Works closely with design engineers to suggest changes the increase manufacturability and lower costDrive productivity improvementsDevelops work instructions and production drawingsInvestigate and resolve and create procedures to prevent production problems Plan process and plant layout for maximum flow of labor and materialDevelop jigs, fixtures and tools using Solidworks, 3d printing and other machining equipmentWork closely with Quality Engineering to review material quality and test methodologyInstrumental in new product development design and processLiaison between operations, planning, purchasing, design engineers and quality

Ensure the facility is clean, safe, and well organized at all times and complies with cGMP, 21CFR820, ISO, OSHA’s, SRA’s, and regulatory standards. Project management engineer for new equipment Project manager for new plant products and processes Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes that comply with FDA requirements and regulations. Design manufacturing reagent plant layout. Champion process improvements. Detail equipment changes and specify automation and equipment requirements. Create project plans and budgets Manage projects during procurement, development, installation, startup and validation. Qualify external vendors and approve equipment designs. Retain and update equipment designs and specifications. Advocates to Director level and above as technical expert.

• Supervise and participate in constructing research and experimental prototype models from sketches, oral instruction, and blueprints.• Instruct technicians and operators in proper work methods and techniques.• Proactive in recognizing, defining and introducing continuous improvement initiatives.• Liaisons with design engineers to suggest design changes that focus on manufacturability.• Constructs high precision prototype models and tooling.• Review ECR and ECNs to understand and circumvent production impacts.• Practices strict design for manufacturability processes.• Able to identify ideal vendors for production robotics acquisition. • Knowledgeable on shop techniques, procedures, nomenclatures, uses of materials and equipment.• Fine understanding of the theory and principles of assembly.• Conduct limited design, plan, lay out construction, fabrication, and assembly jobs, from concept through to completion.• Locate, identify, and rectify malfunctions or defects in equipment and products.• Principle programmer for production automation.• Versed in the use of SolidWorks to create 3D models for fabrication or 3D printing.

Supervises and participates in constructing research and experimental prototype models from sketches, oral instruction, and blueprints; instructs subordinate technicians and mechanics in proper work methods and techniques.Duties include performing skilled work in several of the mechanical or building trades which include work in the machinist and electrical.Conduct experimental tests on models; compiles and reduces data.Construct high precision prototype models and experimental apparatus.Supervises the operation and maintenance of experimental equipment; instructs employees and others in the operation of special experimental apparatus and equipment.Repairs and maintains testing equipment and instruments.Subject matter expert of tools, equipment, materials, methods, electrical and mechanical practices. Knowledgeable on shop techniques, procedures, nomenclatures, uses of materials, equipment, and tools of the shop..Fine understanding of the theory and principles of assembly.Ability to conduct limited design, plan, and lay out construction, fabrication or assembly jobs, and to carry through to completion.Locate and identify malfunctions or defections in equipment or apparatus and to make repairs.Plan and supervise the work and instruct subordinate technicians and subordinates.Effectively establish and maintain working relationships with engineers, management and assembly personnel

Supervises strict adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.Provides access to first aid products for all employees and visitors.Tracks and documents employee injuries.Conducts risk assessments for manufacturing line layouts.Conducts visual safety audits.Maintain good housekeeping conditions, and 5S practices, in work areas. Active participation in ongoing individual training / development program. Work from verbal and written instructions, bills of material, blue prints and other design layouts. Assembles the first piece of each product line to ensure proper engineering. Acts as a technical adviser for all small circuit questions during the assembly process. Proper identification of all material in area of responsibility. Continuously check work quality throughout assembly operations. Test sub-assemblies and final units; follow standard procedures and routing instructions. Replace or re-fabricate defective parts. Report abnormalities in equipment, processes, routing, and bill of materials. Provide input to improve assembly processes and efficiencies. Responsible for first time builds of new products.Technical liaison between assemblers and Manufacturing Engineers.Read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams.Wire electrical circuits for florescent and LED lights.Responsible for assembler proficiency.Small and express order assembly specialist.

Performed electrical wiring and product assembly of solid state lighting fixtures.Worked from live schedule, verbal and written instruction, bills of material, routing, samples, blue prints and schematics during assembly process.Performed quality inspections of parts and final assemblies.Stages completed product on skidsFollowed safety requirements and maintained safe working environment

Assisted the Battalion NCO in all duties. Regularly coordinated with DOD, Secret Service and DOE officials to assist in the development of mission dossiers. Developed risk management programs to ensure continuity of classified and mission critical supplies for emergency scenarios. Wrote, reviewed and edited technical reports classified field logistics. Resolved problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports and exports of personnel and classified equipment. Maintained metrics, reports, process documentation on training and safety records. Assisted in the planning and implementation of explosive operations. Managed project tasks, resource requirements and coordinated project staff. Kept senior officials appraised personnel and resource limitations. Presented reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.

Principle HAZWOPER 29 CFR 1910 subject matter expert. Instrumental in the adherence to Military and OSHA safety standards. Chief investigator for personnel accidents and injuries. Conducted risk assessments for training, logistic transportation of personnel and bulk explosives. Continuously conducted safety audits. . Developed operation, fragmentary and warning orders for demolition operations. Oversaw the safe transportation of bulk explosives and initiators. Managed personnel during staging of bulk explosives during demolition activities. Developed and taught Afghan National Army soldiers C-IED skills. Developed and implemented courses of instruction for C-IED, A-IED-D, X-Ray interpretation, Ordnance ID, Demolition operations, Robot maneuvers, Chemical/ Biological procedures and Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) "Dirty Bomb" procedures to junior EOD personnel. Responsible for research and implementation of render safe procedures on military ordnance and improvised explosive devices. Performed spectral analysis of explosives for forensic evidence. Wrote technical and speculative reports on possible device function. Tracked and maintained chain of custody documents for collected evidence. Conducted regular briefings to senior management to keep them apprised of personnel and equipment resources. Implemented a training program that optimized time and resource limitations while still providing a quality course of instruction on advanced IED defeat (IED-D) Techniques. Utilized and maintained portable radiographic equipment to determine the contents of various packages. Considered a subject matter expert of Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive materials (CBRNE) within my organization. Prepared technical reports of IEDs utilizing multiple forms of exploitation including X-Ray analysis. Maintained, and utilized CBRNE tools and equipment.

Supported the EOD team leader in all aspects of an operation. Supported very important persons (VIP) missions for the U.S. Secret Service and other Government agencies. Assists in preparing technical intelligence and incident reports. Reads and interprets x-rays, diagrams, drawings, and other technical information on explosive ordnance. Researches and identifies ordnance using explosive ordnance disposal technical publications. Assists in locating and gaining access to buried ordnance. Prepared and maintained explosive ordnance disposal tools, equipment, and vehicles. Aided in intelligence gathering operations. Detects the presence of and identifies chemical agents. Assists in operating an Emergency Contamination Control Station and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Station. Performed radiological monitoring.