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Saint Paul, MN, US

Bayport, Minnesota, US

Supporting 400S DH

Rehovot, IL

Supporting Materials New Product Innovation

Rehovot, IL

• Coordinated the cross functional work and supplier quality management to execute 116 first article inspections under tight time constraint enabling on time F3300 pilot builds.
• Wrote the cosmetic specifications and final inspection requirements for the F3300 System with input and alignment from product management and engineering.
• Proactively defined and retained the quality lab's capital planning and execution including $250k in 2024 equipment purchases and installation.
• Revised the operations quality PLCM procedure to include the implementation of PPAP and test method development as standard processes.

Bayport, Minnesota, US

• Executed DOE to optimize matting agent loading levels in multiple PVC compounding formulations including scale up from lab to production.
• Partnered with product development teams across all product lines to provide technical expertise in thermoplastic material selection.
• Lead and completed technical stage gate project under time constraints to commercialize new color offerings for a CPVC exterior part in the A-series Doors.
• Collaborated with suppliers and strategic sourcing to evaluate and approve secondary plant sourcing of titanium dioxide for supply chain risk mitigation.

Bayport, Minnesota, US

• Sole engineer responsible for the CAPA, PPAP, and gage R&R process across 37 extrusion lines and 12 value add workstations across two sites.
• Developed and implemented statistical process control systems on 5 extrusion lines resulting in a 90% reduction of customer escape PPM.
• Defined and executed the operational and performance qualification plan for several profiles during two extruder relocations.
• Collaborated with internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve root cause corrective actions to drive overdue CAPAs down by 100%.
• Procured and lead the installation qualification for a custom digital length gage to improve and meet measurement repeatability and reproducibility requirements.

Bayport, Minnesota, US

• Identified capability, repeatability, and limitations of an in-line infrared laser sensor for dimensional control on vinyl extruded sash.

Warroad, MN, US

• Coordinated with operations to design and implement continuous improvements on machine efficiency, safety, and capability.