ROBERT ANNAN
Merrimack, NH ****4
EMPLOYMENT
Amphenol-TCS, Nashua NH 2014-present
NPI Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Responsible for the development of connectors, high speed cables and optical assemblies.
Defined scope of work for automated equipment used for high volume manufacturing.
Interface with customers on quality issues. Created and implemented corrective actions to meet quality standards. Specified documentation and test programs for the assembly of custom optical cables and optical engines.
Transferred product and processes to our low cost manufacturing facilities, scaled up production in Mexico and Estonia to meet production goals.
Projects involved welding, laser engraving, injection plastic, optical assembly and testing.
Successfully launched programs from prototype to volume production (China, Mexico and Estonia)
SolidWorks 2015
Hill-Rom, Acton, MA 2012-2014
NPI/Manufacturing Engineer Lead
Responsible for the successful launch of all new products for Allen Medical
Developed, maintained, and updated Project contracts with design engineering.
Lead and directed efforts and extended teams to complete project deliverables
Responsible for all project documentation. This included drawings, BOMS and all manufacturing procedures. All documentation met or exceeded the requirements of ISO 13485.
Smiths, Hudson MA 2005-2012
Manufacturing Engineer
Provided engineering support by troubleshooting problems. Maintained the continuity of production flow. Designed manufacturing processes for new products. Established one piece flow in our new plants in Tijuana Mexico and China, reduced labor costs by 25%. Lead value stream mapping sessions to identify production issues. Reviewed and made recommendations to mechanical drawings and process documentation to assure success of product. Interfaced with vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate, estimate and select purchase parts. Introduced over 12 new product lines and helped to establish a total quality system. Assisted with TUV and ISO certification.
SolidWorks 2011 and AutoCAD 2006
Instrumentation Laboratory Lexington MA 2004-2005
Manufacturing Engineer, (Contract)
Responsible for the transfer of the GEM 4000 instrument into production. Assisted program management with design reviews, procurement of components and scheduling of labor. Corrected and improved product documentation. Performed prototype builds and debugged the initial instrument builds. Developed the production process and trained operators in the proper assembly of the instrument. Established one piece flow for the new production cells. Prepared software and test specifications, recommended fixtures and bench tools required to manufacture the instrument and disposable product.
GE Panametrics, Waltham MA 2001-2004
Manufacturing Engineer,
Prepared documentation and build plans for modules, chassis and cable assemblies. Maintained manufacturing documentation for system components such as PC boards, ultrasonic sub-assemblies and electro mechanical assemblies. Supervised the assembly of system components into chassis, racks and scanners. Maintained quality control systems. Recommended new vendors and resolved problems with component parts. Made decisions and judgments related to processing, process capabilities and the quality of products. Designed all chassis and cabinets for custom products. Conducted safety training to manufacturing and assisted with ISO certification. Oversaw CE testing and qualification of the light scanner systems.
Flextronics International, Westford MA 2000-2001
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for establishing processes and documentation for cable assemblies and fiber optic devices. Involved in the testing of cables and fiber assemblies. Investigated the purchase of new equipment and tools. Responsible for investigating RMAs and recommending corrective actions. Developed new process for cable breakouts and low yield projects. Investigated problems with vendors involved in sheet metal, fiber optic connectors and tooling. Established demand flow and value stream mapping.
Worked with group leaders to resolve problems, improve processes and train operators.
Created procedures for telecom projects and established documentation.
Parker Hannifin, Hollis, NH 1995-2000
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for manufacturing engineering in the core product line involved in
Valve assembly for medical devices. Responsible for floor support and troubleshooting of pneumatic assemblies, valves and regulators. Worked closely with R&D to implement changes to existing products and processes.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
AutoCad Releases 2.62 thru 14 and Mechanical Desktop (12 years), Cadds 5X (1 year), SolidWorks (3 years), Microsoft Office, Power point, Word, Excel, SPC (2-04), Lean Manufacturing (4-08), Hazardous waste training/Safety (1-00), Demand Flow Training (1-21-01), Six Sigma Certification (4-03), Minitab, SAP and MS Access
EDUCATION: Recipient of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Keene
State College 1983
AWARDS
U.S. Patent No. 5,005,485 for a power booster filed April 9, 1991.
U.S. Patent No. 5,200,576 for a multi-contact compression connector filed April 6, 1993.