Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
JEFF PATTERSON
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-patterson-30333a5a/
Anoka, MN 55303
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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Manufacturing Engineer with experience developing best grinding practices. Previously developed new processes that allowed employer to save time and money. Led continuous improvement and design transfer processes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medtronic, Minneapolis, Mn. 2018 to Present
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Worked in RTG developing best centerless grinding practices. Developed a new process using super abrasives that eliminated striations with a realized cost savings for Medtronic in DBS where we are grinding MP35N and PU at the same time.
Ground all types of Nitinol and have developed best grinding technology to achieve the desired specifications.
Completed PCT and DVT for launch of new products.
Wytech, Rahway, NJ 2016 to 2018
Senior Process Engineer
Developed new grinding processes using many new abrasive types including super-abrasives. Design and implement machine upgrades to take advantage of these new wheels. Improved all grinding processes using Q prime and AGGR algorithms to meet customer CPK requirements.
Worked with project teams to identify issues and risks. Integrate with core team members during new product development.
Presented process and equipment recommendations to leadership with timely reviews. Develop manufacturing work instructions.
Led Continuous Improvement which entails identifying areas of potential improvement. This includes analyzing and documenting new designs, fixtures, and new processing methodology to increase productivity.
Developed and implemented new manufacturing processes, execute process validations such as IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and reports.
Led the design transfer phase including product development, validation planning, design for manufacturability and assembly, Design of Experiments, ANOVA analysis and process capability analysis, etc.
Conducted risk analysis including DFMEA, PFMEA and create/maintain necessary documentation.
Supported the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
Monitored and improved the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel.
Stanadyne LLC, Jacksonville, NC 2012 to 2016
Manufacturing Manager
Worked as manufacturing manager and I-Grind Technical Manager. I had direct supervision over 61 employees
Have extensive problem-solving background including a green belt from Motorola University, 5 Why training from GM as well as Shanin Red X, SPC and Mini Tab, Fishbone Diagram, Critical thinking along with Mathematics.
Managed APQP and PPAP documents for customers. Reduced pump backlog from 20,000 to 200, reduced reject rates from 25% to 3%, reduced pumps in repair from 2500 to 50 and significantly reduced inventory and costs, while improving efficiency. Coordinated and responded to manufacturing operations in the introduction of new products.
Energizer/American Safety Razor, Verona, VA 2005 to 2012
Sr. Scientist / Advanced Process Development Grinding
Successfully launched new products 3-6 months before planned release date.
Eliminated 1 of 3 grinding operations by introducing the use of super Abrasives.
Coordinated and responded to manufacturing operations in the Introduction of new products.
Number one goal was to make a sharper razor than MP3 by Gillette Corp. Achieved this goal in a year.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Boston Scientific, Miami, FL
Principal Engineer
Managed all guide wire grinding and trained 8 technicians how to trouble shoot and repair all of the grinding equipment. Saved the company in documented reports called VIP's, over 2.2 million dollars in 3 years.
United Technologies, Salt Lake City, UT
Manufacturing and Production Supervisor
Managed all grinding operations and was responsible for all quality and production issues. Supervised 25-30 employees.
SKILLS
Lean, Machining, Tooling, CNC, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Medical Device, Aerospace, Green Belt in DRM, Grinding
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