William Reynolds

About William Reynolds

I am a seasoned operations executive with 20+ years of leadership in complex, technically driven global environments. I have led multi-site, international teams of up to 500+ people (30 direct reports) and managed annual budgets of up to $150M. I have scaled multidisciplinary teams, drove operational excellence and led P&L responsibilities from $500K to $1.4B across diverse industries. I am proficient in influencing senior stakeholders across government, military, and corporate sectors - negotiating multimillion-dollar international contracts across the U.S. Middle East and Asia. I led union and non-union negotiations, and secured high-value contracts up to $1.4 billion to drive strategic growth and operational success.Throughout my career, I am proud to have: Grew an engineering department by 25%+ in the first year, positioning it for 15–25% YoY growth.Increased operational efficiency by 25%, saving over $500K on a single project.Spearheaded a strategic initiative that improved workplace satisfaction from 30% to 95%.Increased profit of a program by over 300% through re-negotiation and effective management. Improved operational response time by 50% and reduced costs by over $250K per year. Influenced governmental guidance and insured $641.4 million in company interests were incorporated and protected. Delivered cost-efficient maintenance and repair projects under budget, including a $3.5 million project completed 90 days early.With a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I am committed to continuous process improvement and operational excellence. I am known for a hands-on leadership style that emphasizes mentorship, team growth, and career development - consistently fostering high-performing teams and significantly improving company morale. At every organization I worked for, I implemented strategies that streamlined operations, increased efficiency, and positioned teams for long-term success.

Experience

1. Vice President of Engineering

   Tri-Tec Manufacturing Llc

   Jun 2023 — Present · Kent, WA, US

   As the Vice President of Engineering at Tri-Tec Manufacturing (OEM manufacturer of Military Grade Actuators, Butterfly Ventilation Valves and Magnetic Couplings), I oversee a rapidly growing multidisciplinary engineering department, providing R&D services across mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware disciplines. I manage the full product development cycle from concept through full-rate production, ensuring compliance with U.S. Navy and other government specifications.Managed the expansion of the engineering department by 25% in the first year, boosting capabilities and team size to support increased production demands.Improved operational efficiencies by establishing new procedures and communication protocols, which enhanced awareness of the company’s operational and strategic goals.Oversaw the successful completion of multiple product development projects, ensuring adherence to strict Navy standards for shock, vibration, fire, noise, and EMI.Overseeing all Process Improvement efforts throughout the Company. Including R&D efforts, Production and Manufacturing programs and QA/QC processes.

Education

• American Meridian University

  Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

  2015 — 2016

• Auburn University

  BS, Computer Engineering

  1983 — 1987

• U.S. Naval War College

  MS, National Security and Strategic Studies

  2003 — 2004

• ICA Language Services

  Spanish

  2010 — 2010

• Hawaii Pacific University

  MS, Military and Diplomatic Studies

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Team Building
• Management
• Engineering
• International Relations
• Lean Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Policy
• Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Executive Management
• Strategy
• Fleet Management
• Cross Cultural Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Training
• National Security
• Engineering Management
• Global Operations
• Shipyard Planning
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Command
• Team Leadership
• Project Planning
• Navy
• Operational Planning
• Leadership
• Military
• Maritime
• Security
• Mentoring
• Crisis Management
• Ship Management
• Shipbuilding
• Offshore Vessels
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Risk Management
• Shipping