Steve Chinitz

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About Steve Chinitz

A resourceful and top-performing senior engineering manager with a solid background in concept/product development, technical roadmaps, intellectual property, troubleshooting, validating testing, manufacturing, design reviews, quality, strategic planning, product testing, and total quality management. Proven aptitude in continuous improvement management and internal assessments to deliver measurable results to strengthen operational performance. A focused and results-driven producer, who utilizes strong communication skills to work with cross-functional departments and clients to complete complex projects and redefine expectations. Key accomplishments include: Directed a 1.2 million-dollar investment in testing and analysis capabilities Developed engineering processes and managed a newly created department of technical experts tasked to assume responsibility for component design release Provide global oversight in the application of all bearing products. Managed the addition of local engineering capabilities of tapered roller and chassis wheel bearing design. Directed the drivetrain engineering department through the early stages of tapered roller bearing business expansion. Then, provided the technical expertise needed to realize a 300% growth. Responsible for the technical customer interface of a multi-platform wheel bearing program from early concept development to production launch. Led the engineering development of the first mass produced spindle raceway integrated generation 3 tapered roller wheel bearing.