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Denver, Co, Us

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Englewood, Colorado, United States

APEX 3D™ Total Ankle Replacement – Develop instruments and implants. Conduct V&V of designs, write and execute test plans, translate surgeon feedback into user needs and inputs. Develop manufacturing processes for new implant supply chains including additive manufacturing, casting, machining, polishing, finishing, and sterile packaging. Design complex instruments and assemblies from concept to final manufacturing.

Boulder, Co

Set up and operate swiss-style CNC Lathes. Debug and edit programs for new parts/processes. Train others on operation and setup of machines. Write procedures on operation and setup of machines for future training. Ensure quality per the ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.

Design tools and develop processes for the manufacture of Class III medical devices. Improve and adapt processes for repeatability during high volume production. Create Models, Drawings, Work Instructions, and Specifications. Hands-on assembly of devices including silicone molding, laser welding, and wire forming. Perform all tasks in compliance with good documentation practices, FDA regulations, and an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system.

Lakewood, Co

Operated and maintained CNC machines. Produced and inspected precision parts made from a variety of materials for the aerospace industry. Selected, installed, adjusted, and replaced tools to best suit machining processes. Altered programs for safety, efficiency, and quality. Used tool wear data to maximize tool life and reduce tool breakage. Conducted first article and in-process inspections to ensure quality per an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality system.

Lakewood, Co

Operated and maintained CNC machines. Produced and inspected precision parts made from a variety of materials for the aerospace industry. Selected, installed, adjusted, and replaced tools to best suit machining processes. Altered programs for safety, efficiency, and quality. Used tool wear data to maximize tool life and reduce tool breakage. Conducted first article and in-process inspections to ensure quality per an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality system.

Golden, Co

Teacher's Assistant for the Machine Shop portion of Mechanical Engineering Field Session. Instructed students on safe & effective operation of manual mills & lathes. Also instructed on GD&T and inspection techniques. Evaluated students based on performance and adherence to safety guidelines.

Warsaw, In

Supported Engineers and Designers by creating/updating prints & models, analyzing products through FEA, and conducting Validation/Verification in compliance with FDA requirements. Updated Design History Files as products were updated. Interacted with suppliers to ensure that manufactured product matched prints and intended design, altered prints to allow flexibility in the manufacturing process. Reduced manufacturing cost estimates by designing for manufacturability.

Colstrip, Mt

Worked in the maintenance department. Created new maintenance and lubrication schedules for bearings, motors, gearboxes and fluid drives. Evaluated condition of machinery and made recommendations on rebuilds/replacements. Helped design an automated lubrication system, designed and conducted experiments to verify effectiveness of new lubrication procedures. Presented experimental results to secure funding and project approval for further maintenance improvements.

Boulder, Co

Operated CNC mills (up to 5-axis) and lathes (dual-head bar-feeders). Fabricated parts and performed inspection based on prints, made frequent adjustments to machining programs and tools to maintain precision during mass production. Conducted first article and in-process inspections to ensure quality per the company quality system. Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices with every action.

Boulder, Co

Operated CNC mills (up to 5-axis) and lathes (dual-head bar-feeders). Fabricated parts and performed inspection based on prints, made frequent adjustments to machining programs and tools to maintain precision during mass production. Conducted first article and in-process inspections to ensure quality per an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system. Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices with every action.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi, ASME Focusing on Biomechanical Engineering.

Precision Machining Technology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: SKILLS Competition