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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Collaborated with cross-functional teams across global BSCI to guide products from concept to manufacturing. Successfully launched two processes for Versa-Cross Connect Cardiac Dilators and Fara-drive Sheath programs. Was responsible for dilator bonding and sheath crimping process development. Job duties primarily involved process characterization and tool development and developed custom automated tooling for new and existing production lines. Activities included tool sequence programming in ladder logic using Studio 5000 and CCW. Integrated servo motion control to existing and new tools. Developed HMI in FactoryTalk View. Developed PLC-controlled machine inspections using Cognex Vision Suite. Commissioning, new tools developed in-house. Drafted CAD models for custom jigs, and fixtures. Wired electrical boxes for custom automated tools developed in-house. Wrote IQ/OQ/PQ and maintenance requirements for new automated and non-automated tooling.

Collaborated with external vendors to install capital clean room equipment. Was responsible for all calibration and maintenance activity within assigned manufacturing line. Activities included tool and sensor calibration, managing external calibrations for critical-to-quality tools and equipment, and scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance. Isolator and boiler troubleshooting. Collaborated with internal teams to troubleshoot and fix equipment-related issues. Commissioning new equipment with internal and external vendors.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Worked with tube-cutting departments and ensured customer orders are processed and manufactured as per requirements and standards.Worked with plants 2D bio processing bags value stream. Managed a team of 5 people across 2D value stream. Was responsible for scheduling, processing and inventory management of customer orders assigned to 2D team. Liaised and executed capstone pharmaceutical customers engineering change order requests as per their requirements. Was responsible to edit, validate and test customer engineering prints as per ECO’s from engineering. Managed Batch Record entries for tube-cutting department.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

COD Line Process Improvement using Six Sigma SMED MethodologyAnalyzed high volume vial filling line to implement Single Minute Exchange of Dies Kaizen for higher OEE.Investigates and corrects problems associated with the production process and provided day to day line support. Implemented changes, reduced paperwork plant wide, leading to 19 min reduction of setup-time, increased throughput by 7%Developed CIP/SIP maintenance plans for vial filling operations within cGMP environment for waste reduction. Developed standard operating procedures, improved operator safety, trained operators to adopt standard work. Planned equipment layout with 5S and simulated process over Flexsim and AutoCad for work flow visualization.Tracked operations using value stream maps, documented problems with PFMEA for Root cause and risk analysis. Supported teams for risk assessment within Hach quality management system (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, Risk Ranking Tools)Over labeling process to meet compliance. Managed team of 3 technicians in over labeling efforts to meet demand and compliance requirements. Supported operations in troubleshooting of labeling, and packaging equipment. Support production control, material planning departments for scheduling related activity and documentation.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Developed Aero hinge using HyperWorks, Solidworks, Gd&t for initial New Product Development & Product Design.• Applied FEA Topology optimization for part to concept design which was 3D Printed, using laser sintering & milling.• Simulated Finite element linear static, fatigue and dynamic modal frequency response analysis in HyperMesh to trackcomponent behavior under different load cases with DFMEA. Provided 3D CAD support to two separate labs.• Reduces 4% weight of overall part with half sized prototype for initial design devolvement for product proposal.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Managed alumni records and gained alumni commitments in supporting UTA’s fundraising efforts.• Raised $25000/2years single handedly in scholarship support for current and future students.

Master’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Successfully compleat all coursework with graduation in December-2016. Compleated and Implemented projects regarding Design, Topology.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Successfully compleat all coursework. Developed and applied six sigma principals to a rudimentary notebook.