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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Cross-validated Pebax liner extrusion process for 6F coronary guide catheter subassembly from 1” Davis Standard extruder to 1” American Khune extruder for increased scheduling flexibility in production.- Qualified new grade of HDPE material replacing obsolete HDPE grade for extruded coronary guide catheter subassembly for business continuity and compliance with European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).- Co-lead a 3-day quality event reviewing cut to length & core pull processes for a structural heart catheter component during which 30 potential safety, compliance, and defect risks were identified and improvements enacted for mitigation of risks.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Installed and qualified new manufacturing equipment for production of 5F-8F coronary braided guide catheters including core pull devices and tensile testers.- Validated new red compression springs equipment for braiding operation of 5F coronary guide catheter.- Lead nonconformance investigations, implemented corrective actions, and owned effectiveness verifications.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Maintained production processes of liner, intermediate layer, and outer jacket extrusions for coronary guide catheter subassemblies across multiple extruder types, sizes, shifts, and production lines.- Managed and updated work instructions and process specifications through Agile quality management system.- Analyzed production data for high-volume guide catheter subassemblies using Minitab to identify and target inconsistencies resulting in yield loss.

- Used SolidWorks to design custom, low quantity, complex geometry parts for defense and aerospace industries- Manufactured products utilizing Markforged & Formlabs 3D printers and conventional shop machinery- Developed manufacturing strategies and maintained customer relations for continued support on work orders- Maintained and tracked company equipment and resources and executed shop layout improvements for lean manufacturing methods

Brighton, Ma, Us

- Reduced costs by researching and implementing recycling of PA-66 feedstock consumption in SLS process- Managed and maintained internal additive mfg. processes including SLS, SLA, and material jetting systems- Lead development of sole component tooling for manufacturability and commercial production- Conducted testing on materials and development samples for injection molded and compression molded shoe sole components- Setup new equipment including micrometer for measuring sample dimensions and new Formlabs Form 3 SLA printer

Louisville, Ky, Us

- Executed lean implementation events to improve workflow and productivity on the manufacturing floor- Authored and standardized manufacturing process control plans for injection molding production operations- Worked in a team setting to design, iterate, and implement a new material change solution for injection mold-setters- Implemented purging compound for 2,000 lb injection molding machines resulting in fewer rejects during changeovers

Louisville, Ky, Us

- Utilized MS Excel to conjure new reports aimed at monitoring previously untracked production figures for injection molding of plastic laundry tubs- Documented and coordinated removal of spills, misc. supplies, and hazards in Major Plastics for presentation to the CEO of the company- Aided in the introduction of a preventative maintenance system using IQMS software- Worked in a three-member team for an energy audit and identified over $250,000 worth of potential savings which was presented to the VP of manufacturing

Quincy, Ma, Us

- Process cash & credit transactions- Perform Western Union money transfers of up to $3,000 per transaction- Maintain strong customer relationships by answering, assisting with needs- Update weekly specials and advertisements

Spartanburg, South Carolina, Us

- Utilize MS Excel and other proprietary software to complete various company reports- Conduct weekly meetings discussing previous weeks' production data to analyze trends and implement corrective actions- Participate in a continuous improvement team employing Kaizen methods in the knitting department- Monitor and identify specific shop order SKU's yielding out of specification and submit ECN’s to bring yield into specification- Human/machine interaction with machinery in the knitting and finishing departments- Gather data from electrostatic precipitators to be compiled and distributed to the EPA- Analyze historical data to pinpoint fabric styles requiring specification changes for Year 2016 and submit ECN's to effectuate changes- Prepare for the change in location of the sample room by reviewing the catalog and determining adjustments for the master inventory

Master'S Degree, Plastics Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Plastics Engineering

High School Diploma