I have 27 years experience as a process engineer, a manufacturing engineer or in operations management. I’ve worked for Esterline for over 14 years, 12 of which has been in the Coeur d’Alene Idaho facility (Advanced Input Systems). I have a strong background in tool design, machining, compression molding, pad printing, screen printing, plastics, and composites. While at AIS I directly supported four different departments (pad print, screen print, compression molding and the machine shop) and for two of those years supported all four at one time. For approximately 8 years I worked as a supervisor, part time programmer, part time machinist, scheduler and purchased all supplies for the machine shop. I’ve designed over 100 compression molds, multiple “bed of nails” type electrical assemblies, and hundreds of simple tools and fixtures to support production and test needs. Highlights of some of my other experiences include:• Introduced over $16 million in various prototypes assemblies to production for use in private and business commuter aircraft.• Coordinated move of $1.3 million Microswitch Integrated Panel business purchase.• Re-designed components on daylight and night vision compatible integrated switch panels resulting in an annual savings of $100K production costs with a 15% reduction in cycle time.• Selected, and approved purchase of over $270K in capital equipment.• Serve as liaison to IDD suppliers and customers.• Designed and fabricated over 150 production tools used in assembling aircraft flight components.• Method sheets (pictorial documentation) reduced training time by 1/3 and improved product quality by 28% by providing inspection steps throughout the build.• Reduced pad printing costs by 82%