Pierre A. Kayrouz **** Cascade Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069 Page 1

E-Mail ac1kx2@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-**** M 513-***-**** H

OBJECTIVE:

A challenging Engineering position that utilizes my skills, experience and qualifications.

SUMMARY OF

QUALIFICATIONS:

Design, Manufacturing and Operations professional experience within the industries of Aerospace, Medical devices, Automotive, Material Handling and Robotics. Developed new ideas through successful process evaluation and teamwork aimed at improving performance and profitability.

Successfully completed G.E. Jet Engine Tear Down School, Mechanical Design Fundamentals course, NX 9, GD & T, Tagger and Six Sigma Green belt training.

MSME with additional graduate studies in Math, Aerospace, Electrical, & Mechanical Engineering.

Sixteen years of professional engineering experience including testing, trouble shooting of machines, product design and development. Registered Engineer with E.I.T. certificate.

Twelve years of project management experience. Duties included all aspects of projects coordination, quoting, designing, detailing, customer interfacing, and sales-manufacturing liaison.

Certified in Stress analysis & FEA Inventor, Improving Project Management Skills, Developing Leaders, and Resolving Conflicts.

Expert in the use of NX Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Pro E 3D CAD software.

Experienced working in a project mode: planning, organizing, and coordinating to translate specifications into workable programs and products.

Experienced with Matlab program, 5 Why Analysis, FMEA, Reliability Centered Maintenance and Lean Manufacturing.

Have practical experience with Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Mechanical Power Transmission.

EDUCATION:

-UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio.

MASTERS OF SCIENCE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. June 1988.

-XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Cincinnati, Ohio.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, APPLIED PHYSICS. December 1987.

WORK

EXPERIENCE:

NUVASIVE (Medical devices) - (Evanston), Dayton, Ohio – Contract position (Dec 2016- June 2017)

Senior Quality Tool Engineer

Designed cutting-edge Medical products for back, neck, and spine surgeries.

Interfaced with Quality Engineering to determine critical manufacturing process and control characteristics.

Provided problem solving guidance to technicians to solve mechanical problems of CNC machines and designed tools and part fixtures for the CNC machines for precision machining.

Performed research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.

Performed product/process analysis and troubleshooting for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Executed the Engineering Change Process for process updates and improvements.

Designed, developed, tested, sourced, and cost-justified various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.

Supported process validation by working with validation engineers to clarify methods, inputs, and outputs of processes or equipment.

Participated in NCMR Process in containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of permanent corrective actions.

Effectively communicated information, both formally and informally, such as data, methods, findings, and remediation recommendations at all levels within the organization and with key contacts.

Effectively influenced others, developed consensus, and created support throughout the organization.

Interpreted an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

ETHICON-J&J (Medical devices) (Analysis Express), Cincinnati, Ohio–Contract position (May 2016- Nov 2016)

Mechanical Design Engineer

Developed and utilized free body diagrams, 3D CAD models, FMEAs, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, and FEA.

Provided innovative, functional, cost effective & validated product designs.

Addressed customers complaints, evaluated returned components, and designed improved wider shape staple pockets and new medical devices part fixtures for testing purposes.

Developed new test methods and performed part testing, 5 why & root cause analysis in the R & D Laboratory.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC -TDI (BELCAN), Dayton, Ohio – Contract position (July 2015- April 2016)

Mechanical Design Project Engineer

Participated in the design, analysis, and test elements of assigned tasks (Bearings, Mechanical Seals, Sprag clutch, ect) using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures while fulfilling product / program quality and delivery requirements.

Utilized technical aptitude to complete assigned AirTurbo Jet Engine Starters design tasks.

Provided timely communications on significant issues or developments, evaluated returned components, addressed customers complaints, and participated in preparation of technical and program reviews.

Interacted with suppliers to evaluate/verify integrity of proposed designs of components required.

Bethesda North (Dr. A. Attar), Cincinnati, Ohio – Contract position (May 2015-July 2015)

Mechanical Design Engineer

Worked on Fiber Optic Flexible Endoscopes to design automated handling system to enable automatic insertion of the polyps removing medical devices thru the instrument working channel.

E-Technologies Group, Cincinnati, Ohio – Contract position (Feb 2015- May 2015)

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Provided enhanced expertise and leadership to support the engineering team members in the design and development of Solid Models of machines and safety guards using SolidWorks CAD.

Actively participated on a project team and proactively engaged with customers, ensuring that effective communication and relationships are built and maintained.

GENERAL ELECTRIC (Aviation), Cincinnati, Ohio (May 2012- Dec 2014)

Lead Design Engineer

Created definitions of Aircraft Engine parts and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, and tolerance stack-ups.

Created CAD models in a linked model environment using UG Assemblies and Components functionality, as well as checked, validated, and issued UG master models and associated drawings.

Generated Drawing Signature Record forms and Created sketches for eCID.

Worked within the guidelines of applicable General Electric Policies & Procedures, Engineering Standards, Product Definition Operating Procedures, Specifications, and special security requirements. (Worked on GE90, GE115, LEAP1B, F110, LM6000, and LMS100 engine parts).

Concurrently managed multiple projects and ensured schedule requirements are met.

MAG / AEROTEK, Hebron, Kentucky – Contract position (Feb 2011- April 2012)

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer.

Supported engineering design and analysis of Composites Processing Equipment.

Provided innovative technical designs for Fiber/Graphite placement systems using Pro/Eng 3D.

PALLIGISTCS, Cincinnati, Ohio – Resigned- Company financial problems (Sept 2010- Feb 2011)

Mechanical Engineer

Designed Robotics palletizing equipment systems for packaging using AutoCAD and Solid Works.

Evaluated and tested the operation of machinery and implemented design improvements.

OHMART/VEGA, Cincinnati, Ohio – Contract position (April 2010- Sept 2010)

Mechanical Engineer.

Designed nuclear radiation source holder measuring instruments using Solid Works & Inventor 3D CAD.

Provided product Design guidance, implementation expertise and leadership to Mechanical designers.

BULLEN SEMICONDUCTOR, Eaton, Ohio (Jan 2006- Mar 2010)

Project Mechanical Engineer.

Provided problem solving guidance to technicians to solve mechanical problems of Ultra Sonic, CNC, Wire saw, Lapping, Polishing and EDM machines.

Applied engineering principals and theory to develop safe, innovative and robust products.

Designed electro mechanical and manual devices to improve work efficiency and reduce cost & waste.

Designed bonding and cleaning fixtures for silicon segments, rings, and electrodes.

Designed PVDF and UHMW rotating racks for acid etching using Inventor 3D CAD software.

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DIVERSIFIED DESIGN DYNAMICS, West Chester, Ohio – Contract position (Sept 2005- Dec 2005)

Project Engineer.

Developed, designed and coordinated assigned projects to solve mechanical problems of machines.

Responded to emergency situations (i.e. equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.

MILLER BREWING COMPANY, Trenton, Ohio (June 2002- July 2005)

Staff / Reliability Engineer - Work Group Manager.

Analyzed operational problems of high speed machinery and applied engineering methods and principles to recommend and implement courses of action commensurate with operational needs.

Monitored high-speed machinery using EIT to enhance the PM program.

Reduced equipment downtime by using the powerful tool Maximo which helped automate all aspects of maintenance operations, including equipment history, scheduling, preventive maintenance, work orders, labor and expense tracking, procurement and reporting.

Trained technicians on the importance of maintenance metrics and how to use them.

Developed, designed and coordinated projects of a multi-disciplined nature from conception to completion. Managed 40 maintenance technicians.

Provided problem solving guidance, implementation expertise and leadership to technicians.

Tracked maintenance trending and developed plans for improvement.

Directed and participated in “Root Cause Analysis”, “5 why”, and “Reliability Centered Maintenance”.

Performed “scrap reduction” techniques and budget management duties.

RANSOHOFF COMPANY, Cincinnati, Ohio (1991-2002)

Project Engineer.

Designed industrial cleaning and finishing machinery for automotive companies including Monorail, Conveyor, Rotary Table, and High Pressure Deburr Washers.

Used AutoCAD and Solid Works software for designing and detailing.

Performed ” Design Of Experiments” and “ F.M.E.A” techniques.

Conducted and supervised assignments involving multiple projects. Duties included all aspects of projects coordination, technical and material. Specification, designing, detailing, customer interfacing, writing reports, and sales-manufacturing liaison.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Redesigned the EDM machine head to take a sapphire guide in order to improve holes position accuracy. 70k a year saving

Designed a frictionless air bearing system to replace the ball bearings of the Ultrasonic machine head. 90k a year saving.

Designed removable, lockable plastic covers for the UIG Titanium tools to prevent front face damage during transportation that cost $131 and save a $20,000 tool.

Designed a pin guide plate assembly to guide hundreds of S.S. tool pins during ultrasonic machining which cut the machining time to one fourth and reduced scrap parts-Patent pending. 180k a year saving.

Designed an adjustable safety grinding apparatus to grind different diameter and thickness circular silicon wafers which prevented repetitive wrist strain injuries, saved time and about $80k/year-Patent pending.

Designed a variable speed drum tumbling apparatus to mix different size abrasives drums.

Designed a heavy duty lifting and moving cart to lift heavy ingots from the wire saw to the EDM machine using a special made guided fixture to locate the part in the same position every time. This design made a very difficult and time-consuming job look so easy and resulted in $400k/year saving.

Reduced downtime on Pasteurizer conveyor and cut down on bottle waste by installing a higher rated gearbox, which saved $130k/year.

Replaced drop packers electric vibrators with more reliable pneumatic vibrators that cost 1/3 of the price. Saved $14k/year.

Replaced a Proximity Switch that cost $1100 with one that does the same function for $300 on every bottle and can line.

Redesigned drive coupling on Rinser-infeed worm to reduce bottle breakage. 80k/year saving.

Redesigned packers compressed air manifold and replaced overhead roller conveyor with a more reliable Rexnord Mat top conveyor.

Designed a new label detection system eyes to reduce # of rejects.

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