Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional communication, proven leadership skills, interpersonal and analytical skills developed through varied work environments and experience. Self-motivated, strong ability to anticipate future concerns, and highly detail oriented.

Experience

Vanguard-EMS, October 2011 to Present

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Provide daily process and manufacturing engineering support to the production team.

Provide technical resources to production for lean process operations, improvement and problem solving.

Identify, manage and lead projects to improve quality, process control and productivity.

Provide senior level technical resources to production for interpretation of quality standards, process control and training.

Support and develop technical competence in production and technical support staff.

Design and conduct experiments to improve manufacturing processes, and to advance organizational knowledge of the field.

Evaluate, recommend and coordinate implementation of circuit board processes and equipment.

Prepare and conduct training in all manufacturing processes, techniques and equipment operation.

Maintain current knowledge of manufacturing and advanced electronic assembly processes and equipment.

Provide technical support for new product introduction and for Program Management Team.

Proficient in maintaining technical contacts with customers, supplies and other organizations in the electronics community.

Ability to review operation and product for cost, quality and ability to manufacture and recommend appropriate production processes.

Proficient in design review for continuous improvement for manufacturability of customer products.

Sure Power Industries, February 2007 to October 2011

Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Reduced process variability by utilizing statistical methods and developing operational control plans and procedures.

Evaluated and recommended purchase of new equipment and materials for launching of Low & High mix / Low & High volume production lines.

Proposed, evaluated, purchased, and programmed numerous SMT/Manufacturing production lines.

Implemented and maintained DPMO, First Pass Yield, and Various Production Data Analysis software systems.

Proficient in line-balancing, line-setup, and SMT/Manufacturing equipment performance and evaluation.

Develop PFMEA/DFMEA protocols and improvement strategies to ensure production reliability.

Provided engineering support to production, quality, and testing in developing design for manufacturability and failure analysis processes.

Develop and Implement lean manufacturing practices throughout the production areas.

Design and develop various Wave Solder, SMT, and box build/final assembly fixtures and processes

Provide continuous cost reduction within the production area by way of kaizen events and MVP(lean six sigma) projects

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the production department and supply chain

Develop, review, verify, and/or approve APQP and PPAP documentation and protocol.

Rodgers Instruments LLC, October 2000 to January 2007

Manufacturing/Production/Process/Test Engineering Manager

Managed and supervised an engineering team of three engineers and four technicians.

Managed and supervised a production team of fourteen assemblers, two supply personnel, and one scheduler.

Implemented five years of lean-manufacturing practices, reducing product lead-time from 21days to 48 hours.

Ability to establish departmental budgets, employee evaluations, and write complete return on investment reports.

Responsible for vendor and supplier audits and evaluations.

Established Manufacturing Document Control group to improve first past yield and product reliability

Former Secretary of the Surface Mount Technology Association Oregon Chapter since 2003-2007.

Directly responsible for the electronic assembly department ROHS compliant transition.

Reduced process variability by utilizing statistical methods and developing operational control plans and procedures.

Evaluated and recommended purchase of new equipment and materials for launching of Low & High mix / Low & High volume production lines.

Proposed, evaluated, purchased, and programmed numerous SMT production lines.

Proficient in line-balancing, line-setup, and SMT equipment performance evaluation.

Provided manufacturing SMT programming support using CircuitCam Computer Integrated Software, Omron AOI programming, Huntron Programming software, Quad Auto-programming, and Essemtec Auto-programming.

Implemented the use of boundary-scan and in-circuit test equipment.

Designed and procured numerous assembly tooling and test fixtures.

Provided engineering support to production, quality, and testing in developing design for manufacturability and failure analysis.

Developed, maintained, updated, and implemented electronic assembly design for manufacturing and design for testability guidelines.

Created over 400 new ROHS compliant machine programs over the last 24 months using off-line program generation software.

Manufacturing Core Team Project leader for over 28 new product introductions.

RadiSys Corporation, April 1998 to September 2000

Senior Process Engineer

Supervised an engineering team of two engineers and six technicians.

Responsible for vendor and supplier audits and evaluations.

Active member of Surface Mount Technology Association Oregon Chapter since 1998.

Reduced process variability by utilizing statistical methods and developing operational control plans and procedures.

Evaluated and recommended purchase of new equipment and materials for launching of Low & High mix / Low & High volume production lines.

Proposed, evaluated, purchased, and programmed numerous SMT production lines.

Proficient in line-balancing, line-setup, and SMT equipment performance evaluation.

Provided manufacturing SMT programming support using Uni-Cam Computer Integrated Software, CRT AOI programming software, Universal Programming software, Sanyo Auto-programming, and Assemtec Auto-programming.

Provided engineering support to production, quality, and testing in developing design for manufacturability and failure analysis.

Created 260 machine programs using off-line program generation software.

Manufacturing Project leader for over 68 new product introductions.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, March 1997 to April 1998

Manufacturing Engineer

Supervised an engineering team of two engineers and three technicians.

Responsible for vendor and supplier audits and evaluations.

Reduced process variability by utilizing statistical methods and developing operational control plans and procedures.

Evaluated and recommended purchase of new equipment and materials for launching of Low & High mix / Low & High volume production lines.

Proposed, evaluated, purchased, and programmed numerous SMT production lines.

Proficient in line-balancing, line-setup, and SMT equipment performance evaluation.

Provided manufacturing SMT programming support using Uni-Cam Computer Integrated Software, CRT AOI programming software, Universal Programming software, Pana-Pro Auto-programming, Zevatech programming and Quad Auto-programming.

Provided engineering support to production, quality, and testing in developing design for manufacturability and failure analysis.

Created 64 machine programs using off-line program generation software.

Panasonic Factory Automation, June 1995 to March 1997

Field Service/Applications Engineer

Completed process capability studies, which contributed directly to the sale of multiple production lines throughout North America.

Tracked customer defect charts and implemented process changes resulting in a reduction of defect rates and improved yields.

Set up customer applications for equipment sales demonstrations and performed technical sales presentations.

Tested and evaluated equipment performance in a controlled environment and made design change recommendations to the parent factory.

Performed simulations and time studies for production capacity, plant layout and equipment selection recommendations.

Optimized SMT processes for maximum operating efficiency and improved machine reliability and integrity.

Maintained a direct link between customers and factory to speed up modification and special design transactions.

Installed, maintained and modified high-speed electronic assembly equipment.

Troubleshot and debugged machines in the following major areas: electrical, mechanical, programming, PLC’s and pneumatics.

Provided telephone and on-site technical support for increased customer productivity and throughput.

Aligned and calibrated vision recognition, laser detection, CAM positions and AC / DC motor driver systems to improve machine performance.

Integrated machines to communicate properly with other manufactured equipment.

Dillard Packaging Systems, January 1994 to June 1995

Field Service Engineer

Installed, maintained and modified high-speed robotic assembly equipment.

Troubleshot and debugged machines in the following major areas: electrical, mechanical, programming, PLC’s and pneumatics.

Provided telephone and on-site technical support for increased customer productivity and throughput.

Aligned and calibrated vision recognition, laser detection, CAM positions and AC / DC motor driver systems to improve machine performance.

Integrated machines to communicate properly with other manufactured equipment.

Naval Aviation Depot, August 1992 to January 1994

Electrical Systems Technician

Performed aircraft electrical wiring modification.

Assemble aviation black-box flight-simulators electrical systems.

Implemented Service Technician qualification program, monitored individual progress, and evaluated engineer performance.

United States Navy, May 1981 to July 1992

Aviation Electronics Technician

Provided in-flight troubleshooting and repair of aircraft electrical systems.

Performed corrective maintenance and component level repair on various electrical AOA, Navigation, Automatic Carrier Landing System, and the aircraft power distribution system equipment.

Education

Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Hartford University, May 2001.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Trinity University, September 1999.

Completed three years of Aeronautic Engineering instruction, Eastern Institute of Technology, June 1989.

Implementing Lead-Free Assembly at Your Facility, April 2004 & November 2005.

Cooper Industries Manufacturing Variance Programs (MVP) (lean six sigma green belt equivalent) Sept. 2008.

Leading Change II in RadiSys October 1999.

Mass Customization Pathway to Agility, November 2000.

Value Stream Mapping-Implementing Lean-manufacturing seminar, July 2001.

Completed numerous SMTA process and manufacturing related schools.

Panasert MVIIC Advanced Training, July 1995.

Universal GSM Programming School, Sept. 1998.

Panasert MPAIII Advanced Training, October 1995.

Alan Brady SLC 500 PLC Programmable School, November 1994.

Panasert MPAV Advanced Training, August 1997.

SC Coding Program School, August 1995.

Panasert MSHII Factory Training, March 1996.

Panasonic Process and Controls Training, October 1996.

Numerous U.S. Navy Training schools and courses in electrical systems, electronics, calibration, vapor cycle, air conditioning systems and hazardous materials (complete list available upon request).

Activities

Oregon Chapter of Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) .

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