Edward A. Armijo

***** ********* ***

Columbia Station, OH

864-***-**** (M)

adq4e1@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Engineering Supervisor

SR, Process Engineer

Group Leader

Converting Specialist

Converting Technician

Team Leader

Journeymen Pressmen

Currently Engineering Supervisor for CCL Design, supporting the businesses in Strongsville and Brunswick Ohio.

As an Engineering Supervisor, I have over 36 years of experience in the converting industry. Successfully demonstrated the ability to perform certain tasks in the project life cycle: purchasing, manufacturing, testing, and implementation also assisted in design. Team-oriented performer with the ability to lead/support cross functional project teams. Strengths include excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed the Process Engineering group in 2 facilities.

Supported daily operations in 2 facilities

Implemented vision systems

New business support across 2 facilities

Developed a converting process with Design Team for the Powercheck that is produced by Avery Dennison SPD in Clinton SC. IP was awarded.

Developed process controls for new products at Avery Dennison STD.

Developed converting process in the Heel Drape product for KCI. Working with customer in product design and implementing changes.

Developed a “High Speed” Strap Attach process for RFID. Worked with teams across the country as well as in Europe. IP was awarded.

Achieved 95% RTY for “High Speed” Strap Attach.

Managed Converting Operations & Cleanroom with up to 38 direct reports.

Developed process to convert labels reinserting pre-printed inlays for RFID. This process uses 3 webs, 3 dies. Currently can run @125fpm, limited by the RF tester. Process has a total of 11 webs.

Completed DoE for RFID converting.

Launched 1st Medical Device for Medical Solutions

Developed converting process for Wearable Sensors. IP was awarded.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CCL Design Strongsville/Brunswick, OH November 2015 - Current

Engineering Supervisor

Lead Process Engineering Group

Installed Vision System

Supported Cost Reduction (set-up, scrap, run rate)

New business support (Design for manufacturing)

Work with Operations on day to day

New Equipment Integration

Avery Dennison (Medical Solutions), Mentor, OH July 2011 – November 2015

SR. Process Engineer

Design Process for Wearable Sensors

Lead on Manufacturing Processes

Installed new press

Completed/Supported IQ, OQ and PQ

Trained operators

Launched Wearable Sensors Device for Vancive (IP)

Avery Dennison (RFID Division), Clinton, SC Aug 2005 – July 2011

Group Leader/Converting Engineer

Manage daily production and support all R&D trials.

Support the commercialization of RFID processes.

Manage 18 direct reports in Converting and up to 38 direct before hiring Cleanroom Manager.

Manage cost centers for production.

Complete GPS for all hourly employees.

Coach and develop leaders for RFID division.

Meet/exceed division goals

Lead in development of converting process

Certifier for converting operations

Avery Dennison (RFID Division), Clinton, SC Apr 2004 - Aug 2005

Converting Technician

Develop High speed Strap Attach process.

Complete all trials related to RFID converting.

Support the installation and buy-off of new converting equipment

Avery Dennison (Specialty Tape Division), Mentor, Ohio Dec 2001 – Apr 2004

Process Engineer Associate

Work directly with operations in the manufacturing of Medical devices.

Develop converting process for new business ventures.

Certification of class 100,000 clean room.

Work directly with Product Design in new business developments.

Involved in Horizon 1 initiatives at Avery Dennison STD.

Avery Dennison (SPD), Clinton, SC May 2001 – Dec 2001

Team Leader

Lead an operations team, achieving results that support Clinton plant goals. These objectives include safety, service, quality, productivity, cost, and inventory control targets.

Provided coaching and development for operations team members in both the technical and social aspects of the team environment.

Coordinate the daily production activities of the team.

Track and report all key team performance metrics.

Resolve conflict within the team. Drive accountability.

Avery Dennison (SPD), Clinton, SC 1998 – 2001

Engineering Technician

Developed and implemented certified training program.

Responsible for shift production support. Troubleshooter for all converting processes.

Lead all new development work on production floor.

Avery Dennison (SPD), Clinton, SC 1996 – 1998

Converting Specialist

Responsible for running/supporting all R&D trials.

Focused on cost savings for the division.

A continuous improvement for all converting processes.

Worked with all levels of the company.

Avery Dennison (SPD), Clinton, SC 1994 – 1996

Trainer Operator (Tech V)

Worked with Avery Dennison Research Center in development in the Battery Tester product.

Helped in design of processes to full implementation.

Responsible of training all Tech IV in converting process.

Write tier III work instructions.

Avery Dennison (IPD), Monrovia, CA 1992 – 1994

Journeyman Pressmen

Ran all of Avery Dennison flexographic presses.

Produced high quality 4 color process labels.

Worked with Xonad adhesive application.

Processed Pharmaceutical labels.

EDUCATION

El Rancho H.S.

SKILL AREAS

Hands on, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve converting/manufacturing issues

MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Completed Zenger Miller Leadership Training.

Over 36 years of converting experience with various divisions and equipment.

Additional Interests

Being a Husband and a Dad

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