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Fremont, Ohio

• Take customer information/requirements and provide full 3D models and manufacturing prints for the final product based on specifications using proficiency in Solidworks CAD Design software• Experience following the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to implement new product lines• Experience taking a product from concept to finished product. Worked on Initial Market Research, Cost Analysis, Completed Research and Development on Product Design, Product Development, Modified design to suit additional identified needs and worked with manufacturing to assure product meets final design specifications• Create product quote information and update inventory status into Enterprise Resource Software • Complete manufacturing Request for Quote (RFQ) based on current market pricing and markup percentages including all special-order components and manufacturing processes• Work directly with manufacturing, answer questions, and troubleshoot issues that arise during the manufacturing process• Verify all customer purchase orders and manufacturing prints to make sure inventory is accurate and manufacturing has all components needed to complete the product• Complete second level drawing verifications and dimensional analysis for all other engineering designs• Manage, complete and archive engineering change requests• Work on preparing and submitting yearly paperwork for governmental certifications

Perrysburg, Ohio

• Solve day-to-day production, equipment, and process problems• Identify and implement yield and product performance improvements while developing methods to assign causes to yield excursions• Respond to SPC process control alarms, bringing processes back into control • Execute planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results • Collect data relating to daily tool performance and associated product performance while ensuring all processes are running on target • Support the operation of pilot-line equipment to define a new process and provide training to production associates on pilot-line• Transition new equipment and processes through start-up, qualification, and implementation • Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications • Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives to complete assigned projects • Disposition non-conforming product according to established criteria (NCP)

Toledo, Ohio

•Supported enterprise wide hospital information systems including over 6000 desktop systems, laptops, Multi-Function printers and facsimiles. •Led support for troubleshooting\correcting hardware and software issues reported through the incident ticketing system. Using Microsoft SCCM tools to help troubleshoot and push software updates\new installations.•Configured and setup PC’s and printers for the entire facilities.•Configured PC’s and Multi-Function printers to work correctly within the network, including configuring IP’s, DNS and WINS server addresses. Ensured that all devices are correctly patched in the wiring closets using the correct network switches.•Resolved warranty repair issues related to hardware and software with outside companies\vendors.•Evaluated, recommended and selected technology solutions in support of customer and business requirements for project requests. Partnered with internal customers and vendors to determine information technology needs.•Created Purchase Orders for equipment needed for projects, recorded asset information for newly deployed and broken equipment by updating a company wide database, receiving all ordered equipment into inventory for the Mercy facility and sorting equipment for required project requests.

Toledo, Ohio

•Installed, configured and supported Bostwick Braun’s Point of Sale software.•Maintained and updated a database used for tracking issues related to the proprietary Point of Sale software developed by Bostwick Braun.•Managed change requests from software programmers, implementing solutions and testing to verify that they meet the customer’s requests and work as designed. Also responsible for giving final release authorization after changes have been fully tested.•Lead Systems Engineer responsible for maintaining hardware and software applications for over 500 computers and peripherals used by clients for Bostwick Braun’s Windows based “Point of Sale” System.•Installed LAN systems in a customer’s retail store which encompassed a computerized cash register system allowing for sales, inventory, and financial reporting.•Set-up of all servers used to include; cabling, routers, modems, e-mail servers, memory capacities, drives and licenses associated with the LAN system including configuring TCP/IP protocol.•Researched new technological developments relative to computers and multimedia equipment.•Provided full hardware support and maintenance, full networking support and troubleshooting for problems including repair and service of CPU’s, modems, monitors and printers as well as software application installation, updates/upgrades and diagnosis of software problems.•Directed and trained new employees, providing continuing support for professional development.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

B.A., Business Management With Computers

Activities and Societies: Member Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity

Aab Computer Information Sciences Technology, Computer Science