ROBERT TATTANELLI
** ********* **** **., *********, NY 11767
abg0rf@r.postjobfree.com
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING MANAGER
New Product Development . Continuous Improvement . Methods & Standards
Design .
R&D/Manufacturing Integration . Training . Validations . Design of
Experiments . FMECA .
Qualifications:
Experienced engineering professional with a successful career leading the
design and development of sophisticated products and assembly equipment for
diverse industries. Offer special expertise in the conception, design and
implementation of industrial automation solutions. Proven track record of
waste and cost reductions, cycle time and process improvements, and overall
system enhancements. Manage, coordinate, train, and evaluate the
performance of cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams. Maintain high
standards and promote team participation for the attainment of company
goals.
Accomplishments:
Successfully managed the design, development and installation of the first
fully automatic filter assembly line in Puerto Rico, a $1,000,000 +
project. Capital was paid back in three years with increased productivity
and reduced scrap totaling $480K /year.
Conceived and developed stripping and connector assembly equipment for flat
multiple pair cable-
Patent No. 4,667,381 - May 26, 1987
Conceived and developed equipment and method for assembling fiber optic
communication cable -
Patent No. 4,170,510 - October 9, 1979
Technical Proficiencies:
AutoCad 2008, AutoDesk Inventor 2008, DOE Pack 2000, MS Office Suite,
Automation Direct, AutoQuoter,
Lotus Notes, Six Sigma Principles, Conventional Machine Tool and Shop
Operations, Ultrasonic Plastics Joining
Experience:
Pall Corporation East Hills, NY
(Two Billion Dollar, Filtration Products & Separation Systems Manufacturer)
www.pall.com February 1987 - March 2009
Senior Manager of Design Engineering - Pall Life Sciences - 1/98 to 3/09
Directed a team of ten engineers and designers on multiple projects
ranging in scope from simple, stand alone Ultrasonic Welding stations
to complex, fully automated assembly equipment.
Assisted a cross-functional team in the use of engineering studies and
IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols stressing the use of statistical methods
(i.e. ANOVA, Process Capability, Gage R&R, DoE's) to verify product
meets its pre-determined specifications.
Developed engineering studies for existing product/process transfers. The
study is used to supplement OQ and uses statistical methods to
determine process robustness.
Selected as a member of Task Force by Vice President of R&D and Product
Engineering as part of a cross-functional team to participate in
reconciling product quality issues; implemented numerous corrective
actions, performed multiple engineering studies and validations to increase
product quality and manufacturing efficiencies (March 2004-December 2004).
Manager of Design Engineering - Pall Biomedical Products - 1/92 to 1/98
Managed daily engineering activities regarding equipment design,
fabrication, startup troubleshooting, and transfer to production for
this Fortune 1000 company.
Performed engineering analysis, root cause investigations, and proposed
corrective actions for products manufactured outside the scope of
engineering and product specifications.
Coordinated product and/or process transfers from R&D into manufacturing
through validation methods. Supervised, trained, and reviewed team of
ten engineers and designers.
Design Engineering Supervisor - Pall Biomedical Products - 1/90 to 1/92
Project leader for the design and fabrication of a fully automatic
assembly machines for the manufacture of Blood, IV and Breathing
Circuit filters incorporating rotary indexing table, electromechanical
and pneumatic components, gear motors, conveyors, media unwind stand,
media cutting and delivery system, ultrasonic welding equipment,
inkjet printing, transfer printing, online pressure decay testing,
electronic and fiber optic sensors, vision system, PLC.
Design Engineer - Pall Biomedical Products -2/87 to 1/90
Semi-Automatic assembly machine for Pediatric Breathing Circuit Filter
Production lines modifications and improvements
Various fixtures and mechanisms for R & D project
General Cable Company -Division of Penn Central Corp Edison, NJ
June 1970-October 1986
Engineer Section Manager - 7/81 to 10/86
Supervised engineering and support of research and development programs
including new product/equipment development, test program development
and product performance evaluation.
Trained and directed personnel in mechanical equipment and machine shop
operation.
Supervised the design, development and fabrication of equipment for
various applications including:
Laminating equipment for the manufacture of flat, under carpet
communication cable
Investigated customer complaints relating to mechanical properties of
products.
Senior Research Engineer - 6/77 to 7/81
Coordinated various R&D projects including the design, procurement,
installation and debugging of planetary cabling line for fiber optic
communication cable.
Designed, developed and fabricated a variety of mechanical test equipment
to Department of Defense specifications for fiber optic communication
cable.
Research Engineer - 6/70 to 6/77
Designed and fabricated prototype assembly equipment for
telecommunication cables and connectors.
Set-up and supervised production of wiring harnesses for pre-fabricated
housing.
Performed mechanical and electrical testing of cables and assemblies.
Prepared technical reports and operation manuals for various equipment.
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn,
Brooklyn, NY
Other Interests: Member of William Merritt Hallock American Legion Post 155
- 2008 - Present
Offices Held: Post Commander - 2012-2013
Adjutant - 2009 - 2012