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• Manage a diverse range of projects including: Lean transformations, transactional process improvements, new product introductions, defect reduction and factory layout transformations.• Coordinate site-wide continuous improvement efforts consistently meeting annual savings targets in excess of $300K• Led implementation of Self-Managed Team System in manufacturing, including initial training and ongoing coaching and mentoring.• Provide manufacturing support to molding, assembly and machining teams in the manufacture of harsh-environment electrical connectors, focusing on standard work, defect reduction and elimination of waste.

• Developed automated micro-abrasive blasting process for the manufacture of Nitinol anchorage components, focusing on process and equipment definition, evaluation and documentation.• Worked closely with Manufacturing Engineering to create manufacturing work instructions and process monitoring tools.

• Provided support to assembly, machining, wet and dry lapping, polishing and metrology process areas for manufacturer of precision fluidic (HPLC) valves, systems and accessories. • Performed failure analysis on customer-returned products; identified and implemented corrective actions including process and product design changes.• Project leader for release of new products to manufacturing; directly responsible for final design verification, production pilot runs, and development of new tooling and documentation.• Led team efforts in the vertical integration of polymer seal manufacturing process, including process automation, machining and automated inspection, resulting in annual cost savings of over $100K

• Developed processes and equipment for the manufacture of rigid memory substrates on planetary grinding machines and CNC lathes, focusing on meeting future-generation product requirements.• Developed new grinding stone dressing process resulting in 40% reduction in stone usage.• Team member for design, testing and implementation of innovative grinding stone dressing tool and mounting fixture. U.S. Patent issued 3/01.