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Operations Engineer with a Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Auckland and 4+ years of experience at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, specializing in New Product Introductions (NPI). My strong design acumen, expertise in design transfer, and technical project management skills have enabled the successful delivery and commissioning of high-volume medical manufacturing lines. Proficient in CAD and TPE moulding, I excel in optimizing production processes and driving efficiency in complex engineering environments.Notable Projects:- 2023 *Global CI Awards Finalist: AirSpiral Production OptimizationExecuted value stream mapping, reducing inventory and lead time with 122m² footprint savings and a 10% reduction in routing time.- 2023 Paykel Plant Resin Decanting SystemImplemented a plant-wide 2-bin system for resins, enhancing inventory management and traceability through SAP while reducing material shortages and mix-ups.- 2023 Paykel Plant Transit RoomDesigned and set-up a transit room to eliminate material train deliveries, improving material handling and eliminating all health & safety near-miss incidents (from 54 in FY23).- 2022 Production Plant Expansion (Stewart Plant C 1000m²)Set up multiple production lines (AirSpiral, Optiflow 3, and moulding farm), focusing on facility design, utility integration, and spatial optimization.- 2022 Optiflow+ Auto-LabellerDeveloped and commissioned an automated labeling machine, enhancing label quality and meeting growing production demands.- 2021 Optiflow+ Label Quality ImprovementImplemented a semi-automated vision inspection system, reducing label quality non-conformances and hold orders, achieving annual savings of $750,000 NZD.- 2021 Optiflow+ Alternative Yarn OptimizationConducted Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize knitting machine parameters, enabling alternative yarn use and saving $50,000 NZD annually.- 2020 Optiflow+ Headstrap Resting Time ReductionOptimized machine parameters through DOE, reducing headstrap resting time by 75% (18 hours).

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  Operations Engineer

  Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

  Jun 2020 - Present - Auckland, New Zealand

  Design Transfer:Lead seamless transition from product development to manufacturing by translating design specifications into efficient production workflows. Optimize processes for quality and scalability, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards through rapid prototyping, process validation, and quality control.Design for Manufacturability:Drive initiatives to integrate manufacturing considerations early in the design process, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs. Collaborate with design and development teams to improve product designs for manufacturing, assembly, and quality control.Moulding:Specializing in Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) moulding/overmoulding, focusing on process characterization and optimization. Defining and troubleshooting moulding parameters to ensure high-quality, consistent production outcomes.CAD Spatial Management:Driving spatial design and optimization for manufacturing environments using advanced CAD tools. Transforming 2D drawings into detailed, scaled, and rendered 3D models, enhancing visualization and planning. Conduct value stream mapping to streamline processes and enhance operational/spatial efficiency and material flow. Rhinoceros 3D, NanoCAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe SuiteValue Stream Management:Overseeing high-volume production lines (Airvo Interface & Consumables), managing production line transfers and addressing quality issues. Expanding production capabilities to meet demand, streamline operations, and drive continuous improvement.Technical Project Management:Leading technical projects from initiation to completion, aligning with business objectives and technical requirements. Manage timelines, resources, and budgets, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.

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  The University Of Auckland

  Architecture