This assignment was not limited to manufacturing, but for continuous improvement of processes, and optimization of production. It also involved being in charge of the special projects - creation, management, and taking them over the finish line.

Manufacturing oversight of start to finish production of products. Incorporation of design improvements. All product ownership duties were assumed with this position.

Development and Optimization of new and existing processes for improved efficiency and enhanced effectiveness.

Scope of regulatory compliance covered the entire vehicle in order for compliance with all Federal and State Requirements Highway Vehicles. Development and Testing was through testing of Vehicles (crash testing) and by use of Testing Facilities in Dearborn, MI.

Takt time was critical in meeting production inspection(s) requirements. And this necessitated the development of new optical design(s) to be compliant with new and clallenging inspection requirements. Thus, applications had to achieve high accuracy while possessing very fast takt times if inspection(s) were to be successful.

This farm grows Conventional, Sustainable and Certified Organic produce, and is leading the way in food processing of such; to also produce such requires working to FDA STDs. Examples of end products include: puree's and IQF.Activities included: design, analysis, and documentation (per the engineering process) of engineered systems of food processing equipment, plant line layouts, etc. Design objectives included support to an objective of processing plant optimal throughput.

Design activities included creation of designs (competing designs); this included the use of solids modeling software, drafting (re: ASME Y14.5), GD&T, and Solidworks 2013. Analysis was also performed on engineered systems (Opto-Mechanical Assemblies). Inputs considered in analyses were: Thermal Cycling/Vibration Spectra. Analysis work was also performed with the use of ANSYS software. Other activities included design reviews, etc, with the deliverable being product release. Oracle… Show more Design activities included creation of designs (competing designs); this included the use of solids modeling software, drafting (re: ASME Y14.5), GD&T, and Solidworks 2013. Analysis was also performed on engineered systems (Opto-Mechanical Assemblies). Inputs considered in analyses were: Thermal Cycling/Vibration Spectra. Analysis work was also performed with the use of ANSYS software. Other activities included design reviews, etc, with the deliverable being product release. Oracle Software (a program called AGILE) was used in the documentation of analysis reports; this software also used in the documented of the product development process as well as product launch process. Show less

Provided tutoring to college students. Topics: Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, and Dynamics.

Duties included Dynamic/Strength analysis of Electro-Optic subsystems. This was also inclusive of support to mission-specific satellites. Analysis was conducted and included: Vibro-acoustic, Quasi-Static, Thermal, Thermostructural, Gravity Sag, Optical Alignment Errors. Software package(s) used: SDRC I-DEAS, FEA Solidworks, MSC/Nastran, VAPEPS, and Matlab. Performed an optical analysis of an F/4 Sun Imaging System; included in the analyses were the following determinations: aberrations… Show more Duties included Dynamic/Strength analysis of Electro-Optic subsystems. This was also inclusive of support to mission-specific satellites. Analysis was conducted and included: Vibro-acoustic, Quasi-Static, Thermal, Thermostructural, Gravity Sag, Optical Alignment Errors. Software package(s) used: SDRC I-DEAS, FEA Solidworks, MSC/Nastran, VAPEPS, and Matlab. Performed an optical analysis of an F/4 Sun Imaging System; included in the analyses were the following determinations: aberrations, PSF, WFE, zernike polynomials for Thermal Distortion; hence, optimization of the optical design was also included the analyses. In addition, conducted polarization analysis of a YAG/Doped YAG Wave Guide. This had a 4 Laser input. Show less

Supervised special projects. A few examples: the HVAC structure to a Military Anti-Armor Tank Structure Project; an Incinerated Waste Pneumatic Transfer System. I also functioned as an analyst, performing analysis in the areas of structural dynamics, heat transfer, and fragmentation analysis. Other example analyses were: lifting hardware for fuel shipping casks - the analysis required static and dynamic cases for drop scenarios, which required large deformation and plasticization non-linear… Show more Supervised special projects. A few examples: the HVAC structure to a Military Anti-Armor Tank Structure Project; an Incinerated Waste Pneumatic Transfer System. I also functioned as an analyst, performing analysis in the areas of structural dynamics, heat transfer, and fragmentation analysis. Other example analyses were: lifting hardware for fuel shipping casks - the analysis required static and dynamic cases for drop scenarios, which required large deformation and plasticization non-linear analysis. Co-invented a 60,000-psi Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) System for the purpose of material cutting. Computers used: HP J210 Workstation, DEC 5000 Workstation and Gateway 2000 PC. Software packages employed: SDRC I-DEAS, MSC/NASTRAN, FIDAP, and ABAQUS, ALGOR/PROPIPE, MATLAB, and MS WORD/EXCEL/PPT. Show less

I provided Mechanical System Design & Support to projects. I also designed and analyzed mechanisms/machine design parts; examples: purge air drilling air filtration system; and transport trailer suspension upgrade. I designed an opto-mechanical subassembly with the aid of a fourier spectral analyzer for use in a waste water plating shop rinse reverse osmosis system. I also was in a lead supervisory role; supervision included up to 4 to 5 engineers. Computers employed: IBM-PC80, MAC IICX… Show more I provided Mechanical System Design & Support to projects. I also designed and analyzed mechanisms/machine design parts; examples: purge air drilling air filtration system; and transport trailer suspension upgrade. I designed an opto-mechanical subassembly with the aid of a fourier spectral analyzer for use in a waste water plating shop rinse reverse osmosis system. I also was in a lead supervisory role; supervision included up to 4 to 5 engineers. Computers employed: IBM-PC80, MAC IICX, DEC 5000, and CRAY. Software used: WORD PERFECT, MATHCAD, and LOTUS 123. (NOTE: In 1994, the contract was awarded to Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies. EG&G Idaho no longer operates in the area.) Show less

I conducted Mechanical Design/Product Development and Analyses of Garage Door Openers (GDOs). I was in a supervisory position supportive to high volume production of GDOs - 10, 000 GDOs per day, throughput. Design activities included: a projection welding process; a robot for an electrical component tinning process; a heat-activated (blister) packaging process. Extensive FEA dynamic/strength analysis was required & optimized an optical sensor to the GDOs. Computers used: IBM-XT.

I was responsible for evaluating, outlining, and implementing hardware to the several major missile systems. The position also demanded diverse background in several missile systems. Example missiles/programs were: Phoenix Missile, I. R. Maverick & Laser Maverick Missiles; AMRAM Missile. Awarded Performance Improvement (PI) Certificate for savings in production cost(s) for several manufacturing processes. Other duties included procedure writing, assembly planning, rework, backlog reporting… Show more I was responsible for evaluating, outlining, and implementing hardware to the several major missile systems. The position also demanded diverse background in several missile systems. Example missiles/programs were: Phoenix Missile, I. R. Maverick & Laser Maverick Missiles; AMRAM Missile. Awarded Performance Improvement (PI) Certificate for savings in production cost(s) for several manufacturing processes. Other duties included procedure writing, assembly planning, rework, backlog reporting (LOTUS 123 Spreadsheet), and production troubleshooting. Computer utilized: IBM-PC. (Note: This division is now part of Raytheon Corp) Show less

I provided direction for the start up of turnkey multi-tier water purification plants. I was also responsible for scheduling Technical Direction for field services, preparing engineering documentation, organizing budgets, and assisting in troubleshooting field problems. Extensive customer contact was required. Duties also included in-house backlog tracking of projects. Computer used: IBM-PC. Software used: VisiCalc and WordStar.

I was responsible for implementing small/packaged energy management systems for businesses. Duties included conducting energy usage auditing, system installation, troubleshooting, and test. Computer: IBM-PC. Software used: Wordstar & VisiCalc