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Designed, developed, and optimized computer controlled/CNC hi-energy laser processing systems to include marking, engraving, cutting, heat treatment, and specialized film coating Developed solid-state laser & gas laser systems per requirement(s) Assisted customers in the identification of laser system and support equipment requirements based on product/process requirements Identified and executed various laser materials processing applications Coordinated sample testing and analysis of laser processed partsDocumented results of laser materials processingPresented and reported (written and/or verbal) on technical laser materials applications results to experts and non-experts

Wrote PFMEA’s, control plans, and process flow documentationEvaluated current product warranty concerns with cross-functional teams and supported corrective action from initial root cause investigation, through analysis to production implementationPrepared PPAP documentation for product launchesUtilized problem solving tools to identify root cause and corrective actions for quality cost, productivity, and safetySupported production team and Continuous Improvement activities

Wrote system specifications, and managed vendors from prototyping to serial productionResearched, analyzed, and implemented, as appropriate, improvements to the cost, quality and delivery of the productsMaximized efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilizationDetermined parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specificationInteracted effectively with Product, Quality, Safety, Environmental Engineering, and Corporate Customer CenterComplied with Project Management requirements relative to project quality, timing, and costTrouble-shot equipment to prepare systems for serial productionDeveloped multi-platform heat transfer manufacturing systems for Mercedes, Ford, GM, VW, Chrysler, BMW vehiclesIdentified potential design failures and effects Performed mockup and testing of design conceptsTroubleshot and debugged toolingPerformed operator/equipment time studiesDesigned improved brazing fixtures to increase dimensional stability, and decrease the initial tooling expenditure resulting in a $50k savingsPerformed research and development to reduce residue accumulation on heat transfer fixtures and product coresDeveloped process to remove brazing residue from fixturesDeveloped coating technologies significantly decreasing fixture cleaning intervals

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

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