Michael Cook Email & Phone Number

Warsaw, Indiana, United States

• Leads the Afridev/India Mark II Handpump Upgrade Project.
• Actively shares DO’s mission through speaking engagements and relationship building.
• Recruits and mentors DO engineering staff, volunteers, and Fellows.
• Guides DO staff and partners on trips to developing communities, demonstrating the transformative impact of DO solutions.

North Manchester, Indiana, United States

Warsaw, IN

Commercialized Product Development - Warsaw, IN

• Support the field and supply chain by resolving field and product issues.
• Coordinate workflow and lead technical issue resolution as WW Knee Team Technical Lead.
• Review implant x-rays and explants and write reports to support the complaints process.
• Manage engineering co-op program in the department.
• Lead implementation of VIS VA 3D tolerance analysis software.

Knee Development - Warsaw, IN

• Developed revision knee implants as part of a larger knee project.
• Met with surgeons and helped with cadaver studies as part of the development process.
• Worked with cross-functional team to complete required DHF procedures.
• Led R&D Big Idea Projects to improve processes across company.

Bio-Integration Team - Hillsboro, OR

• Develop medical devices to solve soft tissue and fracture indications, using tools such as Inventor 2010.
• Test medical devices using Instron machine, writing test protocols and reports.
• Obtain needed feedback from field by attending surgeries, interacting directly with surgeons, and attending orthopaedic conferences.
• Participate in the Acumed Internal Audit Team.

Rickreall, OR

• Managed machine/fabrication shop which manufactures molds for Western Interlock's paver business. Responsible for hiring and dismissal.
• Designed paver molds in 3D using Autodesk Inventor.
• Programmed CNC mill and burn table using EdgeCAM and ProNest software.
• Administered all Information Technology for company.

Knee Development - Warsaw, IN

• Led a 20+ member Zimmer team to develop a major knee implant and instrument system.
• Collaborated with large global surgeon consultant team as part of the development process.

Knee Development - Warsaw, IN

• Led a global instrument development project with team members in Warsaw and Switzerland.
• Developed Trabecular Metal Augment and Cone knee revision products across multiple sites and in collaboration with surgeons from the Mayo Clinic.
• Developed the Rotating Hinge Knee Small Sizes and launched on time and on target.

Knee Development - Warsaw, IN

• Designed the Rotating Hinge Knee femoral components which are now part of a successful revision knee system.
• Managed the development of femoral subcomponents at two key suppliers and expedited parts through the Zimmer system to the clean room.

HVAC Fan Team - Ft. Wayne, IN

• Managed endshield design project with cost savings of $283K/year.
• Designed 95mm sleeve bearing system.
• Investigated quality issues at major customer as part of the Carrier PPM Reduction Team.

HVAC Fan Team - Ft. Wayne, IN

• Designed "New Product Introduction" motors using Pro/Engineer.
• Spearheaded design of new CAC connector for VISION motor.
• Assisted Senior Engineers in developing new bearing system.