Mechanical Engineer R D

Nick Ngoc Nguyen Silverado, CA

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER ********@*****.*** 949-***-****

EDUCATION

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Sciences, Mechanical Engineering June 1986 EXPERIENCE

SIXMA – Silverado, CA Sept. 2023 - Current

Consultant Engineer

● Improved processes and procedures for VJ Engineering Advanced Sterilization Products (Fortive Corporation) – Irvine, CA 2019-September 2023 Principal Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

● Led cross-functional teams involving project managers, engineers, technicians, and buyers to deliver innovative and technically complex solutions, launching cost-effective products for the LATAM and China markets.

● Led design concepts in SolidWorks, overseeing the development and release of detailed components, subsystems, and mechanical systems for the Automated Endoscope Reprocessor.

● Manage an external manufacturer and provide engineering support to facilitate pre-production build at Nypro Healthcare facility in Tijuana.

● Responsible for budgets, technical leadership and mentorship of multiple engineers to build the first 3 lab-prototype units for testing purposes.

● Capitalized on business strategies to address supply chain issues, reduce component costs, and eliminate non-value-added processes in partnership with Jabil partners. Advanced Sterilization Products (Ethicon, Inc.) – Irvine, CA 2010-2019 Principal Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

● Managed and designed on the I-DEAS NX (SDRC) the first Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor with Cleaning Claim

(FDA approved process).

● Lead design concepts, development, and release of detailed components and verified more than 100 Endoscopes Adapters for Olympus, Fujinon, Pentax, Karl Stoz. Various Mechanical Engineering Positions 1988-2010 Roles: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, System Engineer PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

19 Patents Awarded 2001-2023

6 Publications Awarded 2002-2023

GENERAL INFORMATION

Skills: GD&T, 3D Printing, Vacuum Technology, Pneumatics, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Machined & Molded parts Certificates: Reliability and Distribution, Johnson & Johnson certified Process of Excellence, Six Sigma Black Belt Interests and Hobbies: Rock climbing – Hiking – Mountain biking – Swimming – Taekwondo

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