Manufacturing Assembler

Maria San

SUMMARY

An experienced NPI Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry. Skilled in electro-mechanical assembly, manufacturing process instructions, and troubleshooting. Strong engineering professional with a focus on personal growth and skill development. SKILLS

• Machine Operator

• Assorted Power, Woodworking, Hand, and Small Tools

• Ultrasonic Welding

• CER, clean room, and 5S practices

• Shipping and Packaging, including loading and unloading trucks

• Composites

• Able to read blueprints

• Preparation of production schedules

• Interpersonal communication

• 3D Printing

• Soldering

• San Blasting

• Proficient in Microsoft Software

EDUCATION

Oakland High School – Oakland, CA

High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zipline (Drones Delivery Company) – San Francisco, CA November 2020 to March 2024 New Product Introduction (NPI) Technician

• Responsible for prototype and engineering validation builds of new systems, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining this hardware throughout testing.

• Work with schematics, creating process instructions from verbal directions, and working closely with Design Engineering personnel to validate own work.

• Assist in training and certifying manufacturing team members or external vendors as new assemblies reach maturity in the development.

• Check the quality of operations and meet schedules set by the NPI Supervisor.

• Support early prototyping and testing activities by building and maintaining hardware.

• Maintain NPI line(s) in a neat and orderly fashion.

• Perform complex and precise electro-mechanical assembly work and be able to work independently once a task is assigned.

• Make connections with other employees, learn how teams interact, and work fluidly with the NPI and Engineering teams.

• Provide design and assembly feedback to Engineering, as well as work closely with them to troubleshoot issues that come up during builds.

• Own the success of specific Zipline product development efforts.

• Meet aggressive deadlines, and provide support as needed during testing.

• Handle a variety of operations, including troubleshooting and rework requiring a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product.

• Work from complex and detailed schematics, drawings, and/or verbal and written instructions and specialized fixtures/test equipment.

• Develop initial Manufacturing Process Instructions.

• Have a quick and flexible approach to problem solving, task juggling, and collaboration.

• Update production records / test results, record process improvements and manufacturability suggestions.

• Communicate build results, ideas, and problems to supervisor and Design Engineers.

• Identify discrepant materials/components verbally. Stryker Medical Devices – San Francisco, CA August 2019 to March 2020 Operations

• Maximized efficiency and assembly-line work pace to meet and exceed output demands while maintaining perfect product quality.

• Used ultra-sonic welder in fast-paced production while following safety requirements.

• Observed regulations for Controlled Environment Room (CER): anti-bacterial and anti-viral practices, room pressure differentials, testing for particulates, etc.

• Trained rigorously in proper document control and ideal manufacturing techniques to ensure perfect product.

Confluent Medical Technologies - Fremont, CA January 2019 to August 2019 Technician/Chemist

• Used microscopes to assess quality of devices.

• Observed proper chemical handling procedures while preparing chemicals for electro-polish machine and operating machine.

• Used light tools and equipment to ensure customer specifications met in every product. Responsible for maintaining 5S cleanliness standards in the work environment. Penumbra Medical – Alameda, CA November 2017 to July 2018 Assembly

• Use higher level tools and equipment to complete assembly and inspection of medical devices

(catheters) at each workstation while maintaining a fast-paced work environment.

• Operated proximal laminating equipment and similar hot boxes.

• Developed skills with microscopes and small hand tools to assemble and inspect units.

• Responsible for maintaining detailed paperwork and documentation.

• Performed regular line clearance, i.e., cleaning, and sanitizing workstations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders, preparing required components and tools for the build.

Blue Apron – Richmond, CA June 2015 to July 2017

Lead Specialist

• Supervised the preparation of production schedules, preparation, and assembly of meat product.

• Directed and supervised compliance with inspection findings of local, state, and federal health authorities.

• Verified good record-keeping practices, submittal of regular reports on site cleaning, sanitizing, and food preparation.

• Responsible for coordinating shifts and schedules.

• Ensured maximum employee mindfulness and productivity through active involvement in training and motivation.

• Maintained or exceeded financial goals related to productivity, overtime, and labor.

• Consistently beat company targets for labor, overtime, and quality.

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