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Resume of Robert E. Buonfiglio

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Souderton PA 18964

E-mail: acft3r@r.postjobfree.com

Online Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rbuonfiglio

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Summary

As a dedicated professional I have extensive experience in many aspects of Mechanical Engineering. This experience and expertise allows for the creation of quality and cost effective designs to reach the market place in a timely fashion. In addition I have broad experience in Data Management Systems, Server/Client Software Maintenance and Local and Global Computer Networking.

Technical Expertise

* Injection, Thermoform, Structural Foam and Blow Molding

* Investment, Sand, Permanent Mold and Die Castings

* Rapid Prototyping Techniques and Stratasys 3D Printers

* Welded and Sheet Metal Fabrications

* Piping and Pneumatics

* Machined and Extruded Components

* Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

* Motion and Drive Techniques

* Various Plastic, Elastomer and Metal Materials

* Various Fluids and Chemical Compatibility Issues

* Temperature Controlling Techniques

* Corrosion and Finishing Techniques

* Electrical Wiring, Cabling and Lighting Techniques

* Shock and Vibration Protection Techniques

* Sound and Noise Controlling Techniques

* Electronic Packaging and Emission Controlling Techniques

* Sterilization Techniques

* FDA and CE Regulatory Standards

* UL, CSA, IEC, ISO, DIN, MIL ASA, ASTM and ANSI Standards

* Computer Aided Design Software, Cadkey, AutoCad, Solidworks, Solid Edge

* Data Management Software, Solidwork PDM Workgroups and Solidworks Enterprise PDM

* Local and Global Computer Networking.

* Printed Circuit Boards and Flex Circuits

* Other Software; Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat

Professional Experience

SCA Americas, Philadelphia, PA

* SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company that develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products.

* Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Lotus, Libresse, Tempo and Libero. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management.

* The Group had about 34,000 employees year end 2013. Sales in 2013 amounted to SEK 89bn (EUR 10.3bn).

Design Engineer – CAD Administrator - Direct Position

6/2011– Present

Responsibilities:

* Design of dispensing products for our paper and hygiene merchandise. Dispenser designs include a wide range of paper and hygiene products such as paper napkins, towels, toilet tissue, hand soap and hand sanitizer. These dispensers include various types of components specifically, machined, sheet metal, injection molding, and metal stamping. In addition electronic packaging including printed circuit board assemblies and wiring.

* Globally procuring and maintaining Computer Aided Design Workstations and Software in Philadelphia, USA and Gothenburg, Sweden. Specifically, managing Solidworks Licenses and yearly service agreements permitting the company to maintain state of the art design tools.

* Globally implementing and maintaining data management system between Philadelphia, USA and Gothenburg, Sweden. Allowing data access to all of the company’s key stakeholders.

* Managing and maintaining Stratasys 3D Printers allowing rapid component prototyping for the innovation groups.

Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ

* Abbott Point of Care understands the need for fast, accurate, and reliable test results that give health care professionals the confidence they need to make critical patient care decisions. We manufacture the i-STAT® System, an advanced, handheld blood analyzer that provides real-time, lab-quality results within minutes to accelerate the patient care decision-making process.

Mechanical Engineer - Contract Position

9/2009– 5/2011

Responsibilities:

* Management of regulatory, design and manufacturing documentation with regards to critical design aspects of the i-STAT product line. Creating and updating drawings, design requirements, design specifications, manufacturing specifications, material specifications, hazard analysis, risk analysis, verification specifications, validation specifications, and other regulatory documents used for FDA and CE product approval submission.

Inteprod, Eagleville, PA

* Inteprod primary focus is to provide customers with a complete product solution with regards to design, development, and contract manufacturing for the medical device, medical diagnostic, dental, and food safety industries. Supporting every phase of your project, from concept to final assembly.

* Inteprod is unique in its expertise, which is not simply limited to the development and documentation of products, but extends to prototyping, testing, validation, and assembly.

Mechanical Engineer - Contract Position

9/2008 – 6/2009

Responsibilities:

* Design of products for the medical, dental and food safety industries. Specifically, mechanical design of machined, sheet metal, thermoform, injection molded, welded, piping, pneumatics components, and electronic packaging.

* Coordinating and communicating issues between manufacturing and engineering. Specifically resolving manufacturing issues regarding assembly and product testing. In addition, addressing issues regarding inventory and supply chains and writing build and test procedures.

* Creating conceptual and design requirements, cost analysis, hazard analysis, risk analysis, and other regulatory documents.

PhotoMedex, Montgomeryville, PA

* PhotoMedex is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of proprietary laser systems and non-laser surgical devices for neurosurgery, gynecology, urology and other surgical specialties. The laser and fiber-optic systems are used for the treatment of cardiovascular and vascular disease and for dermatological applications such as psoriasis.

Project Design Engineer - Contract Position

1/2008 – 9/2008

Responsibilities:

* Design of laser systems for the medical industry. Specifically, mechanical design of machined, sheet metal, thermoform, welded, piping, pneumatics components, and electronic packaging for laser systems.

* Coordinating and communicating issues between manufacturing and engineering. Specifically resolving manufacturing issues regarding assembly and product testing. In addition, addressing issues regarding inventory and supply chains and writing build and test procedures.

* Creating conceptual and design requirements, cost analysis, hazard analysis, risk analysis, and other regulatory documents used for FDA and CE product approval submission.

InGrid, Berwyn, PA

* InGrid Home Protection is the next generation home security system that delivers the ultimate in safety and peace of mind through its unique digital wireless technology. The system can be easily self-installed by the average home-owner in 90 minutes or less and delivers professional-quality home security for less than a compatible dealer-installed system.

Mechanical Engineer - Direct Position

1/2006 – 12/2007

Responsibilities:

* Design of products for home security systems. Specifically, high volume injection molded components, sheet metal components, wire form components, and electronic packaging for security systems.

Therakos, Exton, PA

* Therakos is the leader in research and development in the field of photoimmune therapy. Our scientific and engineering research initiatives have led to the development of instrumentation to provide therapy for such conditions as skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract Position

1/2005 – 1/2006

Responsibilities:

* Design of instrumentation systems to provide photoimmune therapy. Specifically, mechanical component design and product packaging for a new generation of instrumentation.

Immunicon, Huntingdon Valley, PA

* Immunicon is developing and commercializing cell- and molecular-based diagnostic and research products for rare cell analysis, with an initial focus on cancer. Reagent kits incorporating Immunicon proprietary technology are used with our instrument systems to capture, count and characterize circulating tumor cells from whole blood.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Direct Position

2/2004 – 1/2005

Responsibilities:

* Designed instrument systems to capture, count and characterize circulating tumor cells from whole blood for diagnosing and research. Specifically, mechanical component design and product packaging for a new generation of instrumentation.

* Participating in cross-functional teams regarding issues related to Manufacturing, Quality, and Suppliers. Solutions found enabled the company to move forward with current instrument manufacturing.

* Procuring and maintaining computer aided design workstations and software. Specifically, managing Solidworks licenses and yearly service agreements permitting the company to maintain state of the art design tools.

Dräger Medical, Telford PA

* A Dräger and Siemens Company, develops, manufactures and sells products, integrated solutions and services for acute patient care and home care.

Design Engineer - Direct Position

12/1985 – 1/2004

Responsibilities:

* Design of anesthesia and monitoring equipment for use in the medical industry. Specifically, mechanical component design, product packaging and gas delivery systems resulting in the development of several generations of anesthesia and monitoring equipment.

* Broaden and enhanced the company’s product focus by contributions made in new and existing product design teams, resulting in component cost reduction in several instrument designs and streamlining production build.

* Participating in cross-functional teams regarding issues related to Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier or Customers Support. Identified and resolved several issues relating to Manufacturing and Suppliers insuring production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

* Procuring and maintaining Computer Aided Design Workstations and Software. Specifically, managing Solidworks licenses and yearly Service Agreements permitting the company to maintain state of the art design tools.

Education

Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA

2001-2003

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

1976-1978

Electro/Mechanical Design, American Institute of Drafting Philadelphia, PA

1975

Military Service

Vietnam Veteran, United States Marine Corps, Sergeant E-5, Honorably Discharged

1974

Awards, Purple Heart

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