SANDEEP KAUR

San Jose, CA

408-***-**** (cell)

408-***-**** (home)

ac6ask@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with a Medical Device Company where I can contribute daily to the growth of the company by applying my skills in manufacturing processes, supervision, and communication.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strong interpersonal and communication skills: I interact on a daily basis and work effectively with Engineers, Technicians, Supervisors, Leads, Operators and Management.

Work independently with minimal supervision and be accountable for the work I do.

Participate in team projects where I can contribute knowledge related to my area of expertise.

EXPERIENCE

Confluent Medical Technologies, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA 2005 – Present

(Formerly ETE Medical Device / Modified Polymer Components)

Manufacturing Lead 2009 - Present

Improved Parts per Labor Hour by 50% of two main customers participating in implementation of operational efficiencies through Lean activities.

Achieved 98% on time delivery to original customer commit date by ensuring operators are scheduled on the job.

Resolve Production issues to avoid delays in shipping customer orders

Troubleshoot minor issues related to manufacturing equipment

Escalate line-down issues to Technicians and Engineers with a clear description of problem and potential root causes

Train operators on documentation, equipment operation, and procedures

Assist with maintenance tasks related to manufacturing equipment

Participate in Lean projects to reduce waste and improve profit margins

Collects defect data for analysis

Manufacturing Operator 2005 - 2009

Fabricated medical device components from raw polymer to packaged finished parts and integrations, used engineer drawings, manual dexterity, light tools and measurement equipment’s.

Experience in forming, trimming, and assembly of many different products including catheters tips, introducers, balloon catheter shaft production, balloon expandable stent, delivery system components

Performed PLC controlled processes, hotbox processes, core drilling, surface abrasion, and flash trimming of small parts with Optivisor and optical microscope

Trained in inspections utilizing rulers, templates, Pin gage, digital calipers, micrometers, laser micrometers, and vision systems (such as a MicroVu).

Experience in Nitinol components development and hydrophilic-coated guidewires

Worked on custom modifications include flaring, flanging, joining, tipping, coating, cutting, drilling, skiving and gluing on medical devices

Performed all types of polymer tubing, including complex multi-lumen extrusions, to create ramps, tips and most any imaginable feature.

Supported ISO 9000 certification tasks manufacturing products consistent with company policies and procedures.

Plastikon Industries, Inc., Hayward, CA 2004 – 2005

Quality Control Inspector

Inspect automotive components to ensure they meet dimensional requirements

Performed visual inspection of product before shipping to customers

Lifescan Johnson & Johnson, Milpitas, CA 2003 – 2004

Manufacturing Associate

Assembled and calibrated glucose meters

Packaged completed glucose meters, accessories and documentation

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant Unitek College, Fremont, CA

Bachelor Degree in Arts Guru Nanak Dev University, India

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (FileMaker, SYSPRO)

Practical knowledge of measuring instruments

Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings

Excellent manual dexterity for trimming medical components (features measuring 5-10 mils)

Solid communication and organizational skills

Conflict resolution

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