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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

• Supervised a team of four technicians, planning and monitoring production work orders to maintain a production yield of over 97%, while ensuring daily operations met or exceeded production targets.• Increased production capacity 333% by conducting time studies, optimizing processes, and scaling production of high-demand cartridges from 600 to 2,600 units per week.• Designed, developed, and implemented product packaging and labeling solutions for the ExoVerita Pro line, improving product integrity and customer experience.• Developed and validated cartridge test fixtures, enhancing quality control and reducing rework.• Established relationships with external vendors to mold and assemble cartridge subassemblies, resulting in significant quality improvements and production output for the company.• Developed, authored, and validated operational and installation qualification (OIQ) protocols for new manufacturing machinery, ensuring compliance with industry standards.• Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs), ensuring safe and consistent operation of manufacturing equipment.• Identified and resolved process failures through root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions, leading to improved efficiency and reduced downtime.• Implemented laser welding technology, improving product durability, and streamlining manufacturing processes.• Implemented 3D printing capabilities to production support and provided comprehensive training, enhancing operational flexibility, and reducing costs.• Collaborated with the Quality Assurance team to establish an electronic quality management system (EQMS) and define protocol standards within manufacturing, improving quality and compliance.• Established a new inventory management system, including software implementation, to streamline inventory tracking, reduce waste, and ensure timely component sourcing contributing to successful project outcomes and meeting KPIs.

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

• Developed and validated test methods to establish acceptance criteria for laparoscopic trocar line. • Developed and executed validation protocols to qualify equipment upgrades inside a cleanroom environment.• Worked with supplier representatives to ensure that provided components comply with relevant material and process requirements.• Prepared and updated engineering documents such as process maps, process FMEA, manufacturing/quality instructions, test methods, drawings, and test reports.• Used calibrated equipment to investigate root cause of nonconforming material in laboratory setting. • Designated engineer overseeing the performance and maintenance of high-volume automated machinery that produces top selling trocar models. • Analyzed and interpreted production rates for the optimization of the manufacturing line.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Supervised 10 work study personnel in a professional office environment while assisting militaryveterans in utilizing education benefits.• Reduced turnaround time to authorize veteran education benefits by streamlining documentprocessing and procedures.• Maximized benefits and helped veterans to achieve educational goals by providing individualizedcounseling.

Newport Beach, Ca

• Maintained high level of professionalism through duration of repairs while keeping open communication with customers.• Assessing customer needs, recommending and scheduling repairs for all types and brands of boats and yachts in southern California. • Detailing functions of parts, explaining labor and costs to clientele while maintaining customer satisfaction.• Scheduled and coordinated repairs, pickups and delivery of boats worth $10K to $2M.• Surpassing job title and responsibilities by working in the field as mechanic, forklift operator andboat transporter.• Maintained company vehicles, trailers and building, creating higher productivity, safe workingenvironment and lowering costs.• Assisted in achieving $100K in one month for the first time in Newport Boats Service Department.

San Francisco, Ca

• Supervised 20+ personnel who maintained and repaired stations facilities and $4.6M worth of assets.• Supervised a $100K+ engine replacement on a $2M response boat, which had never been done by Coast Guard personnel.• In lieu of spending $25K in purchasing new dewatering pumps, 4 pumps were rebuilt and put intoservice. The additional pumps vastly improved the Search and Rescue capability.• Rescued a father and 2 children on Father’s Day 2012. All 3 survivors were able to receive urgenttreatment for life threatening hypothermia. (Received Coast Guard Foundation Award)• Managed all maintenance on both deployable 22-foot boats, including a complete engine rebuild,outboard propulsion and electrical systems. Orchestrated the first boat inspection, which contributed to earning the highest score in Cutter Readiness Response Assessment in the Pacific area.• Team Leader for an 8-man firefighting team, earned awards for damage control in 2008 and 2009.Directly contributed to a score 15% greater than average for previous years.• Selected as “first man over” during high risk missions for ability to think quickly and flexibility inpotentially dangerous situations. 20+ counter narcotics interdictions successfully completed without injury to the team or suspects, resulting in the seizure of 869 bales of cocaine with a street value of $3.7B.• 1 of 4 Law Enforcement instructors to train South East Asian Navies and Coast Guards in Lawenforcement tactics. Overcame language barriers and effectively trained 80+ law enforcement members in 5 countries, further strengthening their partnership with the United States.• Awarded Coast Guard Achievement Medal for outstanding performance as an engineer for the ship’s water systems, air conditioning, refrigeration, engines, small boats and fuel systems.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineering Club

Engineering