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Sole subject matter expert and project lead for company automation engineering. Managed multiple automated machinery systems implementation & validation projects. Primary in-house designer of End-of-Arm Tooling for 4- and 5-axis linear robots, interfacing with injection molding operations and secondary downstream automation. Designed, implemented, and validated 15+ EOAT. Trained multiple other team members on EOAT design & supervised their implementation projects. Advanced programming of linear robots & integration with peripheral systems. Designed, implemented, and validated standardized, modular cell guarding system for part collection and handling. Designed, implemented, and validated multiple automated vision systems for in-line inspection of critical product features, using Keyence and Cognex systems.

Managed multiple full-project lifecycles of new plastic injection molding operations for medical and pharmaceutical industries. Typical projects included design analysis / DFM of parts and injection molds, IQ/OQ/PQ validation of equipment and processes, and metrology + capability analyses of developed molding and machining processes. Served as primary point of contact for internal and external communication and reporting of project status using a variety of project management tools, such as Microsoft Projects. Led continuous improvement efforts on various manufacturing cells, including injection molding, CNC machining, and manual and automated device assembly. Performed 8D-studies and Root-Cause analyses to mitigate risk of damage to equipment and production downtime.

Private bladesmithing practice - sole proprietor. Historical and fantastical swords, fine kitchen cutlery, hunting & bushcraft knives. Design, forging, heat treatment, and finishing all done in-house. Performed independent research on heat treatment optimization for balance of edge retention and toughness in high carbon steel alloys. Received American Bladesmith Society Journeyman Smith rating in June 2022.

Worked as quality engineer on manufacturing improvement projects. Analyzed process capability of machining operation, conducted DOE and 6-sigma studies, designed and implemented improved processes: significantly reduced vibratory fill cycle time. Presented progress and results to engineers, managers, company leadership.

Worked as primary engineer on ongoing manufacturing improvement projects. Conducted studies and collected data, designed and implemented improved processes: slurry viscosity control, wax pattern gating improvement. Presented progress and results to engineers, managers, and company board executives.