James Regelsberger
Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D at Rochester Optical- Claim this Profile
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Kevin McMurray, PE
Jim supported me on one of the most challenging assignments I've seen. We had to reassemble a large test setup that had not been used in 5 years. The test involved off-loading the isolation mounts of a meteorolocical instrument to simulate its depolyed on-orbit state. A large overhead crane and gantry system that had been disassembly after its last use. The steel had been stored outside and the rest of the setup was somewhere in a warehouse. Jim retrieved the gantry and coordinated with an outside supplier to clean and repaint the steel keeping in mind it had to go into a clean room. He also worked with the properties group to search the warehouse for the rest of the equipment. He then worked with the crane company to pour foundations for the gantry in its NEW location and erect the gantry and crane. We were able to give this entire portion of the project to Jim and he ran with it. He kept me abreast of the status and I was able to focus on other facets of the project. Jim is an asset to any organization. Because of his experience and knowledge, he is able to do a lot with very little direction.
Kevin McMurray, PE
Jim supported me on one of the most challenging assignments I've seen. We had to reassemble a large test setup that had not been used in 5 years. The test involved off-loading the isolation mounts of a meteorolocical instrument to simulate its depolyed on-orbit state. A large overhead crane and gantry system that had been disassembly after its last use. The steel had been stored outside and the rest of the setup was somewhere in a warehouse. Jim retrieved the gantry and coordinated with an outside supplier to clean and repaint the steel keeping in mind it had to go into a clean room. He also worked with the properties group to search the warehouse for the rest of the equipment. He then worked with the crane company to pour foundations for the gantry in its NEW location and erect the gantry and crane. We were able to give this entire portion of the project to Jim and he ran with it. He kept me abreast of the status and I was able to focus on other facets of the project. Jim is an asset to any organization. Because of his experience and knowledge, he is able to do a lot with very little direction.
Kevin McMurray, PE
Jim supported me on one of the most challenging assignments I've seen. We had to reassemble a large test setup that had not been used in 5 years. The test involved off-loading the isolation mounts of a meteorolocical instrument to simulate its depolyed on-orbit state. A large overhead crane and gantry system that had been disassembly after its last use. The steel had been stored outside and the rest of the setup was somewhere in a warehouse. Jim retrieved the gantry and coordinated with an outside supplier to clean and repaint the steel keeping in mind it had to go into a clean room. He also worked with the properties group to search the warehouse for the rest of the equipment. He then worked with the crane company to pour foundations for the gantry in its NEW location and erect the gantry and crane. We were able to give this entire portion of the project to Jim and he ran with it. He kept me abreast of the status and I was able to focus on other facets of the project. Jim is an asset to any organization. Because of his experience and knowledge, he is able to do a lot with very little direction.
Kevin McMurray, PE
Jim supported me on one of the most challenging assignments I've seen. We had to reassemble a large test setup that had not been used in 5 years. The test involved off-loading the isolation mounts of a meteorolocical instrument to simulate its depolyed on-orbit state. A large overhead crane and gantry system that had been disassembly after its last use. The steel had been stored outside and the rest of the setup was somewhere in a warehouse. Jim retrieved the gantry and coordinated with an outside supplier to clean and repaint the steel keeping in mind it had to go into a clean room. He also worked with the properties group to search the warehouse for the rest of the equipment. He then worked with the crane company to pour foundations for the gantry in its NEW location and erect the gantry and crane. We were able to give this entire portion of the project to Jim and he ran with it. He kept me abreast of the status and I was able to focus on other facets of the project. Jim is an asset to any organization. Because of his experience and knowledge, he is able to do a lot with very little direction.
Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Geospatial SystemsNov, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Process Excellence Black Belt Training
Ortho Clinical DiagnosticsJul, 2000- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Rochester Optical
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Bausch + Lomb
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Metrology Engineer
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Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Contract position within an R&D group, supporting the development and testing of contact lens eyewear. Worked with state of the art optical measurement equipment to define and verify protocol for issues related to production and distribution of commercial medical devices. Contract position within an R&D group, supporting the development and testing of contact lens eyewear. Worked with state of the art optical measurement equipment to define and verify protocol for issues related to production and distribution of commercial medical devices.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Staff Engineer
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Contract position supporting an extended Lean Manufacturing initiative to reduce waste and improve process control across all operations of the company. Direct report to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. Responsible for evaluating current manufacturing operations and tooling to assign root cause accountability using Shainin and 6 Sigma strategies. A specific product improvement resulted in extended production with zero defects. Improved product performance exceeded end user specifications by two orders of magnitude. Projected profit increase for this single product is in excess of $200,000 per year. Show less
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Progressive Machine and Design
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United States
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Industrial Automation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
Individual responsible for multiple concurrent development programs involving the custom design and integration of high end automation systems for a worldwide market. Machine functions addressed unique engineering solutions using: robotics, custom vision systems, part conveyance and manipulation, vacuum and pressure testing, thermal manipulation, ultrasonic and arc welding, web conveyance, press forming and die cutting, coating applications, automated metrology, printing and material dispensing. Show less
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ITT Exelis Geospatial Systems
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Rochester, New York Area
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2000 - Nov 2010
Multiple roles that included project team manager, mechanical design leader and technical mentor. Managed cross-functional engineering groups to deliver complex hardware designs. Responsible for a $9M budget and aggressive schedules to satisfy ITAR regulations and end use requirements of NASA and similar organizations. Technical aspects included EMI testing, altitude testing and modal vibration testing. Skilled in developing formal vendor specifications, requests for proposal and statements of work. Supported vendor certifications, technical contract negotiation and end item verification. Received Six Sigma Green Belt Certification; ITT, Geospatial Systems. Show less
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Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
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United States
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Medical Device
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700 & Above Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
Engineer supporting the design and maintenance of complex automated assembly equipment for the medical device industry. Worked within stringent Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Engineer supporting the design and maintenance of complex automated assembly equipment for the medical device industry. Worked within stringent Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
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Eastman Kodak Company
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
Eastman Kodak's Consumer & Government Systems: Project Lead Engineer for a 50 ft tall precision optical alignment tower (TVAS) that was used for integration of NASA's Chandra Space Telescope (aka. AXAF). Responsible for the $1.6M TVAS from specification of requirements through final installation. The TVAS functioned in a Class 10K cleanroom and was designed to protect and manipulate a $45M optic, classified as a US National Treasure. The TVAS performed a 15 arcsec alignment over a 40 foot long, 652 pound composite aerospace structure using a single iteration of the translation mechanisms. Relocated my family to Manhattan Beach, CA. to support the structural installation of the TVAS in the high bay cleanroom facility. Recognized in the formal group achievement award presented by Chandra Program leaders at NASA. Show less
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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
Selected by Eastman Kodak to participate in their Special Opportunity Undergraduates Development Program to complete a BS in Mechanical Engineering. This program recognized outstanding candidates for professional development on a work release basis. Engineer responsible for fast track commercialization of multiple new product concepts for domestic and foreign markets. Involved in thin film web conveyance, product certification and mechanized packaging. While progressing in my degree program I transitioned to Lead engineer for product commercialization of professional high-end electronic digital cameras. Partnered with Nikon and Cannon to convert their flagship SLR's into digital units. Provided design support to manual and automated electronic assembly operations. Show less
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Education
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1991 - 1994
Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S.Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering -
1988 - 1991
Rochester Institute of Technology
A.S. Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering -
1986 - 1988
Monroe Community College
A.A.S Optical Technology, With Distinction, Optics/Optical Sciences
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