* Design and build EOAT/ End effectors for robot and cobot applications used in the production of injection molded parts.* Modify and troubleshoot PLC programs to support custom in-house production.* Advise Program Engineers on DFM for new programs and feasibility of automating existing programs.* Evaluate, adapt, and design custom manufacturing equipment to support in-house production. * Design manufacturing processes, procedures and arrange machinery to ensure efficient and… Show more * Design and build EOAT/ End effectors for robot and cobot applications used in the production of injection molded parts.* Modify and troubleshoot PLC programs to support custom in-house production.* Advise Program Engineers on DFM for new programs and feasibility of automating existing programs.* Evaluate, adapt, and design custom manufacturing equipment to support in-house production. * Design manufacturing processes, procedures and arrange machinery to ensure efficient and productive work-flow. Show less

• Manage the development of new plastic injection molding programs from concept through production, facilitate the integration of transferred programs into production and further improve existing programs. • Provide daily hands-on support of production, troubleshoot defects, analyze failures and quality issues to root cause. Schedule injection mold repairs, liaises between mold makers, engineering teams, vendors and clients.• Examine 3D models of parts and molds to ensure that all… Show more • Manage the development of new plastic injection molding programs from concept through production, facilitate the integration of transferred programs into production and further improve existing programs. • Provide daily hands-on support of production, troubleshoot defects, analyze failures and quality issues to root cause. Schedule injection mold repairs, liaises between mold makers, engineering teams, vendors and clients.• Examine 3D models of parts and molds to ensure that all aspects and components are correct before tool building and provide recommendations for corrective actions and optimization. • Inspect first article data and reports to determine if functional and performance specifications are meet.• Use 3D CAD software to design and build functional prototypes to prove concepts for custom fixtures/jigs for bench testing. Conduct testing activities, collect and perform data analysis. Implement final designs used for production, part handling, quality inspection and control. • Develop and perform verification of production and post-production processes, create supporting documentation to ensure specifications of products are meet. • Ensure the execution of corrective actions and ongoing quality improvements. Show less

• Led an investigation into the failure of custom steel springs. Root cause analysis determined that the springs were overloaded during the assembly process and failing in service. A new steel alloy was researched and chosen to prevent yielding and the assembly procedure updated. • Participated in cross discipline team of experienced Engineers to perform extensive troubleshooting, analysis, and performance tests of a prototype Hydrostatic bearing system to verify system functions and… Show more • Led an investigation into the failure of custom steel springs. Root cause analysis determined that the springs were overloaded during the assembly process and failing in service. A new steel alloy was researched and chosen to prevent yielding and the assembly procedure updated. • Participated in cross discipline team of experienced Engineers to perform extensive troubleshooting, analysis, and performance tests of a prototype Hydrostatic bearing system to verify system functions and parameters were meet.• Designed and fabricated 3 JIB cranes each with a lifting capacity of 2000 lbs. The cranes were designed to aid in the construction of 3 observatories, be centrally located on the top floor, rotate 360 degrees and transport materials/ equipment in both the interior and exterior of the building.• Supervised and documented the crane rigging and loading of three truck loads of large steel structural pieces from an outside vender’s shop to be shipped out of the country.• Designed custom opto-mechanical parts and mechanical assemblies with precision moving parts and fixtures/jigs used for optical testing, manufacturing and installation of products.• Create and maintain detailed component and assembly CAD drawings; parts research and specifications for BoM for production using 2D AutoCAD. • Hands-on fabrication of custom prototype astronomical telescopes and research instruments from cradle to grave; which consist of machined and pre-fabricated metal parts, electrical components such as servo motors, position encoders, sensors/switches and mirrors/lenses. • Create, inspect and fabricate detailed parts and assemblies from engineering drawings and specifications using mills, lathes, TIG welder, presses and other machine shop equipment.• Traveled locally, throughout Colorado, and internationally, to India, to install and service telescopes and instruments, including a solo trip to India to resolve issues with a hydrostatic bearing system found during installation. Show less

• Repaired and modified machinery parts and equipment to operate efficiently in diverse environments. • Designed and built a small custom electrical centrifuge machine; which was designed to remove air bubbles from small delicate plaster molds lowering the costs and resources for additional castings• Designed and built a custom power-washer; which was designed to clean critical plaster mixing containers and increased daily quotas of plaster molds that could be produced.• Mixed and… Show more • Repaired and modified machinery parts and equipment to operate efficiently in diverse environments. • Designed and built a small custom electrical centrifuge machine; which was designed to remove air bubbles from small delicate plaster molds lowering the costs and resources for additional castings• Designed and built a custom power-washer; which was designed to clean critical plaster mixing containers and increased daily quotas of plaster molds that could be produced.• Mixed and prepared plaster to make molds for aluminum and magnesium prototype castings. Show less

• Operated automated and manual production equipment to produce various types of bound books. • Diagnosed complex machinery malfunctions with the aid of electrical instruments, wiring and schematic diagrams to root cause.• Repaired and modified machinery parts and equipment as needed to working operation.• Performed routine machinery maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.• Designed and wrote processes and procedures manuals for operating and maintenance of… Show more • Operated automated and manual production equipment to produce various types of bound books. • Diagnosed complex machinery malfunctions with the aid of electrical instruments, wiring and schematic diagrams to root cause.• Repaired and modified machinery parts and equipment as needed to working operation.• Performed routine machinery maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.• Designed and wrote processes and procedures manuals for operating and maintenance of equipment.• Redesigned production flow layout and applied lean manufacturing principals, which allowing high volumes of books to be produced, efficiently saving on time and production costs.• Managed multiple individuals with hearing disabilities, took on management responsibilities with customers, vendors/ suppliers and employees during early morning operations hours. Show less