MIDLAND, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2015) - Smith-Midland (
As Engineering Manager, Mr. Tilak will oversee major projects for Smith-Midland, from beginning project coordination meetings to final project completion -- ensuring timely engineering, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, and installation for clients across product and market segments. Mr. Tilak will monitor and control costs to maintain profitability goals; provide leadership within the engineering culture of the company; and focus on lean manufacturing practices. The adoption of lean manufacturing practices within the company enable Smith-Midland to provide the highest quality products and services at the lowest cost to its customers, in the shortest time and in the safest manner possible.
"Mr. Tilak is thoroughly familiar with applicable codes, industry standards and design practices for precast concrete products used in commercial, architectural, highway and underground utility markets," said Ashley Smith, President of Smith-Midland. "We are enthusiastic that he has joined our team of innovators, as he will also participate in the development of new products and procedures in the years to come, as we continue to grow our company."
Smith-Midland has a long history of providing excellence in concrete casting, with a variety of products offered throughout the East-Coast. Smith-Midland's production excellence is based on a thorough understanding of precast concrete technology, backed by the skills, facilities and experience necessary to produce quality precast products. Mr. Tilak will monitor the engineering department's productive output and quality to ensure optimum efficiencies, and map to strategic business goals.
"Smith-Midland places special emphasis on quality control at every stage of production," said Amit Tilak, Smith-Midland's new Engineering Manager. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to ensure a high-level of quality remains true in every step of the engineering and contractual process. In addition, I'll provide engineering guidance and expertise to ensure that all company, industry and regulatory standards continue to be met for our products and projects."
Mr. Tilak earned a Master's of Business Administration from New York University in 2014, a Master's of Science in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University in 2006, and a Bachelor's of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Mumbai University (India) in 2001.
"Mr. Tilak brings industry experience in competitive strategy, civil site design, sales and marketing of construction products, and operations and logistics," said Rodney Smith, Smith-Midland's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "His insights in contract negotiations, inventory and project management, client engagement and strategy implementation will prove valuable to the company. We are pleased to have him onboard."
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