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Warsaw, In, Us

Raynham, Ma, Us

Develop, expand, and integrate digital systems & analytics into base business execution.•Assign tasks according to projected scopes, including compliance and quality improvement, cost reduction, cycle-time reduction, capacity increase, and launch preparation.•Ensure departmental and company compliance with all local government and company regulations, policies, andprocedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.•Continuous innovation for the metrology lab offering guidance to leadership on the technology toadvance internal product design and development capabilities.•Design and administer a comprehensive metrology program, including establishing laboratory standards, process procedures, training/coaching lab technicians, and design quality team.•Developed new metrology capabilities as required to continue optimal support for current and future projects for the company.

Role as Sr. Quality Eng Tech 4 for Metrology;Develop solutions to complex inspections to verify product and processes conform to quality and other engineering and quality assurance requirements. Assist R&D with inspection development to meet FDA requirements. Work with developers on new product for correct GD&T on drawings per ASME Y14.5 1994 standard, also to provide input to manufacturability of new product with my shop floor experience. Work with shop-floor QE’s developing inspection methods and gage R&R’s.Added tasks: Project Manager for MCC software validation and implementation for DePuy World Wide.Strong points with inspection equipment are Zeiss Calypso (proficient on Prismo, Accura /RDS/CAA, G2/RDS and Non RDS , Micura, O-Inspect (with WLS, Vision, XXT, and Rotary), Duramax) with Advanced PCM, Freeform, Curve, Auto-run feature, FACS, MCC, TIMS software with Rondcoms, Surfcoms along with ACCTee software. Site expert; for non-contact inspection using ShapeGrabber, Polyworks, and CCP C-Vision with Measurefit Software.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Recommend and implement improved gauging methods for in-process and final inspection operations.Make appropriate changes in gages and inspection procedures when dictated by engineering drawing changes. Document all changes through the Change Order process control system.Develop training documents and work instructions for the Tools grinding department.Develop programs for new product.Assist in DOE's, OQ-PQ and reverse engineering. Developed setup sheet to standardize machining, and inspection on the grinding department.Analyze data from FMEA's, RAW's to evaluate and eliminate 100% inspection.Write RAW's, added operations to routers. Responsible for maintaining standardizing and optimizing product inspection procedures.Evaluate current prints and put in request for any corrections that need to be made.Train operators on how to read prints and use of gages. Resolve issues with measurement and gauging issues for the production line.Develop CMM programs, and procedures. Perform gage R&R's for all measurement processes. Involved in 6 Sigma projects.Selected Achievements:6 sigma project: Diamond tool muda reduction with an annual savings of $100K+.Measurement reliability has improved for in-process and final inspection by 70%.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Worked as a machinist for the spinal division of Medtronic for 5 years before moving over to Quality.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Trained 3rd Shift Machinists on SV-20, and Mori-Seiki Lathes, and standard measuring practices with SPC.Work with Engineering to streamline and improve processes to improve cost-savings & quality Recognized by co-workers, shifts, and supervision as the "go to" Machinist for Cell 19Involved in several Kaizen events throughout the facility to improve flow (group lead on lean manufacturing improvements)Proven troubleshooting skills in machining, tooling, gauging, and process improvements.Proven leadership skills and communication by recognizing problem areas and setting up cell meetings.Part of the new training development group in creating a training program on all levels of machining.Certified operator- set up spc system and inspect all product in the cell, worked in QC, and a member of the GAGE R&R TEAM.Selected Achievement:Assisted in the development of a new process and measurement technique for the break-off screw that resulted in a reduction in scrap of approximately $1M per year.

Recommend and implement improved gauging methods for in-process and final inspection operations.Make appropriate changes in gages and inspection procedures when dictated by engineering drawing changes. Document all changes through the Change Order process control system.Develop training documents and work instructions for the Tools grinding department.Develop programs for new product.Assist in DOE's, OQ-PQ and reverse engineering. Developed setup sheet to standardize machining, and inspection on the grinding department.Analyze data from FMEA's, RAW's to evaluate and eliminate 100% inspection.Write RAW's, added operations to routers. Responsible for maintaining standardizing and optimizing product inspection procedures.Evaluate current prints and put in request for any corrections that need to be made.Train operators on how to read prints and use of gages. Resolve issues with measurement and gauging issues for the production line.Develop CMM programs, and procedures. Perform gage R&R's for all measurement processes. Involved in 6 Sigma projects.Selected Achievements:6 sigma project: Diamond tool muda reduction with an annual savings of $100K+.Measurement reliability has improved for in-process and final inspection by 70%.

Medtronic is the global leader in medical technology with 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion.

Zimmer is a worldwide leader in joint replacement solutions for knee pain and hip pain.Perform machine changeovers.Inspect parts with all forms of complex gauging.Insure that all products were moving so that nothing got "bottlenecked".Worked with engineering on new product bring in and helped with the development of process.

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Perform preventive maintenance procedures on CNC machining centers and repairs (rebuild spindles, replace ball screws, and indexing tables and rotary)Repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical devices.Record repairs in compliance with QS9000 documentation.Troubleshoot multiple different programmable logic controlled (PLC) machines.Was team leader when supervisor was not present.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Metrology/Calibration Usmc