equipment product lines.
- Developed all ISO documentation/procedures to transition the engineering department into ISO compliance.
- Developed and ensured engineering team conformity with all design requirements.
- Ensured the correct selection and evaluation of critical suppliers.
- Handled all customer service, purchasing, logistics and media inventory management responsibilities.
Project Engineer
BION-USA, LLC
Peachtree City
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Read and analyzed engineering specifications, drawings, site plans and electrical schematics.
- Developed quotes, including equipment selection based on project requirements and working with vendors to obtain competitive pricing.
- Performed Static pressure, Airflow & velocity calculations on packed beds, modules, particulate filters, piping and accessories.
- Assisted commercial team during bid phase with drawings, information, and submittal packages.
- Managed custom equipment orders from order acceptance through delivery of the project.
- Originated and generated 2D drawings, submittal packages, process flow diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and Operation, installation and Maintenance Manuals (OIMs).
- Incorporated controls into the equipment design based on individual project needs. (Blowers, control panels, pressure and temperature switches, heat tracing, etc)
- Ensured project compliance with applicable external engineering specifications and internal ISO and quality procedures/requirements.
- Worked extensively and coordinated with all internal departments, vendors, engineers, and contractors for successful execution of projects.
- Assisted with vendor development.
- Executed final inspections of equipment prior to shipment.
- Globally traveled to commission newly installed equipment and train operators on preventative maintenance.
- Handled all customer service, purchasing, logistics and media inventory management responsibilities.
Project Engineer
Purafil Inc
Doraville
02.2012 - 04.2018
- Transitioned the design of four gas phase air filtrationg product lines to be UL listed.
- Read and analyzed engineering specifications for municipal and government jobs.
- Assisted with quotes and vendor development.
- Managed custom equipment orders from order acceptance through delivery of project.
- Originated and generated drawings in 2D and 3D software, updated current 2D drawings to 3D Inventor drawings.
- Created Bill of Materials and manufacturing documentation.
- Ensured project compliance with applicable external engineering specifications, internal ISO procedures and requirements as defined by the Quality Operating System.
- Worked extensively with all internal departments for successful execution of projects.
- Coordinated with vendors, engineers, contractors, clients and internal management on a project by project basis.
- Assisted in product development.
- Focused on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Familiar in Inventor & Solidworks
- Knowledge in Gas purification technologies, wet scrubbing, biological filters, particulate filters and Air Handling Units
- Project Management
- Resource Optimization
- Engineering Designs/Drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Training & Development
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
GLOBAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
BION-USA, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Project Engineer
BION-USA, LLC
04.2018 - 01.2021
Project Engineer
Purafil Inc
02.2012 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin - Stout