Solid modeling, testing, prototype, material selection

JULIE HAVLIN

Vista, California ***** (C) 760-***-****

**.******@*****.***

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

MECHANICAL DESIGNER / DRAFTER MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Solutions-driven electro-mechanical and graphic design professional with over 20 years of experience enhancing product performance and profitability in high-pressure manufacturing environments. Skilled drafter and designer with demonstrated expertise in creating 3-D models and prototypes. Business-focused graphic artist with history of success designing labeling and packaging graphics with particular focus on manufacturability, customer requirements and cost-effectiveness. Strong leader and communicator with record of successfully orchestrating international manufacturing projects and coordinating with multi-functional teams.

Graphic Design: Design & Layout Drawings, Models & Specifications 3-D Modeling Drawing & Model Interpretation & Analysis Inks & Solvents Label Design

Product Engineering: Laboratory Testing & Validation Product Design Technical Documentation Material Selection Product Launch Bill of Materials Feasibility testing

Manufacturing: Quality Control Vendor Sourcing & Localization Cost Reduction Process Improvement Supplier Allocation Package Testing Requirements: Consumer Electronics Delivery Logistics Six Sigma Plastic Injection Molding & Tooling Metal Stamping Machine shop and fabrication Statistical Process Control ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 GD&T Prototyping SAP DFMEA Root Cause Analysis

Technical Skill: Pro Engineer / Creo 2.1 / SolidWorks 3-D Modeler UG NX Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Agile, PDMWorks, and Windchill PLM/PDM MicroCADAM AutoCAD Key Creator Microsoft Word, Office, Power Point, Excel Testing equipment (Instron, Mark 10, High Burst Leak Tester)

Verifies information provided is accurately represented and all industry drafting standards are met while reviewing the accuracy of work, checking dimensions, and making mathematical calculations. Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly, applying them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

Can determine drawing and view scaling requirements thru understanding of established mechanical engineering design concepts and principals. Applies expertise and ability to coordinate and collaborate with engineers to create new and/or modify existing technical drawings.

Demonstrated leader that can direct/supervise other drafters and engineers on large drawing projects to ensure consistency and cohesiveness throughout all engineering packages. Perform drawing checking function for other Engineers/CAD Designers as well as co-workers with less experience.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Tech Mahindra -contract for ASML

January 2023 – December 2023

Assignment: Modifying/designing in NX CAD data to current designs for water cooling lines used in the manufacturing of semiconductor machinery. Creating supporting documentation of Work Instructions for assembly of said water lines on the production floor. Creation of quality documentation for the re-use/remanufacturing of parts to be either sent to suppliers or be scrapped.

Manufacturing Engineer III

IDC Technologies– Temporary assignment at Becton Dickenson

November 2021 – January 2023

Main assignment is the remediation of CAPAs for Manufacturing Engineering. Participated in deep dives and investigation of gaps in the IQ, OQ, and PQ activities of production equipment and fixtures. Currently leading the writing and execution of IQ and OQ protocols for multiple production printers.

Senior Mechanical Designer/Associate Engineer

Actalent– Temporary assignment at Acutus Medical

April 2021 – October 2021

Assisting with the documentation and release of production fixtures and drawings in SolidWorks. Participated in and designed new fixtures by getting input from operators and considering increase in productivity. Worked very heavily in designing and 3D printing of prototype parts in Formlabs and Stratasys printers.

3D CAD Designer

Mindlance – Temporary assignment at Beckman Coulter

November 2020 – April 2021

Assignment consisted of creating 3D solid models in SolidWorks for use in technician training modules for test equipment. This data was created by using existing Power Point presentation photos and collaborating with a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for dimensions of certain components Deep analytical thinking is necessary in order to gage the proper sizes/proportions of additional components that the SME was unable to provide measurements for due to the equipment being densely packed.

Mechanical Engineer I

Indotronix – Temporary assignment at Becton Dickinson

June 2018 – June 2020

Initial assignment was supporting Verification and Validation testing in a controlled product testing lab on disposable IV tubing and components. Was able to identify an issue that, although out of the scope of the protocol, had the possibility of causing a CAPA in the future. Lead for pinch clamp consolidation of parts for cost down. Worked with Corporate Marketing on sample scheduling and assembly. Coordinated with plant in Tijuana, Mexico on creating feasibility test samples for mechanical and product initial testing. Compared results with data from parts/assemblies already in production. Main contact for building marketing samples of projects in process for evaluation by sales and clinical contacts. Major player in working with facilities in order to get a large piece of equipment through a small window. Requested quotes and coordinated schedules for delivery and equipment placement in lab. Assisted in feasibility testing on projects for cost savings. Designed fixtures to be used on an Instron universal testing machine, as well as for Product Test Lab temperature room and feasibility testing applications.

Associate Engineer

MLS Technologies, Inc. – Temporary/Perm assignment at Sommetrics

March 2018 – May 2018

Design of parts for a PWB testing fixture as well as another for the application of gel to silicone neck collars used to battle sleep apnea. Tolerance stack-ups performed to ensure correct placement of boards onto the fixture while keeping in mind Design For Manufacturing. Worked with Document Control in order to do BOM modifications. Created 3D printed prototypes as well as using power/hand tools in the Mechanical lab to prove out designs

Mechanical Engineer II

Zenith Talent – Temporary assignment at Philips Respironics

May 2017 – March 2018

Product design and development, DFMEA, 3-D CAD, Tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and BOM creation. - Creation or updates of parts and tools including drawings, CAD models - Creating or updating drawings for parts, sub-assemblies, products or test fixtures. - Creating or updating bills of materials - Creating or updating 3D CAD models.

Drafter

Apex Life Sciences – Temporary assignment at ICU Medical

February 2017 – May 2017

Main assignment is to design disposable medical devices, such as catheters, to be manufactured by injection molding processes. Confirmation of these designs done by creating 3D printed samples to test the fit and function. Also tasked with working within cross functional teams to update supplier provided drawings and change the Bill of Materials to company standards while investigating the possibility of cost down advantages.

Electro Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Designer

Automation GT, Carlsbad, California

September 2016 – February 2017

Responsible for the update of drawings and models (into Solidworks - from napkin sketches and redlines) of automation equipment, update of Bills of Materials to current specifications. Additional duties of assisting in the delivery of, and de-bugging of automation equipment to factories in Mexico with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Senior CAD Designer

Integra Lifesciences / SeaSpine, Vista, California

February 2014 – November 2016

Brought on to support the Research and Development Engineering Department. Initially was assigned to help clear up the backlog of Engineering Change Orders during the opening phases of implementation of Agile PLM Program. Responsible for the creation and implementation of Engineering Requests and Changes (both hard copy and through Agile); modifying Bills of Material and correcting data upload mistakes; creating complete final drawings for initial prototyping and release as well as designing innovative new designs for surgical instruments - stainless steel surgical instrument that will break and store spinal screw tabs during surgery using Pro Engineer 3D design/modeling program. Created quality control documents for inspection of outgoing surgical kits using SolidWorks.

PDM/CAE/CAD Engineer (Consultant - Cymer)

Source Engineering Services, San Diego, California

October 2013 – February 2014

Focus of assignment is the analysis and verification of correct structuring and viable data from Pro Engineer in order to prepare migration of solid models and assemblies into Unigraphics NX.

Drafter/Designer III (Contractor)

General Atomics, Poway, California

August 2012 – August 2013

Primary assignment is to support the Engineering Liaison group. Responsible for the creation and implementation of Engineering Requests and Changes; analyzing solid model issues/errors and correcting; modifying Bills of Material.

CAD Designer (R&D-Customs)

Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, California

June 2011 - August 2012

Responsible for customization of surgical instruments for spinal surgeons, picking the best material for manufacturability and ease of use. BOM creation using Agile Product Life Management system. Successfully interacted with Orthopedists and Neurologists as well as product representatives in order to provide the best designs of instruments for specific spinal surgical procedures. Inventoried and created database for existing instrument components in order cut lead time and manufacturing expense.

CAD Designer (Manufacturing -Contractor)

Alphatec Spine, Carlsbad, California

January - June 2011

Main scope of assignment is providing skilled support to the Manufacturing Engineering group. The focus of the position is the conversion of Scient’X Spine CAD drawings into the Alphatec Spine mechanical part drawing format; correcting drafting problems as well as design issues. Assigned to design a wire cutting jig for manufacturing when the automated machine went down.

Electronic Designer I (TV Design Engineering)

Sony Electronics, Inc., San Diego, California

April 1993 – June 2009

Provided skilled support to Mechanical Design Engineering team from concept development to product sustainability under aggressive deadlines in high-pressure manufacturing environment. Served as key team member responsible for extensive testing of preliminary designs and trial samples to assure usability and UL compliance. Assured product and process compliance with quality standards. Performed extensive cost analysis on mechanical design; produced documentation as needed including Bill of Materials, Engineering Change Orders and Production Change Notices. Developed 3-D drawings for manufacturing of injection-molded plastic components and metal stamping. Adjusted drawings as needed after issuance. Created and modified plastic and metal prototypes for design evaluation and high-profile sales meetings.

●Slashed lead time for development of artwork supporting creation of pad printing clichés and packaging labels from 1 month to 3 days through localizing process from Japan to USA.

●Strengthened US supply chain by sourcing local suppliers for design groups and manufacturing plant.

●Assured quality control and minimal line stoppage during product launch labeling process.

●Organized and worked with Facilities Department to layout group laboratory. This included overseeing electrical drop-down placement as well as ordering and building of work tables and shelving.

●Liaised between US and Japanese marketing departments during creation of Point of Purchase labels. Oversaw supplier allocation and label delivery to manufacturing plants in Pittsburgh and Mexico.

●Reduced manufacturing costs through targeted material selection studies gauging cost-efficiency and manufacturability of label materials.

●Saved company an estimated 4 million dollars by creating a simple but effective corrective rework action for instruction manuals that were printed with mistakes – designed labels that would go over the text or illustration.

NOTE: Additional professional experience includes Process Technician at Sony Electronics. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

AS - Associate of Science in Electro-Mechanical Design

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

●Bachelor Studies (no degree) in Graphic Arts (Major) / English (Minor): University of New Mexico.

●Spanish for Communication: Palomar College

●Statistical Process Control

●ISO 9001 & ISO 14001

●Six Sigma

●Woodworking and Cabinetry: Palomar College

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