Experience

Convergent Dental

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Waltham, Massachusetts, United States



Smith+Nephew

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

• Manufacturing Engineer II

  • Aug 2019 - May 2023

  Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States Support Shaft instrument and Titanium implant machining cell areas Tend to day to day needs of department and solve issues as they arise Update shop floor layout to accommodate installation of new machinery Work with quality group to reduce in-process inspection frequency based on process capability analysis Implement operator feedback to improve efficiency of manufacturing steps based on LEAN principles 45s manual finishing step reduced to 20s deburring… Show more Support Shaft instrument and Titanium implant machining cell areas Tend to day to day needs of department and solve issues as they arise Update shop floor layout to accommodate installation of new machinery Work with quality group to reduce in-process inspection frequency based on process capability analysis Implement operator feedback to improve efficiency of manufacturing steps based on LEAN principles 45s manual finishing step reduced to 20s deburring step during CNC machine cycle Perform manufacturing validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) on component insourcing to reduce part cost and increase component availability Insourcing of 3 sizes of Ti implants from external vendor to save $161,000 annually Update laser welding validations to allow for a wider range of parameter settings to correct issues with excessive heat discoloration while still meeting device requirements. Work with R&D group to implement Designs for Manufacturing early in design cycle to optimize manufacturing process while keeping design aligned with the user needs and design intent of the devices. Provide feedback to R&D group about how GD&T call-outs on drawings will impact manufacturing. Perform revalidation activities to enable equipment to be moved in the facility to allow for optimal product workflow. Collaborated with R&D to create more efficient cutting geometry on cannulated bone drill to reduce device cutting load. o Perform component PQs to enable parts to be manufactured across multiple different machines to allow for shop scheduling flexibility. o Redesign multiple welding fixtures in SolidWorks to replace static contact points with dynamic contact points to reduce wear and tear on process equipment. Support site to site transfer of mature manufacturing processes while bringing in new processes to the facility. Process and support engineering change orders and migrate changes into SolidWorks PDM Vault. Show less



DePuy Synthes

• United States
• Medical Device
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2019

  Raynham, MA Lead manufacturing engineer on shell trial project core team and assistant ME on shell impactor PCT Supports both project teams with prototype instrument builds for surgical evaluation/design laboratories Performs capability analyses with Minitab of metal injection molding process for targeted hip implant instrumentation Runs weekly call with MIM vendor to update status of feasibility prototypes Provides R&D core team group with design for manufacturing feedback on prototype designs… Show more Lead manufacturing engineer on shell trial project core team and assistant ME on shell impactor PCT Supports both project teams with prototype instrument builds for surgical evaluation/design laboratories Performs capability analyses with Minitab of metal injection molding process for targeted hip implant instrumentation Runs weekly call with MIM vendor to update status of feasibility prototypes Provides R&D core team group with design for manufacturing feedback on prototype designs in order to drive value for full scale production Helps build cost estimates to provide R&D group information to narrow down between different concepts Updates and adjusts CAD designs of products with NX in order to increase production process yields and minimize scrap Updates shell trial design to improve visual appeal or parts by removing mold seam line from outside surface of shell Provides additional feedback to design team in order to make design optimal for alternative manufacturing processes (metal injection molding/plastic injection molding/etc.) Adjusts/modifies prototype models to allow for easier fabrication in the prototype shop based on toolmaker’s feedback/input Work with rapid prototyping lab to optimize/adjust designs for 3D printing to minimize finishing operations Troubleshoots mechanical assembly prototypes in order to meet R&D testing deadlines/surgical evaluation laboratories. Provides project leadership with updated estimates for instrument costs at regular intervals (COGs) Participates in surgeon design laboratories as needed Supports inspection group with overlays for prototype inspection of complex GD&T features Swab passivation subject matter expert/trainer for GDC prototyping group Teaches engineering co-ops GD&T and machining basics on as needed basis Additional work trainings: Six Sigma Black Belt Training Flawless Project Execution (FPX) Training IDEO Problem Solving Training Show less