Principal Engineer

• Nov 2016 - Present

Project Engineer, Nuclear Group

• Feb 2011 - 2016

- Design and modification of industrial cranes utilized in the transportation of materials and maintenance of nuclear equipment - Develop new equipment proposals and component layouts for application engineering - Develop rigging plans and procedures for equipment removal/install - Develop load testing procedures and facility site acceptance tests to ensure safe operation of equipment - Perform equipment assessments warranting mechanical and electrical upgrades to increase equipment optimum productivity and efficiency

Mechanical Engineering Consultant

• Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

Lean Six Sigma Project Lead of a cross-functional team involving engineering, finance, manufacturing, and quality to re-evaluate and implement a process to reduce the manufacturing cost of the endodscopic clip applier jaw production by utilizing an existing metal injection molding (MIM) Projected cost reduction of 40% in manufacturing was determined - Developed current state value stream maps identifying waste and non-value adding activities such as waiting, excessive processing, motion and defects - Performed Pareto cost analysis of current state manufacturing and compared the cumulative frequency to the theoretical cumulative frequency of MIM production

Plant Engineer

• Jan 2001 - Jan 2010

Oversee plant equipment operation, and initiate changes to improve plant performance - Front-line Supervision of five maintenance mechanics and other plant engineering personnel (Union & Non-union) - Equipment design, modification, and implementation - Create and implement preventative maintenance inspections (PMI's) for maintenance staff to perform on equipment - Conduct routine mechanic and staff performance audits to promote safe work practices and improve equipment break-down frequency - Provide project management for facility upgrades and new equipment installation - Parts ordering and inventory control utilizing Maximo database - Allen Bradley PLC/SLC configuration utilizing RSLinx and RSLogix 500/5000 - Provide safety training, audits, and compliance according to OSHA regulations