Robert Hinks Email & Phone Number

Columbus, OH, US

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Provides lower and upper extremity prosthetic care for patients of all ages in the Columbus, OH area
• Proficient with hand casting and CAD modifications for above- and below-knee prosthetic patients
• Develops CAD models for 3D printing using Fusion 360 and Meshmixer
• Collaborates with patients' physicians and physical therapists to provide comprehensive care
• Uses outcome measures (AMPPRO, TUG, 2MWT) to track patient progress in OPIE software
• Regularly involved in marketing to area surgeons and physical therapists

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Completed 1-year residencies in both prosthetics and orthotics and became certified/licensed in prosthetics
• Worked with prosthetic patients spanning K-levels 1 through 4
• Used hand casting and plaster modifying as preferred method of socket fabrication for both AK and BK patients; regularly assisted with in-house fabrication of devices
• Worked extensively with pediatric orthotic patients exhibiting lower extremity pathologies

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Tucker, GA

• Project leader for changes to product designs and manufacturing processes
• Transferred assembly operations to new facility for multiple surgical instrument product lines
• Consistently maintained strict schedules to prevent project delays and product backorders
• Led validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and process modifications to ensure product quality
• Created CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks for surgical instruments
• Completed Kaizen and Six Sigma leader training for quality and manufacturing process improvement

Dayton, Ohio

• Obtained, organized, and annotated imagery used for assessing the accuracy of military intelligence and computer vision systems

Cedarville, OH

• Led in research and materials testing for 3D printable prosthetic feet
• Prepared design reports, budgets, and PowerPoint presentations for faculty and project stakeholders

Cedarville, OH

• Managed university library during evening hours and weekends
• Supervised student workers and assisted patrons with research and report writing
• Led cardboard canoe design teams for annual homecoming races

Barrington, NH

• Gained experience 5-axis machining, laser etching, and CMM programming
• Implemented Six Sigma strategies to identify sources of error in the 5 axis machining process of aircraft engine parts
• Developed macros using Excel VBA to aid in the statistical analysis of quality data

Springfield, OH

• Fabricated composite parts using resin transfer molding and vacuum forming
• Designed and built fixtures for production parts; integrated error-proofing techniques to prevent operator errors
• Operated CNC milling machine and developed programs for finishing molded parts
• Implemented 5S organizational strategies to improve manufacturing workflow
• Created detailed work instructions for molding processes to ensure product uniformity

Beaver Falls, PA

• Completely remodeled interior living spaces. Tasks included electrical wiring, insulating, flooring and drywall installation, painting, and trim/finish work
• Worked within budget and time constraints to meet customer needs
• Assisted in sidewalk and foundation construction, as well as bricklaying and various other forms of masonry work
• Re-roofed residential homes and garages

Master'S Degree, Orthotist/Prosthetist

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Cumulative Gpa: 3.70

Minor: Biomedical Engineering