Manufacturing Engineer
Current• Equipment and Process Owner for Latham Bowl Assembly 225ML, by leading the:o Execution of Engineering Study (DOE) for Plastic Bowl Body, Base, Inner Core and Outer Core welding parameter identification (weld energy, pressure, hold time and velocity) and applied Six Sigma Methodologies to analyze, evaluate capabilities, and identify optimal processing operating windows. o Execution of process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) of ultrasonic welder upon design change implementation (e.g., CTQ… Show more • Equipment and Process Owner for Latham Bowl Assembly 225ML, by leading the:o Execution of Engineering Study (DOE) for Plastic Bowl Body, Base, Inner Core and Outer Core welding parameter identification (weld energy, pressure, hold time and velocity) and applied Six Sigma Methodologies to analyze, evaluate capabilities, and identify optimal processing operating windows. o Execution of process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) of ultrasonic welder upon design change implementation (e.g., CTQ dimensions, stack tolerance (Single to 4 Cav) and flash trap)o Execution of continuous improvement and monitoring of molded component OD, total collapse, leak test, total runout indicator, pre-trim, cosmetic visualization and rejection rate. o Conduct strategic planning with site leaders and Manufacturing Engineering Team to align business priorities.o Led Kaizen initiatives, focusing on particle reduction and vision system implementation, resulting in improved product qualityo Partnered with cross functional teams to improve yield, cycle time reduce rejection rate, contributing to a 10% reduction in production time.o Other tasks such as: Support machine calibration, Provide training and Jig & fixture implementation. • Support Equipment and Product transfer for Injection Blow Molding and Automated Bowl Assembly o IQ: Machine basic operation, mold tool, ancillary units (Chiller, Temperature Control Unit, Hot Oil Temperature Control Unit, Hot Runner Controller) Installation, Revise standing instruction (SI) and manufacturing instruction (MI), Instrument calibration and Preventative maintenance scheduling documentation. o Executed Engineering Studies (DOE) for Injection Blow Molding, rigorously challenging product and machine capability and variability by utilizing Min and Max settings to optimize process parameters.o OQ: Qualification run based on different parameters and settings identified (Metering, Temperature, Injection, etc.). Show less