Eric Knapp

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About Eric Knapp

As a mechanical engineering manager I play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovative products through my expertise in product design and project management as well as hands-on leadership. By leveraging my technical knowledge and experience, I can identify areas of improvement and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality control. This involves keeping up with the latest advancements in technology applications, novel materials, and advanced manufacturing procedures to ensure that my team remains at the forefront of industry standards. Additionally, as an engineering team leader I foster a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and continuous learning. By providing guidance and mentorship to my team members, I inspire motivation, boost morale, and promote professional growth. Ultimately, making decisive actions with a lasting impact on product development timelines, manufacturing costs, and overall customer satisfaction – propelling forward advances in manufacturing technologies and driving the competitiveness of companies in an ever-evolving marketplace. To effectively lead the design of innovative products and the delivery of complex projects, I've developed my skills in: • Making critical decisions and identifying technical risks in delivering engineering and manufacturing services including cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, and trends that could impede the success of the company. • End to end project management from defining project deliverables to setting priorities, creating workflow processes and aligning cross-functional teams on items related to development, test and launch. • Performing mechanical engineering design using CAD software for 3D parts, assemblies, and detail drawings, such as developing custom or semi-custom product lines that require continuous process development. Thanks for viewing my profile. I look forward to connecting with you here on LinkedIn.