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San Diego, CA, US

San Diego, CA, US

Working with the Operations departments on problem solving, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and data analysisLeadership - Coach and mentor for a group of analysts and engineers on project work, developing their skills and expertise - Fostered a collaborative and high-performing team environment - Build and maintain critical relationships across.

San Diego, CA, US

I perform structured analysis to drive continuous improvement and collaborate with leaders to develop more effective and efficient processes, in the Strategic Operations organization which includes Strategic Engineering, Strategic Manufacturing, Site Transfers, Global Clinical Operations, and Manufacturing Systems. Projects include those with a high-impact.

Poway, CA, US

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Manufacturing Estimating in the production planning and execution process. Evaluated, estimated, and consulted on high-impact and future strategic programs for Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle, USAF.
• Providing guidance to other business areas on how to approach a proposal from a manufacturing perspective best
• Used Data Scientist techniques during the creation of data models, reports, and dashboards using SQL and PowerBI; Established training programs and user forums
• Developed cost analysis and risk assessment solutions of proposal estimates for senior leadership
• Recurring ‘should-cost' BOM estimates, including non-recurring engineering and tooling estimates
• Led Champion's Program during the implementation of new IT Software, supporting over 8,000 users

Poway, CA, US

Analyzed over 100 proposals a year for the impact on production resources (manpower, methods, machines, materials), and evaluated feasibility of customer requests. Worked on program of record continuations, new customer efforts, internal research and develop (IRAD) projects, including MQ-25.Identified risks of Program Management proposed timelines due to.

Poway, CA, US

Lead Industrial Engineer for the Printed Wire Assemblies (PWA), Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), and Line Replaceable Units (LRU) work centers. Applied lean six sigma process improvement activities using my thorough technical knowledge of the machines and processes of the area including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Hand Solder, Wave Solder.

Phoenix, AZ, US

• Core member of small engineering group for off-road heavy equipment manufacturer and Rental CompanyNew Product Research and Development
• Designed schematics and wiring diagrams; modified, optimized, defined, and created supporting technical information for custom hydraulic and mechanical equipment, & electronic control systems (PLC, MC, J1939, RS232)
• Troubleshot electrical, mechanical, and general equipment issues; defect and root cause analysis
• Researched new materials and methods for untested and future markets
• Identified and analyzed machine improvement areas, and new technologiesOperations Support, Advertising and Marketing
• Assembled, updated, created and modified operation, technical, and parts manuals

Tempe, AZ - Arizona, US

• Utilized SQL to optimize production scheduling; participated in 5S, 8D, kaizen events, single piece flow at this printed circuit board, integrated circuit, and hybrid board manufacturing company.
• Collaborated with operators to determine efficient layout of workbenches and work cells to achieve 5S
• Participated in kaizen event, utilizing single piece flow to achieve just in time and demand pull environment
• Created and maintained library of technician assembly instructions in CircuitCam

New York, NY, US

• Applied Six Sigma DMAIC principles on production environment with an end result of reduced manufacturing variance and improved product quality.We evaluated the production process and identified out of control elements..
• Value stream mapping
• Statistical data analysis
• Removing non-value adding processes
• Developed matching algorithm, to determine best use of production tools
• Identified standard operating procedures and production methods to reduce varianceOutcomes:

Delft, Zuid-Holland, NL

Received damaged and display goods from store displays and customer returns. Evaluated items and determined the best possible way to reduce waste and cost to the store. Subject Matter Expert on IKEA furniture assembly, safety, and general product knowledge. Developed management solution for 9000 spare part catalog storage and monitored trends that impact.

Worked on "Strategic Business Process Optimization" Project. See project section below.