Ryan Kertes
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Experience
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Experior Laboratories
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Test Engineer
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Apr 2011 - Present
• Conduct onsite qualification program witnessing under the requirements and regulations defined within the Verizon Independent Testing Laboratory-Fiber Optic Components Program. • Provide daily updates of projects for program manager. • Work independently on multiple concurrent projects. • Ensure vendor compliance to test requirements defined within the Verizon Independent Testing Laboratory-Fiber Optic Components Program. • Collect raw data including bench top optical measurements, mechanical testing, environmental testing, chemical exposure testing, material testing, geometry requirements, and application requirements. • Maintain detailed witness logs and time sheets. • Communicate daily with customer’s engineering managers. • Review, edit, and formally release written documentation including test plans, datasheets, diagrams, and test reports. • Design and create datasheets that clearly illustrate test results. • Document test program execution, analyze data, and determine compliance to specific test requirements as defined by Verizon Fiber Optic Components documents, industry specifications, and specific customer test plans. • Track the manufacturing location for each tested product and track the approval status of each manufacturing site relative to the products manufactured at those sites. • Track CAPA status from audits in collaboration with QA manager and communicate final closure status of audits to program manager.
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Entegris
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Technician
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified, Perform quality control checks, Fill production orders, Enter data into SAP system, Troubleshooting, Operate CNC machinery ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified, Perform quality control checks, Fill production orders, Enter data into SAP system, Troubleshooting, Operate CNC machinery
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Consultant
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
• Wrote manufacturing specifications of SOP to ensure quality standards are met • Supported on-site manufacturing process • Supported implementation process with production • Hands on project management • Directed illustrator in diagram creation • Investigated possible issues with existing manufacturing process • Guided in possible manufacturing system improvements • Assisted in packaging process • Frequent communication with owner of Moonlight Pillows • Wrote manufacturing specifications of SOP to ensure quality standards are met • Supported on-site manufacturing process • Supported implementation process with production • Hands on project management • Directed illustrator in diagram creation • Investigated possible issues with existing manufacturing process • Guided in possible manufacturing system improvements • Assisted in packaging process • Frequent communication with owner of Moonlight Pillows
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SolarChoice Heat
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Design Team Member
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
• Solar alternative energy project • Created and maintained project activity schedule using Microsoft Project. • Designed moving blind prototype using “BASIC Stamp II” microcontroller, servo motor, and pBASIC software • Created and documented experimental process to allow an accurate analysis of thermal energy output from blinds • Performed experimental testing to analyze the conversion of solar radiation energy into thermal energy using a pyranometer, anemometer, and thermocouples • Calculated cost/benefit analysis of different blind sets • Conducted energy output analysis to determine blind efficiency using natural convection heat transfer theory • Created CAD model of blind using SolidWorks • Created preliminary computational fluid dynamics model using Gambit as the mesh generator and Fluent as the flow solver • Designed jig to improve assembly of blinds • Proposed design improvements for manufacturing and assembling of blinds • Hands on manufacturing of solar blind product • Worked in a team environment; communicated across different levels • Close interaction with owners of Solar Choice Blinds • Met specific deadlines • Prepared detailed written reports and memos for owners of Solar Choice Blinds • Performed oral presentations for owners and associates of Solar Choice Blinds
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Bartender
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
• Multi-tasking abilities • Quick problem solving • Advised management of daily operations • Working in teams • Task management prioritization • Customer service • Balanced inventory • Multi-tasking abilities • Quick problem solving • Advised management of daily operations • Working in teams • Task management prioritization • Customer service • Balanced inventory
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Education
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University of Minnesota Duluth
Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, LEAN Principles, Six Sigma, Economics, Design and Manufacturing, Materials Processing