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Wilton, Ny

Wilton, Ny

A proactive leadership role supporting distribution center production, focusing on maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance for equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, depalletizers, print and apply systems, ASRS cranes, material handling robots, and SCADA devices and programs.

Argyle, Ny

Responsible for supporting Vessel Focus Factory manufacturing operations, both day-to-day and capital improvement projects. Completed validation of new equipment and processes. Experienced with numerous medical device / catheter assembly techniques including adhesives, RF tipping/welding, packaging, printing, injection molding, and over-molding.* Improved high scrap, high downtime automated assembly machine from 20% scrap to less than 1% scrap in just a few months. Machine was transformed into a top plant top performer.* Covidien trained Operational Excellence Lean Leader* Conceived and managed several high capital machinery upgrades for improved scrap, SMED, process repeatability, and throughput. Removed operator dependency from medical device assembly operations. Process and Tooling knowledge expert.

Clifton Park, Ny

Responsible for improving automation processes and troubleshooting machines. Monitor and improve process efficiency, scrap, downtime, etc. to continuously improve production output, shipping performance, and value add for high volume injection molded bottle cap secondary operations (labeling, inserting, printing, treating, and sorting). Familiar with PLC programming, servo drives, and various sensors and actuators.* Launched new product lines with limited support from Corporate R&D. Reduced initial scrap rates by 80% in less than 6 weeks through continuous operator training and information sharing, machine design improvements, and functional quality analysis. * Designed and built a replacement vision system with integrated machine control for 20% of the cost of outside suppliers. * Complete AutoCAD plant layout updates and electrical schematic updates for machinery.* Company expert on vision systems and implementation (appliances and custom PC based)

Amsterdam, Ny

Performed all the functions of Project and Design Engineer, while supervising others in the department. Developed procedures for departmental function. Responsible for checking work quality, mentoring new employees, and estimating work loads and time schedules.* Managed a team of up to three Design Engineers.* Over 5000 hours of Pro/Engineer including time with Pro/Mechanica* Launched new vehicle platform Antenna systems under Ford and Chrysler’s strict program management and documentation system on time and under budget.* Designed and built a field test system, using lab-view, to monitor strain on car antennas in car washes. * Implemented Automation in the CAD design process that improved initial design efficiencies by 30%. Allowed department downsizing through attrition by one person while still freeing engineers to concentrate on other tasks such as R&D, cost reduction, and DFM.

Amsterdam, Ny

Design automotive antenna systems using Pro/Engineer and managed the projects from program inception to beyond start of production working within the strict regulation of the automotive industry (QS-9000) including APQP, FMEA, and other reliability documentation. Created and managed detailed timing plans using Microsoft Project, etc. Developed test procedures and reports for product validation. Supervised test technicians.* Worked directly with Supplier Quality and SQA from Ford and Chrysler for validation and troubleshooting using the 8D methodology.* Worked directly with Manufacturing and Tooling to design, build, test, and improve manufacturing processes. * Worked directly with suppliers, customers, and internal groups to implement cost savings by eliminating content or labor, simplifying designs to allow less expensive manufacturing methods, using less expensive materials where situations allow, and improving quality