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Colmar, Pa

Perform Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) analysis to reduce warranty costs.Use of Shainin DOE methods for technical problem solving.

Southampton, Pa

• Created award winning, patented shower door designs. Responsible for concept generation through product production and marketing input. • Design, prototype, test and develop innovative new bathroom products for big box retail, wholesale, and showroom applications.• Clearly communicated manufacturing intent to Asian suppliers. Traveled to Chinese suppliers for problem resolution.• Resolved design issues to reduce warranty claims by 90%, saving over $80k annually

• Specialized in suspension geometry, design, and testing. Knowledge in all aspects of vehicle design.• Helped lead Pitt team to a 17th place overall finish (out of 110+) in 2004.• Competed on the University of Queensland (Australia) Team late 2004.

Cheswick, Pa

• Identified design problems encountered during testing of a Navy submarine nuclear reactor pump through material analysis of failed specimens.• Developed analysis and reports used by the design team modify rotor design and material choice.• Created presentations to explain findings to upper management and the customer.

University Of Pittsburgh

• Teaching Assistant for Intro to Mechanical Design class, responsible for hands on teaching of ProE 3D drawing software.• Swanson Center for Innovation: Lab technician involve with all aspects of rapid prototype model creation.• Research assistant involved with concept testing and verification of cross wedge rolling manufacturing operations.