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Torrance, CA, US

Torrance, California, United States

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve manufacturing vehicle issues and risks; conduct root cause analysis and identify containment and permanent corrective actions to resolve issues in support of daily operations and.
• Developed framework and working Beta version of Singer’s Engineering Change Management System, used to track part, process, and bills of material (BOM) changes from change request to sign-off and implementation.
• Author and review final assembly work instructions covering vehicle systems including, but not limited to, powertrain, chassis, suspension, braking, HVAC, steering, body, and interior systems.
• Created and refined new-vehicle process plan and Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM), ensuring accurate process sequence and order of operations, process step descriptions, part information, and tools.
• Create and modify part kit BOMs for accuracy and ensure correct station consumption within final assembly process.
• Identified solution to production engine issue impacting final assembly process; collaborated with engineering, supply chain, and operations to confirm and implement permanent design change.

Torrance, California, United States

• Created interactive new-vehicle launch issues register used to capture and document issues encountered during pilot build process; managed register for data quality and ensured issues were actionable.
• Using issues register, led recurring meetings with stakeholders of each vehicle systems group (e.g., fabrication, body, surfacing, paint, powertrain, chassis, electrical, etc.) to drive corrective actions and close.
• Managed department's internal continuous improvement project log; helped establish individual project timelines, scope, and resources, closing 50+ projects.
• Created custom dashboard to report out (weekly) new-vehicle launch status across all production phases (fabrication, body, surfacing, paint, interiors, and final assembly), tracking 20+ vehicles at once.
• Manage multi-million dollar department capital and operation expense budget; publish quarterly and annual expense dashboard and report.

Torrance, California, United States

Pomona, California, United States

• Champions the manufacturability of innovative line of orthodontic products and accountable for key operations related deliverables such as equipment and process validation, quality, and manufacturing plan within a.
• Review, author, and execute equipment qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for Swiss-type automatic lathe and 7-stage anodizing station for titanium mini-screw anchorage system.
• Develop, characterize and document process for new anodizing equipment; manage instrument calibration required for validation; procure supplies and equipment necessary for start-up and production.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and facilities and maintenance teams to establish equipment preventative maintenance schedules and to ensure proper utility requirements are installed.
• Implemented SPC techniques to confirm stability of machining process of critical mini-screw dimensions.
• Design arrangement and layout of machines and equipment for new factory floorplan.

Woodinville, WA

• Maintained and improved manufacturing process departments and assembly lines of premium cardio fitness equipment containing significant electromechanical content; championed continuous improvement efforts focusing on.
• Created new operation and maintenance plans and operator work instructions for powder coating process equipment and product assembly; championed development and documentation of new welding and powder coating process.
• Managed strategic New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through Precor's product development stage-gate process; most notably, the successful launch of new commercial elliptical and treadmill products with forecasted.
• Secured over $ 4.1MM of funding for capital equipment by specifying project benefits, researching and establishing functional and performance requirements, calculating return on investment and optimizing floor plan.
• Successfully led planning and installation of CNC machining centers, robotic welding cells, and automated powder coating systems through coordination of Facilities and Maintenance department, external vendors and.

Glenview, IL

• Facilitated Value Analysis/Engineering projects targeting new product development and product and process cost reduction and improvements.; implemented tools such as pFMEA, dFMEA, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Developed proprietary airflow amplifying pump used to fill and evacuate containers generating $ 160,000 in annual revenue and 29% cost savings over previous design.
• Optimized fastener forming processes, solved quality issues, and developed new designs and progressions using DEFORM simulation software.
• Investigated new technology, material, and process alternatives and determined their applicability to business unit operations.
• Conducted customer focus group studies and assisted business units in devising focused problem definition statements in order to prioritize product development projects.

Lincolnwood, IL

• Supported assembly and testing of specialized micro-miniature connectors and cable harnesses for military and aerospace applications per MIL-DTL-83513.
• Collaborated with outside customers in integration of cable and wiring harnesses into final application.
• Created and documented manufacturing processes and instrument operating procedures.
• Established and facilitated Microway employee training program.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering