New Component Introduction – Responsible for design, implementation and verification of electro-mechanical components for use in implantable medical devices. Performed feasibility and verification testing, documenting results in FDA compliant records.Manufacturing – Responsible for design of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) process tooling, post placement assembly and test fixtures and protective shipping containers. Verified tools and fixtures per engineering specifications, documenting results in formal records.Supplier Management – Worked directly with suppliers to optimize design, establish high quality manufacturing procedures, design tooling and implement quality assurance measures. Managed quality, schedule and cost while developing new capabilities and industry best practices with vendor.Problem Solving – Troubleshot test and assembly fixture deficiencies and failures. Quickly and effectively designed and implemented robust, cost-effective solutions.Organization – Managed SolidWorks CAD models for various projects, critical system parameters, fixture schematics, test plans and results, and validation/verification documentation. Worked to implement regulated PDM system for all Mechanical Engineering team models and data.

• Work with students at Wilsonville High School to design, build and compete in the US FIRST Robotics Competition• Instruct students in CAD and mechanical design techniques• Help with team administration and management• Assist with team website maintenance

Design - Responsible for design of electro-mechanical systems for Xerox Solid Ink Products from concept through manufacture (ColorQube product family). Experienced in sheet metal and plastic component design.Manufacturing - Worked directly (remotely and on-site) with SE Asian vendors to improve design for manufacture and implement new assembly techniques. Consulted on assembly fixtures, tooling, and processes.Problem Solving - Troubleshot complex failure analysis issues in post-launch products through structured methods and interacted with colleagues of various other disciplines. Produced solutions to increase product robustness, costumer satisfaction, and profitability.Organization - Managed Pro/E CAD models for various subsystems, system-level critical parameters, and costed BOMs. Communicated design intent and validation (FEA, testing, etc.) in design reviews and team meetings.Quality - Utilized D.O.E. to determine the best design as defined by customer requirements, quality standards, and costs.

• Answered questions about and helped teach materials and techniques for ProEngineer Wildfire 3.0.• Held open lab hours.

• Analyzed current production methods to identify problems in the paper path.• Designed test fixtures for new components for future Xerox products.• Wrote and conducted test plans on products to determine if products were meeting requirements, maintenance needs, and customer expectations.• Analyzed test results then presented findings and suggestions for improvement at a campus-wide design review.• Redesigned current tools to increase usability and decrease costs.

• Designed, assembled, debugged, and qualified a lift fixture to be used in product production.• Worked with the end user of the fixture to determine project requirements.• Conducted design reviews with other engineers of MRT to get feedback and finalize design.• Produced project notebook containing project documentation, technical drawings and specifications, FMEA and qualification conclusions, and instructions for assembly and usage.

• Worked closely with top materials science researchers.• Conducted research analyzing shear localization and microstructural evolution of copper under dynamic strain rates.• Presented research at the LANL Student Symposium in August 2005 and August 2006.