Robert Azak

East Brunswick, NJ adb1w0@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-**** LinkedIn URL

Manufacturing Engineer

Forward-focused manufacturing engineer with strong abilities to identify opportunities for revenue growth and build high-performance teams to support company objectives. Action-driven leader with expertise in product development, cross-functional team leadership, and delivering positive outcomes with strong and sustainable gains. Well adept to reduce costs, increase revenue, strengthen customer relations, improve business practices, and drive profitable growth. Exceptional interpersonal skills to mentor staff and encourage a team environment for high levels of employee confidence and satisfaction. Proven expertise in:

•Strategic Project Management

•Product Development & Management

•Inventory Control

•Root Cause Analysis

•Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Events, & 5S

•FDA/GMP/OSHA Requirements

•Cost & Risk Mitigation

•Value Stream Mapping

•Continuous Improvements

•Staff Leadership & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medin Corporation – Totowa,NJ 11/2018 - Present

Manufacturing Technical Manager (Aluminum Anodizing & CNC)

Lead operations including production floor, CNC department, surface finishing, and anodizing departments maintaining alignment with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2016. Coordinate manufacturing of medical devices with focus on safety, quality, and compliance. Facilitate metric tracking, productivity optimization, and on-time delivery. Cultivate a transparent and inviting working environment for improved employee engagement and productivity. Orchestrate reporting procedures, streamline processes, troubleshoot issues, handle corrective actions, and implement cost savings initiatives. Facilitate production scheduling, task delegation, and change management. Deploy lean processes to improve services, minimize scrap, and reduce overhead costs while enhancing product quality. Monitor personnel, provide conflict resolution, deliver training and mentorship, and conduct performance evaluations.

Key Contributions:

•Organize installation, operation, and application of automated Type II Anodize Line.

•Engineered racking system for machined aluminum parts to be conveyed through anodize line improving efficiency.

•Synchronize scheduling of operations and maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize life of machines.

Immunomedics Inc. – MorrisPlains,NJ 11/2017 – 11/2018

Process Engineer (Contract Position)

Orchestrated operations and established protocols for critical production equipment, utilities, and processes including HVAC systems, WFI systems, and water purification. Devised validation plans, protocols, and reports; executed IQ/OQ/PQ of facilities; and composed validation summary reports. Identified deviations, investigated and documented findings, and implemented change controls.

Key Contributions:

•Contributed to special teams and projects including nitrogen systems, fermenters, controlled storage units, autoclaves, and SIP processes.

•Improved planning and strategizing to reduce component errors.

Celgene Corporation –Warren NJ 5/2017 – 11/2017

Manufacturing Associate NK and CART (Contract Position)

Spearheaded set-up and operation of equipment in support of producing blood component lots through cell culture, harvest, and cryopreservation. Corroborated deviation findings after investigations, documented, and delivered suggested corrective actions. Sustained aseptic techniques for most tube activities including welding, connections, and transfers. Handled weighing and measuring of materials, maintained proper documentation, and complied with GMP specifications.

Key Contributions:

•Executed aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets encompassing buffer preparation, isolation of t-cells, transduced cells, and feed cells with media and harvesting.

LifeCell Corporation – Branchburg,NJ 3/2015 – 5/2017

Manufacturing Lead

Executed aseptic tissue processing, documentation, inventory management, and sanitation. Drove quality assurance, process improvements, and cost mitigation initiatives while maintaining safety. Integrated Lean methodologies and Kaizen events into manufacturing methods and processes to improve efficiency and productivity. Evaluated production layouts and designs for areas of improvement, implemented continuous improvements, and collaborated with cross-functional staff to establish viable safety support.

Key Contributions:

•Utilized simulation practices to optimize cell culture numbers.

MRS Construction Corporation – New York,NY 3/2004 – 1/2015

Project Manager

Controlled project management, field operations, stakeholder communications, permitting, and incident investigations. Outlined and enforced safety policies and procedures in alignment with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including OSHA.

Key Contributions:

•Built strong professional cross-functional team, delivered meticulous project audits, and improved customer satisfaction.

Additional experience as a Production Engineer at The Federal Metal Company, as a Plant Manager at Erbak Metal, as a Quality Assurance Manager at Sarbak Metal AS, as a Process Engineer at POTAS AS, and as a Junior Process Engineer at ASSAN AS.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Six Sigma Black Belt

ISO 9000 Quality Management

Project Management

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