ROBERT M. ALPER

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Atkinson, NH ***11

SUMMARY

Results oriented hands-on Process Engineer specializing in process improvement and project management. Proven track record in simultaneously managing multiple projects that produced increased quality and efficiency while reducing costs in the range of $20 - $75K per project. Works with minimal supervision and takes ownership of projects to achieve schedule, financial and technical goals as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Manufacturing Support

• Project Management

• Problem Solving

• Cost Reduction

• Yield Improvement

• Continuous Process Improvement

• Process Design and Validation

• Root Cause & Defect Analysis

• NPI /DFM

• Supplier Management

• Equipment Specification

• Chemical Analysis & Lab Management

• LSSBB (10/26/11)

• Regulatory Compliance

• Electroplating & Metallization

• Operator Training

• Mechanical aptitude

• Conformal Coatings & Encapsulants

• Metallography

• Fixture design

• Microsoft Office, Project, & Visio

• Minitab

• MIL-PRF-31032

ACHIEVEMENTS & RESULTS

Introduced ENIG surface finish process by designing and supervising equipment installation and start-up as well as optimizing process to meet customer demand avoiding outside service costs (Time Sensitive Circuits)

Improved yields by 35% gaining $30,000 annually by revising process for a product family by redesigning a plating fixture. (Zentrix)

Saved $20,000 minimum annually by reducing gold thickness variation by 40%. (Zentrix)

Salvaged faltering project by effectively interpreting and clarifying environmental regulations and building codes (NFPA) to avoid $750,000 explosion proofing costs while containing project costs to $175,000. (Jabil)

Reduced direct labor masking requirements by as much as 80%; Improved throughput by reducing cycle time; improved product yields, reduced disposable materials costs by developing fixture designs for 8 different assemblies. (Jabil)

Avoided costly fines and improved workplace safety by ensuring regulatory compliance, sustaining/updating hazard chemical usage training; tracking consumption and emissions to comply with regulatory permits. (Jabil)

Increased throughput efficiency / improved yields by managing multiple capital equipment projects from specification to installation to start-up to training to process documentation to process optimization. (Teledyne)

Produced net annual savings of $75,000 by improving yield, eliminating rework and enhanced on-time delivery by eliminating a defect on a product family utilizing DOE testing. (Teledyne)

Accelerated company’s eligibility for Aerospace and ISO Certifications by rewriting all wet process documentation including chemical lab procedures (total 40 documents) to comply with AS9100 Certification requirements. (Teledyne)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Delta Electronics Manufacturing, Beverly, MA Senior Process Engineer Sept 10 – June 11

Corrected analytical procedures including vendor errors in high volume rack/barrel electroplating operation

Introduced laboratory software to enhance bath control, chemical consumption, and usage

Set-up inventory management system for all laboratory and process chemicals

Enhanced process yields and reduced costs by minimizing process variation and eliminating defects

Worked with supplier departments to eliminate incoming defects

Introduced new controllable pre-treatment processes to increase product yields

Trouble-shoot process/product issues and implement preventive corrective actions

Time Sensitive Circuits, Amesbury, MA Process Manager June 08 – Sept 09

Managed all wet processes, analytical lab, waste treatment, and facilities maintenance

Introduced ENIG process/equipment to better serve customer demand with a 6 month RTI

Rewrote complete set of 60 analytical procedures reducing non-conforming product

Reorganized site MSDS system and implemented hazardous material safe handling practices

Deployed workforce and tasks to satisfy high mix low volume quick turn schedules

NPI and DFM reviews to ensure MIL-PRF-31032 compliance

Zentrix Technologies, Newburyport, MA Senior Process Engineer Apr 07 – Jan 08

Optimized electrolytic nickel and gold processes and electroless nickel process for electronic packages

Managed analytical lab; rewrote and enhanced 40 analytical procedures

Reorganized, updated, and maintained site MSDS system

Implemented Safety Program for industrial X-ray usage and identified proper PPE usage

Jabil Circuit, Inc, Billerica, MA Manufacturing Engineer Nov 05 – Mar 07

Ownership of conformal coat processes for high mix low volume MIL STD electronic assemblies

Created process instructions and visual aides for operators in compliance with customer specifications

Implemented safe handling and storage practices for flammable liquids

Specified equipment to comply with best safe design and regulatory compliance

Interfaced with parylene coating vendors for specifications flow down and corrective actions

Developed and updated procedures for equipment as well as spray and dip applications

Created procedure for eddy current measurement techniques as deposit control method

Collaborated with vendors to design custom boots, die cut tapes, and assembly fixtures

Teledyne Technologies, Inc., Hudson, NH Senior Process Engineer Aug 97 – Sept 05

Provided process definition, development, documentation, validation for military rigid-flex circuits

Supported manufacturing and developed processes for the potting and encapsulation of components and connectors on rigid-flex printed wiring assemblies and modules

Introduced new product and technology certified to MIL-PRF-50884

Managed multiple capital equipment projects from concept to optimization

Directed all wet processes, plasma etching, and chemical lab activities directing 3 technicians

Conducted root cause analysis for process/product non-compliances and implemented preventive actions

Teamed with manufacturers, suppliers, and end users to successfully utilize different potting materials in different applications for sealing of flex rigid thru hole military back-shell connectors.

EDUCATION

BS.Ch.E., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (expected 10/26/2011)

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