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Verona, Wisconsin, United States

Provide support and accountability for the manufacturing engineering team and Safety Engineer. Collect, assess and prioritize digital tools, equipment, and processes to improve quality and productivity of fast-growing manufacturing operations. Hire and develop engineering team resources to effectively manage complex, cross-functional projects while maintaining flexibility and growth for individuals.

Verona, Wisconsin, United States

Provided support and accountability for the manufacturing engineering and supplier quality engineering teams. Developed structure to collect, assess and prioritize digital tools, equipment, and processes to improve quality and productivity. Integrated SQE into manufacturing team and developed consistent processes to qualify, monitor and develop suppliers by building strong relationships internally and externally. Transitioned SQE functional area ownership to Supply Chain to effectively leverage… Show more Provided support and accountability for the manufacturing engineering and supplier quality engineering teams. Developed structure to collect, assess and prioritize digital tools, equipment, and processes to improve quality and productivity. Integrated SQE into manufacturing team and developed consistent processes to qualify, monitor and develop suppliers by building strong relationships internally and externally. Transitioned SQE functional area ownership to Supply Chain to effectively leverage the relationships and align key objectives. Show less

Verona, Wisconsin, United States

Established work instructions and improved training for incoming inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection processes. Doubled capacity of final inspection team and improved processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the the team of more than 25 people.Safety Manager (concurrent with primary role) - helped refine safety program elements and assign ownership to ensure more focus throughout the business. Supported business decisions and communication throughout the… Show more Established work instructions and improved training for incoming inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection processes. Doubled capacity of final inspection team and improved processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of the the team of more than 25 people.Safety Manager (concurrent with primary role) - helped refine safety program elements and assign ownership to ensure more focus throughout the business. Supported business decisions and communication throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

Verona, Wisconsin, United States

Increased CAM programming capacity by hiring 2 additional resources to support additional machine capacity realized through process improvements and growth. Contributed to the creation of materials management and process controls to ensure consistent, quality outputs from our internal machine shop. Mentored the technical lead for the team to help prepare him to become the department manager.Safety Manager (concurrent with primary role) - helped refine safety program elements and assign… Show more Increased CAM programming capacity by hiring 2 additional resources to support additional machine capacity realized through process improvements and growth. Contributed to the creation of materials management and process controls to ensure consistent, quality outputs from our internal machine shop. Mentored the technical lead for the team to help prepare him to become the department manager.Safety Manager (concurrent with primary role) - helped refine safety program elements and assign ownership to ensure more focus throughout the business. Show less

Partnered with key executive leadership and Global Supply Chain team to evaluate opportunities and deliver the high quality products for customers through optimized supply-chain operations.Led operating mechanisms, supported metrics creation and review, and managed continuous improvement projects for the X-Ray and Surgery businesses across the globe.Delivered Six-Sigma training and project mentoring for green belt candidates with a focus on improving product quality and supply chain… Show more Partnered with key executive leadership and Global Supply Chain team to evaluate opportunities and deliver the high quality products for customers through optimized supply-chain operations.Led operating mechanisms, supported metrics creation and review, and managed continuous improvement projects for the X-Ray and Surgery businesses across the globe.Delivered Six-Sigma training and project mentoring for green belt candidates with a focus on improving product quality and supply chain performance. Show less

Collaborated with design engineering, manufacturing operations, and suppliers to resolve issues observed throughout the breadth of the supply chain. Led the operations team to implement a new product introduction within the critical care respirator production area. Concurrently led transfer of production with a joint venture to become the contract manufacturing site for a new digital pathology product.

Assisted in the development of a process to guide the integration of variable and conversion cost productivity projects into manufacturing operations. Supported global cross-functional teams in planning, executing and closing projects which provided significant savings through reduced inventory carrying cost, material cost, labor cost and shipping cost.

Supported daily production needs by writing operation method sheets (work instructions), maintaining tooling, designing work stations, balancing work load, and resolving techinical issues. Worked closely with design engineering, supplier quality engineering, materials team, sourcing, and manufacturing operations to resolve issues identified in production.

Developed robust processes for medical device manufacturing, ensured compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements, sustained support for existing production processes, created/maintained work instructions and BOMs, established manpower requirements, process validations and verifications, PFMEA, project management, new product introductions, developed lean metrics, and provided subject matter expertise in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.Operated within a… Show more Developed robust processes for medical device manufacturing, ensured compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements, sustained support for existing production processes, created/maintained work instructions and BOMs, established manpower requirements, process validations and verifications, PFMEA, project management, new product introductions, developed lean metrics, and provided subject matter expertise in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.Operated within a FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485 regulated class III medical device manufacturing facility.Maximized process efficiencies by analyzing layout of equipment, workflows, assembly methods and work force utilization using lean principles. Show less

Trained and prepared soldiers for combat; led, counseled, and developed 40 soldiers during combat; and maintained accountability and safety of personnel and equipment while executing security force and convoy operations. Led platoon operations to escort over 38,000 soldiers while assigned within Kuwait. Led convoys in support of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula while deployed in Iraq.

Developed time studies, line balanced, conducted analysis for a complex assembly process, supported new product development, provided tooling and fixtures for assembly, and provided cost savings through innovative projects and efficiency.

Master Of Science, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Engineer

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Alpha Pi Mu