Six Sigma Engineer
Resume:
Michael A. Castro
Merrimack, NH 03054
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EDUCATION: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of New
Hampshire, Durham, NH
5/05 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, concentration in
Business Administration & International Affairs
EXPERIENCE:
9/07 - Present GT Solar Inc. - Merrimack, NH
Lead Technology Consultant: Directly involved in full project
life cycle of the solar energy turnkey business and technology
processes in wafer, cell, and module business units.
. Formulated and maintained cost models for new GT Solar
product offerings and customer manufacturing facilities using
varying equipment sets with corresponding waste / consumable
analysis using Excel.
. Provided market & technology assessments including modeling
performance of potential break through technologies.
. Evaluated new technologies entering the market and their
potential integration in the turnkey offering or for
implementation in existing customer production lines.
. Interfaced with the technology owners directly. Included
making visits, typically by myself and internationally, on
site to evaluate the technical and management team,
technology and cost models.
. Provided detailed documentation for customer's involving
timelines, staffing, process flow, and design of experiments.
. On site leader for the executing phase of the project.
Included managing and assisting in all facets of the
technology integration, production and process flow and
engineering for facility start up, and presenting reports to
customer's senior management team on a daily basis.
. Spear headed the effort to optimize the manufacturing process
to meet multiple contract requirements for yields and
throughputs under stringent timelines in a fast paced
environment.
9/08 - Present UNH Pathways Program, University of New Hampshire -
Durham, NH
Mentor (Volunteer)
. Program designed to partner undergraduates with alumni in a
year long program in an open forum for information exchange.
. Met with multiple students to assist in focusing short and
long term goals and strategies on how to achieve them.
. Kept a detailed Pathway's provided journal to assess the
students progression towards desired goals.
6/05 - 8/07 Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership (FNGP) - Bristol, NH
Process Engineer
. Made recommendations for and implemented improvements to
optimize product volume and quality in accordance with
business needs.
. Provided timely and effective technical advice and support to
resolve problems using fundamental engineering principles and
continuous improvement methods.
. Utilized statistical techniques after gathering and
evaluating data and implemented improvements. Assisted in
design, procurement and installation of new equipment.
. Trained in Six Sigma and Lean Systems methodologies.
Technology Lead
. Responsible for all engineering technology concerns for two
external FNGP facilities, including the high profit Aerospace
division.
. Technical liaison to the analytical lab.
. Developed new testing techniques and introduced new
technology to upper management on both the manufacturing and
analytical side of the business.
5/02 - 9/02 & Anheuser-Busch Inc., Merrimack, NH
5/03 - 9/03 Information Systems Intern
. Standardization and upgrading of all business operating
systems.
. Supported all business and technology software and hardware
applications; including Visio, SAP, MOM, SMS, and Ghost
applications.
8/01 - 2/03 The New Hampshire Student Run Newspaper, UNH, Durham, NH
Business Manager
. Managed over 15 student employees with a budget of approx.
$200,000.
. Met weekly with other business managers and student senate
members to communicate and determine financial allocation.
. Responsible for all fiscal decisions for the business.
9/02 - 3/05 University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Tutor
. Micro and macro economics
. Financial Accounting
. Chemistry I and II
. Calculus I and II
SKILLS: Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects),
Windows O/S, Cost Analysis, Market Research, Technical Writing,
Six Sigma & Lean Systems green belt trained. Detail oriented,
great intrapersonal skills and excellent team player. Able to
effectively communicate between technical and non-technical
personnel. Consistently evaluated as a top performer in all
work groups, always given the leadership role in projects.
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