Jacques (Andy) Larose, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Lead development and scale-up efforts for synthesizing implantable battery cathode material.Subject matter expert contributor for new $13.7 million factory design and construction, including OSHA, NIOSH and EPA risk mitigation.

Wayne, Pa, Us

Develop and manage an engineering team supporting product development, process improvement and commercialization of TPI Asia-Pacific business located in Suzhou, China. This includes training plant personnel about medical device regulations and implementing regulatory compliance.

Introduced new intravenous tubing extrusion technologies that resulted in 45% less inside diameter variation, 60% less wall thickness variation, and a 70% increase in throughput. Established this extrusion capability as a core competency at multiple extrusion facilities in China, rivaling US-based Fortune 500 companies.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Team leader of corrective action, preventative action (CAPA) investigation that identified the root cause of a chronic quality issue with a sterility barrier that was present since 2004, despite previous investigations. The solution involved the re-engineering of a supplier manufacturing process that is expected to correct the current situation while also reducing internal scrap rates. The lessons learned from this investigation are providing translational benefits for other applications.Contributed subject matter expertise in rubber processes to evaluate and recommend changes to an entire manufacturing line that is plagued with customer complaints. Also provided subject matter expertise in rubber processes to support a product launch into the Chinese market.

Spearheaded non-DEHP conversion of all gravity and pump intravenous sets as part of a global strategy to increase this business by $78 million (144%) by 2012. This involved rationalizing the global product line, handling technical, regulatory conversion, and plant capacity issues. This also included personal development of a software application to support commercial efforts globally.Developed an in-house process to in-source the manufacture of plungers for an existing prefilled syringe package. This project has an ROI of over 80% and an annual savings of $1.0 million.Designed a new lyophilization stopper to reduce costs by over $600,000 per year compared to third party sourcing.Developed concept to reduce overall piece cost of a mature pharmaceutical closure by over 20% using cellular manufacturing.Identified root cause and magnitude of press-induced molded part vertical variability using solid modeling, finite element analysis, materials science and topography.

Provided engineering services for diverse applications. Responsibilities included design of plant layouts and process improvements, from inception through computer simulation, detailing, scheduling and implementation, design of control architecture, and soliciting new clients.

Solon, Ohio, Us

Provided engineering support for multiple departments, from new product development through manufacturing.Established preventative maintenance program that virtually eliminated downtime. This involved establishing standard operating procedures, implementation of computerized maintenance management software, creation of a networked PLC system, and extensive upgrades to batch control systems.Conceived, designed, built, implemented and supported first work cell at this location. This work cell automatically assembled and swaged Teflon hose with stainless steel over-braid, something deemed impossible by the industry in general, and the bulk hose supplier in particular.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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