Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
Michael G. Vititoe
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
********@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Manufacturing Engineering utilizing extensive skills and experience in manufacturing
process improvement, manufacturability design review and analysis, technical writing, manufacturing management
and leadership
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 19 years of professional process and manufacturing engineering experience in manufacturing
memory, storage, circuit boards, surveillance, sensors and related technology solutions
• Process Improvement - Performed root cause analysis on Viking Components Rambus Micro BGA
assembly line process operation resulting in process optimization and operation reorganization. Cycle
time reduction and yield improvement from 40% to 90%
• Design Review - Researched/designed/developed a low cost, high volume reflow soldering process for
attaching crystals to a Kovar Sensor Support and a Densalloy Mass using an automated, conveyorized,
convection/conduction heating system. First year cost savings realization of over $300,000 annually
• Management and Leadership - Evaluated and optimized a conveyorized conformal coating system;
analyzed and developed a superior method for mixing and spraying acrylic and polyurethane coatings;
enhanced cleanliness/ handling/ masking procedures. Reduced defects by over 50%. Cost savings
realization of over $275,000 annually
• Technical Writing - Authored, designed and implemented a Design for Manufacturability Plan/Manual for
all new and revised products designs. Eliminated manufacturability problems commonly associated with
new products
• Computer Skills - Skilled in software programs CAM350, AutoCad, Visio, Agile CM, MS Office; Lotus
Notes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint MFGPRO. Recruited to design and layout entire company facility for
potential relocation to new building utilizing Auto-Cad 2000.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
HID Global Corp, Irvine, CA Dec 2010 to Present
• Designed/installed/maintained work related equipment, test fixtures, software applications
• Reviewed first article inspection reports and worked with design engineering, quality and
suppliers to resolve and correct discrepancies
• Provided technical support and direction to Contract Manufacturers
• Participated in product design reviews from a design for manufacturing/test perspective for new
product designs and/or product design changes.
• Performed in-house electronic & mechanical assembly to test equipment/test fixture used by
Operations at Worldwide Distribution Centers
• Traveled nationally/ internationally to provide operator process training and/or technical
assistance.
• Provided operator training, technical assistance and resolution when technical problems were
encountered during manufacturing production and/or product distribution
• Used electronic test equipment, hand, power, and other tools for fabrication of equipment, cables,
and test/programming fixtures
• Prepared and maintained work procedures and all related documentation for production tasks
• Performed new software application/utility analysis and evaluation prior to implementation
Michael G. Vititoe
Senior Process Engineer
STEC-INC, Santa Ana, CA Feb 2007 to Oct. 2010
• Manage design for manufacturability review of Gerber/Fabrication drawing files for all new/revised
printed wiring board designs.
• Coordinate Process Engineering activities for OEM Memory and Storage, Solid State Drives, Flash
Memory, DRAM Products manufacturer.
• Maintain technical writing responsibilities for manufacturing assembly procedures
• Document design discrepancies and make appropriate references.
• Identify, manage and work on projects to improve quality, process control and productivity;
• Conduct/design experiments for manufacturing process improvement/equipment procurement including
root cause failure analysis, BOM/routing errors, ECN implementations, new product introductions (NPI)
and tool/fixture development.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Vanguard-EMS, Beaverton, OR Nov 2005 to Feb 2007
• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this Electronic Assembly Contract
Manufacturer.
• Developed and maintained technical contacts with customers, suppliers, and other organizations in the
electronic community.
• Reviewed circuit board designs for cost, quality and manufacturability issues.
• Recommend appropriate production processes and provided daily process and manufacturing engineering
support to production.
• Identified, managed and worked on projects to improve quality, process control and productivity.
• Designed and conducted experiments to improve manufacturing processes and to advance organizational
knowledge of the field.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Viking Components, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA May 2000 to Nov 2005
• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this manufacturer of modem and flash memory
products for computers and digital devices.
• Managed SMT manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Provided document support for high volume, automated, semi-automated assembly production lines.
• Assisted in the training, development and implementation of One-Piece-Flow and 5S process in a lean
manufacturing environment.
• Performed conveyorized reflow oven thermal profiling for all existing and new product designs.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Endevco Corporation, San Juan Capistrano, CA Jan 1990 to Mar 1999
• Maintained Senior Manufacturing Engineering duties for this Dynamic instrumentation and sensor
manufacturing facility.
• Provided manufacturing process and documentation support for approximately 75% of all assembly
processes.
• Instructed, trained and certified assembly personnel to Mil-Spec 2000 & IPC 610B soldering.
• Supported responsibilities for GTAW, laser, resistance, percussion welding, brazing and laser engraving.
• Led a team of selected individuals to implement and optimize the transition of brand new laser engraving
technology.
• Authored, revised and optimized numerous manufacturing assembly processes instructions.
• Implemented a new data-logging, strip chart recording system, company-wide to monitor the numerous
assembly process ovens, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Repaired manufacturing assembly equipment and assisted the design engineering department during the
product development to full manufacturing phase.
• Researched, designed and developed manufacturing assembly tooling and fixtures.
• Established process document control consistent with the requirements of ISO 9001 and provided
assistance during company audits.
• Performed process capability evaluations, and designed and maintained statistical process charts.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree Pending
Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA,
Continuing Education
Extensive and ongoing coursework throughout career
SMTA-Surface Mount Technology Association
Active Member of the Los Angeles and Orange County Chapter
Contact this candidate