Earl Aune

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SME Consultant at Jensen Designs @
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Vancouver, Washington, United States, United States
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About Earl Aune

Twenty-five years of High Tech and Medical Device Manufacturing, Engineering and Management experience, building High Performing Teams, streamlining business process, and reducing costs while raising quality to record levels. Manage Medical Device development teams under FDA, ISO and IEC standards. Advanced problem solving methodologies utilizing Six Sigma tools to resolve CAPA actions. Lead complex project teams to success, reducing costs while meeting schedule and performance objectives. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt through University of Washington.Multifunctional skills include: Scientific Problem Solving techniques, project management, advanced computer application skills, mechanical, electrical, managerial skills, strategic and tactical drive that achieves success.

Earl Aune's Current Company Details
Jensen Designs Inc

Jensen Designs Inc

SME Consultant at Jensen Designs
Earl Aune Work Experience Details
  • Jensen Designs Inc
    Quality Systems Sme Consultant
    Jensen Designs Inc Sep 2012 - Present
    San Jose, Ca
    Subject Matter Expert for Medical Device Manufacturing specializing ISO 13485 Certificationprocedures and process for Risk Management (ISO 14971), Design Controls (21 CFR 820), CAPA Process (ISO 13485) including Process Validations. • Develop Validation Protocols for key processes• Develop Risk Analysis Worksheet with validated built in automations• Travel as needed to be on site
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Qs Sme
    Thermo Fisher Scientific 2012 - Jun 2013
    San Jose, Ca
    Assist with updating QSR documents for ISO 13485 certification and final FDA registration to include ISO 14971 Risk Management, Process Validation, CAPA and Deviation Process for compliance. Developed protocols for equipment and process validations and training programs (with quiz) to ensure effectiveness.
  • Rs Medical
    Director Of Engineering
    Rs Medical Aug 2007 - Jun 2012
    Vancouver Washington
    A solution provider of muscle stimulator medical devices. Developed and lead a international team of designers to develop the next generation muscle stimulator platform. Obtain 510(k) clearance for US distribution through the FDA and set up production process/fixtures to effeciently process high volume production through the Vancouver facility.
  • Planar Systems
    Director Manufacturing Engineering
    Planar Systems 2005 - 2007
  • Clarity Visual Systems, Wilsonville, Or
    Manufacturing Engineering Manager
    Clarity Visual Systems, Wilsonville, Or Jun 2005 - Sep 2006
    Responsible for the introduction and manufacturing readiness of five new product designs. Introduced DFM, DFT, 5s, scientific method of problem solving and electronic (paperless) data collection and tracking systems (CATS). Lead a cross functional and inter-company team to success with the redesign effort of the iS60 plasma intetrated display sign. Lead the Problem Investigation Team to resolve quality issues and inner department process optimization.
  • Maxtek, Beaverton, Or
    Manufacturing Engineering Analyst
    Maxtek, Beaverton, Or Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
    Developed a data conversion system that transferred over eighteen thousand Bill Of Material and Routing records from QAD to the new Oracle Work In Process data system. Created printing solutions, bar code tracking systems, and designed the 2d serial number used for tracking manufacturing and test history for each assembly. Developed Quality data Collection Plans and implemented “pedigree” build history customer facing reports. Wrote detailed reports based on analysis of data pulled from Oracle through complex hand written SQL routines.
  • Credence Systems, Hillsboro, Or
    Operations Engineering Manager
    Credence Systems, Hillsboro, Or Jun 2000 - Jun 2004
    Developed and executed a test strategy to significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing large semiconductor test systems. Lead a team of eighteen Manufacturing and Test Engineers toward Design for Test and Design for Manufacturability methodologies that melded the requirements of outside Contract Manufacturer with the design. Success was achieved in reducing the required technician headcount 75% while first pass board test yields rose to record levels. Used Process Model simulation software to re-engineer the total manufacturing process to reduce cycle times from 40 days to 8 days. Lead a cross divisional team that developed a Build To Forecast manufacturing model and received multiple awards for successful implementation of innovative solutions. Developed “Assuring Quality” a networked Quality data tracking system containing root cause and prevention action tracking that improved product quality and reduced rework costs by 40%.
  • Credence Systems
    Operations Engineering Mgr
    Credence Systems 2000 - 2004
    Managed a team of Test Engineers, Mfg Engineers and Electronic Technicians to drive costs down, reduce process time from 40 days to 7 while increasing quality and reliability of the test systems produced.
  • Flir Systems Inc, Portland, Or
    Engineering Manager, Fireflir
    Flir Systems Inc, Portland, Or Jun 1997 - Jun 2000
    Lead design Engineering Team to success of developing the FIREFLIR infrared camera from concept into manufacturing. Developed templates for Manufacturing Plans, Service Plans, and Quality Plans and initiated Pilot builds. The project was deemed "The most successful New Product Introduction in the company’s history". Worked with Circuit Board, metals, plastics vendors to set up demand flow technology utilizing techniques such as Flying Probe Test, precontrol, and other quality tools. Key contributor in development and implementation of the company’s New Product Introduction process. Also lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to resolve day to day floor problems and prepare new products for NPI
  • Flir Systems, Inc
    Engineering Project Manager
    Flir Systems, Inc 1997 - 2000
    Lead a team of Engineers from all disciplines to develop the FireFLIR helmet mounted infrared imager for firemen and search & rescue operators.
  • Infocus Systems, Wilsonville, Or
    Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
    Infocus Systems, Wilsonville, Or Jun 1996 - Jun 1997
    Responsible for the manufacturing process of assembly and test of projection systems. Worked with outside Circuit Board Assembly suppliers to improve yields and implement cost reductions. Created a Unit Quality Tracking, Field Failure analysis Database and Quality Assurance Database (in Microsoft Access) for improved product quality, production process yields failure analysis. Increased first pass yields from 20% to over 90%. Introduced and standardized bar code format for unit and lot date tracking. Programmed Automation Controller for various "smart" fixtures. Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers to focus on specific projects
  • Precision Interconnect, Portland Or
    Automation Engineering Manager
    Precision Interconnect, Portland Or Jun 1993 - Jun 1996
    Managed a department of technically diverse mechanical, software, and electrical engineers responsible for design, assembly, and test of micro-miniature cable processing equipment and systems. Researched and provided new innovative solutions to bottleneck situations in all areas of production. Improved quality, reduced scrap, and increased throughput in all lines. Programmed PLC and PC Automation Controllers for several projects. Invented IR position sensor feedback system for fine wire payoff module. Achievements include:* Reduced manufacturing costs more than 10% through process improvements and scrap reduction * Project manager for seven large multi resourced projects totaling over $2,000,000. * Led (drove!) multifunctional team that developed a motorized server machine that quadrupled throughput in the server area capturing market share and profitability leadership for several years.
  • Precision Interconnect, Portland Or
    Production Unit Leader
    Precision Interconnect, Portland Or Jun 1990 - Jun 1993
    Managed a business unit of 75 people consisting of engineering, production, and quality control engineering. Responsible for leading product development, manufacturing engineering, production coordination, and customer support for medical video arthroscopy camera cables, oscilloscope probes, and high speed timing probes used in the test and measurement markets. Introduced Self Directed Work Teams into the company with two teams achieving High Performing status.
  • Precision Interconnect
    Production Unit Manager
    Precision Interconnect 1990 - 1996
    Build High Performing Work Teams that built ultrasound imaging cables using micro-miniature coax cables bundled and terminated at each end (hand soldered). Lead both business units for Custom Medical and Test and Measurement manufacturing systems.
  • E-Machines, Inc,  Beaverton, Or
    Senior Manufacturing/Reliability Engineer
    E-Machines, Inc, Beaverton, Or Jun 1988 - Jun 1990
    Responsible for new product evaluation and manufacturing process development for new technology video control circuit boards and color monitors. Worked with outside manufacturing resources in Taiwan and Australia coordinating Design for Manufacturability improvements from engineering into production.
  • Metheus Inc, Hillsboro, Or
    Manufacturing Engineer Ii
    Metheus Inc, Hillsboro, Or Jun 1987 - Jun 1988
    Developed solder flow operation for large back plane circuit boards and multiple lay up video controller printed circuit boards. Leader for the company's first double sided surface mount board project.

Earl Aune Skills

Project Management Managerial Skills Leadership Quality Control Engineering Management Manufacturing Engineering Cross Functional Team Leadership Iso 13485 Product Development Design Of Experiments Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Engineering Iso 14971 Iec 60601 Medical Devices Fda Capa Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis Design For Manufacturing Integration Quality System Strategy Electrical Engineering Pcb Design Design Control Electronics Iso Quality Assurance Product Launch Failure Analysis Management Validation V&v Iso Standards Business Process Improvement

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