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Manufacturing Engineer responsible for the validation or verification of new manufacturing processes and machines, investigation of non-conforming product, initiation and implementation of continuous improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with site safety standards. Personal Projects/Achievements:• Led validation and verification of new manufacturing processes and machines.o Tsugami S206-II CNC Lathe, Tsugami BW329Z CNC Lathe, Brother S700X2 Milling Center, Tormach A50 Automated Bandsaw• Executed the design transfer of Arsenal Ankle Plating system to production lines.o Coordinated cross functional team of Quality, R&D Engineering and Manufacturing to perform multiple OQPQ qualifications within a rapidly accelerated time frame.• Lead engineer for the EF1 external fixation product line integration.• Subject matter expert for cleaning and passivation of stainless steel and titanium implantable medical deviceso Performed multiple cleaning and passivation studies to establish new chemical maintenance standards to better control the effective cleaning and passivation chemical concentrations.• Led the site safety committee to ensure OSHA compliance and promote site safety.o Established the site safety standards and emergency action plans for severe weather, fire, workplace violence and flood.• Executed lean manufacturing objectives including Kaizen events for setup reduction, waste reduction, 5S, and the implementation of standard work.• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Validation Engineer responsible for the validation or verification of new manufacturing processes and machines. Personal Projects/Achievements:• Led validation and verification of new manufacturing processes and machines • Coordinated engineering efforts for emergency material validations o Coordinated cross functional team of Quality, Production, MS&T and Lab testing personnel to accomplish four material validations within a rapidly accelerated time frame. • Implemented Automated Pouch Labeling System resulting in a savings of $250,000 per year at a cost of $90,000 for implementation. o Coordinated cross functional team of Quality, Production, and MS&T associates• Packaging Conveyor System resulting in a savings of 60,000 per year at a cost of $20,000. o Creative validation strategy and equipment modification improved delivery time and outcome• Assisted in the design and development of a new Multivac R145 Form/Fill/Seal Machine and developed the specification for all new packages related to the new machine.• Performed Floor Support Engineering tasks to repair and/or upgrade manufacturing equipment to eliminate common methods of failure and improve the overall manufacturing process• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• Selected to operate high end customer vehicles and all vehicles with a standard transmission• Collect payments to ensure all monies were collected by the company• Provided outstanding, personalized customer service to every patron• Was given the responsibility of closing and/or opening the operations each day• Account for and document each valet ticket sale for maximum revenue generation• Categorize each valet ticket by parking lot for easier location of customer cars

• Led a team of colleagues to simulate the impact of running on equine cadaver limbs by measuring the vibrations through the limb using accelerometers and a powerful voice coil• Applied advanced knowledge of bone biomechanics to design tissue/fixture interface• Designed and fabricated a novel frame and novel support system prototype made of steel to allow for the simulation of the mass of a horse and to hold the anatomy of the head of the humerus without compromising it.• Validate function of sensors through testing and validate function of support system.• Developed the Bill of Materials to ensure my design met budgetary constraints and justify components.

• Independently designed and managed a research project on breast augmentation biomechanics.• Created a human model for force study to determine the how much breast size and shape affects pain in the spine for the purpose of justifying insurance coverage of augmentation procedures.• Performed multiple literature searches for procedures to ensure current work did not infringe upon previous studies and to seek possible patents.

• Provided outstanding, personalized customer service to every patron• Ensure that the service drive lane was clean and well maintained so that it was appealing to customers• Wash customer vehicles so that every customer left in an exceptionally cleaned car. • Assist in detailing customer vehicles • Maintain landscaping near front of service lane to make the dealership appealing to customers• Stock customer waiting area for guest satisfaction

• Enrolled customers for claims and remittances to maximize insurance provider payment• Corrected customer paperwork when necessary so claims or could be processed quickly and efficiently• Provided outstanding customer service with a smile in my voice to each caller and effectively communicate with each customer to avoid misunderstandings • Worked with Microsoft Word and Excel to organize cases for maximum efficiency