•Hands-on, RTS support including shop floor assistance with analytical and troubleshooting requirements•Conduct validation tests of new/improved equipment ideas•Document technical procedures and develop Manufacturing Process Instructions to ensure compliance & understanding•Identify, evaluate and lead Variable Cost Productivity ideas including development of 4-Block analysis for funding•Work closely with Quality Engineering in maintaining product quality at a level that meets customer expectations•Liaison with Quality Department to assist with Corrective Actions

Assessed implementation of OSHA compliance. Trained as radiation safety officer. Member of team that implemented ISO 9001 standard for manufacturing facility. Trained as internal auditor. •Accurately troubleshot problems on equipment and corrected them in a timely manner. Improved machine design to prevent problems from recurring. Transferred knowledge to others through formal training and day-to-day contact. •Made improvements, documented set-up and minimized set-up times. •Worked closely with operations personnel troubleshooting and correcting process and equipment problems. Served in installation, training and start up of new/upgraded equipment. •Coordinated with operations personnel in maintenance/service work. Reviewed quality information and developed plans for addressing quality/process issues. Directed work of shop/maintenance personnel. •Provided cost savings methods and ideas through use and direction of new manufacturing technology. •Held responsibility for design fixturing and gauging for manufacturing and quality operations. Proposed and evaluated improved facility layout, material flow and material management. •Conducted, oversaw, and evaluated engineering testing required for resolving production problems. Reviewed Internet, commercial parts catalogs and brochures for information on products/services of value to operations. •Developed equipment specifications for design and fabrication of new equipment, met with contractors and other project team members to review progress of projects and resolved issues that arose. •Planned and prepared for implementation of equipment/processes that resulted from project, maintained records and files of all project related activities and provided reports on project status.