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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Performing continuous improvement activities such as project managing the integration of a collaborative robot into a production line to reduce customer complaints of missed operations and reduce overhead, designed and.
• Coordinating and supporting launch activities of new products and completing deliverables for PPAP
• Supporting manufacturing as needed while looking for opportunities for improvement

Kentwood, Michigan, United States

• Customer and plant facing full lifecycle project management through daily use of new product launch frameworks (PPAP, PPAC, etc)
• Performing analysis and investigation of reports and quality data to identify trends and recommend or implement changes to the process controls or quality system.
• Leading and driving corrective, preventive, and closure actions related to quality and/or test non-conformance
• Working closely with customers and production lines to ensure all necessary controls are enforced and project deliverables are met within tight schedules in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and QMS requirements
• Developing PFMEAs, control plans, inspection plans, measurement system analysis (MSA), statistical control methods and monitoring while following GMPs
• Developing and implementing custom and purchased SPC software for inspection and production use

Zeeland, MI

• Identified and implemented solutions to manufacturing and product issues while continuing to increase manufacturing velocity and quality.
• Participated as a core member of SCRUM team for product development in Human-Centered Design.
• Developed manufacturing processes to meet requirements for Minimum Viable Products (MVP).
• Utilized lean principles to eliminate the 8 forms of waste and improve efficiency.
• Innovated and improved based on planning and assessment (Plan, Do, Check, Act; PDCA).
• Managed, maintained, and operated 3D printing equipment for production and rapid prototyping.

Saginaw, Michigan Area

• Full lifecycle project manager for new and existing equipment at a tier 1 automotive supplier ranging from fully automated to manual assembly processes
• Managing timelines, risk assessments, design reviews, budgets, typical documentation, and customer changes to meet start of production dates without delays
• Implementing lean manufacturing methodologies and performing continuous improvement to reduce waste.
• Utilizing design-in error proofing and process error proofing.
• Developing and implementing traceability solutions for part tracking including lot tracking, quality data, and permission to run (part status) throughout the manufacturing process for new and legacy equipment
• Understanding of machine logic flow and ladder logic diagrams, as well as common controls hardware used in automation

Houston, Texas Area

• Supported and developed automated and manual assembly operations of consumable molded plastic components
• Managed full lifecycle of equipment, including writing specifications, quoting, purchasing, validation, support during production, and decommissioning
• Knowledge of FDA regulations ISO 13485 and GMP
• Proficient in risk assessments and validation reports (FAT/IQ/OQ/PQ’s)
• Performed root cause analysis and initiating Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Participated in all aspects of Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) documentation

Houston, Texas Area

• Supported manufacturing operations of the building of electrical switchgear and power control rooms
• Designed, maintained, and oversaw operation of jigs, fixtures, and weld cubicles
• Composed and maintained controlled ISO compliant documents for operating procedures, department manuals, job hazard analysis, and safety issues

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.2 Cumulative Final G.P.A

Activities and Societies: A.S.M.ECullen College of Engineering (A.B.E.T. Accredited)

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Automotive Repair, Drivability, Diagnosis, And Electrical Systems.