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John Woodruff is a seasoned mechanical engineer with expertise in design, manufacturing, and process improvement. He has worked in various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and automation, with a focus on valve design, manufacturing, and tank design. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from California State University, Long Beach, and has completed 134 units towards his degree.

Experience

  • Adapt Automation
    • Santa Ana, CA
    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
      • Santa Ana, CA

      As a Mechanical Engineer for this automation manufacturing company, design and develop machinery for automated assembly processes. All design work using Autodesk Inventor, Inventor Vault 2013 and Solidworks 2012

  • Arrowhead Products
    • Los Alamitos, CA
    • Tool Designer
      • Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
      • Los Alamitos, CA

      As Tool Designer for this aerospace ducting manufacturer, responsible for the design of jigs, fixtures and other tooling and machine related items.Used AutoCAD and Catia V5 R19 to develop complex fixtures for welding, stamping and drawing operations as well as other machine related toolingProgram...

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • 2006 - Apr 2009

      As Manufacturing Engineer for this laser systems manufacturer, responsible for process support and improvement of laser delivery systems.-Helped develop fiber-optic laser delivery system: worked with team to design and validate a design capable of withstanding 100 W of laser power for a duration ...

    • Tool Designer
      • 2004 - 2006

      As Tool Designer for this aerospace ducting manufacturer, responsible for the design of jigs, fixtures and other tooling and machine related items.Used AutoCAD to develop complex fixtures for welding, stamping and drawing operations as well as other machine related toolingProgram "water-jet&...

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Dec 1997 - Aug 2003

      As Manufacturing Engineer for this respiratory products manufacturer, provided process support and supervision to machine shop and maintenance / facilities personnel. Documented and validated all process improvements.Accomplishments:Modified air tank valve design, reducing cost of manufacture an...

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

      As Manufacturing Engineer worked in the design and manufacturability of a number of neurological endoscopes. Responsibilities included the transfer of products from R&D to Manufacturing, Validation and Qualification of all new products and related equipment and the establishment of process ro...

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

      Started as a Tool Designer and subsequently promoted to Manufacturing Engineer in charge of the overall support of the coronary angioscope product line.Accomplishments:Rearranged the assembly line of coronary scopes and related PTCA catheters, resulting in lead time reduction of 40%Redesigned fib...

    • Design Specialist
      • Jan 1977 - Jan 1989

      As Tool Designer and Design Specialist, was involved in the design, documentation and procurement of tools for many products.Accomplishments:Developed "fenced platen" method for flow control on peristaltic IV pumps designed tool to facilitate field repair of faulty latch on IV pump unit...

    • Machinist
      • Jun 1967 - May 1973

      Machining of high precision parts for the aerospace and military sector.

Education

  • California State University, Long Beach
  • Orange Coast College

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