Engineer Manufacturing

GARY MEHTA

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SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Extensive experience in medical and commercial industry. Strong background

in transferring new product to manufacturing and supporting existing

products. Developed and implemented cost reduction projects through lean

initiative, six sigma and ergonomic tooling, results in cost savings of

over $200K. My diverse background key competencies include:

Cost Reduction Leadership / Team Building

Value Engineering Field / Customer Support

Vendor Interface CAPA Resolution

Diagnostic Skills Technical Problem Resolution

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, Irvine, CA

10/2011 - 2/2013

Medical Devices Industry

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

. Review engineering drawing and initiate change orders. Developed and

maintained bill of material, process sheet, SOP, Test procedure,

Packaging, labor standard and ergonomic tooling.

. Released and coordinated new product Glucose Instrument with motor

assembly, PCB and Sensor Cable Assy. This includes IQ/OQ, PQ, TFIQ,

FMEA, execute engineering protocols, validation reports and other

related documents.

TRIMEDYNE, Lake Forest, CA

3/2011 - 7/2011

Medical Devices Industry

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

. Analyzed production issues, non conforming parts, MRB process and

implemented product/process changes that reduced WIP scrap. Review

engineering drawing and initiate change orders. Developed and

maintained bill of material, routing and developed labor standard.

BECKMAN COULTER, Brea, CA

3/1995 - 12/2009 Medical Devices Industry.

Sr. Manufacturing

Engineer

. Plan and design manufacturing process, work instructions, layout of

equipment, router and work flow to improve productivity. Coordinated

and released new product line CX, LX20 and DxC.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing, SPC method, problem solving and six

sigma that resulted in improved productivity by approximately 12%.

. Complied with FDA, NSAI, PCE and international regulatory

laws/standards and the company's Code of Conduct. Ensured

manufacturing documents are created, updated and in compliance with

ISO and GMP standard.

. Evaluated manufacturing processes and improved production line

efficiency by method improvement using tooling, DFM, DMAIC, and Kaizen

process. Saved over $100K in direct cost.

. Developed the release of new and enhancements to existing products;

generate BOM; participated in design reviews. This improves the

quality, PFMEA, cost, and reliability of product.

. Evaluated and supported Global CAPA. Resolved and documented formal

customer complaints through approved change orders.

. Analyzed production issues, non conforming parts, MRB process and

implemented product/process changes that reduced WIP scrap by approx.

8%.

. Justified and completed capitol expenditure and justification for

production tooling and molds.

. Completed process validation and verification with their protocols to

qualify product, processes and installation.

. Validated failure modes with DFM analysis tools that resulted in

productivity improvement and saved over $85K.

United Technologies Carrier,, City of Industry,

CA 10/1991 - 4/1993

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

. Initiated engineering change notices and provided technical support.

Analyzed manufacturing problems and improved production line

efficiencies by method improvement and cost reduction.

. Initiated and documented manufacturing planning instructions;

production method and tooling.

. Designed and developed ergonomic tool and fixture in sheet metal

fabrication department.

Strand Lighting, Rancho Dominguez, CA

1/1988 - 6/1991

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

. Developed and maintained bill of material, routing, labor standard and

tooling using Mapics II Database.

. Increased productivity in the production area by method improvement;

cost reduction; tooling and quality improvement (SPC Method). Saved

approximately $170k annually.

. Instrumental in the layout of stockroom and production area plus

evaluated material handling system (82,000 sq. ft.).

. Evaluated and modified blow and injection molding tools and dies.

Emulex Corporation, Costa Mesa,

CA 2/1984

- 11/1987

Manufacturing Engineer

. Developed production method; instructions; labor standards, routing,

monthly cost impact report in production area.

. Worked on a project with goal of reducing manufacturing cost through

design modification (vendor contact).

. Monitored material review board and reduced scrap from WIP inventory.

. Designed and developed tool and fixture for PCB and Cable Department.

McEvoy, Division of Smith International Houston,

TX 3/1979 - 10/1983

Method/Process Engineer

. Originated machined parts routings, estimated production cost,

make/buy decisions, acted as liaison engineer between manufacturing

and design engineering.

. Performed method analysis, time and motion studies.

EDUCATION

B.S.I.E, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Numerous seminars on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream

Mapping and Leadership Skills,

Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Solid work and AUTOCAD.

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