Performs a variety of engineer functions involving process improvement and supporting the introduction of new equipment and new products into manufacturing production. Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of expert troubleshooting of equipment and processes.

with 30 direct reports in charge of manufacturing and machine performance of 16 production lines each producing 35,000 lenses per shift. In charge of all administrative and engineering responsibilities for the entire shift. During this time, achieved the best shift performance in quality and production output when compared to all other shifts. Received Encore Award for contributions to Acuvue Advance specific to customer focus, strategic thinking, and risk taking

Responsibilities include monitoring process capability and driving key process improvements using Six Sigma and Lean ToolsAwarded Johnson & Johnson Global Standards of Leadership Award and Green Belt Certification for leading and managing Lean Manufacturing projects and successfully improving quality, reducing yield variation and minimizing waste for Oasys brand contact lenses. Total Savings $640,000/year (2008)Developed strategic reports to monitor key performance metrics and critical process data to summarize all production brand types for quality management review processProject manager for technology transfer of products/processes from R&D to Manufacturing Tasked with new product process validation to expedite product to market through IQ, OQ, and PQ phases in accordance with FDA and ISO standardsDevelopment and implementation of current Statistical Process Control systems to increase plant OEEProject manager of overall yield improvement efforts for all silicone hydro-gel products to increase lens quality and minimize waste. Implementation of Inspection system auditing process. Total savings YTD $520,000 (2009)Development and instructor of Lens Manufacturing curriculum for process subject matter experts. Conducted over 5,000 hours of training for over 500 technicians.Operations Process lead for achieving a company award for Manufacturing Equipment Excellence ME2 Gold (2006)Line efficiency coach for 16 production lines in charge of each line's production, yields, quality and maintenance programs Responsible for product/system non-conformances including scope, root cause analysis, sampling plan analysis, risk analysis (occurrence rate/FMEA), corrective and preventive actions, final disposition and approval. CAPA analysis and implementationKaizen Blitz Engineering lead for carton defects received by Japan - 50% reduction of carton rejects achieved after engineering implementations. Total cost savings $150,000/year (2008)

Assigned as an electronics technician for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of installed Sensors and Weapons Systems. Responsible for all operator and maintenance training, as well as ordering and inventory of parts and supplies.Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Instructed in advanced electronics maintenance and operational procedures for integrated sonar sensors and weapons systems. Training included analog and digital electronics, plasma displays, winch operation, hydraulics, synchro-servo controls, system transducers, transmitters, receivers, digital computers and test equipment. Recipient of the Admiral Sides Award for Academic excellence

Assigned as a sonar technician anti-submarine warfare grams analysis specialist for PACEX 89 three month deployment operation. Largest deployment of US naval ships during the cold war.

Basic electricity and electronics. Programmed instruction, lectures, and laboratory exercises in soldering techniques, technical manuals, power amplifiers, power supplies, voltmeters, multimeters, oscillators, counters, oscilloscopes and all applicable electronic theory.

responsible for maintaining a high volume assembly operation. Intricate part of the installation, maintenance, and operation of the manufacturing process. Performed all facets of line startup qualifications.Troubleshooting support for second and third generation technology for lens manufacturing.Shift Lead for all technical troubleshooting efforts. On average, received a promotion to a new technician level every two years. Reached highest level status (Level IV) prior to moving into an engineering role. Received Johnson & Johnson Achievement Award