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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Technical Lead for Neurosurgical device new product development and research.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

▪ Led verification testing for Sonopet iQ Broad Knife tip product launch▪ Developed verification and validation test plans for Spine Enabling Technologies designed tooptimize the spinal surgery experience, specifically in Surgical Navigation Technology▪ Created test protocols, data analysis methods, and improved test fixtures to guarantee designconcepts met requirements and industry standards▪ Technical Lead for CORE Vibrating Footswitch to be used in navigated spine surgery▪ Responsible for all design, documentation, verification, and validation tangibles▪ Developed mechanical product requirements and test protocols▪ Responsible for mechanical design and prototyping▪ Designed test fixturing for mechanical vibration analysis used in bench testing and inlineproduction testing at Tier 2 supplier▪ Developed code to automate testing and perform data analysis used for production testing▪ Directed test lab technicians through test plans▪ Worked directly with Software and Electrical Engineers, Quality, Sourcing, Operations,Regulatory, Product Safety▪ Managed contract manufacturers for supplied parts

Ludwigsburg, De

Use NX Unigraphics to design technical plastic parts. Injection molding.Lead engineer for Volvo heavy truck expansion tank development.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Us

TA for IET 279 (Engineering Statics) during 2016 Fall semester and EGR 255 (Strength of Materials) during 2017 Spring semester. Work under Dr. Mohammed Almahakeri.

Winn, Mi, Us

Managed project for industrial operator cab re-design of Morbark equipment (Morbark sponsored Senior Capstone Project). Leading team of five in through the design and manufacturing processes. Worked with Morbark R&D, marketing, engineering, and floor workers with end goal of producing a full scale prototype. Used Solid Edge to create drafts for tree care equipment. Documented industrial hydraulic installation processes.

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, Us

Integrated various software programs and equipment to create operational VR environment. Developed VR ready content using SolidWorks, 3DS Max, Unity 3D, Middle VR and Vicon Optical Tracking systems. Conducted research activities as assigned by VR Lab faculty including virtual prototyping, ergonomics, and medical/biomechanics applications.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Performed steam piping analysis resulting in $5M of energy savings within first ten months of implementation. Worked with reliability engineers on dryer section, bull gear, and bearing issues. Managed parts and technical drawings for $6M upgrade of outdated paper machine. Used SAP to create BOM’s for paper machine to decrease maintenance downtime.

Again used AutoCAD 2011 and Google SketchUp to create floor plans, pole layouts, cross sections, and complete 3-dimensional buildings. Met with clients to present drawings and make changes. Worked with various inspectors and townships for zoning approvals and building permit applications.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Managed $500K capital engineering project and team of contractors. Created engineering project files and documented engineering drawings. Designed pipe layouts and schematics.

Used AutoCAD 2011 to design pole layouts for pole barns and used AutoCAD 2011 along with Google SketchUp to make architectural renderings of barns and remodeling projects. Met with clients to present drawings and make changes. Also worked with construction crew during the building process.