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Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Bedford, Ma

Responsible for development and roll-out of Workcell Excellence program within the manufacturing operations. Focused on improvements in process documentation, visual factory implementation, and supporting the deployment of a Lean Manufacturing environment. Created and conducted various related training modules such as 5S, Customer Satisfaction, Problem Solving, Team Process, and Job Safety Analysis. Provided additional MFE project assistance such as capacity analysis, process mapping, PFMECA analysis, and creating QMS related documentation.Core member of facility Safety Committee

Contract position to assist small company in the development of a Quality Management System. Developed the Quality Manual, documented existing processes, identified missing elements, and worked with all departments to establish practices and procedures consistent with an ISO9001 compatible QMS.Served as point person for development of internal issues tracking database. Worked with supplier to customize off-the-shelf CAPA software system for MMI processes. Responsible for administration and training on databases.Assisted in the roll out of new document control system by documenting procedures, running various user scenarios, and by developing and conducting user training modules.

Managed program to standardize manufacturing control and quality improvement process throughout diverse global corporation. Process Improvement program integrated elements of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methods, Team Training and good manufacturing practices.

Assured Quality System compliance and managed QA staff supporting CTI-Cryogenics product lines.

Ensured design and manufacturing integrity of CTI-Cryogenics On-Board and Cryo Torr legacy products. Teamed with marketing and engineering management to define, prioritize and direct technical projects relating to new product development, product life cycle and application issues.

Managed team of engineers and technicians responsible for the production support of mulitple mid to low volume highly configurable products.

Responsible for design and process elements for implementation of Lean manufacturing production lines. Developed work flows, facility layout, process documents, capacity analysis, and process metrics.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

QA production support for all Cryopumps

Bs, Industrial Engineering And Operations Research, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Alpha Pi Mu - Industrial Engineering Honor Society

Project Management Certificate