Timothy Pidlypchak, BSME

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Auburn, NY 13021 adcn9i@r.postjobfree.com

~ Professional Summary ~

Technical and people oriented professional with over 14 years of decision-making experience in engineering support, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering positions. Involved with testing and launching new and existing products to ensure quality control and identify any technical defects. Interfaced with sales reps, external clients, and machine builders.

~ Areas of Knowledge & Experience ~

Ergonomics & Safety Evaluation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen Events

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cognex Vision

Adept Robots

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Injection and Blow Molding

~ Selected Accomplishments~

Reduced scrap PPM to single digits on assembly processes.

Reduced cycle time by over 50%.

Increased scrap recovery amount from vendors by 300% monthly.

Launched new equipment on time and within budget.

Consistently maintained professional relationships with customers by communicating ongoing updates during equipment installations and repairs.

Created Cognex Vision programs to minimize false failures and increase first pass yield percentage.

Worked directly with external machine builders to facilitate in the design of equipment to satisfy production needs.

Managed a machine metrics database to monitor machine uptime and improve efficiency.

Participated on an Ergonomics Team focused on reducing injuries and risk throughout the entire manufacturing facility.

Consistently recognized by senior level management for successfully taking on new projects during a time of restructuring.

Voted as contractor of the month in December 2016

~ Career Progression ~

EmCom Inc., Auburn, NY 01/2020-02/2020

Contract Quality Engineer

Created training procedures for component prepping, hand assembly, and wave solder to simplify the employee certification process. Completed a comprehensive project to improve Quality/Efficiency in the Hand Assembly Dept. Supported Engineering and Quality with RMA’s, Corrective Actions, and Failure Analysis.

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Career Progression (Continued)

G.W. Lisk, Clifton Springs, NY 09/2016 – 08/2019

Contract Quality Engineer

Manage the ZDP (Zero Defect Project) for one of our top customers. Compile root cause and corrective actions for all escapes using the ZDP file format going back 3 years. Communicate updates with them bi-weekly. Worked on completing PPAP elements to satisfy customer requirements. Ballooned drawings and completed FAIR’s to meet customer needs. Participated on cross-functional teams to create FMEA documents, along with other core documents for various parts. Managed the EPP (Escape Prevention Planning) project for a key customer to ensure the timeline was met. Support the Quality Department as needed.

Xylem – ITT Gould’s Pumps, Auburn, NY 04/2012 – 03/2016

Quality Engineer

Manage the vendor debit process. Responsible for generating debit memos and recovering the money lost from scrapped parts due to vendor causes. Compile the data to create supplier report cards monthly, based on scrap and on time delivery. Communicate report cards and debit memos with each supplier. Manage the return of scrap to the corresponding supplier, for the entire facility. Conduct internal audits and provide business unit support. Manage the drawing revision process for the purchasing department and communicate updates to suppliers. Support the new part load process to meet customer needs. Perform shipping audits to ensure the accuracy of outgoing orders.

Ultralife Corporation, Newark, NY 08/2010 – 06/2011

Quality Engineer

In charge of activating the RMA module in Syspro to combine two RMA systems and provide better visibility of customer returns. Perform regular ISO internal audits of various departments and submit full evaluation to the director of quality. Manage the Preventative Action log for all of Newark and drive PAR’s to closure. Lead contact on 9V battery RMA’s and write/facilitate Failure Analysis reports.

Bitzer Scrolls, East Syracuse, NY 02/2010 – 08/2010

Lab Technician (Contract)

Assemble refrigeration compressors. Setup and install compressors on test stands, including a calorimeter. Run testing and program set points. Perform engineering testing on experimental compressor shells. Tear down faulty compressors and disassemble them for analysis.

ITT Gould’s Pumps, Seneca Falls, NY 09/2009 – 02/2010

Research and Development Technician (Contract)

Perform developmental testing on new designs of slurry pumps. Setup pumps for testing including alignment and vibration testing. Facilitate in the redesign of the testing loop. Support testing requirements for witness testing.

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Career Progression (Continued)

TRW Automotive, Auburn, NY 09/2007 – 03/2009

Process Development Engineer

Launched new equipment and processes. Support existing equipment including adept robots. Facilitate in the reduction of scrap. Introduce error proofing on equipment to improve quality and eliminate defects. Create and maintained FMEA’s to aid in the design of new equipment and upgrade existing equipment. Setup and maintain Cognex Vision Inspection programs to ensure quality and reliability.

Trison Business Solutions, Honeoye Falls, NY 11/2005 – 09/2007

Fuel Cell Test Engineer

Tested hydrogen fuel cell stacks for General Motors. Analyzed data and wrote failure analysis recommendations when needed. Entered issues into the continuous improvement database to help improve quality. Cross trained in other departments to allow flexibility. Wrote work instructions for all the operations in the department. Maintained the machine uptime statistics.

Inficon, East Syracuse, NY 02/2005 – 09/2005

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Contract)

Tested 10-port valves which are the heart of the gas chromatograph. Assembled, leak tested, and troubleshot gas chromatographs along with analytical columns. Wrote and maintained operational method sheets. Built and tested transfer valves. Wrote procedures to manufacture a leak tight gas chromatograph. Maintained a quality control database.

Intertek, Cortland, NY 05/2002 – 10/2003

Mechanical Engineer

Promoted to supervise and train technicians on electrical/mechanical testing procedures and report generation. Setup and tested communications cables and evaluated the results for performance and safety purposes in compliance with UL, NEMA, IEC, ICEA, IEEE, and CSA among other standards. Communicated these results in report form to the clients to meet their needs. Worked directly with sales representatives and clients in the quoting of projects that needed to be performed.

~ Education ~

BSME, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

~ Training & Certifications ~

Cognex Vision, Advanced Motion Controls, Rochester, NY

Kaizen Training, Pratt & Whitney, North Haven, CT

Ergonomics Training, Pratt & Whitney, North Haven, CT

Behavioral Based Study Training, TRW Automotive, Auburn, NY

ISO Internal Auditor Training, Ultralife Corporation, Newark, NY

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