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West Bloomfield Township, MI, US

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

 Utilized problem solving methodologies, including 5 whys, to determine root cause of defects in formed steel pipe and raw materials, leading to changes at the steel mill site, increasing quality product yield. Led failure analysis in compliance with industry standards, including grain size, metallographic techniques, spectrometer analysis, and.

Research involving Nanotechnology in Biosensors lab. Designed and implemented experiment procedures for various projects including: Magnetic nanorods and nanospheres Conductive ink pen to write circuits on flexible surfaces  Hydrogels with different material and chemical properties of light initiated and thermal initiated hydrogels

Neenah, WI

•  Conducted root cause analysis on product and process for thermoforming machines and plastic sheet extrusion lines defining updated procedures and safety measures that were implemented via training process for four.
• Directed continuous improvement project resulting in approximately 30% scrap reduction, per operation, on the highest volume blown film line utilizing benchmarking, lessons learned and loss pareto.  Created.

 Created Excel macros to help demolition office implement comprehensive bid sheets and subcontractor quotes. Updated online inventory system to manage status of demolition machines and equipment.

 Implemented new ride and drive process for non-engineering departments, including the United Automobile Workers (UAW) contract negotiation team. Advanced the development of a cross-functional, cross-organizational document supporting alignment and communication of engineering roles, responsibilities and requirements.

Responsible for instruction of children and adults of all ages in learning self defense, self control, discipline, and respect

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Engineering, And Materials Science Engineering

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