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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Brooklyn Park, Mn

Minnesota

Introduced new products into manufacturing. Determined engineering and design requirements; resolved engineering problems; verified and maintained project time lines; met cost standards; evaluated manufacturing systems applications; confirmed systems and component capabilities; developed manufacturing processes and standards; assured product quality; prepared technical product reports. Worked with other functional departments to introduce new products into manufacturing, partnering with key internal and external customers, contractors and development firms on the design process and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/A) exercises to improve product design and manufacturability.Verified that all materials, documents, plans and procedures are correct to launch New Product Introduction (NPI) documentation (i.e. engineering change orders, drawings, schematics, software, and bills of material, PFMEA). Justified, developed, installed, and performed qualification / validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) on equipment, fixtures, tooling and manufacturing processes.Developed and implemented manufacturing processes and documentation (training, specifications, and detailed work instructions) for new product introduction. Established process controls on new products. Assisted and provided input with business development strategies to enable product line growth. Provided inputs and direction for bidding process (i.e. labor and equipment estimates).Responsible for sustaining production on 6 product lines and a level 7 cleanroom.Promoted a respectful workplace environment: listened and facilitated effective communication amongst customer Engineering and Quality, internal Engineering and Quality, Production Staff and Suppliers for root cause analysis to resolve product issues.Indirect supervisory responsibilities of support staff and outside design contractors. Provided technical training support to other department personnel as required.

Anoka, Minnesota

Maintained, operated, adjusted and repaired production machinery in the manufacture of brass casings for large rifle ammunition. Including machinery set-ups and changeover procedures for: Draw Press, Pre-pocket Press, Header Draw Press, In-line Wash, Head Turn Lathe, body Annealer, Taper & Plug with Case Trimmer, Neck Annealer, Final Wash and Polish, Conveyor Systems.Monitored the quality of the operation's output on a regular basis with a large array of instruments and gauges. Made fine adjustments necessary to keep the product within tight specifications.Maintained a productivity level that ensured on-time delivery of the product to internal and external customers.

Managed a production area of the Ring Laser Gyro factory with 2 cleanroom cells, and dotted line authority to engineering, trades and facilities. Supervised and provided direction to a unionized workforce of 35 direct reports including operators, electronic technicians and 3 group leaders in day-to-day operations of assembly and test of optical and electronic devices.Interfaced with multiple levels of management and worked closely with production engineers, production control, design engineers.Championed 5s and Kaizen activities to drive Continuous Improvement implementation by coaching and mentoring teams to seek out opportunities and initiate action to improve processes through the Honeywell Operating System (HOS), including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.Supervised Group Leader lead Tier I meetings. Conducted daily Tier II meetings to monitor performance metrics and improve all aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost. Communicated results and action plans to Tier III.Made decisions and recommendations that had substantial impact on business objectives such as: Utilized PCPX (Process Control Planning and Execution) to identify quality escapes and developed process improvements for quality issues achieving dramatic results in the reduction of BCEAs (Between Cell Escape Alerts), scrap and rework.Analyzed COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) data to recognize trends and prioritize improvement projects. Better yields improved delivery, allowed for reduced inventory and reduced labor cost.Developed and executed action plans, RPS (rapid problem solving) with root cause analyses and practiced PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Adjust).Exceeded Safety CI and HSE performance goals.Led Emergency Response Team and plant evacuation drills.Instructed and trained crews on Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, Lockout-Tagout, Ergonomics, Alcohol and Drug Policy Awareness, Hazardous Waste and other HSE (Health Safety & Environment) related topics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Leadership And Operations Management, Gpa 3.57

Associate In Applied Science, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Gpa 3.73

Activities and Societies: Founding Member and President of the Hennepin Technical College Robot Club. VP of Student Senate