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• Worked closely with Design and Project Engineers to perform product design testing includes Combined Environmental Cycle, High-Pressure and Temperature Spray (IP69K), Salt Spray, Immersion, Maximum Load, Bench Handling, Photometric, Vibration and Shock.• Developed test plan, detailed test reports and documented test finding, observations, recommendations for design and performance enhancements • Collaborated extensively with both customers and subcontractors to successfully conduct testing while taking a leading role in updating project progress • Attained a 95% success rate in meeting design specifications by analysis and data, ensuring functional and performance requirements were met • Achieved a 15% increase in overall product performance by conducting comprehensive testing of new and existing light designs, including meticulous evaluation of competitors’ products, identifying key areas of improvement • Implemented corrective actions that lead to a 20% reduction in recurring issues and enhanced product reliability by performing Root Cause Analysis of failures and returned products • Achieved a 10% reduction in non-conformances by performing product audits with Quality Assurance on a weekly basis, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards • Participated in implementing lean manufacturing for process improvement, provided support to projects that lead to cost reduction and improved quality • In-depth knowledge in Continuous Improvement Process, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, DMAIC, Kanban and Kaizen methodologies, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Physical and Organizational Ergonomics • Took a leadership role in the initiation and support of the implementation of Kanban and Kaizen programs in the manufacturing sector• Assisted in the factory move including layout of assembly cells in consideration of the principles of lean manufacturing• Experienced with DFMEA and PFMEA techniques

• Responsible for supporting production and shipment systems and processes• Utilized AutoCAD and ProE to design medical parts and created blueprints • Issued Purchase Orders for all material or services needed by the company production department• Performed price analysis to support cost-saving initiatives, and meet schedule and quality requirements• Delivery schedules for incoming materials and proactive troubleshooting of late deliveries, resulting in 12% reduction in expenses • Monitored and measured materials from supplier and internal warehouse to the production facility• Cultivated and enhanced vendor relationships and collaborated with them to determine shipment dates • Operated CNC Lathes (Prodigy, Nexturn Swiss, Hardinge) and VMCs (3-Axis: Bridgeport, Fadal, Kitamura) machines and conventional machines (Lathe and Drilling), minor machine offsets, measured and documented quality records• Experienced with GD&T principles and possess foundational knowledge of drawing interpretation

• Interpreted and fixed complex problems regarding different model of Toyota cars.• Demonstrated talent for quickly and accurately diagnosing mechanical failures and determining corrective actions. • Assembled, dissembled and fixed different parts of Toyota car.• Learned how engines, suspensions and different clutches work.

• Operated conventional machines like lathe, milling (horizontal and vertical), drilling, hobbing and shaper machines• Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner• Loaded material on to machines as instructed• Kept equipment clean and in organized manner