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Michael W.

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Director of Engineering at Spectrum Brands, Inc
📍 Chino Hills, California, United States

Michael is a seasoned engineering and operations leader with over 20 years of experience developing electro-mechanical products. A graduate of Stanford and Penn State, he leads new product engineering at Spectrum Brands, credited with launching award-winning connected and wireless lock solutions. Colleagues describe him as an excellent engineer and solid manager.

His interests suggest a passion for the intersection of technology and creativity, with a focus on major innovators like Microsoft and Walt Disney Imagineering. This points to an appreciation for how complex engineering can create compelling user experiences on a global scale.

He is a patented inventor, having developed an industry-changing lock technology with a re-keyable cylinder.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chino Hills, California, United States
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Priorities

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Consumer Product Innovation
He has a proven track record of developing and launching award-winning consumer products, such as Bluetooth wireless electronic locks and re-keyable cylinder technology.
Electro-Mechanical Design
His career is focused on the design and development of electro-mechanical products for both residential and commercial applications, including security solutions and architectural hardware.
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Career

Work history

11-2015
Director of Engineering
Spectrum Brands, Inc
11-2011 - 11-2015
Senior Manager, Product Development & Sustaining Engineering
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc.
1-2009 - 11-2011
Manager, New Product & Sustaining Engineering
Black & Decker HHI
12-2003 - 12-2008
Engineering Manager, New Product Development
Black & Decker HHI
8-2000 - 12-2003
Lead Engineer
Kwikset
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Education
1990 - 1991
MSME
Stanford University
1987 - 1990
BSME
Penn State University
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