Ray Lazalier

Background

About Ray Lazalier

Crane Merchandising Systems July 2006 to present St. Louis, MO Lead Engineer/Project Manager-Project Merchant December 2006 to present Currently redesigning user interface of machine to meet new ADA interpretation. Implementing touch screen, attraction lighting and new elevator delivery bin. Lead project for next generation vending machines. Oversaw project with over $2M capital budget and 11 engineers. Got project back on track after project floundered due to lack of specification and leadership. Discovered marketing specification did not meet customer needs. Lead redesign to implement features customers needed. Ambient and refrigerated machines are currently in production. Initiated Refrigerated Merchant project. Introduced concept of specification sign-off to Crane. Merchant Media project incorporates a 47” touch screen monitor with the Ambient Snack Machine. Code 3 Incorporated (Emergency Warning Products) September 1996 to July 2006 St. Louis, MO Project Manager—New Product Development 2003 to 2006 BMW/Police Motorcycle Project- Low Cost LEDs- OPTIX-EX-Managed project that resulted in lower cost, higher light output product. DOT System-Managed project that included 6 different products. Low Cost Oval and Round-Developed relationship with Taiwanese supplier. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to 2003 North American Lighting (OEM Automotive Lighting) April 1993 to September 1996 Flora, IL Manufacturing Engineer Forward Lighting for BMW, Ford, Mazda, General Motors and Nissan products. General Motors Assembly Center June 1989 to April 1993 Wentzville, MO Quality Engineer Body Fits June 1989 Jan 1993 Specialties: Project Management Mechanical Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Engineering