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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Wayne, Pa, Us

Principal Responsibilities• Implement and maintain (SolidWorks) PDM across multiple Teleflex business units and functions.• Provide updates on PDM vault expansion projects to stakeholders.• Work with end users to troubleshoot and solve CAD/PDM system problems.• Work with end users and external support personnel to evaluate hardware and software solutions and make proposals for integration.• Ensure that the CAD/PDM system complies with established design control procedures.• Coordinate and execute major CAD/PDM upgrades/updates across sites.• Implement and maintain business unit PDM standardization and procedures to enable end users to perform job duties in a Standardized way ensuring integrity of CAD files and PDM vault.• Develop continuous improvement strategies to improve internal process, operating efficiency, quality, and end user usability in CAD/PDM software.• Participate in internal user group meetings and deliver user training on new systems and upgrades.• Develop and maintain documentation associated with CAD/PDM best practice procedures through end user interaction and feedback.• Develop and maintain vendor relationships for engineering software solutions.

Wayne, Pa, Us

Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for new products that are being researched and developed throughout all project phases in R&D and PDDevelop 3D models and 2D drawings for jigs, fixtures, gauges and auxiliary equipment leveraging design experience and department design standards and best practicesProvide design and drafting support across the organization as neededFacilitate procurement of: prototypes, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and auxiliary equipment with vendors on design projects as necessaryProvide mentoring and training to Mechanical Designers on advanced SolidWorks functions, design best practices, MFG processes, materials and coatingsAdminister and maintain SolidWorks PDM- Successfully completed local PDM server to remote Data Center- Successfully completed upgrade from PDM Standard to ProfessionalAided in the development and release of quality documents pertaining to design and drafting standardsCreated drawing templates for the Interventional business unit

Burnsville, Mn, Us

Organized and held weekly scrum meetings.Responsible for the initiation of project change order forms.Responsible for investigating and scheduling learning opportunities for engineering staff.

Burnsville, Mn, Us

Manage day to day operations of the engineering department and engineering resource allocation. Daily communications with engineering staff in our China office.Assist marketing department with development of product literature.Provide sales samples of products for review.Responsible for design and drafting of plastic injection molded parts for the child safety industry. Prototype and test gates, barriers, enclosures, etc… Review and approve mold designs. International travel to meet with suppliers for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) readiness. Senior management team. • Developed drafting standards, design for manufacturability (DFM) readiness reviews, part numbering system.• Design, test, and release child and pet safety products• Compliance testing and certification• SolidWorks • PDM Professional

Woodbury, Mn, Us

Teaching the introductory SolidWorks fundamentals in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program. Basic modeling techniques, introduction to GD&T, determining proper fit dimensions based on fit class, drafting standards, print reading, manufacturing techniques, and preparing students for the CSWA exam.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Experience in design/drafting of plastic injected and extruded components.Experience in detailed design, dimensioning, and stack-ups.Experience in rapid prototyping techniques, systems, and sub-contracting.Experience in prototype lab / machine shop operationsExperience with prototyping and design testing.International travel to select complete DFM (Desing for Manufacturability) readiness.Work with manufacturing, purchasing and part suppliers.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Complex modeling of stents using formula driven patterns and design tables. Part in Part modeling method to control unique assembly differences with secondary operations.Change requests handled by Enterprise PDM.Developed a Guidewire modeling standard.Maintained computer inventory for the design engineering group (Desktops and laptops).

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

Developed custom exterior sheet metal enclosure for fiber optic junctions and breakouts. Developed optical fiber interconnection apparatus for which I was awarded a patent. Acquired RoHS compliant materials to be used in fiber optic enclosure.Was responsible for material change orders.Took products from concept to implementation.

Duties included maintaining test equipment, CAD modeling of new test equipment, fabrication and assembly of new test equipment. Populating PCB's and soldering up test boards. Acquired materials for evaluation and fabrication in test equpment.

Masters Degree, Project Management

Bachelors Degree, Information Technology

Associate'S Degree, Specialized Associate Of Science Degree, Product Design & Engineering Technology