Tyler Higginson, M.Eng.

Senior Metrology Engineer at Jones Plastic and Engineering
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Metrology Engineer
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Metrology 3D Scan Technician
      • Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

      • Maintained metrology equipment performance by arranging equipment repair and replacement, developing quality standards, and troubleshooting procedures • Improved upon the project management process by establishing a flow from when a work order is submitted to when the scans and PolyWorks template are ready for review • Upgraded existing and advanced new automated scanning programs • Designed new scanning fixtures based on parts functional datums using SolidWorks • Utilized different scanning technology (GOM Software, Metra Scanner, HandySCAN) to capture different manufactured parts to create 3D meshes for part inspection • Verified and improved upon CMM templates • Studied engineered drawings, CAD models, and PolyWorks templates with the parts engineering team (Design Engineers, AQEs, SQEs, and Program Managers) • Provided hands-on training on metrology equipment operational requirements and best practices to metrology team members, co-op students, and other departments • Developed operational use documentation for the different metrology equipment and different project types Show less

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Design Engineer
      • May 2018 - Oct 2020

      • Utilized CanFit to create custom designs for orthosis based on orthotists prescriptions, specific patient measurements, and spinal x-rays • Prepared schematic drawings and supporting design documentation for production line • Conversed with orthotists on best brace design for patients with unique spinal curves • Established the Design History File for all patient’s CAD modifications for company records and orthotists review • Developed the spinal library database to show an image and body measurements of the prebuilt body molds out in the warehouse for ease of access for the workers out on the warehouse floor • Established a point of contact with a clinic in Singapore to begin developing their custom orthosis • Trained orthotists on how to utilize the Structure Scanner to capture a 3D scan of an ambulatory patient and non-ambulatory patient Show less

    • Graduate Student
      • May 2017 - May 2018

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Biomedical Engineer Co-Op
      • Aug 2015 - May 2017

      • Leveraged knowledge to improve procedures and systems for managing and maintaining medical equipment • Performed repairs, support, and scheduled maintenance on advanced patient care technologies • Conducted in-depth tests on biomedical equipment to evaluate safety and performance • Worked with outside vendors to train hospital staff on proper use and handling of new medical devices, as well as, implementing the new devices into the correct area of the hospital • Prepared standardized protocols, use, and maintenance documentation for medical equipment in Endosurgery, CATH Labs, Ultrasound, X-Ray, and Da Vinci Xi operating room • Plotted out an entire CATH Lab procedure from patient being admitted in the system, to functional equipment operation by different surgical staff, and to patient being discharged for the new CATH Lab install in the hospital Show less

Education

  • University of Louisville
    Master of Engineering - MEng, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    2017 - 2018
  • University of Louisville
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    2012 - 2017

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