Quality Control Design
Resume:
Overview:
Joseph J Fournier Product and Package Design Engineering for 8 Years with consumer
product companies such as The Gillette Company and Safety 1st
* ***** ********** ** ***/PLM document control in an Agile Style
Cumberland RI 02864
Management System (Lean MFG, 6 Sigma, Continuous
Phone: 401-***-**** or
Improvement) for medical and electronic sub components.
Cell: 401-***-****
***********@***.*** Can offer 20 year’s professional experience in CAD, QC, Doc
Control, (ISO) Certified QSE ISO9001:2000 systems auditor,
Medical, Mechanical and CAD Engineering background.
Professional Experience
Dorel Juvenile Group (Infant Safety Products “Safety First”) August 2007 – Present
Title: Design Engineer
Responsibilities
Develop cost effective packaging designs for several company divisions on new products.
Design primary packaging and secondary packaging specs using ArtiosCAD and AutoCAD 2007.
Design conceptual thermoformed blister and tray models for concept packaging using SolidWorks 2009.
Manage Packaging related projects to meet production dates applying Agile Methodology.
Work with outside vendors, nationally and internationally (China), to get packaging samples developed.
Create packaging that meets criteria in strength and protection according to approved ISTA standards.
Design Pallet and container loading patterns for manufacturing using CAPE pack software
Identify new designs and materials for use in better package strength and package aesthetics as seen at retail.
Support product development project managers and marketing teams on packaging releases.
Rand Whitney Packaging. (Medical, Aerospace and Hi-Tech Packaging) January 2007 – July 2007
Title: Engineering Manager
Responsibilities
Main role was to oversee the Engineering function within the company and interface with the sales and
manufacturing groups. This role was a direct report to the VP.
Validated designs in both pre and post manufacturing stages.
Managed a design group of 4 individuals using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD and PDM.
Designs were in Corrugated, Foam and Wood and had to meet strict Milspec/ASTM Standards at times.
Upgraded CAD design system to Solid Works as a cost reduction in design time.
Implemented a system to reduce errors in specifications going to manufacturing called Fast Track.
Responsible for all ISO documentation related to engineering.
Responsible for training all reports in best practice CAD design to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
QSE certified Auditor for ISO-9001:2000.and trained in Lean Manufacturing management (Kaisen).
MAC Systems Inc.(Access Control System Design) December 2004 – December 2006
Title: AutoCAD Electrical System designer
Responsibilities
Created design sets consisting of architectural plans combined with electrical diagrams using AutoCAD.
Major clients were Harvard, Brown, MIT, General Dynamics, Wyeth, Astra Zeneca, Twin River, Foxwoods
Create training documentation and standards for the CAD engineering Group
Completed several projects. These projects range from CAD automation using scripts to Intranet Site Design
The Gillette Company (Blade and Razor Package Development Group). November 1998- November 2004
Title: Sr. Designer / CAD Specialist.
(Gillette Company continued)
Responsibilities
Worked as a team member in supporting the package design needs of over 20 company engineers based
globally involved in packaging run on high speed equipment.
In 2003 and 2004, we released the largest number of new products to market in Gillette’s history. This was
done through the hard effort of working as a part of a nationally recognized design team.
Developed packaging and assembly specifications using AutoCAD in a paperless PDM system.
Designed product packaging using 3D design tools such as Unigraphics and Solidworks.
Used CAPE Pack software to develop specifications showing product load efficiency when shipped.
Had an admin role in supporting AutoCAD spec integration for the Product Data Management System.
The aforementioned responsibility meant that I was a key individual in CAD standardization for the PDM
system. Also involved in Agile Style Management System of continuous improvement.
Supported and Mentored AutoCAD users globally for the department, which included setup, maintenance
and training.
Created ISO 9000 process documentation and procedures that were globally used as CAD training guides.
Tracked and managed the workload activity within the CAD group using advanced charting features of
Excel, this data was provided monthly as a PowerPoint presentation in order to provide metrics of
departmental performance.
Sync Research (Mechanical/Electrical-LAN systems). January 1998 – November 1998
Title: CAD Specialist/Draftsperson
Responsibilities
Had a major role in the ISO9002 Certification Process related to Document Control.
Designed electro-mechanical drawings using AutoCAD r12 through AutoCAD r14.
Created and Maintained BOM's within an MRP system using QAD (UNIX based system).
Managed outsourced documentation packages to PCB assembly houses across the country.
Brainin Advance Industries (Medical and Mechanical Sub Components) August 1992 – November 1996
Title: Quality Control Specialist.
Responsibilities
Hands on role in the inspection of metal stamping components for various Medical Industry clients.
Performed Gage R&R studies on manufacturing floor
Used SPC, 1st piece and 6 Sigma processes to control quality of products produced.
Created ISO procedures on inspection techniques for department.
Part of ISO implementation team.
Texas Instruments (Aerospace and Automotive Components) February 1988 – August 1992
Title: Quality Control Inspector
Responsibilities
Built and tested precision thermo and pneumatic controls for Motor Control and Precision Control groups
Some of these devices are still used in Military Aircraft and even used on the Space Shuttle
Worked in various environments from Pressure chambers to Clean Rooms.
Pressure checked welds in low pressure environmental chambers
Conducted SPC testing of products as required.
Part of Japanese style quality team that saved the company over 5 million in one year’s time on
implementation
Education and Training
Dean College
Franklin, Massachusetts
Associates degree in Business Technology (1989-1992 Evenings) Paid by Texas Instruments
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts
2 Year AutoCAD certificate program (1994-1996)
Unigraphics Training Center
Waltham, Massachusetts
The Gillette Company provided training in Unigraphics v18 Solid Modeling (PAU and DAU 2002 v.18)
Note: I have brought myself up to speed on using the NX versions of this software at this time. (2004)
CADD Edge SolidWorks Training
Westborough, Massachusetts
Solidworks 2007 Essentials Certificate. (Aug 2007)
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