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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, Ca, Us

Staff Mechanical Engineer developing high quality audio equipment across four companies (HSC, Clear-Com, Trilogy & JTECH). Record of releasing multiple multimillion dollar products on time. Lead cross functional groups supporting new product development and sustaining projects while supporting critical part shortage redesigns. Work closely with product management to understand the voice of our customers to make sure designs meet critical customer needs while leveraging design and product knowledge to optimize cost. Manage global suppliers to maintain product quality and scheduling to meet project timelines in ever changing business situations.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

Act as Senior Mechanical Engineer in R&D. Responsible for planning and executing the development of technical design solutions for industry leading ventilators. Highly knowledgeable in the technical and operational aspects of ventilator products and an expert in the analysis of mechanical systems.

Chicago, Us

Acted as Lead Engineer managing redesign of essential components for anesthesia machines. Spearheaded redesign efforts of Bag to Vent (BTV) Switch, Airway Pressure Limit (APL) Diaphragm, Flow Module Needle Valve and Aladin Easy-fil adapter components. Managed global cross-functional groups to maintain new product release schedules and determine usability of non-compliant parts. Motivated teams to improve productivity through increased collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie. Developed comprehensive protocols and reports to verify and validate product design to meet internal requirements and FDA guidelines.

Developed new designs to solve issues with liquid handling equipment for laboratory settings. Managed documentation for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) to meet international standards. Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 (ANSI/ASQC Q9001) quality management system. Utilized SolidWorks to create solid models and drawings of prototype and production parts. Collaborated with sheet metal fabricators and machinists to develop components. Maintained strong relationships with component suppliers and created high-quality, cost-efficient products. Developed preliminary costing structures for new products and presented business cases to cross-functional program team. Made custom units meeting internal customers' specific design criteria. Conducted and spearheaded cost reduction projects.

Developed new and unique designs for advanced space flight hardware. Researched optimal design and manufacturing methods for plastic and metal components. Solved and explained sophisticated concepts concerning flow through carbon filters. Collaborated with manufacturing department to create assembly work instructions for prototype manufacturing. Managed subcontractors and maintained on-time delivery schedules. Worked closely with electrical and software engineers incorporating new designs into mechanical models.

Utilized Six Sigma methodologies to expand and improve engineering design process. Completed finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and structural work for unique silencer designs. Organized failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) team meetings for first article products. Managed product lifecycle from design through production. Analyzed and completed warranty repairs and fieldwork.Developed silencer prototypes for industrial and turbine markets resulting in $5M+ in sales.Redesigned silencers for improved efficiency and increased return on investment (ROI).