Alexa (Miller) Bash Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Greater Seattle Area

Cincinnati, Oh

Device Process Engineer (March 2018-January 2019)• Managed process design, equipment and process requirements, process characterization, manufacturing line budget and schedule, process transfer and qualification, and process documentation (PFMEA, control plan, process specifications, etc.) for distal end subassembly manufacturing line of RF tissue sealerDesign Engineer (October 2017-March 2018) • Led design, test method design and strategy, and requirements specification for mechanical subsystem of digital surgery (robotic) deviceComponent Development Engineer (July 2016-October 2017) • Supported launch of X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer, defining component requirements, tooling designs, component qualifications, and leading component NCRs post-launch • Spent 5 months offsite at a component and subassembly supplier, developing technical understanding of their processes and technologies while delivering key projects for existing product lines and other J&J operating companies

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Worked with design and development team on mechanical design/testing, component development, and pilot builds of ultrasonic energy shears• Led study on direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) injection molds for production of plastic components• Led several engineering studies exploring mechanical components of the device• Gained experience in component development, molding device and assembly, root cause analysis, composition of engineering studies, design of mechanical test procedures/equipment, medical grade polymers, and statistical analysis

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

• Serviced three existing accounts (paperboard mill, tissue mill, and copy paper mill)• Assisted account managers in maintaining existing business and growing new business• Led study of potential coagulants for a specific account to reduce energy usage in the dryer section, increase fiber retention, and increase paper strength• Led study of the operation of a high-density storage tank• Led study of talc retention of a bleached pulp process

Avon Lake, Oh

• Worked with Innovation Center of Specialty Engineered Materials division, assisting customers in application development, testing, and color matching• Led study of metallic pigments/metallic platform development• Developed medical-grade polymer database including information on sterilization, FDA approvals, and mechanical properties• Gained experience in injection molding, medical-grade polymers, pigments, and small-scale manufacturing support