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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, coverage, and removability of molds.Temporarily joined the pump and hydraulics hardware team to assist with build procedures and… Show more 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, coverage, and removability of molds.Temporarily joined the pump and hydraulics hardware team to assist with build procedures and proper specifications for different sealing surface requirements.-Advised on nominal surface finishes and building for manufacturability.-Created several visual tooling swap instructions for specialty assemblies. Show less

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 actual visibility to tool progress in real-time. Helping to draw in production time from 22 days to 11 days.-Controlled… Show more 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 actual visibility to tool progress in real-time. Helping to draw in production time from 22 days to 11 days.-Controlled shipments by generating repeatable shipping manifests and providing in-depth teardown instructions.-Provide significant support to customer on-site and over the phone.Successfully lead the build of a legacy tool with little initial documentation, incorporating interactive BOM's to provide clarity and provided permanent solutions to unsolved issues.-Brought in the shipment date from being late to meeting the customer required date.Conceptualized and completely reconstructed the BOM structuring in SAP across all tools/projects to fit our manufacturing flow in a project dubbed "MODBOM".-Converted all tool programs to this new structure ensuring reuse and reusability.-This system has been adopted company-wide, allowing continuous improvement and removing the time spent by planning dissecting the BOMs.-Currently implementing component allocation and quality inspection into routers to reduce work orders and improve traceability. Show less

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 instruction template for all complex assemblies.-Introduced and produced a new lab sign/company logo, garnering attention… Show more -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 instruction template for all complex assemblies.-Introduced and produced a new lab sign/company logo, garnering attention from both the branch and company CEOs. Show less

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 compressive testing, and production level assembly tooling maximizing ergonomics and efficiency of assembly.-Made several design… Show more -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 compressive testing, and production level assembly tooling maximizing ergonomics and efficiency of assembly.-Made several design changes to the actuator, including a resolver guard/electrical shield, and parts of a decoupling assembly in case of actuator failure. Show less

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 maintenance of the assembly line/making sure all processes met quality and Boeing specification. These responsibilities required AutoCAD Inventor & AutoCAD knowledge for fixture engineering and layout redesign, Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) for statistical data mapping and… Show more 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 maintenance of the assembly line/making sure all processes met quality and Boeing specification. These responsibilities required AutoCAD Inventor & AutoCAD knowledge for fixture engineering and layout redesign, Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) for statistical data mapping and standardization of work processes, and project organization across several different teams (management, PCO, mechanics, supervisors, etc.)Achievements Include:• 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.• Creation of a "statistics chart" for each stage of the assembly operation, tracking mechanic efficiency versus assigned takt time.• Creation of a real-time product report, indicating labor applied to product versus target labor by stage, time versus standard deviation, and how far along the product was. Show less

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 in 2014.-Implemented several new technologies which brought the Bethel plant to the forefront of testing new technologies… Show more -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 in 2014.-Implemented several new technologies which brought the Bethel plant to the forefront of testing new technologies within Burndy.-Responsible for overseeing the research and implementation burndy's first 3D scanner-Led several LEAN and R3 projects improving space utilization and safety on the shop floor. Show less

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.