Engineering Technician, Advanced Engineering

• Nov 2022 - Present

Working on the front end of technology roadmap projects and new product introduction projects. Assigned work supports the development of new technologies and processes to GW Lisk. Hands on hardware builds at concept, prototype, and production levels.These builds will utilize draft work instructions, draft drawings, and draft routing during early build stages and help mature the manufacturing system for flawless production launch. This includes feedback to the design team for design for manufacturability as well as to manufacturing engineering, tooling, and quality teams. Authoring of end inputs to manufacturing system documents such as work instructions, routes, and control plans.Compiling information to support the generation of process flow diagrams and value streams.Work with external suppliers to ensure a cohesive manufacturing and quality system conducive to meeting cost and quality targets for GW Lisk product launches.Developing new domestic and international suppliers to provide high quality, complex piece parts and assemblies to GW Lisk.Conducting laboratory and environmental tests during product and process development as advised by the design team.Working with internal design, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to ensure all product life cycle deliverables related to the manufacturing system are in place for future product launches.Participate in design and drawing reviews.Contributing to design guidelines and process development documentation. Show less

Senior Engineer

• Oct 2022 - Present

Operations Specialist

• Jan 2015 - Oct 2022

Responsibilities include; initiate, develop and coordinate complete process plans or tooling plans for the manufacture, assembly or test of precision hardware or electronics. Work with Engineering and manufacturing members to solve difficult manufacturing problems. Essential Functions• Provide Technical solutions• Support the manufacturing floor for any process related questions • Create and maintain process documentation • Implement Engineering change requests • Apply existing methods to develop similar process plans or tooling• Process and update work order documentation • Apply basic Six Sigma tools to process capabilities, machine capability studies, and Gage R&R’s• Initiate and implement new processes and tooling to improve quality and productivity • Recommend revisions of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout or other changes to increase production or improve standards.Other Functions • Participate in concurrent design projects by providing input on processing principles • Coordinate activities with tool design, and request required tooling and fixturing • Select machine tooling • Generate engineering change requests • Participate in cross-functional team projects and initiatives • Design basic tools and fixturing • Create and Maintain rework processes for manufacturing and upgrades • Estimate process time standards Show less

Manufacturing Supervisor

• Dec 2009 - Dec 2014

Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining departmental, and individual goals and performance measuresCoordinate work load requirements and work scheduling with teams.Develop reviews and maintain staffing requirements.Coordinate all activities of direct members and provide resources to achieve team goals.Identify and provide resources for member development and training identify training needs related to safety, quality, new technologies and application tools.

Manufacturing Specialist

• May 2006 - Dec 2009

Troubleshoot, and analyze aircraft position sensors. Identify root cause of failure and formulate a corrective action Modify and Upgrade aircraft position sensors Troubleshoot, and analyze aircraft position sensors. Identify root cause of failure and formulate a corrective action Modify and Upgrade aircraft position sensors

Field Service Technician

• Jul 2001 - Apr 2006

Technician: Electronic PC board repair, Test, Program and Upgrade. Install Data Collection Systems. Travel Nationwide to supervise the installation of Fare collection Equipment for the US Department of Transportation. Provide Customer with Technical support after the installation. Technician: Electronic PC board repair, Test, Program and Upgrade. Install Data Collection Systems. Travel Nationwide to supervise the installation of Fare collection Equipment for the US Department of Transportation. Provide Customer with Technical support after the installation.

Caddie/Caddie master assistant

• May 1993 - Sep 2000

“Best summer job ever” :) “Best summer job ever” :)