During my 10-years at D'Addario, I focused on Research and Development, manufacturing, launching new products and implementing/maintaining automation systems. These projects aimed at increasing market share, reducing costs, increasing throughput, and improving quality. Each project required my experience in management and engineering.Design Engineer (High-Volume Automation)Designed over 40 projects, 15 of these projects focus on automation systems and integrated electro-mechanical systems with pneumatic and vision controls which were all linked to a PLC and HMI. All designs were optimized using CREO for modeling, FEA, and simulation. Designs adhered to DFM principles and QC’s 6 Sigma (DFSS) methodologies. Vision technologies, like Cognex and Keyence cameras, were integrated into inspection systems inspecting over 25 million parts annually.New Product Development (R&D)Contributed to launching Venn, an innovative composite reed, involving reverse engineering organic materials and developing a novel composite material, which earned a patent. This initiative established a new manufacturing process, custom machinery, and a new supply chain.While the team initially explored injection molding, production shifted to pultrusion. ManufacturingOversaw 28 inspection cameras across 5 Automatic Blanking Machines (ABM) and 6 Digital Reed Machines (DRM), ensuring 100% part inspection. Utilizing Kaizen, Lean, 5S, and 6-Sigma initiatives, the company maintained an OEE of 80% for the DRM's.Led a team using the Factory Talk program to analyze data and identify areas for improvement. Increased ABM throughput by 20%, using data analysis, DMAIC and FMEA.Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for new process and machinery.Project ManagementManaging over 40 projects, which require scopes, budgets, and schedules (utilized MS Project). Presentations included crucial updates, KPIs, S-curves, Gantt, and burn-down charts, to convey the projects status.

Compliance engineer • Worked as a Compliance Engineer to certify a new product line via a TSO. The project required collaboration with various departments & fostered a working relationship with FAA officialsDesign Engineer• Optimized the electrical/hydraulic efficiency and improve the speed of 3220 trash compactor system through analysis, manifold redesign, testing and iterative development.• Design alternative solution to reduce weight on hydraulic trash compactor components. Design considerations included structural analysis (FEA), metal fabrication and material selection. • Worked with supplier to resolve wire harness issues on oven, chiller and trash compactor.• Developed test procedures and mfg specifications for trash compactor box.• Responsible for testing and generating reports for trash compactor reliability analysis.• Developed compliance documents for federal regulations including, FAA (TSO), FDA, AS8057, RTCA-DO.

Development of a new business entity dealing with practical usage of cell phone covers and fashion. Set up LLC Company, website, engineering development and supply chain.Product development included;-engineering design-market research-packaging design-supplier research for mold and packaging-marketing campaignBased on market study, developed prototypes protective covers for iPhone 4.Created 3D models, drawings, and assemblies of iPhone Card Pocket Cover, using SolidWorks.Developed prototypes using 3D printer for design review, and photos for marketing.Design tooling dies for soft molds using SolidWorks and MDX-40 prototype machine.Developed supplier documentation for packaging and molding.

Assisted in working with a small group of individuals to shut down a company.Work included the following:-Sales of finished goods inventory-International sales and negotiations -Accounting AP/AR-Accounting collections-Prepared inventory and documentations for muti-million dollar liquidation sale-Conducted weekly executive level collections meeting for corporate

Manage configuration of all products. Configuration position included the following;-facilitate monthly mid/executive management meeting-reported on cost impact to accounting-managed revision control of all parts in MRP systemJob title expanded to include manufacturing and cost reduction projects, these responsibilities included;-Product development to replace current parts to reduce cost in labor and material-Manage executive team in reducing over $400,000 in cost saving projects-Managed data mining project to help other project managers execute their projects effectivelyJob expanded to working on a special project to change cell workflow to a moving line flow, responsibilities include;-Supplier sourcing-Data analysis-Work study which included time studies-Work flow analysis for moving line-Cost analysis for implementation-Production rate analysis and improvement analysis-Comparative studies which included analyzing and visiting international companies that use a moving line workflow

At the time I work there company was called Ricon today its called, Webtec Ricon.Production Engineering Manager-managed implementation of new product design and acquire products into MRP system. Responsibilities included the manufacturing a various types of materials and process following is a list of few of those responsibilities; -Sheet metal design, laser cutting, stamping and bending -Plastics material, roto molding, injection molding -Milling -Welding -painting-cost analysis of new and current products-design products included assemblies and drawings in Solidworks-managed, developed and analyzed BOM-managed ECO board meetings

Promoted to Quality Control Manager, responsibilities included;-managed department budget and staff-implement ISO 9000-2001 standards-Managed 12-14 auditors as a certified lead auditor-Inspected suppliers-Developed statistical analysis of non-conforming parts and developed product recommendation to resolve the issue for engineering-Worked with Japanese cliental to accommodate product design requirements and quality control

Initially hired on as an application engineer, duties included;-installing new and current products at customer site-resolve any mechanical or electrical issues at customer site-design and develop products that will help in the installation of products-CAD design and stress analysis (Used SolidWorks)

I was hired as a contractor to help develop a CAD library in Solidworks for future engineers. Engineering manager provided supplier parts to be modeled in 3D and the development of drawings.

At the time it was called Fitness Product International (FPI).Responsibilities included developing 3D models of fitness equipment parts, assemblies and drawing using Solidworks. Designed and modeled new fitness machines which focus on strength, ergonomics, and conditioning of the human body using SolidWorks.Implemented and improved standards for documenting engineering changes (ECN)Created cost analysis on assigned projects