CHRISTOPHER POTT

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Manufacturing Engineer brings expertise in project management and design. Understands challenges of today's businesses in meeting industry demands with cost-effective strategies. Well-versed in trends in machinery and methods.

WORK HISTORY

Senior Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer, 10/2015 to Current SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS - Hoffman Estates, IL

Performed senior level manufacturing services in nuclear field of Molecular Imaging Devices, specifically to Positron Emission Tomography systems for integration into MRI and PET-CT molecular imaging devices

Developed manufacturing build and test procedures for mechanical, electrical, and computer processes

Trained personnel on product manufacturing and testing

Coordinated development of new system of test computers (150 unique devices) to be used by Factory Personnel to record data and test production steps for medical device records

Managed cost and procurement of devices and associated peripherals

Provided smooth transition between expired computers and release of new devices, training staff on usage

Implemented all new devices within project timeline

Developed Validation Control documents for multiple products including Validation Plan, Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification, Production Qualification, Process and Production Readiness Checklist, and Process FMEA's

Designed and developed tooling, fixtures, and equipment necessary for manufacturing processes, maintaining procedures and training staff on usage

Procured equipment (~$400,000 annually), developed procedures and maintained machinery to facilitate manufacturing operations

Managed project to purchase and build optical testing system for new product line

Project consisted of quoting and purchasing equipment ($200,000) building and calibrating custom designed components, qualifying equipment for production use, and training personnel on proper function of equipment

Maintained successful flow of production during COVID-19 by directly building and testing production units while maintaining full workload of Engineering responsibilities

Managed 6S Team – Team of 12 production employees, tasked with ensuring safe and effective production space

Duties consisted of maintaining production equipment, ensuring safety and cleanly workplace, and monitoring correct training of personnel (150 production employees)

CONTACT

Address: 114 Jill Lane,

Streamwood IL 60107

Phone: 314-***-****

Email: ad3w0z@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn:

www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-

pott-32817427

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Industrial

Engineering, Engineering

Management and Data Analysis,

12/2023

Northern Illinois University - DeKalb,

IL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Engineering, 05/2009

Valparaiso University - Valparaiso, IN

Minor: Manufacturing Management

SKILLS

Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite

Experienced with SolidWorks, NX,

AutoCAD, FEA and CFD

Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer,

Fluid Mechanics, Electrical Circuitry

among aptitudes

Hard working, values based,

disciplined, energetic, adaptable,

goal-oriented, organized, analytical,

and optimistic

SAP Systems

KPI Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Electric-Ultrasonic Equipment

Project Implementation

Product Development

Financial Planning

Project Cost Analysis

Senior Product Engineer, 10/2010 to 10/2015

Durex industries - Cary, IL

Performed lead design responsibilities for multiple product lines including Cartridge Heater, Cast Circulation Heaters, Cable Heaters, and Thermal Sensors

Conducted design feasibility studies (calculations, manufacturability, cost-benefit analysis) after interfacing with customers to gather application information

Coordinated multiple design projects through all stages of development

(request vendor quotations, estimate product costs, oversee prototype creation, test and validate design, prepare product documentation for production, identify opportunities for improvement, change specifications to reflect revisions)

Identified opportunities and create designs for work process and tooling improvements

Close coordination with other engineering disciplines, customers, vendors, and fabricators, including coaching and mentoring to less experienced engineers

Standardized cast heater line (DFX Series of cast heaters) and standardized series of flanged heaters for 150# Flanges

Performed heat and fluid flow calculations for various design setups involving conduction, convection, and radiation, turbulent and laminar flow

Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (CNC, Lathe, Mill, Vacuum Press, Swaging, Foundry)

Experienced in quality control and measurement following ANSI design standards and ISO 9001 regulations

Engineer, 05/2008 to 06/2010

Fru-Con - Ballwin, MO

Packaging system re-architecture project at PepsiCo R&D Formula & Document Management in Valhalla, New York

Assisted in migration of specifications from multiple PepsiCo business groups into common format and storage location

Managed resources, setup meetings, communicated with businesses, managed data, and provided validation support

Project work included refining packaging material templates, aligning specification content on package materials used across businesses, and coding specification properties

Exceeded project goal to migrate 20% of legacy documents Independent Contractor, 08/2015 to 06/2023

Pott Properties - Illinois Suburbs, Illinois

Side business of managing property purchases and sales

Managed rental property from 2015 until its sale in June 2023

Purchased several houses, securing funds through bank loans

Completely renovated each house, working with contractors, day- laborers, and inspector’s ensuring each property was built to required codes

Worked with Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, and Lawyers to facilitate sale of each house

Generated profit on each property, average ROI (Return on Investment) was 22%

Average property held time was 14 months

REFERENCES

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