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Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Led key strategic initiatives for this precision electro-optics manufacturer, driving organizational transformation and sustainable growth.Key Leadership Achievements:• Led production facility relocation and modernization project, enabling lights out operations that significantly increased production capacity and operational efficiency• Spearheaded Industry 4.0 practices, connecting equipment for real-time data analysis, maintenance prediction, and quality monitoring• Built and… Show more Led key strategic initiatives for this precision electro-optics manufacturer, driving organizational transformation and sustainable growth.Key Leadership Achievements:• Led production facility relocation and modernization project, enabling lights out operations that significantly increased production capacity and operational efficiency• Spearheaded Industry 4.0 practices, connecting equipment for real-time data analysis, maintenance prediction, and quality monitoring• Built and implemented company's ISO 9001-certified quality management system, strengthening operational standards and customer confidence• Managed successful launch of 30+ new products into full production, including medical devices and complex optical assemblies, ensuring efficient transition from development to manufacturing• Created an innovative database system that linked molding simulation data to actual production outcomes, improving product quality and reducing development time• Conceived and led development of custom in-house quality management and ERP software, transforming business operations and creating a unified platform that enabled company-wide quality engagement, improved efficiency, and supported scalable growth• Drove continuous improvement through targeted risk assessment and yield optimization projects Show less

Miamisburg, Oh

Product Development of juvenile products. Responsible for ensuring new products are tested to the required safety standards for products intended for use by infants and toddlers. • Ensured compliance with infant/toddler safety standards for new product development• Provided manufacturing scale-up consultation and quality system implementation• Integrated safety and quality requirements into new product designs• Supported current production as technical consultant for… Show more Product Development of juvenile products. Responsible for ensuring new products are tested to the required safety standards for products intended for use by infants and toddlers. • Ensured compliance with infant/toddler safety standards for new product development• Provided manufacturing scale-up consultation and quality system implementation• Integrated safety and quality requirements into new product designs• Supported current production as technical consultant for quality improvements Show less

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

2004 – 2009 Manufacturing Technology Development Specialist & SupervisorLed a team of engineers in developing advanced manufacturing technologies for 3M's micro projector business. This included pioneering a highly specialized injection molding process for optics, along with implementing product traceability, ESD control, assembly processes, inspection methods, equipment development, films, coatings, and capital planning. Played a key role in driving the intellectual property strategy… Show more 2004 – 2009 Manufacturing Technology Development Specialist & SupervisorLed a team of engineers in developing advanced manufacturing technologies for 3M's micro projector business. This included pioneering a highly specialized injection molding process for optics, along with implementing product traceability, ESD control, assembly processes, inspection methods, equipment development, films, coatings, and capital planning. Played a key role in driving the intellectual property strategy for this innovative product category, resulting in seven patents and numerous patent applications. Successfully launched the micro projector product by establishing a global supply chain and supporting the startup of a new manufacturing facility in Asia.2002 – 2004 Product Engineer Worked on 2 main plastic optic / assembly product lines to improve quality. Cut cycle time on one lens by 60%. Worked with German customer to significantly improve quality levels.1999 – 2002 Process EngineerProcess development for injection molded plastic optics. Cut molding cycle time of major lens product by 21%. Show less

Worked on research and development of the manufacturing of nacels, honeycomb structures/fiberglass and autoclave curing.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Manufacturing and new product R&D

Bs, Plastics Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Student Government Senator Society of Plastics Engineers Newman Club

Mba, Business, Entreprenuership

Winner of Global Business Simulation Game during Capstone Project