Experience

Atalys (formerly EG Medical)

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

• Quality Engineer

  • Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

  Rochester, New York, United States



IDEX Health & Science, LLC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • May 2022 - Oct 2022

  West Henrietta, New York, United States Sole QE responsible for roughly $72M in annual revenue generated from Optical Filters business line. Served as an interface between site Manufacturing Operations team and global Commercial team. Fostered timely investigation and resolution of customer complaints. Lead and facilitated failure investigations, using problem solving skills and basic quality tools to derive true root cause and implement robust corrective and preventive measures. Routinely populated, analyzed and… Show more Sole QE responsible for roughly $72M in annual revenue generated from Optical Filters business line. Served as an interface between site Manufacturing Operations team and global Commercial team. Fostered timely investigation and resolution of customer complaints. Lead and facilitated failure investigations, using problem solving skills and basic quality tools to derive true root cause and implement robust corrective and preventive measures. Routinely populated, analyzed and published Quality metrics such as COPQ and DPPM and actively engaged cross-functional teams to preemptively address unfavorable trends. Show less



L3Harris Technologies

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Specialist, Supplier Quality Assurance Engineering

  • Mar 2018 - May 2022

  Rochester, New York Area Worked closely with Commodity Management team to identify, assess, and qualify strategic partnerships. Regularly monitored and reported supplier performance data to identify trends and proactively address issues using basic quality tools. Developed action plans to revitalize problematic suppliers and restore flawless performance. Executed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to support machine from solid (MFS) to diecast conversion cost savings efforts. Commodities supported… Show more Worked closely with Commodity Management team to identify, assess, and qualify strategic partnerships. Regularly monitored and reported supplier performance data to identify trends and proactively address issues using basic quality tools. Developed action plans to revitalize problematic suppliers and restore flawless performance. Executed Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to support machine from solid (MFS) to diecast conversion cost savings efforts. Commodities supported include: board level shielding, diecast, gaskets, hardware, labels, manuals/publications, packaging, pads, shock mounts, etc. Show less



Gleason Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

  Rochester, NY Directly responsible for reducing Mechanical Engineering and Internal Manufacturing scrap and rework costs by designing, developing, and executing cost of poor quality reduction activities. Contained and dispositioned suspect and/or nonconforming material as issues arose and implemented preventive action for any systemic issues. Used problem solving skills and basic quality tools to support all facets of the business in a timely fashion.



Advance Auto Parts

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • May 2015 - Sep 2016

  Rochester, NY Professional level sales and entry level management position. Responsible for managing a team of 10+ employees. Daily tasks include customer driven scheduling/productive payroll management, cash handling, inventory management, hiring/training, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Retail Parts Pro

  • Sep 2012 - May 2015

  Part of the management team and responsible for growing the sales of automotive parts and related merchandise.



Liberty Pumps

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality Engineering Co-op

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Bergen, NY Worked with the Quality Engineering team to resolve supplier quality issues while also sustaining a lean manufacturing environment (ISO 9001 registered). Oversaw the production of sump and effluent pumps. Daily assignments included continuous improvement projects, receiving inspection, and quality control. Redesigned componentry used in Liberty’s SJ10 SumpJet pump, resolving reliability concerns witnessed in the field.



BorgWarner

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Engineering Co-op

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Ithaca, New York Area Worked in the Engine Timing Components (ETC) division and assisted with the completion of a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt project. Focused on reduction of scrap/cost associated with torque to turn (TTT) failures in the production of camshaft phasers used in Ford’s 6.2L PV8 (Premium V8) engine. Daily activities required adherence to ISO/TS16949 quality management procedures. Supported the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) program for Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar engine through compilation… Show more Worked in the Engine Timing Components (ETC) division and assisted with the completion of a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt project. Focused on reduction of scrap/cost associated with torque to turn (TTT) failures in the production of camshaft phasers used in Ford’s 6.2L PV8 (Premium V8) engine. Daily activities required adherence to ISO/TS16949 quality management procedures. Supported the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) program for Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar engine through compilation and analysis of production data in Minitab. Show less



PCC Structurals, Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Technician Co-op

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Groton, CT Refined processes used in the production of investment castings. Worked with operators and members of the Engineering team to develop a better understanding of the manufacturing processes employed and to formally document said processes. Revised work instructions and developed new procedures to drive the cost of the product down without jeopardizing quality.



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Associate

  • May 2011 - Sep 2012

  Resolved home improvement project inquiries and kept shelves stocked.