Alan Murray

About Alan Murray

I am an accomplished project management and engineering professional with extensive…

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Red Mesa Science & Refining

   Mar 2022 — Present · St George, UT, US

   Oversee the Engineering Department, aligning strategies with organizational goals and managing departmental budgets and resources. Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to engineers while driving innovation and process optimization across multidisciplinary teams.• Lead and develop engineering teams through all project phases—from design and budgeting to execution and technology transfer.• Partner with Operations, Chemistry, Facilities, and Quality teams to design, implement, and validate systems, processes, and equipment.• Implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and develop novel processes that enhance efficiency and product quality.• Identify and procure equipment for new and improved processes, defining layouts, budgets, and implementation timelines.• Provide project management oversight for internal and third-party engineering activities to ensure timely, cost-effective execution.• Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure full compliance with QMS and regulatory standards.• Lead initiatives in lean operations, quality improvement, and capacity expansion to support business growth.• Develop and track KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities and measure results.• Partner with executive leadership to plan and implement facility upgrades that increase production efficiency.• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Education

• DeVry Institute of Technology

  BSEET

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Electronics
• Materials Management
• Cvd
• Spc
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Capital Equipment
• Engineering Management
• R&D
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Semiconductors
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Equipment Engineering
• Pfmea
• Sap Erp
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Metrology
• Technical Project Leadership
• Failure Analysis
• Semiconductor Industry
• Troubleshooting
• Field Service
• Program Management
• Process Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Start-Ups