• Develop new highly automated manufacturing lines from concept to production• Drive equipment and process optimization to increase yield, throughput, and availability while reducing cost and lead-time.• Manage installation, qualification, and ramp of manufacturing lines.• Lead validation of production processes and automated inspection tools.• Generate machine specifications, standards, and documentation.

• Responsible for estimating costs for automation systems with a focus on product assembly. • Develop competitive proposals using customer-provided standards and specifications.• Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for assembly operations and new product launches.• Collaborate with product engineering to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce costs.• Ensure manufacturing sites have proper equipment for efficient production, testing, and quality control.• Conduct GR&R studies to validate inspection system accuracy and consistency.• Ensure smooth transfer of assembly process and proper training of process owners.

• Responsible for sourcing and implementing over $10 MM in automated manufacturing capital equipment in FY 2021.• Acted as lead manufacturing engineer on assigned team for assembly operations and new product launch projects.• Worked closely with product engineering to develop in-house processes and / or external resources to ensure that the design was manufacturable at lowest cost.• Responsible for ensuring that manufacturing sites had the proper equipment for manufacturing, testing and quality control to ensure that product was delivered in accordance with all requirements.• Conducted and monitored process FMEAs, failure analysis and vendor audits.• Performed GR&R studies to ensure inspection systems were consistent and worked properly.• Function as liaison to global manufacturing facilities and responsible to provide solutions and incorporating lessons learned of manufacturing issues, for both new and legacy products, along with project management of new product launch.

• Lead and participated in the design and development of manufacturing processes and equipment for new products.• Supported prototype and pilot production of new products.• Provided engineering and technical support to operations team.• Coached and mentored junior engineers in the practice of project management including planning, execution, and meeting time and budget constraints.• Responsible for generating, executing and reporting process specification, validation qualification protocols.• Utilized Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and concepts to assist in process improvements, both within the company and externally with customers/suppliers.• Lead root cause analysis process for internal and supplier non conformances.• Managed site master validation plan project.

Delivered operations activities related to the Product Development Process (PDP), continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting and root cause analysis, drove manufacturing transfers, operational planning, product quality assurance, customer satisfaction and effective communication both within the focus factory and with management.Principal Accountabilities• Key leader in DFMA assuring that production processes/equipment are reliable and robust to deliver the specified launch dates for quantity and quality to meet the NPD program objectives• Project management for larger cross functional projects to benefit manufacturing quality, safety, service and cost• Implement “Best in Class” fixtures and tooling for common processes across all manufacturing areas• Reduce process variation and improve quality through mechanical tooling improvements and process automation• Drive Lean/Sigma continuous improvement culture• Coordinate activities, transfer technology, processes or other information between and within the department• Identify and lead cost reduction and process improvement programs without compromising schedule or performance of the product

Managed and Developed automation projects for internal use. Built and retrofitted automation equipment for production lines, supported manufacturing operations, production equipment and software validation.