JOHN H. BAVOSO

Hamilton Square, NJ *****

ac8bg6@r.postjobfree.com (C) 609-***-**** www.Linkedin.com/in/johnhbavoso

CREATIVE SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Drive Development from Design Through Commercialization, Addressing Market Needs, & Growing Profitable Business

Mechanical engineering professional with significant knowledge spanning several manufacturing environments supporting Lean Six Sigma practices. Excellent communications with enterprise colleagues, customers and working with vendors for materials management. Provide quality in all aspects of work compliance with rigorous testing and precise standards. Provide leadership by training team members, customers, sales and production personnel in all aspects of product specifications.

Expertise in:

-QA and Production Support, Product Testing, Project Management, Diverse CAD Skills

-Design of: Plastics, Castings, Sheet Metal, Mechanism Design, Injection Molding, Die Casting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Trained and participated in Process Improvement Events (Kaizen QFD Methodology FMEA

DOE Lean Sigma) Demand-Flow (Lean) Manufacturing TQM SPC

FEA 3D Printing Rapid Prototypes Several Patents Cross-Functional Leadership

Project Management business communication process improvement topics Marketing Support

CAD: SOLIDWORKS SOLIDEDGE PRO-ENGINEER CREO AUTOCAD.

Industries Served: Automotive Plumbing Medical Plastics Packaging Commercial

EXPERIENCE

ROBERN (Div. of KOHLER), Bristol,PA March 2018 to January 2019

Sr Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)

Assigned a project to review, modify and update unique LED lighting products to comply with UL California Title 24 for light efficacy, output quality and energy efficiency in Robern’s hi-end lighting products.

Provided research of LED and power supplies, hands-on prototype build and extensive testing of components and final certification of lighting products, including mirrors, cabinets and luminaries.

Extensive use of a Light Integration Sphere and light metering equipment to evaluate and fine tune LED light engine development, established device testing protocol and product test procedures.

Developed and utilized vendor and internal resources to build and design Title 24 compliant light engines in to existing product with demanding fit challenges and the high-quality standards that Robern is known for.

HUMANSCALE, Piscataway, NJ June 2017 to February 2018

Sr Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)

Assist in the development of award-winning ergonomic office and healthcare sit/stand products.

Provided product support for medical carts made of castings, sheet metal, and plastic components.

Lead effort to solve real-world problems through rigorous material investigations, prototype construction and test plans.

Developed 3D SolidWorks models and drawings to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.

ASCO POWER DIV. A VERTIV CO., Florham Park, NJ 2011 to 2017

(Formerly: Emerson Network Power)

Senior Design Engineer

Provided mechanism design, material investigations and product support for high-current transfer switch manufacturer.

Redesigned components for $100K+ cost savings by building copper forms, sheet metal, and plastic components.

Conceived product components, mechanisms and test fixture designs, receiving Patent for bus connector with reduced insertion force.

Improved reliability by providing switch and component testing and investigations, field-site switch remediation, and component upgrades.

Designed Connectors, sub-components and switch lock-out mechanisms using AutoCAD and

Pro-E and CREO 3D CAD software, ensuring part precision and quality assemblies.

United Foam Plastics Technologies Inc., Raritan, NJ 2010 to 2011

Design Engineer

Managed new projects from concept to fast turn-around production with a primary focus on plastic thermoforming, mold and process development, CNC routing and plastic and foam fabrication:

Met specifications:

oDesigned plastic and foam packaging products to meet industrial / military / medical customer needs.

oCreated steel rule dies to produce products via AutoCad and SolidWorks CAD software.

oDesigned thermoformed parts, developed prototype molds and supervised prototype production.

Acted as quality engineer, providing product inspection, records of customer specifications, CARs and other records as required.

EFD Inc. a NORDSON Company, Robbinsville, NJ 2006 to 2010

(Formerly, TAH Industries Inc.)

Product Development Engineer

Designed and constructed test and assembly devices used in production and laboratory environments.

Confirmed quality by providing production support and trouble-shooting of product lines for extensive injection molding operation.

Expanded markets by:

oPrecise plastic packaging and mixing products for the epoxy and adhesives industries serving the construction, and medical and dental markets, in a state-of- the-art ISO 9001:2000 plant.

oCreating epoxy dispenser for use by surgeons in spinal surgery, for FDA compliance, using SolidEdge 3D CAD software.

Increased productivity by devising and building assembly line fixtures for spine-dispenser tool and training staff to build product.

Designed CNC made machined metal spray guns and valves opening new areas of sales distribution.

Dräger Medical Infant Care Inc., Hatboro, PA 2003 to 2006

(Formerly Hill-Rom Air Shields)

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Designed and developed mechanical refinements and original designs to line of maternal infant care products using SolidWorks. Knowledge of materials, electro-mechanical equipment and test methods to support production.

Met FDA and UL 60601 code requirements and compliance to SOPs by developing prototypes providing formal test reports, protocols, and documentation of all V and V activities.

Ensured deliverables by managing and tracking projects through meetings and test reports and maintaining a design history file.

Increased worldwide sales capacity by developing a next generation self-contained Emergency Transport Incubator with internal pneumatic, ventilation and monitoring systems for UL/CE compliance.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hayward Pool Products Inc., Elizabeth, NJ

Senior Product Development Engineer

Improved and designed products for major swimming pool pump, filter and accessories manufacturer including pressure vessels, fluid flow devices and water management products involving precision injection and blow molded plastic parts and stamped and fabricated metal parts and systems.

Functioned as team leader for filtration products and plastic products designed for NSF compliance.

Patent for complex plastic mechanical water powered pool cleaner.

American Standard Inc., Piscataway, NJ

Senior Product Development Engineer

Created, prototyped and developed products for this plumbing fittings and fixtures company. Served as project engineer for commercial faucets, fittings and ceramic-disc valves. Provided support to Marketing for special projects giving technical/product presentations. Patent for electronic proximity faucet.

Standard Motor Products Inc., (Hygrade Division), Queens, NY

Project Engineer

Designed valves, pressure switches and engine components utilizing compression/injection-molded plastics, zinc die-castings, foam blown rubber, metal stampings and precision automatic screw machine parts for the automotive aftermarket.

Walter Kidde Co. (Fire Extinguishers), Belleville, NJ

Project Engineer

Designed, developed plastic valves, pressure vessels for fire extinguisher products for UL certification.

Parker-Ideal Corp (Div. of Parker-Hannifin), Brooklyn, NY

R&D Engineer

Supported products from concept through production of automotive products for engines, windshields, electrical items and accessories.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Mercer County Community College, Hamilton NJ 2003 to 2009

Adjunct Instructor, Strength of Materials Lecture and Lab (Part-time / Evenings)

Trained Architecture and Civil Engineering students in basic materials theory, testing of common structural materials, stress/strain, tension, bending protocols, lab operation and lab reports to supplement Material Science theory instruction.

EDUCATION

Masters’ level coursework in Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology. Newark, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), City University of New York, CUNY

(College of Staten Island) New York

Aeronautical Technology Diploma: Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, NY

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