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Lisle, Il, Us

Wallingford, Connecticut, Us

Radio frequency (RF) and microwave coaxial cable designer for worldwide customer base. Innovate new designs and re-design existing products to meet customer performance demands and improve manufacturability. ● Innovate new high-performance RF and microwave coaxial cable designs for new materials of construction● Evaluate and re-design existing coaxial cable constructions to reduce manufacturing scrap, improve attenuation, eliminate VSWR spikes, achieve repeatable velocity of propagation, and improve phase vs. temperature performance● Perform in-depth product line evaluations to implement continuous improvement from product performance analysis● Reverse-engineer existing tools and developed new tools to validate, improve, and design new tools for mechanical cable construction and electrical performance● Develop design rules for the creation of new cable designs tailored to customer performance requirements

Wallingford, Connecticut, Us

As a manufacturing engineer supports production by resolving issues related to components, equipment, and processes used in the manufacture of Silicone Dioxide dielectric RF coaxial cable assemblies. Work to assure efficient manufacturing of products to meet the highest standards for special applications.● Project manager to improve SiO2 cable manufacturing process resulting in a 90% reduction in scrap● Performed root cause analysis investigations and developed corrective actions for manufacturing processes and in-process semi-rigid cable assemblies leading to a 66% increase in SiO2 revenue● Evaluated cable assemblies and product lines using vector network analyzers, time-domain reflectometers, and environmental chambers● Design/develop tooling and fixtures to support production needs● Provide training, qualification, and validation of processes and equipment● Responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of critical hardware exceeding $1 million in value● Managed manufacturing schedules for critical projects and solved emergent problems to support customer schedules● Worked closely with operators on first-time builds for semi-rigid cable assemblies with stringent phase matching and mechanical configuration requirements● Supported start-up programs to develop semi-rigid cable assembly manufacturing operations around the world

Groton, Connecticut, Us

Designer and builder of submarines for the U.S. Navy, including the manufacturing support of them and similar products/projects.● Utilized technical skills to fulfill contractual requirements for multiple heat exchanger components for the U.S. Navy● Managed on average 5-8 projects simultaneously, including interpreting purchase orders, standard clauses, specifications, design reports, and detail drawings to evaluate non-conforming conditions for performance impact and acceptability● Presented technical analysis of critical non-conforming condition to senior management and executives● Demonstrated strong time-management skills solving emergent issues to consistently meet construction deadlines● Performed analysis on heat exchangers for non-standard operating modes and new design using HTRI Xchanger Suite● Worked effectively in a team environment to complete the approval process for various projects, which often required 10-15 signatures, including developing specification requirements for new heat exchangerCareer Highlights● Awarded the annual companywide Excellence in Mentoring Award (2017) for commitment to helping others● Standardized processes as the author of company procedures including Cleaning Heat Exchangers and Condensers● Corresponded with client to increase productivity for a major project by identifying/changing excessively stringent manufacturing requirements, which expedited completion date by weeks and saved on manufacturing costs● Praised for exhibiting the best technical writing skills in comparison to colleagues based on performance reviews● Planned the multi-year design development and construction schedule for a new program with Senior Engineer, which involved getting bids, multiple design review/approval cycles, estimating total workforce, and creating a budget

● Completed special projects as the primary engineer for a manufacturer and distributor of specialty major appliances:o Developed and implemented a dielectric withstand test/high potential (hipot) testing program for regulation compliance to determine electrical safety of units; created training materials and trained employees on hipot testingo Established temperature logging device for healthcare industry applicationso Designed and performed cooktop efficiency experiments for marketing material● Designed and performed product testing to acquire "Energy Star" certification for product lines

White Plains, Ny, Us

Full-service consulting firm assisting with HVAC, water supply, drainage, fire protection, electrical power, and distribution systems.● Designed mechanical systems including fire protection and plumbing systems for multiple projects● Inspected existing fire protection systems and meticulously updated blueprints to record actual system● Produced drawings and filing papers for backflow preventers and sewer connections

Master, Mechanical

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering