Mike Thompson

805-***-**** ad3sh8@r.postjobfree.com (considering offers within 30 miles of) Ventura, California 93001

Senior Mechanical, Design, Manufacturing, and Electomechanical Engineer and Manager with over 28 years expertise in concept development, design, testing, all aspects of production set up, and management of multiple department requirements and personnel, to accurately and expeditiously bring concepts to large volume production. Energetic, innovative, adaptable, well organized and self-starting. Demonstrated leadership, personnel and project management, and able to partner to make difficult time-sensitive decisions. Excellent computer and clerical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Oracle, Agile, SAP, Visio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Cosmos and Simulation FEA and machine tool programming languages. Adept at fabrication and machining of sheetmetal, tools and fixturing to increase quality and production. Recognized for ability to listen, lead, manage, and follow, whose communication skills build strong teams within fast-paced, multi-cultural environments.

Key Skills and areas of Expertise

Team Leadership, Motivation, Mentoring and Management

All aspects of Multiple Project Management and DFx Analysis

Complete New Product Design to Large Volume Production Implementation and Management

Solidworks Design and Cosmos/Simulation Finite Element Analysis

Autodesk Inventor Design and Simulation FEA

High Budget to Minimal Cost Part Design with Maximum Quality, Long Life and Maintainability

Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time Delivery, Lean Six-Sigma, Kaisen, Continuous Process Improvement

Configuration Management Setup and Improvement using CMMI Processes

Engineering Change Order and Vault Management

ISO Procedure, Validation and Work Instructions and Routers Author

Test & Approval of Lower Cost Materials and Material Review/Diagnostic Expert

Complex Mill, 5-axis & Lathe CNC Programming, Machining and Part Setup

Denso and Fanuc robotic and PLC programming

Troubleshoot PCBA, Electrical Assemblies, Test and Calibration Failures.

IPC610 and J-STD CIT Solder and Inspection Certified Trainer and Teacher of 12 CIS.

Installation, Operation and Process Validation for highly regulated FDA and ISO 13485 regulatory requirements. Gauge R&R, MSA, and Quality expertise.

Professional Experience

Aveox, Simi Valley, CA 5-2-2021 to 8-7-2023

Aveox is a World Leader in High Power Density Motors, Controllers, Power Converters and advanced mission critical electro-mechanical power solutions for Aerospace, Military, UAVs, Industrial and Medical applications. ISO 9001/AS9100 certified quality.

Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Managed Manufacturing Engineering Department for all production Electronic Controllers.

Managed continuous process, product improvement and advanced manufacturing systems & processes.

Solidworks designed and 3D printed custom production fixtures, test equipment and ESD packaging.

Certified CIT Trainer of 21 CIS students to IPC610 and J-STD Solder Inspection to meet quality requirements.

Supervised production personnel to ensure product was on-time and met all quality requirements.

Authored Acceptance Test Procedures, Work and Assembly Instructions. (ATP, AI, WI, Routers)

Setup electronic and software test cells for each controller product manufactured for increased production.

Organized, processed and championed 4 year RMA (returned merchandise) backlog with zero remaining.

Included in Company-wide multiple Layoffs due to insufficient budget and contract completion on 8/7/23.

Valex, Ventura, CA (Temporary employment) 10-19-2020 to 4-16-2021

Valex has been the leading manufacturer of ultra-high purity (UHP) process components used in the semiconductor, TFT/LCD, and solar industries, introducing advances in electropolishing, precision cleaning, welding and ISO 9001 certified quality.

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Solidworks designed and FEA and manually tested, highly complicated Inside Diameter Pipe Polishing Machine, and transferred validated machine to production. This fully custom machine precision mechanically polishes the full 20 foot length of all sizes of NPS 8” to 24” diameter pipe and tubing in one operation The mechanically polished pipe was then electropolished to a mirror finish, producing a fast turn around of one pipe completed per shift.

Designed full automation version of same ID Polisher will components and cost.

Solidworks designed and FEA tested my design of a Pipe Straightening and Ovality Machine. This machine had the FEA demonstrated capability to straighten 20 foot long NPS 20” diameter pipe and tubing using a 41 ton hydraulic cylinder. Quoted project cost and timeline and gained approval for budget and project start.

Lead cross-functional teams of resources, to ensure timely delivery to production.

Provided leadership to comply with Quality System finish requirements.

Developed design drawing templates in Solidworks to expedite drawing production.

Supervised multiple workforce production and machined, welded and built production machine myself, when labor was not available, to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Conducted injury investigations and designed ergonomic, injury-free redesigns of risky production machines.

Contract completion of multiple projects on 4/16/21.

Freudenberg Medical, Carpinteria, CA (Temporary employment) 1-6-2020 to 4-16-2020

Freudenberg Medical has comprehensive technical capabilities in development and production of medical components utilizing advanced materials and processes including high precision silicone and thermoplastic components and tubing, and metal hypotubes and coating tech.

Sr Project Manager and Engineer

Completed 6 of 7 active, highly complicated R&D projects, and transferred to high volume validated production.

Provided leadership and managed multiple projects, personnel, and production launches using established Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) project management practices and MS Project.

Lead cross-functional teams of resources, drawing from other functional areas, to ensure on-time delivery and flawless launch to production utilizing ARAS and APQP best-practices.

Provided leadership to comply with, and maintain documentation in accordance with Quality System Requirements (QSR), FDA cGMP, internal procedures, customer requirements and notified body requirements.

Measured, reported, and continuously improved performance metrics (KPIs) of the product development and launch process.

Developed design standards, cost standards and pricing standards to expedite and provide input for continuous improvement of the quote process.

Developed accurate and timely manufacturing costs in response to customer or internal inquiries; created new work center costs for cost calculations.

Supported new product cost-estimating and team feasibility reviews for new business opportunities for molding in addition to large scale sustaining projects.

Reviewed, recommended, and directed the “make or buy” decision process.

Supported and developed validation protocols and reports (IQ/OQ/PQ) and provided objective evidence that equipment, processes, test methods and product met requirements and were compliant with regulations.

Layoff due to 6 project and contract completions, and COVID-19 budget cutbacks on 4/16/20.

Agilent Technologies, Carpinteria, CA (Temporary employment) 8-5-2019 to 12-6-2019

Agilent is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. Agilent provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek.

Sr Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication Expert, and Project Manager

Technical project managed and executed high budget automated process equipment procurement and installation and wrote and executed installation, operational and process validation documentation.

Authored User Requirement Specification, First Article Test, Quality Plan, Risk Assessment, Validation Master Plan, IQ,OQ,PQ Protocols and Reports, and released to production on budget and on time.

Provided engineering support and process improvements to improve manufacturing efficiency, ensure product quality, and lower costs for new and existing products throughout the supply chain.

Defined, procured, supported, and maintained filling, labeling and packaging automated equipment.

Investigated and led projects for alternate component technologies for reduced cost and improved quality and reliability.

Resolved equipment failures at root cause FMEA and assisted in corrective actions, CAPAs and resolution to audit findings.

Responsible for contract, vendor, and new equipment management from critical strategy map, and cold room and water system management.

Completed all installation, management, and authored 11 full validation documents of new CapEx Autoclave.

Identified programming issues and reprogrammed Denso, Fanuc robots and Omron and Allen Bradly PLCs.

Layoff due to multiple project and contract completions on 12/6/19.

Digital Surgical Systems dba True Digital Surgery, Goleta, CA (Temp employment) 4-28-2019 to 6-26-2019

The digital surgical microscope combines robotics, precise visualization, integrated patient data, intraoperative connectivity, and data integration for microsurgery and is designed to improve surgical efficiencies and patient outcomes.

Sr Mechanical Engineer

Organized and lead design activities for the development of new products, Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) of existing products and New Product Introduction (NPI) tasks.

Generated detailed part drawings required to both fabricate and assemble designed parts.

Organized documentation in the Engineering Change Order process.

Identified, sourced, and qualified mechanical components and suppliers.

Prototype build and testing of designed products and parts.

Produced test procedures and reports to support verification and validation of mechanical designs.

Configuration management of part and assembly records.

Worked closely and collaboratively with Executive Management, Program Management, Partners, Engineering, QA, Regulatory, Operations and Customer Service personnel to achieve objectives.

Layoff due to budgetary and personnel reductions on 6/26/19.

Implant Direct, Thousand Oaks, CA (Temporary employment) 12-3-2018 to 3-29-2019

Implant Direct, one of the fastest growing major dental implant companies, offers a broad range of surgical, prosthetic and regenerative solutions. The company provides high-quality products with simplified procedures at value-added prices in over 40 countries worldwide.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Generated product development documentation ensuring compliance with internal operating procedures, ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR Part 820.30.

Conducted risk management activities and documented results ensuring compliance with internal procedures and ISO-14971.

Conducted DFMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) activities, including structural analysis, mechanical testing, tolerance studies and documentation.

Conducted biocompatibility evaluations and generated documentation ensuring compliance with internal procedures and ISO 10993-1.

Developed 16 engineering protocols/reports, initiated Change Orders (CO) and prepared needed engineering documentation.

Layoff due to all report completions, fulfilling contract on 3/29/19.

Smiths Interconnect (Tecom), Thousand Oaks, CA 12-14-2015 to 9-19-2018

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of electronic components, subsystems, microwave and RF products that connect, protect and control critical applications in the commercial aviation, defense, space, medical, rail, semiconductor test, wireless telecom, and industrial markets.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Material Review Board Member (Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer)

Managed, calculated, designed, specified, sourced and purchased capital equipment and tooling for the manufacture of antenna systems for most products produced at Tecom.

Solved all floor production issues, to keep production on-time and on-budget.

Proposed redesign solutions, when issues were design related.

Managed, designed, modeled, and supervised construction of RF test site and 20 foot two-axis pedestal to measure precise parabolic accuracy of three 10 foot diameter dual feed antennas mounted on the 20 foot pedestal, using SolidWorks and math. When antenna did not perform as originally designed (designed

before my employment), I modeled and proposed multiple solutions, one of which was implemented.

I supervised the rework and retesting to deliver the antennas on-time.

Designed and vibration tested 10 foot diameter dual feed antenna structures in overseas shipping containers.

Technical member of all Raytheon (and many other Customers) Production Design Reviews (PDR) for new and running antenna production. Proposed and implemented many production improvements saving Raytheon and Tecom tens of thousands of dollars.

Specified, purchased and managed 800+ calibrated gages in TX750 AutoCrib automated dispensing machine.

Created verbal and written reports and internal and customer design reviews (CDR), documenting project status and action items, using presentation reports, illustrations, tables and graphs.

Managed projects, personnel, suppliers to result in timely and correct production of FAA antennas.

Developed and implemented hundreds of design, manufacturing, cost-saving, and safety suggestions.

I was included in the fourth Company-wide multiple-site Layoff due to insufficient budget and new contracts.

Cobalt Construction Company, Simi Valley, CA 5-21-2012 to 8-13-2015

Cobalt specializes in multi-family housing, mixed-use construction, full service heavy engineering, ground modification, solar installation, underground construction and new soil-modification product development.

Senior Mechanical Engineer and R&D Manager

Manage, plan, conceptualize, calculate, design, specify, draft, source and purchase components for the manufacture of a newly patented Soil Cutting, Conditioning, and Mixing Machine & Vertical Soil Face Trimmer & Mobile Soil Mixing Plant: a versatile and modular soil excavation and improvement tool system, with support equipment, engineered to perform soil and rock excavation, soil mixing and high quality ground improvement.

Design and model large assemblies, drive train, shafts, cutting and drive chains, complex mechanisms, Hydraulic Power Unit, support equipment, and mobile surface mixing plant, to withstand the applied static and dynamic, random vibration and thermal loads using SolidWorks Simulation Finite Element Analysis and complex mathematical spreadsheet formulas and macros.

Calculate, specify, source, obtain quotes and purchase material, equipment, and tooling for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electromechanical devices incorporated in the complete soil plant system design.

Develop plans and layouts for project direction, cost estimating, automatic calculations and timelines.

Created verbal and written reports and design reviews, documenting project status and action items, using presentation eports, illustrations, tables and graphs.

Managed projects, personnel, suppliers and engineering consultants to result in timely and correct preparation, development, and production of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electromechanical products.

Developed and supported hundreds of design, manufacturing, cost-saving, and safety suggestions.

Company Layoff “reduction of force due to lack of available funds and work” on 8-13-15.

Skurka Aerospace, Camarillo, CA (Temporary employment) 11-2011 to 2-2012

Designs, develops and manufactures customized electro-magnetic equipment, which includes specialized AC and DC electric motors used on most commercial aircraft, military vehicles, antenna drive systems, naval ship systems and space systems.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed electromechanical turbine engine Starter/Generator dynamometer for brush testing in Thermotron altitude chamber including specification calculations, project management, hard-to-find specialized part sourcing and evaluated cryogenic solutions.

Design Reviewed all new motor designs: adding improvements, correcting errors and saving cost.

Analyzed and improved assemblies using SolidWorks FEA Simulation.

Evaluated Skurka processes and developed 16 cost-saving and safety suggestions.

This was a temporary position that was not extended due to contract cancellation by the Pentagon.

Tecom Industries Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA (Temporary employment) 9-8-2011 to 10-7-2011

Tecom is a leading provider of components, sub-assemblies, antennas and systems solutions, primarily for defense and aerospace applications, and solutions that test, filter and process high-frequency signals for wireless telecommunication networks.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed RF Antennas, using SolidWorks, for two contracts.

The position was eliminated due to contract project completions.

This temporary employment was a rehire by a previous supervisor: Phil Chandler (CPI).

Delta Microwave, Oxnard, CA 1-2011 to 7-2011

Delta Microwave is a top manufacturer of custom and standard microwave components including Bandpass filters, multiplexers, filter/amplifiers, and integrated assemblies for space flight, military, and commercial applications.

Senior Mechanical, Electrical, Design, and Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Designed many RF filters, from ANSYS Electronic Performance Modeling to volume production.

Cut cost and complexity by creating minimal, simple parts with low-cost machined features.

Authored many NASA Launch Random Vibration and Shock Response Spectrum FEA Simulation analysis reports including extensive details, illustrations and mathematical calculations.

Evaluated current and new CNC machine setups with many cost-saving suggestions implemented.

The position was eliminated due to multiple project completions (without new contracts) 7-6-2011.

ArgonST Advanced Systems Division (A Boeing Subsidiary), Ventura, CA 11-2010 to 1-2011

ArgonST Advanced Systems Division provides installed Advanced Air and Ground Target Threat Simulation Systems that allows our forces to understand RF energy signals and respond by collecting or jamming these signals, taking evasive action, or launching an attack. Argon ST

helps customers exploit, synthesize, analyze, and deliver intelligence solutions for ISR and force protection.

Engineering Configuration Management and ISO 9001:2010 Consultant

Evaluated existing procedures for conformity to ISO 9001:2010 standards and developed 42 solution recommendations with a conformity scorecard.

Proof read entire procedural documentation for errors, ambiguities and ISO consistency. Rewrote sections requiring substantial correction.

Evaluated ISO conformance with individual evaluation audits including proof of documentation.

Improved multiple department training and Engineer correction mentoring.

Coached Engineering Department members on personal project management techniques including the use

of spreadsheets and work outlook quotes based on 17 years project management success.

Created organizational documentation for a new Maritime Target Threat Simulator RF Emitter System. Wrote program management documents and timelines. Planned subsystem work requirements including: budget, bills of materials with costing, engineering tasks, comprehensive labor details, Scope of Work, and Specification and Requirements Documentation.

The position was eliminated due to corporate budget reductions (Boeing layoffs) 1-13-2011.

CPI (Communication and Power Industries) Malibu Division, Camarillo, CA 3-2010 to 10-2010

CPI Malibu Division is a market share leader in design, analysis and manufacture of telemetry, communications, electronic warfare and radar antenna systems. Since 1975 CPI Malibu has a history of innovation, technology leadership, reliability and product and service excellence,

and is recognized as an industry leader of antenna systems operating in the L to W Band frequency range.

Engineering Services and Configuration Manager

Managed a team of four Design Engineers and one Engineering Services Administrator.

Brought the team to a much higher measured efficiency and balanced all incoming department workload assignments with Microsoft Project.

As Configuration Manager restructured 35-year-old system to be more user friendly and streamlined by rewriting procedures to eliminate waste, reduce workload, and increase efficiency.

Partnered with departments to prepare CPI Malibu Engineering for ISO-9001:2010 recertification and multiple audits by aerospace customers that are the leaders in the industry.

Managed data and technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Developed evaluation metrics quad to measure engineering drawing errors, categorized root cause, devised plan of action, and implemented plan gaining a substantial measured improvement.

Authored and implemented Engineering Design Standards and Drawing Review Checklist to reduce drawing errors from 110% to 10% and a trend toward further improvement with the use of extensive department training and Engineer correction mentoring.

Trained Engineering Department to manage their projects with the use of spread sheets, work outlook quotes and personal management techniques.

The position was eliminated due to corporate restructuring (and budget layoffs) on 10-15-2010.

Haas Automation, Oxnard, CA 10-1998 to 10-2009

The largest volume CNC machine tool builder in the World, Haas Automation manufactures a full line of CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, rotary tables and 5C indexers.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (1998-2009)

As Primary Designer and product manager accurately and expeditiously brought 5 products from concept development through design, management of multiple department requirements, testing and production set

up to large volume production resulting in over $10 million annual company profit.

Senior Designer on many group effort Lathe, 5-axis Mill and Rotary Table products resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars of annual company profit.

Managed testing of lower cost equivalent purchased materials resulting in being recognized for the annual reduction of over $1.3 million (Bigger, Better, Faster, Less Expensive award runner-up).

Significantly reduced new material costs by strategically evaluating vendor pricing and discounts, and building supplier relationships.

Authored hundreds of Engineering Change Orders in product implementation & production support.

Experienced in Machine Automation, and Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical and Coolant Systems.

Designed and perfected over 14 Cast Iron and Aluminum Castings (and their Machined Castings).

Extensive Electrical Engineering design and troubleshooting experience and responsibility overlap.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (An integral part of Design Engineering at Haas Automation; 1998-2009)

Responsible for implementing R&D, design, machining and fabrication of tooling and fixtures, and testing equipment, assembling all my prototype designs, and training production and manufacturing personnel.

Authored assembly, service and operator’s manual work instructions.

Tested and Approved complex automation and servo loop parameters.

Designed & coordinated complex machine set up for Computer Numeric Controlled machining.

Implemented increased Lathe Assembly productivity by developing assembly tooling & enhanced workflow.

Developed inter-departmental cross training and trained Assembly, Service, Purchase Agent, Suppliers, Training, Software, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers and personnel.

Certificate training in: Advanced SolidWorks, CNC Machine and Rotary Table Service Tech (three week course), Patents, Managing Projects, Casting, Sheet Metal, Spur Gear Design, CNC and Macro Machine Programming and Machine Shop, Ballscrews, Thermal Growth, Chips and Coolant, Effective

Product Development Methods, Haas Customer and Competitors, SAP, Smart Team, Avante, Advanced Forklift, Safety Officer, and CPR, AED and O2 provider.

Haas Automation laid off 600+ personnel before I was included in the fourth layoff group of 55 on 10-13-2009.

Sun-Air Aviation, Camarillo, CA 1996 to 1998

FBO, Maintenance, Aircraft Rental, Charters and Government Contracts

Director of Maintenance, Department Manager, Chief IA Inspector, and Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

FAA Director of Maintenance for fleet of 21 aircraft under Part 91 and 135 Rental and Charters

Managed shop of five Mechanics, one Avionics Technician, and Interior Restoration vendors.

Sole interface with FAA, Vendors, and Maintenance Customers.

Channel Islands Aviation, Camarillo, CA 1992 to 1996

FBO, Maintenance, Aircraft Rental, Charters and Government Contracts

Lead Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic—Restorations, Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager of 18 aircraft under FAA Part 91 and 135, Rental, Charters and Government Contracts.

Restored Cessna 414, 402, T210, 2 Islanders, Piper Malibu and many single engine Cessnas.

Engineered Airframe STC modifications for government Super-Cessna 182 STOL Observer.

Union Flights, Sacramento, CA 1991 to 1992

Fleet Manager and A&P Mechanic for fleet of 30 Part 135 aircraft for Government Contracts and Charters.

Santa Barbara Aviation, Santa Barbara, CA 1982 to 1983

Avionics Technician

Business Owner of Auto Restoration and Maintenance Company (owner of 40+ auto restorations)1981 to 1998

Additional Related Experience

FAA Licensed: Aircraft Pilot, A&P mechanic, IA, DOM, and owning partner in two Cessna 172s.

Training for Instrument and Commercial Pilot’s Licenses.

Owner and Builder of over 50 Remote Control Aircraft, and successfully set up and flew over 200.

Certified Advanced and Rescue Scuba Diver.

Studied and Worked in 28 countries for 2-year total duration.

10 years President of Orchard Lane Terrace Homeowners Association.

48-year member of Christian Churches having served as Teacher, Deacon and Missions board member.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science Degree 1988 Engineering and Physics Westmont College, Santa Barbara

Five year degree included Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering, Chemistry (Materials Science), Physics, Nuclear Physics and Mathematics.

FAA Certificate (MS Degree eq) 1991 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Top of Class) Sacramento City College

Additional Certificates: Non-Destructive Testing (Including X-Ray Tech), Turbine Engine Maintenance, Helicopter Rotor and Drive Systems, Graduate Engineering, Advanced Automotive Diagnostics, and Emergency Medical Training.

Additional Professional Certificate training: Advanced SolidWorks, CNC Machine and Rotary Table Service Tech (three week course), Patents, Managing Projects, Casting, Sheet Metal, Spur Gear Design, CNC and Macro Machine Programming, Machine Shop, Ballscrews, Thermal Growth, Chips and Coolant, Effective Product Development Methods, Haas Customer and Competitors, SAP, Smart Team, Avante, Advanced Forklift, Safety, CPR, AED and O2 provider, NASA Parts Requirements (including connectors), RF circuitry, Packaging, Multiple Project Management, DFx Analysis, New Product Design, Volume Production Implementation and Management, Solidworks Design, Cosmos/Simulation Finite Element Analysis, Autodesk Inventor Design and Simulation FEA, Minimal Cost Part Design, Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time Delivery, Lean Six-Sigma, Kaisen, and Continuous Process Improvement, Configuration Management Setup and Improvement using CMMI Processes, Engineering Change Order and Vault Management, ISO Procedure, Validation and Work Instructions and Routers, Test & Approval of Lower Cost Materials, Material Review/Diagnostics, Complex Mill, 5-axis & Lathe CNC Programming, Machining and Part Setup, Denso and Fanuc robot PLC programming, Troubleshooting PCBA and Electrical Assemblies, Test and Calibration Failure Diagnostics, CIT Trainer IPC610&J-STD Solder and Inspection Certification Trainer (two week course), Process Validation for FDA and ISO 13485, Designing Optics Seminars, Design History, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Operational Support, Medical Devices, Report Writing, Functional Verification, Problem Solving, Biopharmaceuticals, Customer Service, Robotics, Proof, Mechatronics, Tech-savvy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), 3D Printing, Customer Satisfaction, Instrumentation, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Device, Circuits, CMOS, MIL-STD, FMECA, Reliability Engineering, Presentation Skills, ChemMfgCntrl.

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