Jeffrey M Fitzgerald RESUME

www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-fitzgerald • Lunenburg, MA 01462 • 978-***-**** • acwq1t@r.postjobfree.com QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Exceptionally competent engineer with 24 years of experience in the manufacture of high-precision interconnect components. Focused on improving productivity and quality through the creation of unique proprietary equipment/tooling designs. Strong background in the development of all processes required to build high performance custom RF/microwave connectors, coaxial cables, and hermetic products for the defense, aerospace and commercial industries. Proven capability to manage and complete plant-wide process and infrastructure improvements. Powerful visionary with keen data analysis and project leadership talents.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Design for Manufacturability, DFM Cross functional relationship building

Piece part reduction and tool standardization Equipment, product & process validation

Ergonomics & work-flow improvements ROI & capital expense justification

ANSI Y14.5, Poka Yoke & automation design ISO 9001 & AS9100 documentation

Kaizen & Lean Six Sigma Principles CAPA, SPC & scrap reduction

Life cycle & FMEA Design of Experiments, DOE Trouble shooting equipment and processes

Environmental, health & safety planning Root cause failure analysis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Micro-Mode Products, Inc. 1870 John Towers Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 22.5 years combined R&D Engineer: 1997-2014 Hermetic Seal Laboratory Manager: 1990-1995

Increased contact crimping productivity 4 fold via vision guided & fiber optic desktop robots.

Developed flexible robotic assembly machine with real-time quality controls.

Managed transfer of 2 new products per week from development to production for 3 years.

Reduced job specific assembly staff by 85% via semi-automated singulation & orientation machine.

Elevated machine shop performance with new evaporative cooler layout design and installation.

Reconfigured 80% of a 22K SF facility to accommodate near 3x growth in personnel.

Produced an 8 fold assembly rate increase of an existing standard connector after redesign.

Created & implemented a Yield/Rework monitoring system for plant-wide rejections.

Introduced a new cleaning technique on all machined parts to eliminate time-sensitive FOD & eliminate a flammable liquid from the machine shop.

Reduced plant-wide power consumption through upgrades coupled with local utility incentives.

Identified & mitigated against potential health and environmental hazards in all manufacturing areas.

Developed readiness review plans for increased production demand rates to secure the 2 highest paying contracts in the company’s history then managed their execution. Kyocera America, Inc. 8611 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 1.5 years 1995-1997 Design Engineer for a high volume manufacturer of multilayer ceramic microelectronic packages.

Developed customer requirements into manufacturable designs complete with hard and soft tooling, fixtures and inspection templates.

Obtained ISO 9001 certification through the creation of Design Department Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.

Streamlined sales order review process.

SouthSide Design, Inc. Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 Summer 1989 Designer/Drafter of architectural elevations, floor plans and site plans for residential and commercial properties.

EDUCATION PLUS ADDITIONAL TRAINING

UMASS North Dartmouth Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology 1990

Glass to metal sealing: Matched and Compression Kanban pull system

Resistance welding: AC and Capacitive Discharge Continuous Process Improvement

ISO certification Total Quality Management (6 Sigma) Jeffrey M Fitzgerald PROJECT LIST

www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-fitzgerald • Lunenburg, MA 01462 • 978-***-**** • acwq1t@r.postjobfree.com Managed Facility Related Projects under my own initiative Machine Shop Upgrades: VSD Air Compressor and ancillary component layout Compressed air line plumbing installation, leak detection and air demand analysis Acetone recycling installation and subsequent elimination Compact ultrasonic vapor degreaser

Roof mounted evaporative cooling equipment & plenum design Timed infrared heaters

Seal Lab remodel: drop ceiling & insulation removal, ventilated sky light & vapor tight lighting Furnace and oven installation with PID tuning developed operating schedules and recipes High pressure Nitrogen/Hydrogen control panel, associated plumbing and safety shut-off circuit installation

Plating Lab remodel: Make-up and exhaust air handlers, plenums, flooring, lighting, tank supports Ceiling and fire suppression restoration, City and DI water plumbing Electrical panel boards, conduit, outlets, switches, heaters, controllers, timers & cord sets Assembly Department floor plan and work flow layout: personnel, equipment & storage Solder station & laser marker exhaust system

Lobby, conference room and office remodel.

Personnel Management Related

Managed and identified department needs for personnel. Interviewed and recommended potential supervisors, engineers and assembly staff. Hired and managed subcontractors for facility related improvements. Scheduled and trained engineering interns, supervisors and assembly staff. Conducted performance / wage reviews and provided conflict resolution. Auditor escort for design department during ISO 9001 certification process. Proprietary Production Equipment: designed and built from conception Each new piece was released complete with Operator’s Manual, maintenance schedules, BOM, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic plumbing drawings and provided with training and support. ROBOTS: 4 & 5 Axis Cartesian: Servo, Stepper and Pneumatic for: Press fit monitored assembly, resistance welding, contact crimping & lifecycle testing FURNACES: Horizontal & vertical pushrod and tilt load/unload with controlled atmosphere & PID for: Brazing, Heat treating, Sintering, Oxidation, Decarburization & Glass-to-metal sealing 1200 C max capable

OVENS: Controlled atmosphere, PID, batch and pusher-type for: Epoxy curing and Heat treating 320 C max capable

Coaxial cable processing: Bending, trimming and cutting machines Pneumatic EMI ring & lockring installer

100-up Flare press to form BeCu spring fingers

Manual press force/displacement monitoring

Timed pneumatic shake loader for small part singulation and orientation with air ionization 1-up Ultem 1000 heat staking machine for assembling connectors Manual solder wicking station to remove excess solder from pre-tinning operation Part Specific Processes and Tooling: designed, verified and validated PROCESSES & FIXTURING for:

Hermetic Sealing, Resistance Welding, Soldering, Swaging, Lapping, Brazing, Epoxy curing, Cleaning, Plating, Recycling, Machining, Deburring and Storage TOOLS: vibratory loading, bending mandrels, welding electrodes, soldering, weld integrity testing, hermetic leak testing and visual inspection

100-up Omni-tray for part storage and inspection

100-up Vacuum formed storage/shipping container mold designs 2 & 3 Axis VSWR/TDR offset test fixtures

“One-touch” tooling for high volume automotive yaw rate sensor header

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