Experience

The Porex Life Sciences Institute

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Engineering

  • Nov 2021 - Present



SFC Fluidics

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

• Engineering Manager

  • May 2018 - Nov 2021



Boston Scientific

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

• R&D Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018

  Successfully leading R&D integration with Boston Scientific by serving as R&D manager for the EndoChoice Single Use Products business. Key accomplishments include: • Key contributor for implementing the Retrieval Net product into the Boston Scientific single-use device portfolio resulting in an increase of 300% of product revenue. • Leading and developing an endoscope biopsy valve product as part of the Infection Prevention franchise • Managed local resources in China to support business goals for the Retrieval Net project resulting in improved product quality and a capacity increase of 300%. • Managed CAPA process for EndoChoice Single Use device projects.



EndoChoice

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

• R&D Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  R&D manager with direct responsibility for the Single Use device product portfolio as well as accessories for the imaging business. Key accomplishments include:• Lead and executed a project that included developing and manufacturing a new Gastrointestinal Biopsy forceps device which resulted in a successful Market evaluation in the field in less than one year.• Managed operation activities with vendor in China to meet business demands for the single use devices business with focus on increasing capacity and improving quality of products.• Lead Engineering team and coached engineers during product development and production.

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Project manager responsible for all Endochoice single-use devices and imaging accessories.Key accomplishments include:• Led and executed the Rescue Net project that included developing, manufacturing and commercializing a new Retrieval Net device in less than 1.5 years which resulted in:o Adding a differentiated product to the single use portfolio which demonstrated higher quality and durability compare to leading devices in the market. o Most successful launch of any medical device within the Endochoice SUP business. o Potential growth of 30-40% to the single use devices business.• Led and executed a project in less than one year that included developing and commercializing a new small footprint cart to accommodate the needs of the OUS market for the Fuse business.• Identified and implemented engineering and process solutions for an injection needle product, resulting in improved product performance.

• Senior Project Engineer

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2015

  Project engineer responsible for all Endochoice single-use devices and imaging accessories.Key accomplishments include:• Designed, manufactured, and commercialized a collapsible compact cart and monitor stand demo system for the sales organization in less than 6 months which resulted in:o A demo system that could fit in an SUV and provide a mobile solution to the sales force.o Mobile platform for the Fuse system that could be assembled/disassembled in less than 10 min.o Saved close to five million dollars on shipping cost of the Fuse system for demo purposes.• Managed several accessories projects for the Fuse/imaging business which resulted in:o Designed, manufactured, and commercialized a monitor stand that supported multiple configurations of imaging system in less than 4 months.o Implemented design changes in the endoscopy cart line to accommodate the Fuse system. • Direct responsible for managing all UL 60601-1 2nd and 3rd edition certification projects from a mechanical and electrical safety stand point.



Facet Technologies LLC

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

• Senior R&D Engineer

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

  R&D lead engineer on a project that include design, fabricate and manufacturing a blood sampling and surgical devices. Key accomplishments include: • Design, fabricate and implement an assembly manufacture line in China for a high-volume disposable lancing device in less than 6 months to increase annual production capacity by 30 million and to support business goals. • Designed a complex gear mechanism for a cartridge lancing device. • Designed and manufactured a blood sampling device for babies in less than 6 months. • Designed a disposable stapling device. • Submitted of seven patent applications 4 of the issued: Alignment mechanism for cartridge based device, Lancing device with improved guidance mechanism, Blood sampling device with dual link mechanism and advancement mechanism for cartridge based device.



Lavi Engineering

• Israel

• Project manager and Team Leader

  • Feb 2006 - Mar 2009

  Managed projects for different companies with full responsibility for the design, fabrication and execution of the projects which includes consumer, medical, electro-optical & electronic products as well as RF modules, jigs & fixtures. Key accomplishments include: • Intel: Design of evaluation kits including high speed communication boards. • Aladdin: Design of consumer product (eToken) including plastic shell and PCB. • Texas Instruments: Designed of RF shielding box. • SCD: Design of IR camera for several applications. • Medsim (Medical device Company): Design of ultrasound device for interns training.



IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries

• Israel
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Dec 2004 - Jul 2005

  • Designing parts and engineering support for manufacturing. • Working with other department in the company (manufacture, logistic and subcontractors) • Preparing engineering documentation. • Designing parts and engineering support for manufacturing. • Working with other department in the company (manufacture, logistic and subcontractors) • Preparing engineering documentation.



Afikim Electric Vehicle

• Israel

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

  Mechanical Designer • Design and develop of new parts and assemblies of the product. • Design plastic parts in Vacuum Forming technology. • Design products in Sheet metal and CNC milling technology. • Working with subcontractors Mechanical Designer • Design and develop of new parts and assemblies of the product. • Design plastic parts in Vacuum Forming technology. • Design products in Sheet metal and CNC milling technology. • Working with subcontractors