Mechanical Engineer expert in the product development of medical devices for Class III clients.● Provided manufacturing improvements for development of thrombectomy catheter device.● Developed and prototyped an implantable Nitinol suture device for gastric reflux patients.● Designed state of the art Digital Microscope Measurement System with magnifications up to 4500x.● Designed and validated Simulated Eye Models for use with ophthalmic surgeons for implanting of Hydrus Microstent providing a significant cost savings to client. ● Created manufacturing instructions and assembly fixtures and procedures for production optimization

New product development of medical devices for respiratory and oxygen therapy● Technical lead in next generation mask development for all design control phases (Design Input, Output, V&V, Transfer/Production Readiness) with successful launch in both US and EU markets. ● Implemented a pigtail adapter to interface with existing consumable devices to monitor EtCO2 levels.● Designed and tested closed suction catheter device by utilizing technical expertise to effectively treat patients with breathing disorders.● Specialized in tip forming and eyelit punching utilizing DOE for in-house catheter process development● Provided product support and troubleshooting for high volume consumable devices.

Developed new products with a primary focus to drive down COGS and increase profit margins to support high volume consumable production.• Design lead of converting single use device into a reusable handle with an integrated disposable tip resulting in a cost reduction of more than 50%.

Designed and managed products from concept to production to ensure products meet cost targets.• Reduced COGS of handpiece consumables by more than 80% utilizing DFM principles resulting in faster assembly times, improved manufacturing yields and reliability of device.• Developed a fluid delivery system operating at 10,000 psi while improving the manufacturability and reliability of the system utilizing DOE. Achieved a cost reduction of over $1000 by transferring the manufacturing technology in-house.• Designed and fabricated tooling and inspections fixtures to support high-volume one-piece workflow.

Develop and manufacture next generation coronary/peripheral catheter devices and single use pumping systems used for performing a thrombectomy.

Technical lead over ophthalmic surgical devices for Cataract Phacoemulsification and Vitreoretinal procedures. • Awarded 4 medical device patents in the areas of fluid management, surgical tubing and retractable luer locking systems making the cataract surgical procedure more safe and effective.• Managed a team of engineers and technicians for the following projects from concept through UPS/Field Evaluations to commercial release with 100% on-time delivery within budget and no product failures or complaints: o High performance surgical tubing and socket bond luer fittings o Advanced UltraVit 23GA vitrectomy probes for Infiniti and Centurion Vision Systems o Infusion cannulas o Next Generation Irrigation/Aspiration handpiece.• Technical lead in design control for all product design phases (Design Input, Output, V&V, Transfer/Production Readiness). • Leader and presenter of all technical and design phase reviews collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Marketing and Regulatory Affairs to track and close all action items on schedule.• Optimized surgical handpiece design through the use of FEA to reduce overall weight of the device by 25% and improved fluid flow efficiencies by minimizing air bubble entrapments through the device.• Developed a high volume luer locking system using injection molded plastic components to interface with state-of-the-art cataract consumable selling over 6 million units annually with a profit margin greater than 90%.• Implemented a design to stabilize the non-invasive aspiration pressure sensor of the fluidics management system to within 10 mmHg of accuracy over the life of the product resulting in a safer medical procedure.

Lead engineer for photonics packaging and laser weld systems mounted onto vibration isolation tables with precision positioning stages and opto-mechanical components. • Supervised the manufacturing line of LaserWeld and Photonic Packaging Alignment workstations in order to meet high sales demand for telecommunication customers.• Responsible for all redline updates and implementation of engineering drawing changes for manufacturing through Engineering Change Order process and approval using SolidWorks and Auto CAD.• Developed process and assembly procedures to improve the workflow and reduced the assembly time by more than 30%. • Cross-functional team leader between R&D and manufacturing to ensure product is designed for manufacturability in order to avoid any delays in assembly and shipment of product to customers.

Lead mechanical designer utilizing 3D CAD and linear and non-linear FEA software to design and analyze carbon fiber prosthetic devices and accessories and robotic knee systems.• Effectively utilized top-down design to generate part and assembly models and drawings using Pro/E and SolidWorks. • Simulated 2D/3D static and dynamic case studies to prosthetic devices and performed structural FEA using Cosmos/Works, Cosmos/M and Geostar to reduce design cycle time by more than 50% and optimized weight and design of product for user comfort, safety and reliability.• Designed a custom silicone liner and shuttle lock mechanism for ease of installation and removal of device from patient.

Lead tool design engineer for high precision powder metal company.• Created detailed assembly layouts of compression mold tooling, fixtures and adapters for high volume manufacturing with very low scrap rate.• Designed product and tooling for several Fortune 500 customers that increased company revenue by over $1 million annually.