An accomplished professional, entrepreneur and industry innovator. A uniquely prepared and tenacious leader committed to excellence in manufacturing. Extensive experience in engineering, tooling and injection molding for consumer, medical device, pharmaceutical and packaging industries.

Professional Skills

Project Management

Corporate Vision and Strategy

Growth and Expansion

Cell Design

Partnerships and Alliances

Factory Design and Evaluation

Infrastructure Development and Optimization

Process Planning

Marketing and Business Development

Operating Cost Reductions

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Evaluation

Mold Engineering

Organizational Development

Specific Expertise

Technically astute Industrial, Manufacturing and Process Engineer with more than 19 years of

experience serving to management in the areas of process development, regulatory

compliance, manufacturing integration.

Results driven but diplomatic professional able to work effectively in independently or teams

to meet and exceed business as well as customer needs process improvement, productivity

standards and development performance monitoring, resource allocation, scheduling and

statistical analysis.

Designs Reviews for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFMA), shared in analysis duties,

drawings, procuring materials, scheduling design reviews and assembling components upon

completion of fabrication.

Management experience includes coordination of quotes, work cell organization, tool sourcing,

attending VA/VE meetings, and budget control of tooling.

Professional in Medical Device Manufacturing (GMP environment), FMEA, FMECA,

Process Control Plans, Commodity grade plastics and Process Specifications exist are current

and effective for assigned areas.

Professional in plastic injection molding, multi-shot molding, molded-in color, IMD, IML

insert molding, gas assist molding, stack molds, robotics and automation and full secondary and

integrated plastic manufacturing operations.

Perform root cause identification and countermeasure implementation and perform validations

on new, transferred, or modified processes.

Ensure effective use of engineering and quality systems and adherence to QSR and Validation

Production Equipment including IQ, OQ, and PQ of Equipment and maintain the BOM, ECN

in the Enterprise Resource Planning System.

Knowledge Performance improvement methodologies including MSA, SPC and Six-Sigma.

Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, Access, Power point, AutoCAD, UG NX and Mold Flow

analysis.

Excellent knowledge in QA methodologies and strong skills in performing Integration tested

equipment to ensure compliance

Analyzed data and provided recommendations which resulted in adoption of new cost-savings

equipment.

Project Management and presentations skills

Organized and delegated projects according to co-workers abilities.

Supervised project production efforts to ensure projects were completed to compare standards, on

time and within budget constraints.

Technical Skill

APQP (Advanced product quality planning) FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis),

CP (Control Plan) & PPAP (Production part approval process),

ISO 9001:2000, ISO/ TS 16949:2009

SPC (Statistical process control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis).

GMP (Good manufacturing practices)

Operating Systems & Tools: MAC OS X, Windows & Microsoft Tools.

Mechanical Engineering 2D CAD Software: AutoCAD.

3D CAD Software: UG NX 8, ProEngineer 2000.

Professional Experience

Systech Solutions Inc. Mar 14 to Till date

Technical Development Engineer

Client: Apple Inc. Jan 15 to Apr 16

Responsibilities

Highly skilled team player that works well with diverse groups, internal teams and external

contractors.

Analyze project processes and techniques to identify new approaches to problems or areas of

Weakness and Optimize products based on statistical control and failure analysis.

Create statistical methods, tools and techniques for monitoring production and engineering

processes.

Lead the Development of new plastic injection tooling projects to meet a wide range of product

performance and cosmetic requirements.

Lead suppliers to design and produce world-class plastic tooling. Manage tool design and build,

tool and process development and tool qualifications at the supplier.

Collaborate with supply management, product design, industrial design, and manufacturing

engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new plastic part &

tooling designs.

Serve as Apple’s internal plastic tooling and manufacturing expert by leveraging a thorough

understanding of properties of various mold-making materials and tool component fabrication

techniques.

Managed challenging complex project to create advanced technology for engineering team that

enabled data to transfer remotely from testing facilities.

Institute continuous process improvement measures from initial product design through

production ramp of new products.

Proficient with the use of Design For Manufacturing, Assembly (DFMA), SPC, DOE and Six

Sigma techniques. Take the leading role in driving the improvement of productivity and quality of

plastic part manufacturing, molding and tooling techniques.

Train engineers at supplier plants in Asia to utilize new tooling materials and fabrication

techniques. Develop collaborative relationships with Apple suppliers through training and quality

control visits. Advise supplier plants on maintaining correct controls on the processes.

Plan, schedule and manage complex phases of the engineering projects through completion.

Investigate usage of alternative materials, new machinery, advanced equipment and engineering

tools.

Develop & Designed specifications for recurring product designs and oversee standard

compliance with finished products and deployed new policies and processed that improved

efficiency while reducing volume of mistakes.

Sunningdale Tech Ltd Oct 08 to Feb 14

Sr. Process Engineer

Clients: Delphi Automotive PLC, Valeo Interior and Controls, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

Responsibilities

Lead process engineer in negotiating joint ventures with vendors to establish an innovative process

utilizing injection molding technology to develop new market business and improved product

quality, production efficiency, and overhead costs.

Responsible in designs Reviews, shared in analysis duties, drawings, procuring materials,

scheduling design reviews and assembling components upon completion of fabrication.

Managed the worldwide product line optimization and performance standardization within

manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Conceptualized and implemented the design in developing a benchmark Finite Element Analysis

"FEA" simulation program, which initiated new product launches and reduced R&D and

implementation costs.

Liaison in establishing a strategic alliance for the attachment technology departments in U.S,

Mexico, France, Germany, Sweden, Malaysia, and the China to meet business demand worldwide

by forming the World Wide Attachment Team.

Supervised and accelerated the growth of the attachment laboratory staff by enhancing leadership

skills, process development knowledge, statistical analysis, and team building skills creating the

Attachment Technology ‘Center of Excellence'.

Lead engineer through the process development cycle of prototype development to manufacturing

integration for the single hit laser drilled attachment process, creating increased productivity and

efficiency rates while reducing manufacturing cost.

Review and provide Corrective Action Report promptly to all customers on quality issues relate to

his / her assigned customers’ products Lead Yield Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects.

Drive for Continuous Process Improvement

Cross-functional team leader for a new in-line process development project utilizing epoxy for the

product attachment, creating improved product quality, production rates, and efficiency while

decreasing operating costs and operators needed.

Operations Training for employees about the Attachment Process and gave presentations to several

hundred employees.

Process developed and implementation W2 Fascia RFTA & RF, Front Panel B420 FIM Lens in

IMD system drives its technology to reproduce the products with unique touch, feel, and texture

beyond mere decoration.

Apex Technologies International Ltd. Mar 07 to Aug 08

Process Engineer.

Clients: Philips Semiconductor (Power Device) Inc., NEC Semiconductor S.E Asia.

Advanced semiconductor manufacturing company, expertise in Die Bonders, Wire Bonders, Molding, Trim & Form and lead frame design, development & manufacturing of IC Packaging’s –

SOP includes a large family of packages:

(SOIC – Small Outline Integrated Circuit, SSOP – Shrink Small Outline Package.

QSOP – Quarter size Small Outline Package, TSSOP – Thin Shrink Small Outline Package, MSOP – Mini Small Outline Package), TSOP - Thin small Outline Package, QFD - Quad Flat Package, SOJ - Small Outline J-Lead, PLCC - Plastic Lead Chip Carrier (QFJ)-Quad Flat, J-Lead (Common Use), PGA - Pin Grid Array, BGA - Ball Grid Array.

Responsibilities

Prepare method, Tooling and process planning for Mfg. department before launching any job to

the shop floor. Conduct briefing and meeting to Supervisors, Programmers and leaders to

ensure understanding and efficiency during fabrication.

Review with programmers and designers especially for new jobs and new processes.

Perform DOE (Design of Experiment) for process improvement.

Evaluate and establish process parameters for EOL Mold Process

Maintain constant communication with Supervisors, Section leaders, Process planning on

schedule and feedback on progress source and evaluate equipment and Tools.

Design and implement production tool/ fixtures for easy of manufacturing Investigate and

implement solutions on process or material related problems.

Review and provide Corrective Action Report promptly to all customers on customers’

complaints and monitor / follow-up on all quality issues relate to his / her assigned customers’

products Lead Yield Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects. Drive for Continuous Process

Improvement.

Designed and developed ergonomically and universal, automated and manual manufactured

tooling as well as universal methodology to enhance process control within the production

process enabling increased efficiency rates and quality control levels.

Development and manufacture implementation of a statistical control methodology within the

domestic manufacturing facilities for current product lines, improving product quality level and

reducing customer complaints.

EVO Precision Engineering Pte Ltd Jun 04 to Feb 07

Tooling Manager

Client: Tyco Electronics Corporation Ltd, Molex Corporation Ltd, FCI Electronics Ltd.

Manufacturing of precision injection mold’s for precision Engineering plastics like Connectors, Consumer electronics products, Medical products, Computer peripherals, Audio and Video products etc.

Responsibilities

Lead for entire Tooling Assembly, Mold Maintenance department as well as Production and

First Article submission and product modifications.

Involving with product design team for the developing new products as per customer

specifications.

Lead the tooling function to ensure that the mold design and fabrication are carried out in

accordance with specified requirements.

Oversee the coordination of FA samples approval with the customers

Determines the application of relevant statistical techniques and identify process parameter to be

controlled and implemented.

Develops manufacturing methods for machines, tools, and equipment, processes and procedures,

plant layout, material handling, work simplification and cost reduction.

Coordinate tooling efforts globally around the company and publish the schedule for the tools to

the project team, Assists with cost control programs and standards.

Modifying the molds to increase production rate and reduce down time.

Analyze for changes in methods of manufacture, so as to improve costs, quality, and safety or

best fit for existing equipment.

Collaborate with the Engineering Department, Quality and process departments to enhance

tooling and performance until completion of the project.

Assist with prototyping, interface with suppliers of materials and equipment.

TKH Plastics Aptar Group Inc. Mar 01 to May 04

Tooling Engineer.

Highly precision Manufacturers and Exporters of Pharma Dispensing Devices, Aerosol Valves, Cistern Fittings, Inlet Valves, Outflow Valves, Caps and Clousers, Disc Top Clousers, Tube Top Clousers, Snap Top Clousers and Food and Beverage Clousers.

Responsibilities

Leading Mold Maintenance section for production and also new tool testing for manufacturing of

Injection molds, (Hot Runner Molds).

Responsible to Follow-up for first article inspection and mold approved by customer.

Liaison with production targets, planners and sales department in the production planning.

Interaction with customers for new requirements and modifications.

To supervise a team of mold maintenance carries repairing and trouble shooting of molds.

Improving the quality of product as per customer requirement.

Modifying the molds to increase production rate and reduce down time.

Responsible for all the drawings used for tool and modification updates.

Have a clear picture for tooling catalog and spare part list for all the tool.

Analyze production problems related to the tool and optimize tool design for the future.

AP Precision Plastic Pte Ltd. Jul 96 to Feb 01

Tooling Engineer

Clients: Sony Corporation Ltd, Tyco Electronics Ltd.

Manufacturing of precision injection molds for precision Engineering plastics like Connectors, Consumer electronic products, Medical products, Computer peripherals, Audio and Video products etc.

Responsibilities

Responsible for manufacturing of new mold fabrication.

Design review for new products and to supervise a team of mold maintenance carries repairing and

trouble shooting of molds.

Improving the quality of product as per customer requirement.

Modifying the molds to increase production rate and reduce down time.

Understanding the plastic material specification and properties.

Work with the product Mfg. sites on maintaining production tooling.

Education

Diploma in Technical Skills from NTTF (Nettur Technical Training Foundation) equivalent

associate degree.

(Recognition with Department of Industrial Relations, Australia)

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