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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Worked with global team to transition a new on-body drug delivery product line from the design/verification phase into production.Conducted failure investigations at the component, subassembly, and device levels to determine root cause and corrective actions.Partnered with internal and external manufacturing teams to ensure components meet design criteria and intent.Performed tolerance analyses and prepared reports at all levels of assembly using CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software in order to ensure adequate component clearances and functionality within the device.Trained global Mechanical Engineering team in operation, fundamentals, and best practices of CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software.Designed both short and long-term solutions to fulfill customer drop resistance requirements, designed fixtures and experiments to evaluate and quantify the improvements, and presented appropriate details directly to the customer in order to keep the project on schedule.Evaluated and analyzed existing components in order to design and implement updated features as a part of continuous improvement activities.Developed and implemented PAD printing and labeling designs to satisfy inputs from the customer as well as regulatory and branding requirements.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Designed consumer products in the professional and maker markets focusing on adhesive application and document preservation.Analyzed and addressed concerns from clients and management to redesign legacy product; Improving functionality & consistency, eliminating failure in the field & re-work, and reducing assembly time & manufacturing cost.While under Esselte Corp., initiated a product data management system in Solidworks to improve security, revision control, and sharing of engineering documentation; Becoming the primary storage solution for new Xyron and Leitz-brand engineering projects within the North American division.Collaborated with award-winning design firm Whipsaw, the ASU Industrial Design school, and internal resources to re-imagine legacy products, reducing size and increasing capabilities.Interfaced with Esselte’s VP of Lean Management to implement Kaizen-driven improvements to the flow of manufacturing cells.Redesigned components and assembly for “Pro” line of cartridges, replacing expensive, failure-prone equipment with cost-effective, soft-tooled fixtures manufactured in-house.Joined together with global team to create new Leitz-brand products, while reducing cost and improving performance of existing ones.During the acquisition of Esselte Corp. by ACCO Brands, Inc., oversaw the transfer of all Xyron engineering IP to ACCO, uploading everything into the ACCO data management system.Developed new, patented IP for a line of hot glue guns under the Xyron brand.Involved in all stages of product development, including CAD design, prototyping, sample evaluation, testing report design, production start authorization, manufacturing review, failure mode analysis, and UL compliance.Under ACCO’s 2020 sustainability initiatives, worked to redesign consumables to significantly reduce plastic volume, while making the products easier to recycle.

Scottsdale, Az

Design telemedical products in SolidWorks based on inputs from management, sales, and the customer. Source and work with manufacturers for the most efficient and cost-effective prototype and production runs. Collaborate with production team to find the best and most effective way to assemble components, and improve designs.

Designed over 1,000 unique heating elements and thermocouples for use in plastic injection molding, automotive oil, pellet stove, and other custom applications. Performed failure analysis and prepared reports for returned products and prototypes at least once a month. Prepared quality control documentation for 1st article inspections, control plans, and ISO 9001 procedures. Worked alongside sales and manufacturing in a team environment to develop heating solutions to specific customer needs, including technical support, telephone conference calls, and customer site visits.

Worked in manufacturing and drafting in the areas of gear cutting, deburring, and assembly; manual lathe, milling, hob inventory, CAD process drawings, and CNC machining on hundreds of distinctive parts and products