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Austin, Texas, Us

Manage a small team of engineers and interns for cell filling, weighing, sealing, and inspection.-Improved final yield to over 99.8%-Developed and tested over 50 different electrolytes filling recipes-Developed and implemented a high pressure electrolyte filling recipe that improved filling efficiency by 8%, reduced cycle time by 52%, and improved yield by 2.5%-Managed development of an app to pull downstream yield results post process and reactively disable and resolve equipment issues improving yield by 2.1%-Managed team to reduce untracked scrap by 82%-Implemented redundant controls solve data latency-Standardized cell serialization handling across 13 different processes -Commissioned and optimized DI water battery cell wash system-Reduced DI water consumption by 60%-Reduced heated air and exhaust by 50%

Austin, Texas, Us

-Manage interns and junior engineers-Developed a tableau yield dashboard which gets presented to Elon -Decreased cycle time by 40% in electrolyte fill through recipe development, trials, validation, and elimination-Pioneered new cell reintroduction process to save 13% scrap-Improved cell sealing yield by 10% through daily DOE & IQC-Root caused and trialed new materials for equipment to eliminate electrode damage in battery cells-Reduced cell mass failures by managing development of a fixture weight database-Managed factory acceptance testing for functional and safety tests in Canada-Supported line development in California locations-Planned and executed machine validations for cell salability (In-line mass scales, Electrolyte fill, Sealing, Laser cleaning)-Optimized SAT and FAT plans to reduce time to completion by 50%-Assisted design teams with flow and process issues-Instructed engineers on SQL, change management, Tableau, and purchasing programs

Austin, Texas, Us

Quality Rework Improvements-Managed task forces to develop new rework process saving up to $9MM/yr in scrap-Designed new tooling and procedure to reshape or repair partsSilicone Epoxy System- Redesign of batching system reduced material variation by 50%- Managed development of PID to reduce dispense variation by over 50%- Built and commissioned Keyence vision system for inspection saving $200k/yr and reducing quality escapes by 95%- New dispense program increased equipment life by 4x and Reduced material consumption per part saving $1.8M/yr- New static mixer trials reduced DT by 4xUV cured Loctite System- Increased UV cured adhesive container size, reducing operator interaction by 4x and decreasing material loss by 30% saving $250k/yr- Reduced material consumption by 60% while maintaining specificationGraco Thermal Paste System- Commissioned new thermal paste system, reducing downtime by 50% and bucket change frequency by 50%- Responsible for fixture reliability and maintenance- Developed process controls with quality and ops using PFMEA- Safety champion – Implement and manage safety projects and improvementsSupported new line startup in China and Germany including:- Developed procedures and training for operations and maintenance- Optimized systems, processes, and inventory management

Austin, Texas, Us

- Responsible for establishing standard operating procedures, machine states, and live production reports - Set up standards for fixture maintenance and response- Team leader for Kaizen event to reduce cycle time and improved throughput by 5%

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for project execution and OEE optimization- I designed and executed a $.5M project to treat all of the process wastewater at the plant with 97% efficiency- I eliminated a source of 200 hours annual in downtime causing $65k/yr in lost revenue with a $10k solution. - I led a 6S team and we eliminated roughly $25k/yr in wasted time. - I performed trials on a gas fired dryer which eliminated 150 hrs/yr in Downtime and increased throughput by 5% saving $48k/yr. - I implemented trials for new products using DOE. - I led RCAs to determine and eliminate causes of downtime and rejects. - I led an FMEA based on mechanical failure with a focus on preventative maintenance. I was also the primary design engineer for the plant including :-Using Solidworks to design new parts and assemblies-Using Autocad to update drawings -Using Alphacam for custom products

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Developed and maintained Process Safety Information for all natural gas processes including:- Perlite expander, product dryers, and plant HVAC- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams- SOPs- Mechanical Integrity Program- Management of Change- Lock Tag Verify- Developed training for SOP implementation.- Facilitated Process Hazard Analysis and second and third party audits for natural gas.- Local subject matter expert for local use of natural gas, combustible dust, and propane.

Provo, Ut, Us

Managed students in the machine shop with an emphasis on the proper use and PPE. Assisted students with CAD designs and CAM G-code using Solidworks and Catia. Graded assignments and projects.I used and instructed the students in the use of the manual machining equipment in the lab (e.g. lathe, mill, drill press, band saw, grinding wheels, and deburring tools)I used and instructed the students in the use of the CNC machining equipment in the lab (e.g. mill, lathe, and wire EDM)

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Developed Value Stream Map for chicken processing plant including developing standardized times and flows for each part of the process. I Implemented changes working with maintenance, production, and quality departments to reduce headcount saving an estimated $200k a year and increase yield by 8% yearly. I Implemented operational definitions to reduce rework and product loss potentially saving $200k a year. I designed a new unloading and loading process for chicken crates reducing downtime. I developed a method for linear flow reducing lead time by 24 hours.

Rendered and modeled in Solidworks. Monitored and maintained Engineering tests on new products. Maintained and operated a machine shop. Manufactured new products. Assembled and organized inventory. Wrote engineering test processes. Worked in clean room environment. Assisted with new product development.-Heater manufacturing re-tooling: I developed a tool that reduced down time in heater manufacturing and saved $2000-MEGA 120 high purity high capacity pump: I managed the R&D test performed on a high capacity diaphragm pump.-High purity high temperature pump: I developed the test plan and process for a new diaphragm pump that can operate for at least one month continuously at 180 degrees C.

Lehi, Ut, Us

Worked in framing, concrete, welding, cutting, etc. Also cleaned pools and maintained pool chemicals and equipment.

Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration And Management

Mechanical Engineering, General Studies