Data Collection Process Optimization
Resume:
JASON M. GETZ
B.S., M.B.A.
OWNER/OPERATOR DOGTOWN ENTERPRISES, LLC.
*** ****** *****, ****** *****, PA 17740
*****.****@**.***
OBJECTIVE
OPERATIONS management, advanced SUPERVISION (multi-level and cross-functional), job level MENTORING, EQUIPMENT/RESOURCE PROCURMENT and SUPPORT, DEFECT REDUCTION, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, PROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS (production and engineering opportunities): Extensive background in managing and directing technical work groups, managing manufacturing and technical processes in both commercial and application specific production lines. Expert in devising and implementing factory automation, data collection and management, building operator interfaces, APPS, GUIS, and SOPs. Over 20 years combined experience in serving the customers in the military, research, academic, medical, automotive, and consumer markets. Well versed and familiar with military type specs and requirements. Experienced in SMT, ceramic multilayer and thick film processing and the assembly of ceramic electronic components, operator interface development (apps; GUIs), machine PLC, VFD controller programming, and machine problem diagnosis and repair. Expertly skilled in rogue process revamping, data collection, formulations for tape casting, screen printing, kiln optimizing, termination application, advanced defect reduction, electrical test screening, ultrasonic scanning, and HALT life test program development and management. EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
The University of Phoenix, Global Campus
Bachelors of Science
Environmental Resource Management, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Graduated: 2007
GPA=3.82
Graduated: 1996
GPA=3.62
EXPERIENCE
Qortek — Linden, PA /State College, PA July 2022 àMay 2024
Ceramic Engineer
• Process optimization for textured PZT lines (ATM and multilayer).
• New product development.
• SBIR proposal writing, SBIR Program Technical Lead (resource management, roadmap development, results reporting to ONR).
• Customer interaction including problem resolution production updates.
• Budget monitoring and program progress feedback to upper management.
• Brainstorming new solutions to process limitations.
• Yield loss resolution action items, and root cause analysis.
• Corrective action implementation.
Dogtown Enterprises, LLC. Jersey Shore, PA 5/2018àPresent Owner/ Project Manager/Process Engineer
• Daily – Identify process weaknesses and inefficiencies and correct, optimize, monitor to reduce defects and improve output in turn reducing costs for local businesses as a third party independent contractor/consultant. Also provide environmental and workplace air and waste water monitoring and mitigation actions to provide compliance w/ OSHA CFR 1920. APC International, LTD Mackeyville, PA 1/2013à5/2018 Production Manager/ Project Engineer
• Daily -- Set priorities, track WIP, hit production goals, and communicate w/ sales reps/upper management and address manning and capacity issues. Accountable for production line hitting established goals and shipping product on-time. OTD (on-time delivery) increased from 78% to
> 92% under my leadership. Actions directly led to increase in gross revenue from $2.2M up to
$7.1M during my tenure.
• Defect identification and mitigation for production lines via process monitoring, control, and optimization including formulation changes for pre-mill, mill, spray dry and calcining processes.
• Haz-Waste compliance and management (DEP/EPA/DOT).
• Air quality testing, reporting, and management (specifically airborne Pb (lead) particulates)
• OSHA certification/OSHA reporting and compliance
• Managed 5 production supervisors as direct reports. Effectively operated as plant manager. The supervisors were responsible for following my production plan and priorities and then implementing changes at the operator level.
Mad City Labs, LLC. Madison, WI 10/2008 à12/2012
Director of Production
• Daily hands-on planning, mechanical engineering support, and complete operation of Keko production line for PZT based multilayer products (multilayer actuators)
• Equipment procurement, installation, and PLC and VFD programming (Keko multilayer equipment; CM kilns; Premier mills; Thermotron HALT tester; BLUE M furnaces;)
• New PZT based product development and optimization via matrix experimentation at formulation level via support from Polymer Innovations
• Precious metal reclaimation (monitor spot market; London fix $)
• Haz-Waste compliance and management (EPA/DOT)
• Crystal structure analysis via SEM, XRD, PIXE; optimization via fire profile and atmosphere variation (with University of Wisconsin)
• Product quality testing via burn-in and HALT test
• Daily process engineering support of thick film multilayer production line (defect analysis; process control; product design; programming; machine repair; yield monitoring; quality testing; production monitoring); PLC programming; GUI interface support; operator training and evaluation
PRIMUS Technologies Corporation, Williamsport, PA 1/2007à5/2008 SMT Dept. Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer
• Determine, coordinate, and support production activities for the PRIMUS Surface Mount Technology production lines.
• Supply hands-on support of Siemens SMT pick and place production lines.
• Certified training in SiPlace Pro Programming, Siemens S20HM Level 1 Machine Support, and SiPlace Pro ICOS Vision.
• Responsible for interaction w/ all vendors, development of new products and processes, and process improvement and optimization. Experienced dealing with US Military and Aerospace contractors.
• Responsible for the procurement and installation of a $2million dollar Siemens HF type pick and place production line. The successful completion of the project occurred 2 full weeks ahead of schedule on 4/16/07.
• Specialized training in PCB reflow, solder joint defect identification and reduction, thermal profiling, thermal profiling process optimization and firing profile development, including Lead- Free BGA reflow optimization.
• Certified IPC 610 soldering/solder joint quality for double sided PCB assemblies. American Technical Ceramics, Huntington Station, NY 6/2004à12/2006 Sr. Process Engineering Supervisor/Project Engineer
• Supervised 7 salaried process engineers as direct reports. Determined priorities, coordinated activities, and advised process engineering group responsible for the 3 ATC production lines.
• Daily hands-on support in formulation, mix/batch, tape cast, screen print, and firing production areas for multilayer chip products. This included operation of a new low pressure product designed for production on the new KEKO multilayer production equipment. New operator training for KEKO equipment and low pressure production line.
• Responsible for Pd and Pd/Ag based ink (electrode ink) performance improvements and defect analysis.
• Responsible for new equipment sourcing, inspection, and installation (w/ Haikutech/Keko and Thermotron/Blue M.)
• Responsible for capacity and inventory planning based on demand forecasts, supply chain management, including time-phased budgets.
• Specialized Training in Particle and Materials Characterization; Project Planning and Management, DOE, SPC, 5S, Lean MFG.
MuRata Electronics, State College, PA (Multilayer Capacitor Division) 1/1997à 4/2004 Process Engineer
• Assisted New Product Group in process development for application specific, high quality, mission critical product, including product for aerospace and military vendors (multilayer ceramic chips).
• Supplied process engineering support for multilayer product that achieved approximately $12 million in sales for the 2002 fiscal year.
• Responsible for the revision/writing of ISO approved procurement, procedural, and training documents.
• Practiced 6-sigma defect reduction methodology while driving continuous improvement projects.
• Responsible for cost down projects. Achieved assigned cost down savings of approximately
$256,000 between 1/02/02 and 12/30/03.
• Used FMEA and 8D to support quality initiatives and resolve customer corrective action requests. Specialized training in FMEA, 8D, project control planning, Six Sigma, and 5S. MuRata Electronics, State College, PA (Microwave Division) 1/1997à 4/2001 Production Supervisor
• Supervised, Managed, and Coordinated of all Murata North America Production including microwave, RF, Giga-filter, VCO, crystal oscillator, thick film, multilayer, MLC, capacitor, application specific custom designed mission critical, failure resistant, high reliability, low ESR, high Q capacitors.
• Served as Production Supervisor for 4 years; supervised up to 82 full-time operators, 2 process coordinators, 4 lead operators, and 3 mechanics in microwave filter, crystal oscillator, and multilayer chip capacitor production lines
• Responsible for daily interaction with operations management and production control and the corresponding achievement of production and efficiency goals. Under my leadership, my shift hit their production goals 92% of the time, and hit efficiency goals 88% of the time.
• Shift 7 MCATS leader (5S group)
MEMBERSHIPS and SOCIETIES:
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Ceramics Society (ACeRS)
RELEVANT TRAINING AND COURSEWORK:
Available Upon Request
REFERENCES:
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