-Lead value stream mapping projects to improve KPIs in all areas of the plant, with a special focus on Production and Logistics-Focus on training and teaching. Responsible for all aspects of new-hire LEAN training, from course development and refinement, to delivery of content in a classroom setting-Lead management Gemba walks, focusing on 5S, visual management and standardization, and encouraging problem solving methodologies (A3, root cause analysis, etc.)-Lead Kaizen and… Show more -Lead value stream mapping projects to improve KPIs in all areas of the plant, with a special focus on Production and Logistics-Focus on training and teaching. Responsible for all aspects of new-hire LEAN training, from course development and refinement, to delivery of content in a classroom setting-Lead management Gemba walks, focusing on 5S, visual management and standardization, and encouraging problem solving methodologies (A3, root cause analysis, etc.)-Lead Kaizen and Jishuken activities to identify and implement cost-savings measures and processes-Responsible for management and development of plant Continuous Improvement suggestion program-Manager for Hoshin-Kanri process for plant strategy development and deployment-Deployment and administrator for Leader Standard Work program-Develop and rollout business intelligence dashboards (front end and back end). Manage system trainings for staff and technical personnel-Assist with staffing and cost accounting in all plant areas-Moderator for weekly production engineering team meetings Show less

-Algebra I/II and Advanced Functions and Modeling

-Developed and maintained data collection and analysis systems to measure various plant metrics (output, FPY, OEE, etc.)-Line optimization projects, including simulation and implementation of material buffer systems, unload strategies, optimal line staffing-Supervised critical offline manufacturing processes, ensuring on-time delivery to meet difficult customer requirements-Trained operators on best-practices and critical parameters-

-Led project to implement next-gen measurement system for high-value product, to include obtaining new VOC and defining associated KPIs-Performed bottleneck analysis and machine timing studies to ensure continuous flow-Designed hardware and software for measuring manufacturing processes and products. Included devising test algorithms, data acquisition and display, system deployment in manufacturing plants-Provided troubleshooting and support for Legacy manufacturing equipment

-Led project to standardize manufacturing processes for two core telecom products across five global production locations-Led manufacturing sub-process optimization team for consumer electronics product, resulting in major yield improvements (70% FPY to >95% FPY)-Designed and introduced multiple novel manufacturing fixtures into production-Managed product testing and certification (FCC/CE/UL/FDA) for multiple major consumer electronics products-Developed fundamental… Show more -Led project to standardize manufacturing processes for two core telecom products across five global production locations-Led manufacturing sub-process optimization team for consumer electronics product, resulting in major yield improvements (70% FPY to >95% FPY)-Designed and introduced multiple novel manufacturing fixtures into production-Managed product testing and certification (FCC/CE/UL/FDA) for multiple major consumer electronics products-Developed fundamental understanding for multiple fiber optic assembly processes-Participated in DFM analysis and process development for various cable connector packages-Developed a strong knowledge of metrology as it relates to manufacturing Show less

-Created an experimental model to correlate sound intensity of a compressed air system leak with its associated leak rate-Designed and implemented a program to identify, quantify, and repair leaks in the plant compressed air system, resulting in yearly savings and reduced waste-Analyzed plant compressed air system to identify flow metering opportunities-Performed cost/benefit analysis to determine optimal metering solution-Performed and assisted with plant temperature and… Show more -Created an experimental model to correlate sound intensity of a compressed air system leak with its associated leak rate-Designed and implemented a program to identify, quantify, and repair leaks in the plant compressed air system, resulting in yearly savings and reduced waste-Analyzed plant compressed air system to identify flow metering opportunities-Performed cost/benefit analysis to determine optimal metering solution-Performed and assisted with plant temperature and airflow studies Show less

-Deployed to Djibouti, Africa in 2006-2007-Deployed to Al Asad, Iraq in 2009-2010

-Collected, analyzed, and reported on findings from product inspectors-Investigated defective product claims through experimentation and measurement-Organized and maintained product inspection gauge database