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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.