Andrew Wong

917-***-****

acovce@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* ***** **** *****,

Flushing, NY 11354

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1997

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer, Becton Dickinson, Franklin lakes, NJ, 2006 - 2015

Lead Design Engineer/Project Lead

. Led design for several key projects:

o Safety Needle: design lead in all phases from concept to V&V of

innovative safety device for long needles. Designed new spinal

needle device which comprised a novel safety mechanism and an

ergonomic user interface preferred in user studies to all competition

and concepts from ID firm

o Low Cost Syringe: led concept phase design for device and development

phase of key subsystem for a cost and performance optimized device

designed for emerging markets, leading to over a billion units sold

o Syringe Stopper: led team for design optimization of syringe stoppers

resulting in improved performance and millions of dollars of

projected savings

o Infusion devices: led concept, development, and launch of multiple

hazardous drug infusion products

. Awarded five patents, with additional six patent applications pending

. Drove development of products from VOC and requirements management to

concept generation, prototype fabrication, functional and aesthetic

design, development, testing and validation, and manufacturing

o Designed new medical devices utilizing high volume, low cost,

precision plastic injection molded components and precision metal

stampings

o Adopted a user-centered approach - directed and focused design

activity to begin with and continue to emphasize direct and intimate

understanding of the user and applications in all phases

o Directed computational analysts to create and run accurate and

predictive FEA models - simulations designed to accurately model only

relevant physical phenomena that would influence product design

o Utilized analytical and computational tools to optimize material cost

verses functional performance

o Selected CTQs for device, performed tolerance analysis, and

incorporated features into design to allow for manufacture and

assembly

. Ensured robust functional performance by utilizing analytical (FEA,

first principles models, free body analysis, kinematics, Monte Carlo,

tolerance analysis, etc.) and empirical methods (DOE's, MSA's,

engineering studies)

. Responsible for prototyping of devices throughout concept and

development cycle, including managing vendors, scheduling, and mold

design approvals

. Designed, managed, and executed engineering studies, DOE's, design

verification

o Created and validated unique test methods and fixtures, transferred

methods to manufacturing plants

o Scheduled and balanced testing work orders to maintain timelines, and

supervised and trained technicians Created custom instrumented and

automated test beds (servos, pneumatics, load cells, PLC controls,

data acquisition) to evaluate functionality with on and off-label

usage of device

. Worked with cross functional teams to generate product requirements and

specifications, plan and execute market research studies to gather

design inputs and define and validate product performance

. Engaged with manufacturing teams to incorporate DFM and DFA principles

to ensure optimized moldability, fabrication, and assembly of components

Hypodermic New Product Innovation Team:

. Contributed to strategic innovation team, evaluating unmet needs,

requirements management, VOC, concept generation and feasibility,

financial modeling, and creating business plan proposals

. Led large brainstorming events, leading to concept generation, down

selection, and multiple patents

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Root Cause Investigator

. Investigated field complaints, determined root cause for failures, and

implemented solutions ranging from rationale memos to design and

manufacturing changes

Product Design Consultant, 2003-2005

Creative Engineering, Bronxville, NY, 2004-2005

. Designed consumer products, retail displays, toys, machinery

. Created mechanisms (power transmission, gears, linkages), plastic parts

(injection molding, thermoforming), metal components (stamping,

machining) and aesthetic models (SLA's, models)

. Closely interfaced with clients to identify and deliver on their needs

for concept generation, prototyping, engineering, and design for

manufacturing

Montalbano Product Development, Great Neck, NY, 2003

. Designed consumer products and industrial equipment

. Developed new concepts and prototypes for clients

. Improved client designs for increased performance and functionality,

cost reduction, and manufacturability

Design, Manufacturing, and R & D Engineer, Everite, Inc., Philadelphia, PA,

2001 - 2002

. Manufacturing engineer supporting precision medical and aerospace

components

. Designed advanced machine tools - industrial grinders and cutoff

machines using electrochemical grinding (ECG) technology

. Developed custom machines and production lines using electromechanical

servo systems, pneumatics, vision systems

. Designed tooling and fixtures for manufacturing and consulted on

manufacturing processes for medical, aerospace, and other applications

. Investigated new technologies and processes for manufacturing resulting

in improved techniques for advanced machining

Sales Manager & Design Engineer, Southco, Inc., Concordville, PA, 1997 -

2000

Key Accounts Sales Manager, Denver Region, 1999 - 2000

. Managed sales accounts of key customers in a three state, multi-million

dollar sales territory for manufacturer of specialty fasteners and

hardware for computer and electronics industry

. Increased sales over 100% for year 2000 over year 1999

. Provided engineering consultation to customers and aided clients such as

Compaq, HP, and MCI in selecting products to meet their specific

engineering needs

. Collaborated in development of custom and modified products and served

as engineering liaison between clients and engineering department

Design Engineer, 1997 - 1999

. Designed automated cycle test fixtures and static load fixtures and

grips for testing of company's entire product line: latches, hinges,

fasteners, and other hardware

. Collaborated in product design teams on improvement and optimization of

product

. Reduced cost in design and fabrication of unique test fixtures by half,

increased efficiency tenfold or more

. Trained teams of technicians in use of apparatus and fixtures

SKILLS

CAD/software: SolidWorks, Abaqus FEA, Pro/Engineer, Moldflow,

Minitab, C

Fabrication: rapid prototyping, 3D printing, mill, lathe, welder,

etc.

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