* Successfully manage and oversee complex medical device programs from initiation to completion by ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints* Identify and mitigate risks, and proactively address potential roadblocks to ensure smooth program execution * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of programs.* Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills to foster successful partnerships with suppliers and vendors and achieve project objectives.

* Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, such as defect rates, scrap rates, and customer complaints, to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives* Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures, including process capability studies, control charts, and statistical analysis.* Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address non-conformances and prevent recurrence while working with multiple groups* Support new product development and launch activities by conducting feasibility studies, participating in design reviews, providing input on quality requirements, and documenting results in PPAP packages (AIAG standards).

* Led and coordinated technical teams across multiple foundries and locations, ensuring the timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality projects.* Utilized additive manufacturing processes to prototype sand cast tooling and metrology fixtures including the CAD design and development* Successfully develop gating designs using the full EKK simulation software suite by evaluating mold flow and solidification on new and existing projects.* Networked at NADCA and AFS related gatherings* Provide engineering services for DFMEA and light weighting customer parts for manufacturability* Proficient with ISO 9001, MIL-STD-2175 documents and procedures including PPAP's with various requirements* Proficient with metrology methods (CMM, and Romer Arms), GD&T, process capability studies, and destructive/non destructive testing. * Provided accurate quotes for complex projects including casting, machining, finishing, and assembly.

* Maintained a professional written engineers notebook for development and research purposes* Work within a team to complete predetermined tasks without direct supervision* Model and fabricate parts using CAD and various manufacturing methods* Test prototype designs while continuously improving the current model* Construct parts and pieces with specific constraints based on imperial and metric standards* Contact 3rd Party services and companies to aid in the fabrication and analysis of designs