Manufacturing Engineer

PAOLA GIANCRISTOFARO

*** *. ******** ******, *** 3, Iron Mountain, MI, 49801

********@*****.*** 231-***-****

Career Profile

. Optimize processes and accomplish project deliverables using in-depth

knowledge in areas of problem solving and project execution such as

the Six Sigma strategy (Green Belt certified and Black Belt trained),

manufacturing process improvement, process control and process

discipline and Kepner Tregoe (KT).

. Apply statistical methods to identify root causes of manufacturing

problems and process variability. Plan experiments using key variables

from statistical analysis to increase manufacturing yields and reduce

process variability.

. Excellent problem solving skills, strong analytical and technical

skills, customer focused, goal/results-oriented, excellent

communication skills, extremely personable, strong team player and a

quick learner.

. Seeks out knowledge from industry and subject matter experts to drive

for results.

. Computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint,

Project, Minitab, DOE Pro, MS Windows.

Engineering Experience

Corning Incorporated

2001 - 2005

Process Engineer - Process and Assembly Engineering

Integrated Die Manufacturing wEDM 6 Sigma Variability Reduction -

Environmental Technologies

. Green Belt for support to variability reduction projects in

Environmental Technologies.

. Assessed and evaluated 2 years worth of process data of over 150 Ultra

Thinwall dies that were used to manufacture filters for catalytic

converters in automotive industry internal combustion engine exhaust

systems.

. Developed a system of collecting and analyzing slot width data for

over 25 die types including automotive, diesel and specialty dies.

This work became the cornerstone for current methods of data analysis

in various variability reduction projects.

. Provided key engineering support for the wire electrical discharge

machining facility and developed a total of 6 troubleshooting guides

for the machinists to use in order to reduce die variability which

directly increased productivity in the extrusion of sellable product

filters.

. Conducted several process understanding experiments which showed that

an additional 10% variability reduction in die product could be

achieved by eliminating machinist interruption at key phases of die

slitting.

. Conducted a Gage R & R analysis to support qualification of an image

analysis machine for dies. This added 100% capacity to the

measurements module in terms of image analysis measurement capability.

Integrated Die Manufacturing wEDM Capacity Enhancement - Environmental

Technologies

. Qualified and started up a new wire electrical discharge machine for

production use after many previous attempts by plant personnel using

comprehensive experiment planning. This resulted in a 20% increase in

production capacity and reduced annual outsourcing costs to

manufacture dies by $650,000.

. Identified root cause of die slot quality defects and re-calibrated

equipment settings which reduced scrap numbers by 50% translating to a

savings of $150,000 annually.

. Facilitated many KT problem analysis sessions for several key projects

in environmental engineering.

. Received a Division Cash Award (DCA) in recognition of successful

implementation of cost saving procedures.

Die Manufacturing of 600/3 and 350/5.5 Die performance - Environmental

Technologies

. Analyzed 100% slot width data for die performance troubleshooting of

two die Thinwall families for a key customer to identify trends and

variability that potentially influenced die performance.

. Participated in weekly meetings with the customer to answer questions

on manufacturing technical issues which resulted in increased

confidence and satisfaction in the die making facility from the

customer.

. Constant communication with the customer provided the groundwork for a

number of experiments on reducing manufacturing defects. This led to

savings in scrap product which ran in the $100,000's.

State College 2211 Expansion - Corning Asahi Video

. Developed, maintained and updated the growing SDS Access database for

the 2211 expansion which consisted of over 600 data sheets.

. Evaluated hydraulic and solids loading to the waste water treatment

plant and also evaluated thermal loading of various waste water

streams in order to assess the environmental impact of the 2211

expansion.

. Saved expansion costs by showing that the waste water and tonnage of

solid waste would not exceed the internal wastewater treatment plant's

capacity of 600 gpm waste water and 20 million tons of solid waste per

year respectively.

. Acted as the liaison between contractors and the plant in the piping

reconfiguration required for the hot end area of the facility.

Diesel Robust Cordierite Quality Control - Environmental Technologies

. Coordinated all lab physical properties testing from 14 tests on three

diesel robust cordierite samples per week.

. Restructured and maintained data files of all physical properties on

diesel parts and communicated experimental results at weekly team

meetings to drive increased production yields.

. Evaluated a diesel particulate filter back-pressure testing rig that

was out of production due to high variability. Reduced variability on

the testing rig by 25% which corresponded to the long-term measurement

variability goal. Developed SOPs and control charts for the modified

system.

Other Experience

McGill University Health Center

2005 - present

Administrative Officer

Radiation Oncology - Patient Liaison

. Act as the liaison between patients and medical staff within the

department and other cancer treatment hospitals/facilities.

. Work directly with 20 doctors to coordinate treatment for over 150

patients per month to ensure that radiation and chemotherapy begins

within medical timelines and government standards.

Emergency Room - Administrative Technician

. Managed payroll and scheduling for 35 nurses and 10 clerical staff.

. Participated in improvement projects with departmental management to

shorten wait times for treatment in the ER.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 2001

McGill University, Montreal, QC

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