mark Drake

Email: abqra5@r.postjobfree.com

Address: valley crest road 16

City: simi valley

State: CA

Zip: 93065

Country: USA

Phone: 818-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $60,000

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Mark Drake

16 Valley Crest Road

Simi Valley, CA 93065

USA

Tel (H): 805-***-****

Fax: 805-***-**** Mobile: 818-***-****

E-mail: abqra5@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Obtain a challenging and growth position in an engineering field.

Work Experience International Laser Group Woodland Hills, CA

March 2012 - Sept 2012

Research Engineer

Developed Laser Color print cartridge systems for desktop printers. Evaluate components, functions, defects, and define results. Prepare written processes and work instructions for production implementation. Specify fixtures and tools necessary for the product line deployment. Train and trouble-shoot any issues with the product and trained personal to achieve the desired results.

* Deployed printing systems using 3re-manufactured 3rd party used product to meet company goals and standards.

* Sourced non-typical solutions to accomplish goals.

* Interaction with alternate suppliers for achievement of goals.

Clover Technologies Thousand Oaks, CA

June 2006-Feb 2012

Research Engineer

Developed Laser Color print cartridge systems for desktop printers. Evaluate components, functions, defects, and define results. Prepare written processes and work instructions for production implementation. Specify fixtures and tools necessary for the product line deployment. Train and trouble-shoot any issues with the product and trained personal to achieve the desired results.

* Deployed multiple new aftermarket color products with full fixtures per year. Full testing and qualification of systems and components to meet OEM specifications and third party analysis.

* Reduced production defects and scrap from 30% to less than 5%

* Improve QA LAB yields of finished goods by 20% and reduced waste by 40%

* Reduced RMA defects from 5% to less than 1% on all color lines.

* Redefined established processes to eliminate technique errors and task issues for multiple production facilities.

* Developed expansion of the Color manufacturing in Mexico to more than 500 associates.

Laser Imaging International Simi Valley, CA July 2004-June 2006

Research and Development Engineer

Development of Inkjet and laser toner products for the aftermarket sales.

Assist production with QA and development issues to improve quality and new products. Define written work instructions for each SKU and training of the production personal. Assisted in the technical customer support with end-users for direct feedback for improvements and RMA support.

* Researched and developed a complete line of Wide-format cartridges.

* Established written specification for information and build of cartridges

* Directed multiple departments of a laser toner remanufacturing operation with 200+ employees.

* Facilitated new process equipment designs to increase worker safety and productivity on production lines.

* Successfully purchased and controlled costs of all consumable supplies for two manufacturing facilities.

* Created and implemented packaging design changes for finished goods resulting in a 10% cost reduction of packaging materials.

R-Jet-TekColorado Springs, CO Oct 2002-May 2004

Senior Technical Ink Jet Engineer

Development of Ink Jet equipment, processes, and supplies for the aftermarket refilling companies.

Provided on-sight technical support customers to maintain knowledge and improve quality for their end users.

Provided sales support of a multiple state region.

* Technical training and support to Rapid Refill Inc for expansion of business

General Ribbon Corp Chatsworth, CA Nov 1984-August 2002

Chemist

Development of Inkjet and Ribbon Inks for internal manufacturing.

Written SOP and VWI for production personal.

Provided Lab support for a full range of imaging products (Laser, Ribbon, Inkjet, and Thermal supplies)

* Started and developed a full production of Ink Jet aftermarket products

* Developed a full range of in-house Ink jet inks.

Education BA

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 1977-1981

Chemistry Major with a Computer Science minor

Coaching certificate

* Competed in Wrestling and participated Concert Band

Affiliations American Chemical Society

Member

Skills Computer literate in all Microsoft applications.

Interests Golf, reading, outdoor activities

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