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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 destructive testing.  Reviewed and modified mill capability to meet customer requirements and industry standards, including API 5L and ISO… Show more  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 destructive testing.  Reviewed and modified mill capability to meet customer requirements and industry standards, including API 5L and ISO 9001 where non-compliance results in plant closure. Certified internal and external auditor to adhere to API Q1 and ISO 9001 standards. Interfaced with steel suppliers to improve product performance. Coordinated and conducted supplier trials to optimize steel performance and pricing. Created and updated work instructions to standardize processes throughout organization, including instructions for quality lab, incoming product inspection, and final quality inspection enabling successful audits. Led cross-functional team to design and implement MS Access program for immediate data validation. Directed cross-departmental meetings on corrective and preventative actions to reduce defects and to minimize recurrence. Proposed and facilitated Minitab training sessions for Quality department. Show less

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 shifts of union operators (5-8 USW operators per shift). Improved quality on thermoforming machines and plastic sheet extrusion lines by performing product troubleshooting and optimizing machine settings and other parameters.  Calculated and designed optimal run settings… Show more  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 shifts of union operators (5-8 USW operators per shift). Improved quality on thermoforming machines and plastic sheet extrusion lines by performing product troubleshooting and optimizing machine settings and other parameters.  Calculated and designed optimal run settings based on specification requirements. Coordinated production trials between R&D and Quality Assurance departments.• 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 standardized Excel macros for waste reduction and operator troubleshooting to facilitate decision-making by team members on all shifts improving quality & reducing production downtime Led production Kaizen to implement SPC run boards to ensure production line KPI’s up-to-date and visible to all team members. Adapted extra-industry cost-savings proposal and completed all facets of development for execution within the plant, showing a potential ROI within 3 years. Show less

 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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