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• Lead and manage the engineering team, overseeing multiple field quality investigations and ensuring timely resolution.• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) on a daily basis, identifying trends, gaps, and milestones to drive operational excellence.• Assess the priority of work and allocate resources accordingly, ensuring efficient utilization of the team's capabilities.• Conduct risk assessments for critical activities and implement PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodologies to drive continuous improvement in key metrics.• Develop and implement improvement activities to address identified gaps and enhance team performance.• Manage and optimize the expense budget for the engineering team, ensuring cost-effective operations.• Foster associate development by creating growth opportunities and designing unique cross-training plans for each team member.• Identify inefficiencies and non-value-added activities within the analysis business, and negotiate and implement business process changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering activities with organizational goals and objectives.

• Served as a technical advisor and project manager, providing guidance, reviewing technical documents, and offering training and mentorship to team members.• Led quality investigations, utilizing quality engineering tools such as Kepner Tregoe strategies, statistical analysis, lean manufacturing (Six Sigma), PFMEA, and PQCT to determine root causes of automotive defects.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including Designers, Suppliers, and Manufacturing teams, to lead complex investigations and ensure effective resolution of quality issues.• Initiated and executed quality defect investigations, applying appropriate problem-solving methodologies and tools to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.• Conducted audits at manufacturing facilities and supplier locations to identify gaps and drive action plans for resolution.• Prepared comprehensive reports on investigation results, using technical papers and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

• Utilized CAD (Solidworks) to design and develop subcomponents and assemblies for a microlensing telescope network.• Employed machining techniques, including operating CNC mill, lathe, and drill press tools, to fabricate parts with precision.• Managed telescope projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial design to manufacturing and final implementation.• Generated major assembly drawings, providing comprehensive documentation for the manufacturing and assembly processes.• Assisted in the procurement of materials and equipment necessary for project execution, ensuring timely availability.• Worked closely with senior engineers and project managers to contribute to the overall success of the engineering team.

Graduate Certificate In Business Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering And Physics

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