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Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) specializes in micro precision 3D printing. The company’s microArch system uses a 3D printing approach called PμSL (Projection Micro-Stereolithography) that leverages light, customizable optics, a high quality movement platform and controlled processing technology to produce the industry’s most accurate and precise high-resolution 3D prints for product development, research and industrial short run production. The technology represents a true industry breakthrough by empowering product manufacturers to capitalize on the benefits of 3D printing without sacrificing quality or scale.

Burlington, Ma

Desktop Metal is reinventing the way engineering and manufacturing teams produce metal parts - from prototyping through mass production.

Gaithersburg, Md

Responsible for the manufacturing operations and profit & loss of in-house additive manufacturing.Maintain a >97% on time shipment rate with an RMA rate less than 2.5 defects per thousand.Manage SLS and FDM additive manufacturing partners’ workflows and workloads compensating for sales growth and fluctuations.Specify and prioritize additive operations needs from the software ERP, geometry and data science teams.Safety Committee Chairperson

Gaithersburg, Md

Joined company pre-launch.Established and executed on needs for operations, ERP, and product pricing strategies. Staffed, trained and mentored the additive manufacturing team.Responsible for building out, then relocating, the additive manufacturing facility to support company growth.

Billerica, Ma

Burlington, Ma

Served as the product manager for ZPrinter hardware product offerings.Adviser on proven QA / QC practices to improve product and process quality.Price book review and management.Managed all ZPrinter product QA activities.

Burlington, Ma

Managed all aspects of product QA. Built a system for finding and handling issues during QA / QC programs based on the 8D Problem Solving Methodology.Extensive study of user behavior through log files, sales records and customer visits creating data based profiles for segments of the market. This data influenced most product decisions. Development and execution test plans for consumables, hardware and software creating a set of metrics to be used as launch criteria.Detailed evaluation of outside products for the possible sale through the distribution channel. Providing comprehensive product feedback to the manufacturer.Creation of training curriculum for users as well as channel sales and support.

Worked closely with the development teams to ensure the customer needs were being met with every decision while maintaining an emphasis on product cost. Served as a key person behind the specification of Z Corporation products with a focus on competitive strategy, product enhancements and identifying new product opportunities.Acted as the primary liaison between the sales, manufacturing, service and development teams while new products were in development.Created and maintained detailed competitive overviews including sales pros and cons.Performed annual surveys on the customer base to identify trends and expectations, information which directly affected the direction of support and new products. Acted as a primary coordinator of new product launch activities and promoter of products to internal prospects (sales, marketing, engineering, technical service).

Solved problems for sales prospects and customers of Z Corporation products, releasing solutions that would were scalable to the entire customer base.

Created and implemented low level quality checks on Z Corporation manufactured 3D Printers. Formalized a burn in program for newly manufactured equipment. Participated in testing programs for new equipment lines in preparation for product launch.

Installed and serviced equipment in the United States. Trained new users on the machines, materials and applications of 3D Printers. (75% Travel).

Responsible for low quantity / high quality production of custom circuit boards, wiring harnesses and manufacturing tooling / jigs for the aerospace industry.

Serviced and overhauled communication and navigation electronics on CH-47 and UH-1 helicopters. Responsible for preventive maintenance of all electrical systems.

Manual And Cnc Machining

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