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Tim Grant acons5@r.postjobfree.com

610-***-****

Mechanical Engineering Design Professional www.linkedin.com/in/granttimothy

SUMMARY

Mechanical project and process engineer, electro mechanical machine designer, and product development engineer with

industry experience in the areas of Research and Development, machine and prototype design and fabrication, medical

device design and manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, Quality Engineering, operations process improvement,

aerospace, and tribology research testing. Energetic and creative with strong interpersonal skills and strengths in design,

process improvement, machine shop equipment, and hands on applications . Key strengths and core competencies

include:

Machine Design Lean Process improvement GD&T

Automation Equipment cGMP / cGLP, FDA 21 CFR, ISO, 5S leadership

Solidworks (8 years), AutoCAD OSHA standards ladder logic

Project Management Machine shop equipment such as MS Office

medical device manufacturing vertical mills, lathes, and surface Photoshop

environment grinders Pro Tools

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

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JOHNSON MATTHEY, Wayne, PA May 2014 – Feb 2015

A global leader in chemical, catalyst, and precious metal technologies.

Global Design Engineer

Machine design engineering contractor working on the creation, modification, and project management of automated

manufacturing equipment used in global production.

Lead design engineer for two large prototype automated test rigs for the development of drying technologies

Collaborated with vendors and consultants to design a state of the art adjustable microwave dying chamber to

optimize efficiency and performance across a 125:1 volumetric product range

Successfully remediated the high failure rate of production sealing bladders by incorporating an internal bladder

insert and mating barb fitting thus eliminating faulty stem tubing

Addressed production issues such as the design, simulation, and testing of new product gripper systems

ONExia, Inc, West Chester, PA Mar 2014 – Apr 2014

An automation systems integrator specializing in custom automated machines for numerous applications.

Was directly hired as a Project Engineer but laid off when expected project bids failed to materialize.

GENESIS PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, Exton, PA Nov 2013 – Feb 2014

OEM specializing in pharmaceutical and laboratory vial capping machines.

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineering contractor focusing on new machine design enhancements and system improvements for next

generation vial capping machines.

Redesigned vision system for in line vial inspection for both pre capping and post capping vials

Standardized a common base platform for various machine configurations

WEDEVEN ASSOCIATES, Edgmont, PA Dec 2010 – Jan 2013

Niche market company serving mostly the aerospace, aviation, gear, and bearing industries. Specializes in contract

testing and custom test machines for applications in tribology (the study of friction and wear) used mostly for the selection

and qualification of materials, lubricants, and coatings.

Tim Grant – Mechanical Engineering Design Professional – acons5@r.postjobfree.com, 610-***-****, Philadelphia, PA

Machine Design Engineer

Cross disciplined engineer splitting time between the Machine Design group and Contract Testing group. Primary

responsibilities included design of new machine systems; coordinating, conducting, and reporting testing project results to

costumers; and process improvement of in house testing operations.

Designed new one piece roller specimen holding shaft for prototype micro pitting machine, nearly eliminating

specimen runout associated with 2 piece shaft design

Led project for the US Army for the design, qualification, and installation of a custom rig for the testing of a

helicopter gearbox

Founded the 5S program and led the 5S Committee, trained the company on Lean and 5S principles, conducted

quarterly audits, successfully reducing waste company wide

Implemented process improvement and lean skills to optimize in house testing, most notably improving the testing

rate of one project type by 139%, thereby reducing the time required from 960 hours to 400 hours

THOMAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, Malvern, PA Mar 2004 – Nov 2010

Medical device OEM specializing in polymer based cardiac catheter delivery systems, especially in the endoscopy and

electrophysiology markets.

Development Engineer (Jun 2005 – Nov 2010)

Engineering design specialist in the Research & Development department. Primary responsibilities included development

and testing of new medical devices and related manufacturing equipment and processes, Design Controls support,

participating in cross disciplinary project teams, and Lean activities.

Designed and fabricated custom electro mechanical automated manufacturing equipment and related fixturing

from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor

Developed a process and related automated equipment for the scoreless removal of sacrificial outer sheathing

used in the manufacture of 90cm 9F and 7F peripheral vascular catheters

Developed processes and related automated equipment for the reflow of multi lumen tubing

Participated in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen events, especially in the technical, ergonomic, and safety related

implementation of alterations to existing and fabrication of new manufacturing fixturing and equipment

Represented R&D as a founding member of the 5S Committee from Aug 2008 – Nov 2010

Generated Work Instructions and Operating Procedures and trained operators in new manufacturing processes

and related equipment

Quality Engineer (Mar 2004 – Jun 2005)

Primary responsibilities included development and improvement of inspection equipment and procedures, coordination of

sterilization, and assisting with regulatory documentation including 501(k) submissions.

Coordinated sterilization and microbiological testing of finished product with outside vendors

Designed QC fixturing

Implemented Thomas Medical's first metrology vision system. Programed automated inspection routines,

increasing the inspection rate for numerous components including two by over 100%

Trained QC inspectors in the inspection of new finished devices and components and in the use of new inspection

techniques and equipment, especially metrology vision and tensile testing systems

QE projects such as working with injection molders and other vendors on specification conformance,

Repeatability and Reliability studies, CAPA efforts, and Root Cause Analysis

MERCK & CO. INC., West Point, PA Jul 2002 – Jan 2003

A leading global pharmaceutical company.

Biological Manufacturing Support Engineer

Worked as a contractor in the Biological Manufacturing Engineering Support department supporting vaccine production

facilities.

Managed the documentation, testing, and release of manufacturing transporting vessels

EDUCATION

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B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Messiah College, 2001

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