Dragan Calic
Dragan Calic
Bellefonte,PA
16823
Cell : 301-***-****
*************@*****.***
Obtain a position in a growth-oriented company
Objective where I can apply my expertise in engineering /
surface mount technology while gaining new
knowledge and skills.
Positions and 4-2012-1/18/2013 General Dynamics
Responsibilities SATCOM
Manufacturing Engineer
Monitoring and improving PCBA process efficiencies
Define requirements and specifications for
equipment
Optimize equipment performance for efficiency and
capacity.
DFM for all new product
Quality monitoring and data collecting using
MINITAB
Training operators and providing training for
soldering
Reviewing new and redesigning boards.
1-201*-*-**** Veeder-root
Altoona,PA
SMT & TH Senior Process engineer
Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and
conducting research programs; applying knowledge of
product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and
materials; conferring with equipment vendors;
soliciting observations from operators.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and
planning work flow, space requirements, and
equipment layout.
Identify automation, semi-automation, and handling
improvement opportunities.
Define requirements and specifications for
equipment.
Model and simulate manufacturing flows.
Specify, evaluate, select, and implement new
equipment.
Optimize equipment performance for efficiency and
capacity.
Lead or assist on manufacturing process
development.
Integrate Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with
manufacturing equipment.
Programing SMT lines including: Screen printer,
pick and place machine, reflow ovens...
Monitoring and improving PCBA process efficiencies
Monitoring and improving PCBA manufacturing quality
Provide technical leadership and training to
production teams
7/2009-1/2011 ACDI
Frederick,MD
SMT Engineering Supervisor
.Organized all Assembly for efficient product
manufacturing. Interviewed and hired personnel to
produce "on time" delivery product's. Transferred
assembly knowledge, and procedures with training to
outside vendor
for assistance in higher volume output.
.Responsible for all SMT functions including solder
paste evaluation
and purchase, board evaluation for
manufacturability with customers before production,
stencil creation and improvements, machine purchase
and maintenance.
8/2006 - 01/2009 Senior Systems
Technologies,Palmdale,CA
Process Engineer
.Train machine operators, maintenance technicians,
and additional programmers.
.Reflow Techniques - Oven Temperature Profiling.
. Supervise all maintenance, and programming
activity for surface mount production.. Conduct
manufacturability studies of new product designs.
. Generate all process control documentation.
.Debug electrical, mechanical and software design
flaws and submit recommended changes.
.Debug production programs and part data files.
.Implement, train, IPC A-610D workmanship standards
into all areas of electronics assembly production.
2000-2006 MC-Assembly & test Palm Bay, FL
Manufacturing Engineer
. Interact directly with suppliers and customers to
resolve manufacturing and design issues.
. Identify, establish, and maintain strategic
relationships within the industry for developing
working relationships with equipment manufacturers
and representatives (such as Electrovert,
MPM,Universal HSP 4791, 4796,GSM, ) to limit
production delays associated with equipment
failures and minimize downtime through maintenance
support and response time.
. Identify and solve SMD and PTH placement and
solderability defects, significantly increasing
overall ICT yields, and maintaining less than 100
PPM defect levels in high mix SMD/PTH manufacturing
environments.
. Represent manufacturing operations during
customer preliminary and critical design reviews.
. Evaluate, justify and facilitate procurement of
equipment, tooling and materials.
. Work on CGBA, TBGA, CCGA, uBGA, CSP and other new
component technologies for site qualification and
production implementation.
. Obtain customer complaints from the quality
department and provide corrective actions.
. Support process improvements.
. Create and maintain operation instructions in
accordance with ISO 9002 standards.
. Implement, train, IPC A-610D workmanship
standards into all areas of electronics assembly
production.
1997-2000 Sanmina Corporation Durham, NC
Engineering technician
. Conceived and developed assembly processes and
techniques to reduce downtime, design tooling and
meet production goals for quality, reliability,
cycle-time and cost.
. Evaluated new equipment and technology for
production.
. Developed and implemented new automated SMT
assembly configuration to maximize assembly
efficiency.
. Trained employees on new systems, equipment
operation, assembly and inspection processes to
improve efficiency.
. Analyzed proposed engineering design changes and
made implementation recommendations.
1987-1996 Vitezit Vitez - Bosnia
Manufacturing Engineer
. Coordinated production team during the
introduction of new parts and during improvements
to existing processes.
. Interacted directly with suppliers and customers
to resolve manufacturing challenges.
. Applied statistical process control techniques to
determine process capability and tolerance limits.
. Responded to manufacturing by determining the
most advantageous methods, machines and materials.
Equipment 1997-Present
Experience . Stencil Printers: Fuji GSPIII, MPM2000 MPM3000
and HTI-9.
. Component Placement: Fuji CP & IP, Universal HSP
4791. 4796, GSM, Genesis
. Reflow: Electrovert, BTU and Vitronics/Soltec.
. Component Prep: GPD, Heller and Hepco.
. Create Oven profile using Super Mole
. SMT stencil ordering
. Programming all types of SMT equipment
Education and Degree Level: Bachelor of Science
Training Major: Electrical Engineering
1983-1987 ETF Sarajevo Sarajevo-Bosnia
. Lean Tool Awareness Fisher
College of Business 2008
. Thru-Hole and Surface Mount Soldering Technology
Eptac 1997
. Soldering Training New Hampshire Community
Technical College-
Manchester 1997
. IPC A610 Certified
. Universal 4681A/4688A/4988A GSM PLATFORM:
Programming UPS+
Computer Skills
.1 Windows all OS
.2 Microsoft Office
.3 Auto Cad
.4 GC Place (Gerber Editing)
.5 Circuit Cam