Jerome Hannon
Factoryville
Summary
Innovative Director of Engineering with proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments while maintaining productivity and efficiency. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and strategic planning. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely completion of engineering projects.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering and Capitol Projects
Highland Baking
Northbrook
09.2024 - Current
- Created detailed reports on the progress of projects for senior management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure employees met goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to optimize production processes.
- Provided technical support for existing products and services as needed.
- Developed protocols for testing products against established standards before release.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in engineering technology and design principles.
- Identified areas of improvement and led initiatives to increase efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Interfaced with upper-level management regarding project status updates and future plans.
- Prepared budgets for engineering projects based on estimated labor costs and materials usage.
- Managed a team of engineers, providing guidance, training, coaching and feedback.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and negotiated contracts for equipment purchases and services rendered.
- Monitored project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Reviewed designs from vendors for accuracy, completeness, quality, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, reliability.
- Collaborated with other departments to implement new technologies and systems.
- Established procedures for tracking changes in engineering designs throughout the development cycle.
- Resolved conflicts between different functional groups within the organization.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
- Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
- Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.
- Streamlined and automated internal processes to improve overall workflows.
Electrical/Controls Engineering Manager
Highland Baking
Northbrook
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Resolved issues related to communication between devices within a control system network.
- Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
- Documented all changes made to existing control systems for future reference.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis of problems encountered during testing or operation of control systems.
- Analyzed existing electrical schematics to identify areas of improvement in control system design.
- Developed and implemented control systems for automated production processes.
- Developed PLCs utilizing Rockwell Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
- Performed routine maintenance on existing control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members from multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering and IT.
- Designed custom automation solutions that met customer requirements while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Created test plans for new products and conducted tests to validate product functionality.
- Reviewed drawings from other departments for accuracy and compatibility with existing designs.
- Developed training material for personnel operating automated equipment.
- Built prototypes of custom controls systems using components such as sensors, actuators, relays, timers.
- Integrated third-party devices into existing control systems.
- Oversaw project workflow and supported internal and external resources.
- Defined equipment and parts from external suppliers.
- Created customer documentation such as diagrams, electrical drawings and manuals.
- Analyzed project requirements and performed technical calculations supporting design solutions.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Directed team of 5 control engineers
- Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
- Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
- Initiated updated drawing package to increase manufacturing productivity.
- Collaborated with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and maintenance issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Electrical/Controls Engineering Manager
Gemini Baking Equipment
Philadelphia
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Resolved issues related to communication between devices within a control system network.
- Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
- Documented all changes made to existing control systems for future reference.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis of problems encountered during testing or operation of control systems.
- Analyzed existing electrical schematics to identify areas of improvement in control system design.
- Developed and implemented control systems for automated production processes.
- Developed PLCs utilizing Rockwell Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagrams languages.
- Performed routine maintenance on existing control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members from multiple disciplines including mechanical engineering and IT.
- Designed custom automation solutions that met customer requirements while optimizing cost efficiency.
- Created test plans for new products and conducted tests to validate product functionality.
- Reviewed drawings from other departments for accuracy and compatibility with existing designs.
- Developed training material for personnel operating automated equipment.
- Built prototypes of custom controls systems using components such as sensors, actuators, relays, timers.
- Integrated third-party devices into existing control systems.
- Oversaw project workflow and supported internal and external resources.
- Defined equipment and parts from external suppliers.
- Created customer documentation such as diagrams, electrical drawings and manuals.
- Analyzed project requirements and performed technical calculations supporting design solutions.
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment and reported results.
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Used design software to produce electrical system schematics and diagrams.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
- Prepared daily project status updates to inform staff and document project changes.
- Directed team of 5 control engineers
- Met with customers to identify electrical needs and recommended appropriate services and equipment.
- Managed resources, created project schedules and maintained department budgets.
- Initiated updated drawing package to increase manufacturing productivity.
- Collaborated with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and maintenance issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Controls Engineer
Automation Resources
Collegeville
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Resolved issues related to communication between devices within a control system network.
- Configured HMIs with graphic displays, alarms, data logging capabilities.
- Documented all changes made to existing control systems for future reference.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding installation and operation of control systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis of problems encountered during testing or operation of control systems.
- Analyzed existing electrical schematics to identify areas of improvement in control system design.
- Developed and implemented control systems for automated production processes.
- acquired expertise across multiple sectors such as material handling, food services, beverage manufacturing, lumber milling, coal processing, and numerous manufacturing environments.
Senior Customer Service Engineer Manager
Intelligrated Systems
Cincinnati
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Scheduled and led a team of 12 members to achieve operational goals.
- Troubleshot and maintained automated conveyor and material handling systems.
- Executed mechanical and electrical tasks for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Managed hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Authored technical reports detailing system performance and maintenance results.
PLC Technician & Supervisor
Deer Park Lumber
Tunkhannock
07.1992 - 03.2010
- Troubleshot electrical control circuits with the use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic tools.
- Upgraded legacy systems with modern technology while maintaining backward compatibility.
- Trained personnel on the usage of newly installed control systems as well as provided ongoing training when needed.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on control panels and components to ensure optimal functioning of equipment.
- Integrated third party products into existing control systems while ensuring compatibility across all platforms.
- Provided technical support for commissioning new systems, or resolving operational issues with existing systems.
- Developed documentation related to PLC programming changes including functional specifications and testing protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lackawanna Trail
Factoryville, PA06-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Engineering strategy
- Budget preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance reviews
- Technical support
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Root cause analysis
- Automation solutions
- Project planning oversight
- Design oversight
- Strategic planning
- System architecture
- Budgeting support
- Test automation
- Hardware development
- Technical leadership
- Project scheduling
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Performance optimization
- Resource allocation
- Budget development
- Equipment operation
- R&D
- Maintenance processes
- Team direction
- Troubleshooting
- System integration
- Facility management
- Safety management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Engineering and Capitol Projects
Highland Baking
09.2024 - Current
Electrical/Controls Engineering Manager
Highland Baking
03.2022 - 09.2024
Electrical/Controls Engineering Manager
Gemini Baking Equipment
01.2018 - 03.2022
Controls Engineer
Automation Resources
07.2012 - 01.2018
Senior Customer Service Engineer Manager
Intelligrated Systems
03.2010 - 07.2012
PLC Technician & Supervisor
Deer Park Lumber
07.1992 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Lackawanna Trail
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