Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical Design

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Resourceful and analytical engineer with a proven track record of driving business performance through innovative solutions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Skilled in problem-solving and corrective actions, with strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities to support team success and achieve company goals.

SKILLS:

Personal: Leadership, Team building, SMART Goals, Solution Developer, Time Management

PDM/MRP/ERP: Oracle, SAP, Odoo, Costpoint, ShopVue, Siemens

CAD System: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solid Edge, Pro-E

Performance: Project Management, Six Sigma (Black Belt), Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints.

Problem Solving: Root Cause Analysis, 8D Reporting, D/P-FMEA, 5-whys, A3, DMAIC, PDCA

Programing: LabView basics I & II, VB, C, QBasic. Python, MCAD, UR Robot, Direct logic

Software: Microsoft Office, Access, MS Project, Viso, Minitab, JMP, QuickBase

EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract), Billerica, MA

Antenna Research Association (Black Diamond), May 2024-Oct 2024

Conducted DOEs to optimize manufacturing processes to support final product and prototype manufacturing.

Designed and implemented equipment upgrade to improve product performance by 11%.

Performed critical design review of roll-to-roll printer, ensuring supplier provided solutions for process optimization and conducted a SISTEMA(Safety Integrity Software Tool for the Evaluation of Machine Applications) reports.

QUALITY/APPROVALS ENGINEER, Haverhill, MA

LexMar Global, Mar 2023-Jan 2024

Managed the company's Quality Management System, the annual reviews for ATEX/IECEx certification, and UL evaluation of products for compliance with ATEX/IECEx standards, reporting directly to the CEO on performance.

Developed and implemented plans to bring existing QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 80079-34, to include new policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Conducted internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing QMS.

Developed an online ECO database using QuickBase Software, integrating product data collection and storage while enhancing global accessibility for service teams in Europe and Middle East.

ENGINEER MANAGER, Portsmouth, NH

i2i Engineering, Jun 2021-Dec 2022

Provider of concepts, designs, assembly/build, installation & integration of robotics, automation equipment, controls, & safety components to enhance customer processes.

Supervised and mentored four project engineers to achieve project goals and milestones, by assisting with daily challenges, establishing priorities, and providing communication with senior management.

Conducted internal and external design reviews of projects, setting project priorities and solutions to maintain project goals.

Interpret customer requirements to develop scope of work, action plan, and delivery timelines.

Revealed changes to project scope captured new requirements under the Engineering Change Order procedure to capture additional project cost.

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, Manchester, NH

Granite State Manufacturing, Oct 2020-Jun 2021

Collaborated with project management and design team to identify critical project requirements to optimize material processing in the CNC and welding areas.

Coordinated with CNC programming team to design fixtures and identify special tooling requirements to process materials on CNC equipment, optimizing shop performance.

Populated PDM-ERP system, creating BOMs and routings to improve data management workflow and material traceability.

Designed fixtures and tools for production using 3D CAD software.

Developed process instructions using 3D CAD software to illustrate machining processes.

PRODUCT MANAGER III (Contract), Andover, MA

Philips Healthcare, Oct 2017-Aug 2020

Responsible for Preparing & Executing Product qualifications, component level, of new suppliers.

Created 2D floor plans to expand an ISO class 6 cleanroom, identifying equipment layouts, and facility resources to increase production capacity.

Improved machine uptime by 15%, established critical spare parts inventory and developed a database to store records.

Expanded production capacity by 100% using SolidWorks to design a vacuum chamber to dispense and cure adhesive using UV application.

Participated in cross-functional team meetings to discuss project progress and timelines.

OWNER, SUNCOOK, NH

Custom Integrated Manufacturing, LLC, Aug 2017- Present

Developed business plan, company mission statement, and 3-year strategic plans.

Estimated startup cost, 3-year operating budget(forecasted sales and operational cost), current and future capital equipment needs, labor requirements, and facility space requirements.

Conducted SWOT analysis and action plans to address weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Worked with SBA and SCORE to develop business educational needs and sought financial resources.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LEAD, Belmont, NH

AFL Test & Instrumentation, Jun 2015- Feb 2017

Successfully managed 6 technicians, providing day-to-day directions to meet production goals, cultivated team environment to increase daily output by 15%

Implemented improvement projects to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery of new products into production.

Conducted coaching, and performance reviews of team members, encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving to empower technicians to improve morale and teamwork.

Applied IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards to reworked PCBAs used for NPI and manufacturing.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, resulting in improvements in performance and reliability of new products.

Spearheaded strategic plans to obtain of offshore supplier support the transition of production to a facility in China.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Tilton, NH

awetis, May 2015-Jun 2015

Collaborated with the CEO and CFO on short term and long-term plans of US based team.

Established departmental timelines to complete specific project tasks to improve customer satisfaction.

Improved customer relationships conducted weekly meetings to improve communication about delivery schedules.

ENGINEERING MANAGER, Tilton, NH

awetis/Freudenberg—NOK, Dec 2012-Jun 2015

Led operational integration efforts of groups acquisition, ensuring seamless transition of manufacturing processes, system harmonization, and risk mitigation strategies.

Managed a team of engineers to develop and deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.

Increased project OTD by 65%, establishing critical paths for projects and monitoring priority shifts daily.

Designed a robotic inspection cell to inspect automotive steering seals for defects.

Fabricated fully automated work cells, using a 20-ton press, a robot, linear slides, actuators, conveyors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, and vacuum generators to trim flashing, greasing, insert components, assemble, and inspection.

Created a 7.5-ton electric press to form automotive transmission seals, using servo motors, ball screws, and custom designed dies.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, Ossipee, NH

Lytron Affinity Thermal Solution, Lydall Affinity, Mar 2010-Nov 2012

Designed semi-automated product work cell, implementing automated refrigeration charging station, semi-automated testing, and finial packaging.

Developed production floor layouts locating equipment, facility resources to maximize product flow, and to set up MES software system.

Established standardized workstations during 5S event and identified $8,000 in savings in miscellaneous tools and excessive material in WIP.

Conducted time studies and TAKT time analysis to optimize production efficiency and throughput, improving cell efficiency by 30%.

Other EXPERIENCE:

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, Allenstown, NH

Town of Allenstown

CREWCHIEF, CH-53E, MCAS New River, NC

USMC

EDUCATION:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN MET, Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire, Jun 2009, ABET Accreditation

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN MET/MFT, Concord

New Hampshire Technical Institute, Jun 1997, ABET Accreditation

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

GRANDKNIGHT, Concord, NH

Knights of Columbus, Aug 2010-Apr 2014 & Aug 2021-July 2022

COMMANDER, Pembroke, NH

American Legion, May 2014-Apr 2017

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