Investigated and implemented corrective actions for threaded fasteners. Responsible for direct contact with customers and working with production personnel to resolve issues. Customers included Motorola, Apple, John Deere and various auto manufacturers.Led Quality Team meetings to communicate issues and corrective actions to Quality and Production Leaders.Conducted quality certifications for manufacturing personnel.

Improved manufacturing documentation to enhance product consistency and quality. Created a certification system for manufacturing operations and led training sessions.Managed project to create a certification system for manufacturing operations.Created a quality awareness form and database to document defects for training use.Developed and lead training sessions to implement 5S system in manufacturing environment.

Sought out by former employer to utilize knowledge and expertise to perfom technical reviews of engineering change orders.

Analyzed mechanical device issues for implantable defibrillators and pacemakers, and implemented corrective actions as needed.Facilitated Mechanical Design Verification Testing to evaluate design changes.Communicated closely with a diverse range of teams including manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, documentation and other engineering departments to coordinate changes.Sought out as as consultant frequently for such tasks as audits and system enhancement projects.

Supported multiple PCB manufacturing lines by developing a diverse knowledge of products and processes, troubleshooting issues, evaluating process monitors and training operators.Investigated material issues by performing troubleshooting, then closed out the issue by implementing CAPA and determining appropriate disposition for product.Established, documented and evaluated process monitors using SPC methods.Performed manufacturing operator training for certification.Supported new manufacturing line by writing manufacturing instructions and by creating certifications, process flows, process monitoring and process validations.

Contributed as a team member in several Design of Experiments to improve current technology and processes for manufacturing. Topics studied include chip-on-board, conformal coatings, and alternative printed wiring board finishes.