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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Caledonia, MI

Caledonia, MI

Maple Grove, MN

• Increased technical competency of the TAL manufacturing group through direct supervision of 5 engineers and 1 technician.
• Successfully integrated BridgePoint Medical acquisition and CTO technology into BSC systems as Operations Project Manager. Enhanced knowledge of business and quality systems along with leading multiple teams to develop.
• Implemented Master Brand packaging and process controls on CTO devices. Partnered with R&D to assess risk management, establish design controls, develop project timelines, and manage execution.
• Project Manager of next generation CTO re-entry catheter responsible for leading technical assessment for design selection and establishing project requirements, timelines, and cost.

Maple Gove, MN

• Successfully transferred BridgePoint Medical manufacturing lines and personnel into Boston Scientific facility. Developed move strategy, drafted relocation test plans, coordinated move logistics, executed.
• Effectively assessed BridgePoint quality system, identified remediation activities, and developed integration plans to transition to BSC quality and business systems
• Developed production strategy for support catheter project to accommodate various line configurations during DV, PV, and PPQ. Supported NPD team through design transfer as Ops core team member.
• Realized $135k annual savings by mentoring intern on spec relief project which stabilized encapsulation process and eliminated material sorting.
• Reduced Crimper downtime by upgrading systems with obsolete motion controllers which increased critical spares and standardized equipment design across 7 manufacturing lines.

Maple Grove, MN

• Consistently completed verification/validation deliverables and met project timelines as Process Owner on three New Product Development projects.
• Led UV bonding technology assessment for peripheral catheter – developed equipment, executed extensive process characterization studies, and implemented robust bonding process.
• Six Sigma PD team mentor responsible for leading monthly training sessions, providing technical support to peers, and completing advanced statistics training.
• Led Smartscope Technology Roadmap, set technical direction of system with cross-functional team, and innovated next generation of inspection programs.
• Developed makerband alignment optimization plan and partnered with R&D to establish product specifications. Compiled inspection data, assessed capability, performed post-sterile regression studies, and shifted.
• Reduced equipment downtime by standardizing leak testers across different business units and streamlining hardware and software configurations.

Cannon Falls, MN

• Increased robustness of spacer adhesion and reduced rework by 90% through the execution of five DOE’s and implementation of process improvements across photoresist lamination line.
• Effectively applied problem solving and Six Sigma principles to reduce largest contributor of scrap by 70%.
• Increased touch screen accuracy by implementing finished device electrical tests and utilizing statistical analysis to define control limits and optimize upstream processes.
• Developed innovative manufacturing process for circular polarizers and optical bonding enhancements.

• Provided Sponsorship for US Army at National Hot Rod Association events and managed five person team and local event staff.