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Rochester, Ny, Us

Rochester, Ny, Us

Rochester, Ny, Us

Currently supporting CNC Machine Tool assembly through high mix, low volume customer-specific orders, relating to bevel and cylindrical gear processing (Cutters, Grinders, Hobbers, Testers, Lappers and Quenchers). Optimizes material releases and routings for efficient build times, minimizing wasted space and movement. Creates and maintains CAD linked work instructions and Inspection Records detailing CTQ assembly steps and processes for high precision sub-assemblies as well as full Machine Tool Systems. Gate keeper for Engineering releases to Assembly for all machine Networks. Leads manufacturing NPD activities for new machine tool programs: reviewing design for DFM/DFA, designing the build process, and training mechanics. Provides technical support / analysis for Mechanics and Electricians while providing recommendations to Engineering for improvements.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Core team member overseeing Operations teams and managed deliverables on concurrently run NPI development projects through phase gate releases. Drove operations team to complete phase deliverables to align with Engineering project schedules, maintaining development records in SharePoint team rooms and SAP. Experienced working directly with Manufacturing Engineers, Service Engineers, Quality Engineers, Configuration Managers; understanding their functional deliverables and assisting to complete when needed. Led sustaining teams to transfer production lines to external manufacturing sites post PG5 release. Managed EWRs related to supply chain operations and improvements. ISC representative on Corrective Action Review Board, and internal ISO auditor.Became an expert on all product families that were transitioning to China: line duplication, prove out, packaging and shipment. Traveled extensively to set up equipment, train local manufacturing staff and release to final production. Provided continuing support throughout the full life-cycle of those products, traveling as required to internal and external sites. Provided root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations on production quality issues, priority customer complaints, and qualification test failures. Created work instructions and Method Sheets for new assembly processes. Conducted DFM/pFMEA reviews for NPI projects. Reviewed ECNs for BOM changes and implementation in manufacturing. Internal printed label designer, maintaining all existing label programs and new label designs.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Maintained production equipment, lines and repaired failed assemblies. Facilitated factory streamlining and design improvements to enhance manufacturability and minimize false failures. Trained new technicians on manufacturing equipment and product families. Evaluated OBFs for Quality Engineers, providing root cause analysis. Supported Test Engineering for installing software updates, setting up new PCs and repairing down fixtures.

Rochester, New York, Us

Contract worker in Kodak's photo printer repair center. Evaluated, repaired and aligned multiple models of photo printers returned for service or under warranty. Helped to improve repair process cycle time by documenting failure modes and training other technicians. Worked with engineering staff to evaluate trending failure modes and improve product reliability.

Andover, Massachusetts, Us

Senior Service Engineer:Troubleshot and repaired failed field RF power generators. Implemented service bulletins and upgrades as required per product specifications. Aided in beta testing and writing test procedures for new product designs. Manufacturing Technician:Tested new assemblies per written test procedures including multi-frequency power generators, matching networks and power supplies. Troubleshot and repaired to component level of failed assemblies. Assembled final stage RF power generator systems for system testing. Maintained highest team efficiency for product throughput and quality.

Bachelor'S Degree, Technical Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians