R&D Process & Manufacturing Engineer

ANDREWS T. BLEZA

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Accomplished R&D Process Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer with hands on experience spanning HDD technology, semiconductor/nanofabrication, advanced optics, medical devices, process development, mechanical integration, tribology, reliability, and manufacturing. Proven ability to develop and optimize processes, design and execute DOE experiments, perform product and process validation, analyzed complex technical data, and drive root-cause solutions across cross functional engineering teams.

Experienced in taking technologies form R&D and feasibility through process development, qualification, manufacturing ramp, and continuous improvement. Strong background in precision manufacturing, materials/interface characterization, metrology, mechanical systems, and technical problem solving.

Core Engineering Expertise

Process Development & Integration, Manufacturing Process Optimization, HDD Recording Technologies, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tribology & Mechanical Integration, Product & Process Validation, Reliability Engineering and Testing, DOE / Statistical Analysis, Root Cause / Failure Analysis, NPI & Manufacturing Ramp, Material & Interface Development, Metrology & Characterization, Cross Functional Technical Leadership, Process Documentation / SOPs, Mechanical Design & Tooling /AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Continuous Improvement / Cost Reduction, Equipment Maintenance & Control,

Employment History

Meta Platform Technologies (Facebook) / Imagine Optix [ Durham NC]

R&D Process Engineer [July 2021 – August 2025)

Led development of advance slot-die coating processes for next generation polarization optics supporting virtual reality headsets technologies.

Design and optimized manufacturing processes capable of producing sub-micron optical structures.

Planned and execute DOE studies to validate process capability and optimize manufacturing performance.

Utilized ellipsometry, profilometry, polarimetry & spectrometry to characterize process performance presenting to internal and external teams of scientist.

Collaborated with optics, display, mechanical, metrology, and other cross-functional engineering teams to analyze, develop, and implement a variety of polarization optical components and optical systems.

Authored SOP, troubleshooting documentation, and technical reports.

Parata Systems [ Morrisville NC]

Test Reliability Engineering Technician [February 2020 – July 2021]

Perform system level product testing and validation of automated medication dispensing systems, ensuring product functionality, reliability, and performance met design requirements.

Collaborated with mechanical, electrical, software, and design engineering teams to develop and execute systems integration strategies, test plans and validation procedures.

Provided engineering feedback on automated pill dispensing system performance, including mechanical integration, motion systems, components interactions and overall system functionality.

Supported design improvements through test data analysis, failure investigation, and engineering recommendations during product development and qualification phases.

Xin-Ray Systems Inc. [Morrisville NC]

Mfg. Lead/Sr. Manufacturing Engineer [August 2016 – July 2019]

Led the manufacturing scale-up of the world’s first CNT-based medical X-ray tube, successfully transitioning the product from R&D prototype development to full-scale manufacturing.

Developed and implemented manufacturing strategies, production processes, and ramp-up plans to support commercialization while achieving quality, cost and production objectives.

Collaborated with design engineering teams to translate product specification into robust, scalable manufacturing methods, optimizing equipment utilization and process capability.

Drove continuous improvement initiatives using Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies to reduce manufacturing cost while improving product quality, reliability, and performance.

Manage proprietary Carbon Nanotube (CNT) materials, deposition processes, and critical manufacturing parameters to ensure process stability, repeatability, and product performance.

Optimized equipment utilization, production resources, and manufacturing workflows to maximize throughput, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize equipment downtime.

Established production targets, monitor key manufacturing metrics, and communicated manufacturing risk, capacity constraints, and recovery plans to executive leadership.

Ensured compliance with ISO 13485 Quality management System requirements, FDA medical device regulations, and applicable manufacturing and quality standards.

Supported process validation activities, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ). Design verification, and technology transfer to ensure successful commercialization and sustained manufacturing performance.

Bayer Health Care, [Pittsburgh, PA]

Test Manufacturing Engineer [October 2015 – July 2016] (Contract Position)

Perform product mechanical/electrical assembly as per engineering specification and ISO 13485 documentation.

Perform product testing and works with the test teams to develop strategies for system level product integration and testing, including software, electrical, analytic, and mechanical aspects of the system.

Western Digital Corporation, [Silicon Valley San Jose, CA]

Principal Engineer _Tribology/Mechanical Integration [December 2010 – October 2015]

Worked with internal/external supplier to assure mutual understanding of specifications, requirements or process are met.

Responsible for conducting product validation, performing tribology testing at both the component and drive level environmental test.

Designed, develop process and test methodologies to validate components and provide feedback, make recommendations for design change.

Perform spinstand testing in tribology and reliability of magnetic recording systems, to evaluate new materials designs and provide guidance in new interface materials development.

Collaborate, brainstorm and design experiments to address open questions associated with new product interface reliabilities problems.

Organize results, perform analysis and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA – California, PA

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering / May 2007

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – University Park, PA

Associate degree / Nanofabrication Mfg. Technology / Dec- 2006

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