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Kent, Washington, United States

Lead the prototyping and viability testing for LH2 pump and general cryogenic tube (LH2, LOX, Cryo He) insulation application.-Utilized PTC Creo to build easily reusable and printable molds for applying pourable expanding foam insulation, optimizing to prevent liquid air formation.-Performed test validation pours tracking consistency of insulation.

Somerset, NJ

Lead the full manufacturing process implementation of a high priority customer's product, coordinating with all facets of Veeco Somerset & Plainview to ensure our success.-Introduced interactive instructions through solidworks composer - implementation of these instructions were then done company wide.-Generated self-automated GEMBA charts in excel to gain.

Everett, Washington

-Led the designs for several mechanical and hydraulic test fixtures.-Design for some mechanical production level parts, as well as tooling for multiple manufacturing purposes.-Responsible for 3D printer, and orchestration of manufacturing for test group parts.-Lab layout and delegation of responsibilities to ensure optimal usage of space.-Created a work.

Everett, WA

-Conceptualized and created prototype assembly, testing, production tooling, and actuator parts.-Using Solidworks I modeled tooling and parts, as well as created drawings following ASME Y14.5M-1994 and ASME Y14.5-2009 standards for machining and waterjet cutting.-Tooling included press fitting fixtures, anti-rotation spline for torqueing, benches for.

Algona, WA

• Continuous improvement engineer for the Boeing assembly line. Responsibilities included lean design work for assembly efficiency improvement, capturing and standardizing processes for repeat-ability, and general.
• Creation of a new assembly line layout, highlighting lean practices and reduced movement through compressed but easy access work stations.
• New central inventory system design, with reduced kit sizes and a natural kan-ban system for movement of parts.
• Poka-Yoke error proofing both in the creation of tooling for specific part drilling processes, and increasing the visibility & accuracy of standard work plans for trainees and experiences mechanics alike.
• Standardization of many quality aspects of assembly all down the Boeing line, as well as significant assistance in troubleshooting non-conforming parts issues from various vendors and eliminating downtime.
• R&D for more efficient/ergonomic tools for aerospace assembly.

Bethel, Connecticut

-Self-taught AutoCAD Inventor in tandem with learning QuikCAST to reduce lead time for tooling models from 3 weeks to <1 week and reduce tool production costs; saving $5000 per potential failed tool.-Lead a continuous tool efficiency improvement program saving $42,000 in 2015.-Converted all of our Jolt format tooling to new Hunter tooling, saving $246,000.

Easton, NY

-Produced a project to re-calibrate dilution sensors and track material behavior in order to increase efficiency.-Responsible for generating floor plans and P&ID’s of unmapped mill sections for use in renovation of the mill with AutoCAD. -Developed a full program to reduce wasted material, which has been implemented in Kaizen events.