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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location:
Orange, CA, 92867
Posted:
February 16, 2011

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GARY MEHTA Cell: 714-***-****

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Orange, CA92867 Email: fr9cym@r.postjobfree.com

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SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Extensive experience in medical and commercial industry. Strong background in transferring new product to manufacturing and supporting existing products. Developed and implemented cost reduction projects through lean initiative, six sigma and ergonomic tooling, results in cost savings of over $200K. My diverse background key competencies include:

• Cost Reduction • Leadership / Team Building

• Value Engineering • Field / Customer Support

• Vendor Interface • CAPA Resolution

• Diagnostic Skills • Technical Problem Resolution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BECKMAN COULTER, Brea, CA 3/1995 – 12/2009 Medical Devices Industry.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

• Plan and design manufacturing process, work instructions, layout of equipment, router and work flow to improve productivity. Coordinated and released new product line CX, LX20 and DxC.

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing, problem solving and six sigma that resulted in improved productivity by approximately 12%.

• Complied with FDA, NSAI, PCE and international regulatory laws/standards and the company’s Code of Conduct. Ensured manufacturing documents are created, updated and in compliance with ISO and GMP standard.

• Evaluated manufacturing processes and improved production line efficiency by method improvement using tooling; Lean initiative, DMAIC and Kaizen process. Saved over $100K in cost.

• Developed the release of new and enhancements to existing products; participated in design reviews. This improves the quality, cost, and reliability of product.

• Review engineering drawing and initiate change orders. Developed and maintained bill of material, routing, labor standard and ergonomic tooling.

• Evaluated and supported Global CAPA. Resolved and documented formal customer complaints through approved change orders.

• Analyzed production issues, non conforming parts, MRB process and implemented product/process changes that reduced WIP scrap by approx. 8%.

• Justified and completed capitol expenditure and justification for production tooling and molds.

• Completed process validation and verification with their protocols to qualify product, processes and installation.

• Validated failure modes with DFM analysis tools that resulted in productivity improvement and saved over $85K.

United Technologies Carrier, , City of Industry, CA 10/1991 – 4/1993

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

• Initiated engineering change notices and provided technical support. Analyzed manufacturing problems and improved production line efficiencies by method improvement and cost reduction.

• Initiated and documented manufacturing planning instructions; production method and tooling.

• Designed and developed ergonomic tool and fixture in sheet metal fabrication department.

Strand Lighting, Rancho Dominguez, CA 1/1988 – 6/1991

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

• Developed and maintained bill of material, routing, labor standard and tooling using Mapics II Database.

• Increased productivity in the production area by method improvement; cost reduction; tooling and quality improvement (SPC Method). Saved approximately $170k annually.

• Instrumental in the layout of stockroom and production area plus evaluated material handling system (82,000 sq. ft.).

• Evaluated and modified blow and injection molding tools and dies.

Emulex Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA 2/1984 – 11/1987

Manufacturing Engineer

• Developed production method; instructions; labor standards, routing, monthly cost impact report in production area.

• Worked on a project with goal of reducing manufacturing cost through design modification (vendor contact).

• Monitored material review board and reduced scrap from WIP inventory.

• Designed and developed tool and fixture for PCB and Cable Department.

McEvoy, Division of Smith International Houston, TX 3/1979 – 10/1983

Method/Process Engineer

• Originated machined parts routings, estimated production cost, make/buy decisions, acted as liaison engineer between manufacturing and design engineering.

• Performed method analysis, time and motion studies.

EDUCATION

B.S.I.E, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Numerous seminars on technical, supervisory, communication and Leadership skills,

Proficient in Microsoft Office software.



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