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Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Evaluating and developing new verification methods, and implementing new test equipmentManaging regulatory compliance projects, RoHS 3 & EUDAMEDDeveloping and Implementing process improvements to assist in meeting corporate goals (Cultural Pillars)Investigate current market issues found in high-volume, single-use, endoscopy products to determine root causeDesign prototype and test potential solutions for high-volume, single-use endoscopy productsManage outside suppliers during material changes, process improvements, specification updates, and manufacturing transfersCollaborate effectively with cross-functional departments - Marketing, Quality, Regulatory and ManufacturingSupport new suppliers by reviewing IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and reports to ensure capability of producing high quality parts consistentlyMentor and develop junior engineers and international project support teams

Malmö, Skane, Se

Managed interdisciplinary teams (3-6 member) in research and development for new product marketsTechnical Design Lead for new products compliant to 60601Developed user/customer products for needs specified by both internal and external customersManaged multi-discipline engineering groups (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, & Publications)Generated and documented intellectual property (IP) applicationsDeveloped verification methods for concept evaluationDesigned products for manufacturing (DFM)Developed new products for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment Support Legacy products for the treatment of pulmonary and proning therapyDeveloped pneumatic systems and controls for new productsAdvanced alternative design solutions for obsolete materials and components Investigated root causes of field failures and adverse events for FDA regulated products

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Managed programs in global markets for operation integration of new products (5-7 member teams)Developed general education training for manufacturing personalDeveloped and launched approximately 40 injection molding toolsIdentified and integrated new technology for existing productsDeveloped Value Chain analysis and cost reduction opportunities (Value stream analysis)Managed COGS reduction teams, both internal and externalReduced annual cost by $1.2 million/year; overall estimated annual saving of approximately $10 millionManaged negative-pressure therapy disposables redesign projects (sterile single-use disposables)Experience in plastic welding: Ultrasonic, RF, and Heat Stake for mass production (3-6 million annually)Experience in injection molding and extrusion of plastic Coordinated strategic sourcing initiatives for both manufacturing and technical design functionsPlanned capital budget for new products (manufacturing equipment and molding tools)Developed manufacturing test protocol and documentation for new product launches

Managed Regional Inside Sales and Technical group, averaging annual sales of $1.3 millionPrepared estimates and quotations for projects ranging from $100,000 to $1.2 millionManaged special projects ($300,000 to $2 million) for both petroleum and chemical industriesConducted field inspection/evaluation along with installation of product in customer facilitiesDeveloped new product lines; tooling and fixturesExperience with multiple welding processes in the areas of design and manufacturingDeveloped automated estimating and engineering toolsDesign experience with EJMA, ASME VIII Division 1 and ANSI B31.3 codesAnalyzed FEA components and assemblies