Michael G. Vititoe

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Laguna Woods, CA 92637

acfg4v@r.postjobfree.com

949-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in Manufacturing Engineering utilizing extensive skills and experience in manufacturing

process improvement, manufacturability design review and analysis, technical writing, manufacturing management

and leadership

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 19 years of professional process and manufacturing engineering experience in manufacturing

memory, storage, circuit boards, surveillance, sensors and related technology solutions

• Process Improvement - Performed root cause analysis on Viking Components Rambus Micro BGA

assembly line process operation resulting in process optimization and operation reorganization. Cycle

time reduction and yield improvement from 40% to 90%

• Design Review - Researched/designed/developed a low cost, high volume reflow soldering process for

attaching crystals to a Kovar Sensor Support and a Densalloy Mass using an automated, conveyorized,

convection/conduction heating system. First year cost savings realization of over $300,000 annually

• Management and Leadership - Evaluated and optimized a conveyorized conformal coating system;

analyzed and developed a superior method for mixing and spraying acrylic and polyurethane coatings;

enhanced cleanliness/ handling/ masking procedures. Reduced defects by over 50%. Cost savings

realization of over $275,000 annually

• Technical Writing - Authored, designed and implemented a Design for Manufacturability Plan/Manual for

all new and revised products designs. Eliminated manufacturability problems commonly associated with

new products

• Computer Skills - Skilled in software programs CAM350, AutoCad, Visio, Agile CM, MS Office; Lotus

Notes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint MFGPRO. Recruited to design and layout entire company facility for

potential relocation to new building utilizing Auto-Cad 2000.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

HID Global Corp, Irvine, CA Dec 2010 to Present

• Designed/installed/maintained work related equipment, test fixtures, software applications

• Reviewed first article inspection reports and worked with design engineering, quality and

suppliers to resolve and correct discrepancies

• Provided technical support and direction to Contract Manufacturers

• Participated in product design reviews from a design for manufacturing/test perspective for new

product designs and/or product design changes.

• Performed in-house electronic & mechanical assembly to test equipment/test fixture used by

Operations at Worldwide Distribution Centers

• Traveled nationally/ internationally to provide operator process training and/or technical

assistance.

• Provided operator training, technical assistance and resolution when technical problems were

encountered during manufacturing production and/or product distribution

• Used electronic test equipment, hand, power, and other tools for fabrication of equipment, cables,

and test/programming fixtures

• Prepared and maintained work procedures and all related documentation for production tasks

• Performed new software application/utility analysis and evaluation prior to implementation

Michael G. Vititoe

Senior Process Engineer

STEC-INC, Santa Ana, CA Feb 2007 to Oct. 2010

• Manage design for manufacturability review of Gerber/Fabrication drawing files for all new/revised

printed wiring board designs.

• Coordinate Process Engineering activities for OEM Memory and Storage, Solid State Drives, Flash

Memory, DRAM Products manufacturer.

• Maintain technical writing responsibilities for manufacturing assembly procedures

• Document design discrepancies and make appropriate references.

• Identify, manage and work on projects to improve quality, process control and productivity;

• Conduct/design experiments for manufacturing process improvement/equipment procurement including

root cause failure analysis, BOM/routing errors, ECN implementations, new product introductions (NPI)

and tool/fixture development.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Vanguard-EMS, Beaverton, OR Nov 2005 to Feb 2007

• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this Electronic Assembly Contract

Manufacturer.

• Developed and maintained technical contacts with customers, suppliers, and other organizations in the

electronic community.

• Reviewed circuit board designs for cost, quality and manufacturability issues.

• Recommend appropriate production processes and provided daily process and manufacturing engineering

support to production.

• Identified, managed and worked on projects to improve quality, process control and productivity.

• Designed and conducted experiments to improve manufacturing processes and to advance organizational

knowledge of the field.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Viking Components, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA May 2000 to Nov 2005

• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this manufacturer of modem and flash memory

products for computers and digital devices.

• Managed SMT manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Provided document support for high volume, automated, semi-automated assembly production lines.

• Assisted in the training, development and implementation of One-Piece-Flow and 5S process in a lean

manufacturing environment.

• Performed conveyorized reflow oven thermal profiling for all existing and new product designs.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Endevco Corporation, San Juan Capistrano, CA Jan 1990 to Mar 1999

• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this Dynamic instrumentation and sensor

manufacturing facility.

• Provided manufacturing process and documentation support for approximately 75% of all assembly

processes.

• Instructed, trained and certified assembly personnel to Mil-Spec 2000 & IPC 610B soldering.

• Supported responsibilities for GTAW, laser, resistance, percussion welding, brazing and laser engraving.

• Led a team of selected individuals to implement and optimize the transition of brand new laser engraving

technology.

• Authored, revised and optimized numerous manufacturing assembly processes instructions.

• Implemented a new data-logging, strip chart recording system, company-wide to monitor the numerous

assembly process ovens, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Repaired manufacturing assembly equipment and assisted the design engineering department during the

product development to full manufacturing phase.

• Researched, designed and developed manufacturing assembly tooling and fixtures.

• Established process document control consistent with the requirements of ISO 9001 and provided

assistance during company audits.

• Performed process capability evaluations, and designed and maintained statistical process charts.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree Pending

Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA,

Continuing Education

Extensive and ongoing coursework throughout career

SMTA-Surface Mount Technology Association

Active Member of the Los Angeles and Orange County Chapter

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