• Oversee New Product Introductions (NPIs) by creating customer demand-based timelines for part qualification and managing development of tooling, creation of process parameters, and engineering trials/data collection. • Monitor, assess, and analyze the performance of product lines for safety and quality by continuously tracking associated data points and using Pareto analysis to identify top defects• Oversee and optimize the full lifecycle of part portfolio by ensuring key metrics are met or exceeded including FPY, OTD, and reduction in OOF.• Initiate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) deep dive investigations into quality concerns to eliminate failure modes to ensure current and systemic issues are not repeatable.• Drive continuous improvement projects to help streamline existing operations based on quality control and cost-saving measures. • Provide technical support to production by creating quality training documents including Job Instructions, Equipment Operating and Quality Procedures, and Technical Plans.

• Developed plans of action to validate potential design changes and updated drawings, models, and BOMs with researched revisions.• Verified compliancy within products, specifically related to electrical standards.• Conveyed excellent verbal and written communication skills with members from various locations.

• Lead a cross-functional team, defined the project timeline, and found alternative suppliers with an emphasis on increased quality and a potential cost reduction of $60K/year.• Produced value stream maps, highlighted areas for development, and applied solutions for reduced lead time of 2 days.• Identified non-conforming parts, communicated found issues, and implemented corrective actions• Managed and sent RFQ packages to potential suppliers and created cost comparison matrices.• Participated in use of PPAP documentation to ensure quality products and manufacturing processes.

• Improved on-time delivery by executing root cause analysis and asking 5 Whys to detect core causes.• Corrected constraints in variations between line capacity and planning scheduling. • Studied the planning process to implement positive changes to planning parameters in ERP system.

• Utilized lean skills to review space demands and equipment layouts for maximized continuous flow. • Oversaw assembly lines with an attention to process improvements and quality control. • Designed assembly bench fixtures and tooling to increase efficiency, stressing safety and ergonomics• Created a project scope and cost-justified purchases for the 2015 EHS initiatives.

• Mitigated and implemented projects to reduce lead time in a steel manufacturing drill bit line.• Reduced safety hazards by eliminating open flame torches and creating a new heating method.• Developed total productive maintenance schedules and action items for milling machines.

• Designed and modeled pneumatic parts in SolidWorks.• Manufactured testing stations and fixtures for various circuit boards and evaluated pins and connectors for related parts.

• Worked on designing and converting assembly lines for beverage companies. • Managed OEM technicians, contractors, and operators during install and startup of packaging and bottling lines.• Enhanced my communication skills by being a liaison between the customer and OEMs.