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.
• 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.

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.

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