Experience

Kymeta Corporation

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



Astronics AES

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Engineering Lab Supervisor

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2021

  Direct work for 12 Engineering Technicians, balancing people, hardware, and facilities to cover 10+ active aerospace systems projects within AES. Conducted Kaizen for continuous improvement lab organization and maintains staffing levels to support testing needs. Author cost estimates and equipment needs for projects to lower operational expenses. Implemented safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents. Protected staff by developing new safety controls for high voltage equipment ● Identified need to update safety protocols during upgrade from 28 to 600-volt technologies ● Emphasized previous accidents and failures in meetings to highlight importance of improving harm reduction ● Coordinated with EHS representative on drafts of new OSHA/ WAC / NFPA-compliant safety procedures for staff Maximized operational efficiency by drafting and implementing $300K worth of facility upgrades ● Collaborated with management and design teams to assess storage and production needs of staff and company ● Coordinated with administration, accounting, and third-party architecture firm, to design larger facility ● Drafted sketches, HVAC specifications, and power requirements to submit to Facilities for approval Show less



Flexfab, LLC

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Engineering Manager- Automotive

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Spearheaded all engineering projects for Tier 1/ Tier 2 automotive supplier. Grew team from 5 staff to 8, and trained new hires to fill skill gaps. Managed every aspect of tasks, from product development, to sustainment, to technical support. Responsible for $25M per year revenues in CAC and EGR applications in mandrel-wrapped silicone hoses and assemblies. Met requirements for new projects by hiring and training additional staff ● Discovered and recorded weak points in engineering departments that required more staff ● Assessed departmental needs and relayed job requirements to HR and operations ● Oversaw hiring of new project manager, advanced manufacturing engineer, and two additional engineers Tripled capabilities of enterprise through acquisition of $1.5M processing equipment ● Collaborated with design and engineering teams to define process flow, identify suppliers, and vet staff ● Hired personnel from competitors to fill vacancies in blow molding and rubber-works positions ● Added $1.5M robotic cell to increase quality of assembly and decrease cost of new product lines Completed new project within deadline through launch of JK CAC assembly and QA tests ● Organized testing and verification with clients and coordinated with overseas plant to ensure timely delivery ● Compiled reports and validation tests to ensure product fully met customer expectations ● Oversaw project management of orders to compensate for temporary staffing shortfalls Show less



Stryker

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Engineering Manager - Test Systems, Production

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

  Led 15+ teams of electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on development of end-of-line test systems. Supported 6 platforms and multiple successful product line launches. Led successful cost reduction initiatives at multiple international branches. Hired over 7 new staff members and promoted 4 to senior technical roles.Orchestrated teams that developed 30+ equipment designs over 7 different platforms● Created new team structures to facilitate more effective lines of correspondence across enterprise● Established new project guidelines and cultivated team camaraderie, improving performance● Implemented design review process to ensure high quality of work at every stage of developmentSaved costs on torque testing at over 20 locations worldwide by creating harmonized inspection process● Traveled to various locations to assess common issues and meet with teams to discuss needs● Determined project priorities and assigned resources to redesign equipment for more efficient maintenance● Submitted documentation enabling international facilities to diagnose and repair equipment in-houseImproved morale and productivity by hiring 7 new employees, and promoting 4 to senior technical roles● Analyzed reports of low morale within engineering department and drafted plan to repair it● Presented team accomplishments to senior management to bolster department credibility● Reorganized engineering team by transferring, promoting, and hiring staff to improve efficiency and reputation Show less

• Senior Staff Validation Engineer

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2015

  Set validation strategy for Metal Injection Molding and Machining. Trained engineers and machinists on validation program and maintained local quality system procedures. Influenced corporate validation program and set strategic direction for enterprise through employee coaching and mentoring.Augmented business performance by rewriting corporate validation procedures and training 2 divisions● Modified original procedure documents to harmonize with manufacture of differing device classes● Revamped validation training course and condensed program down to 8 hours to minimize costs● Interfaced directly with regulatory bodies to defend documentation during audits with zero audit findingsEnhanced design and inspection processes through introduction of streamlined, rigorous validation methods● Defined validation strategy within organization and crafted plug-and-play templates for various scenarios● Instructed engineering teams in how to follow process validation strategy and documentation● Released 24 Performance Qualification processes in single year, improving project accountability Show less

• Project Engineer

  • May 2010 - Apr 2011

  Managed a number of projects that stemmed from CAPAs and process improvements, including the creation of soldering qualifications, rework areas, and the implementation of work instructions that incorporated the principles of human error reduction.

• Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  Supervised a team of 5 manufacturing engineers and 3 process techs – directing daily activities and communicating with Unit management to make sure that all production needs were being met.

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Supported daily production and New Product Development launches – created engineering changes, worked with supplier quality on component issues, troubleshot downtime issues, managed scrap, and developed rework. Worked with R&D on the development of the Flyte Helmet to avoid any manufacturing issues.



Chrysler

• Production Supervisor

  • May 2007 - Apr 2008

  Led daily production activities for assembly line, including daily manpower placement, payroll, and vacation scheduling for up to 85 operators. Responsible for increasing quality and throughput with minimal cost impact through improvement of key manufacturing processes. Accountable daily for investigation and root-cause determination of any defects resulting in a lost unit to repair or quality audit issue.

• Manufacturing CIE

  • Jul 2005 - May 2007

  Completed a highly-selective two-year graduate training program comprised of (6) four-month rotations, focused primarily on the various core business practices involved in the production of an automobile.