-Designed, developed, and implemented fixtures and tools to improve and stabilize manufacturing processes. -Worked with NPI group to develop processes and work instructions for new products. -Provided processing support and training for injection molding overmolded components. -Wrote and executed validation protocols for new equipment and processes. -Developed areas of new technology and equipment including 3D printing and laser processing. -Researched, justified, and purchased capital equipment required for medical cable assembly process. -ISO 13485 facility.

-Collaborated with Quality, Tooling, & Product Design groups to supply high quality molded products.-Lead projects from concept to production for open-close molds, reel-to-reel molds, hand-loaded insert molds, and rotary molding machine molds.-Performed and analyzed mold flow simulations to evaluate part design, locate optimal gating, improve venting, and develop baseline mold process parameters.-Worked with external customers and internal design engineers to improve robustness of molded products.-Orchestrated the move to Decoupled Molding processes with thorough documentation.-Advised on molding feasibility and mold design for new and prospective projects.-Communicated effectively with processors & operators to identify and resolve corrective and preventative actions.-Created and implemented useful Excel tools to aid in molding process setup, development, and documentation.-Developed, improved, and troubleshot injection molding processes for various plastic resins.-Coordinated maintenance of the molding machines and all auxiliary equipment.-Troubleshot molding equipment errors and faults, ordered replacement components, installed components, and verified correct operation of equipment afterward.-Constructed and implemented tool to monitor key molding department performance metrics.-Identified needs and procured required injection molding machines and auxiliary processing equipment.-Analyzed molding department capacity for prospective projects and advised areas of improvement.-Collected, controlled, and maintained the injection molding process data.-ISO 9001 and AS9100C facility.

-Developed inspection plans for components and assemblies according to the part print.-Created and maintained ISO documents including, but not limited to; Control Plans, PFMEA's, FMEA's, and Production Inspection Plans.-Created CMM inspection programs using Calypso software for tactile and vision system measurements.-Lead the educating and training of all other personnel on the use of the CMM and creating inspection programs.-Setup and analyzed Gage RR studies to evaluate measurement capabilities.