Production Manager

• Feb 2018 - Present

Production Manager

• Jan 2015 - Feb 2018

I am the Production Manager at New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS). I am currently overseeing all assembly processes of 3D Printer Manufacturing. Developing and testing new processes while working with Engineering on product development. Increasing production throughput by streamlining processes using new tooling and manufacturing techniques. Currently hiring new manufacturing staff members and ramping up production to fulfill customer orders. NVBOTS makes the first and only automatic 3D printer, capable of printing numerous parts without the need for human interaction, our goal is to create new 3D Printer technology that brings this amazing technology to students and teachers, allowing a new platform for education... At NVBOTS WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE

Production Manager, Engineering, Quality Control, Lead Electro-Mechanical Tech, Shipping Manager

• 2005 - Feb 2014

Manager and lead electro mechanical technician overseeing and participating in all of manufacturing of electrical and mechanical medical robotic devices. Managed a team of electrical, mechanical, and quality control technicians. Improved process efficiency, which helped double production output with fewer manufacturing staff In 2012, which reduced cost of goods sold. Increased production again in 2013 and lowered manufacturing costs and increased profit margin.Managed, maintained and performed in all aspects of production, including fabrication, incoming inspection, in-process inspection final quality control, equipment calibration, customer service, customer repair, and shipping.Designed entire manufacturing floor, inventory, loading dock, machine shop, and efficient work stations tailored for each type of machine. Specified and purchased tools and equipment.Key member of a team to gain ISO 13485 regulatory, and CE medical certification. Audited existing processes, identified non-conformities, wrote new operating procedures, training documentation, and trained staff. Contributed to product design, development of mechanical components, and developed part drawings as well as other required documentation from concept to manufacturing release. Implemented ECO's, and CAPA documentation to comply with quality system.Designed and developed mechanical assemblies, parts, enclosures, shipping crates, manufacturing processes, tooling, test fixtures, and created production assembly drawings and procedures using Solidworks CAD software. Implemented, tailored and managed a Salesforce™ CRM database that centralized all system sales, customer service data and communications. Worked directly with customers, managing and maintaining all customer complaints, and assets when returned for repair. Managed shipping and logistics for new delivery, RMA's, and trade shows. Travelled worldwide to customer locations to do installations, repairs, upgrades, and full system relocations.

PCB Test/Repair Technician

• Dec 2003 - Mar 2005

Testing, Troubleshooting, and repair of multiple PC Boards. Discovered inefficiencies in the companies ESD protection and helped to improve overall protection of electronics assemblies by installing ESD Shelving, an Air Ionizer and better ESD Protection while cleaning PC Boards.Organized and protected testing standards.Improved production test system for easier production operator use.

Electronic Test Technician

• Nov 2002 - Dec 2003

PCB Repair of RMA'sMet goals to return RMA product in 14 days or lessPerformed incoming inspection, visual inspection, final test, and packaging of hi-resolution video boards and flat panel monitors used in viewing medical X-rays.PCB surface mount rework

Test Lab Manager/Wafer Test

• Sep 2000 - Nov 2001

Designed, built, and managed a class 1 ESD test lab for testing high-speed lasers and photodiodes.Worked with engineering to develop and build an automatic wafer test system for testing laser diodes on wafer at high volume.Managed product burn-in at off-site facility.Purchased and assembled all lab furniture, tools, electronic test equipment and maintained an inventory of consumable production supplies.Worked in a cleanroom and galium arsenide reactor environments

Test Technician

• Jul 1998 - Sep 2000

Performed engineering tests on RF Semiconductors for new product characterization.Tested MMIC devices such as, switches, amplifiers, doublers, attenuators, and mixers in ceramic packages and on wafer using manual probe stations.Organized test data, and made computer aided drawings of complicated test systems to ensure others could repeat the same tests without error.Performed environmental and ESD destructive tests for engineering data and overall performance results for use in product specifications.

Service Manager, Retail Sales

• 1991 - 1999

Worked on all levels of bikes: boxed to performance readyPerformed preventative, routine and overhaul serviceTrained to quickly diagnose and repair equipment in a fast paced settingTrain junior mechanics on proper repair protocol and maintenance proceduresSet repair pick-up schedules and reported back to management with service updatesMaintained a safe and clean work environment by complying with our company’s procedures and industry standardsWork under guidance of Operation manager and ownerOther duties as assignedOpening and closing store, Bike sales and trained in good customer relations