Manufacturing Engineering Manager

• Mar 2023 - Present

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

-Managing the production teams for both the Flux and Flow neuroimaging product lines -Led the implantation of the Quality Management System (QMS), which included developing processes for designing proper control points, handling non-conformances (NC), and product return (RMA) -Lead continuous improvement projects to increase both build efficiency and quality -Assuring production requirements are achieved for all processes, equipment, and material specs -Establishing work… Show more -Managing the production teams for both the Flux and Flow neuroimaging product lines -Led the implantation of the Quality Management System (QMS), which included developing processes for designing proper control points, handling non-conformances (NC), and product return (RMA) -Lead continuous improvement projects to increase both build efficiency and quality -Assuring production requirements are achieved for all processes, equipment, and material specs -Establishing work instructions and processes for high precision and detailed optomechanical assemblies and electromechanical assemblies to pass qualifications and quality inspections -Led a multidisciplinary team to design and implement complex automated build fixtures which included machined/ 3D printed components, sensing devices, and logic coding -Providing input in early product development, process development, and quality planning -Lead initiatives to reduce the cost and increase quality of the finished goods by working with CM partners to improve efficiencies in component/sub-assembly procurement and MFG processes -Contributing to the Engineering Purchasing team by supporting new product introduction (NPI)

Project Engineer II

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

- Lead failure analysis efforts (Kaizen Events) to determine root cause, develop robust corrective actions, and resume production of hardware, all while maintaining a fast-tracked schedule. - Lead the development of a process that reduced the scrap rate of two major assemblies from 40% to 3%

Project Engineer

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2019

- Manage aspects of technical projects including risk, technical proposals, scheduling, design, development, procurement, and manufacturing - Work closely with customers to establish clear goals, resolve issues and minimize scope creep - Facilitate routine project meetings and delegate tasks to team members - Work closely with suppliers to ensure project timelines are satisfied and product requirements are understood and met - Lead discussions to solve complex problems with… Show more - Manage aspects of technical projects including risk, technical proposals, scheduling, design, development, procurement, and manufacturing - Work closely with customers to establish clear goals, resolve issues and minimize scope creep - Facilitate routine project meetings and delegate tasks to team members - Work closely with suppliers to ensure project timelines are satisfied and product requirements are understood and met - Lead discussions to solve complex problems with manufacturing departments, suppliers, colleagues, and customers -Involved in high reliability/ high voltage design for hermetically sealed ceramic to metal brazed assemblies. -Develop, design and test fixtures for all aspects of manufacturing -Write technical manufacturing documents that clearly and adequately describe needed operations for the production and testing of hardware. -Establish effective Design of Experiments to analyze process parameters efficiently -Create acceptance test plans that properly screen requirements -Work closely with the Quality department to resolve part non-conformances and establish corrective actions.

Morphing Wing Senior Design Project

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2017

Developed a wing structure that had a Poisson ratio of zero which allowed for the manipulation of the wing length without affecting the width and having no discontinuities. Used SLA additive manufacturing technology to make the complex structures manufacturable In charge of the structural analysis of different parts and assemblies using Solidworks Simulation Co-authored a technical paper explaining the technology behind the morphing wing which won third place in the AIAA design… Show more Developed a wing structure that had a Poisson ratio of zero which allowed for the manipulation of the wing length without affecting the width and having no discontinuities. Used SLA additive manufacturing technology to make the complex structures manufacturable In charge of the structural analysis of different parts and assemblies using Solidworks Simulation Co-authored a technical paper explaining the technology behind the morphing wing which won third place in the AIAA design competition Created and presented bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations to share the progress of the group with colleagues Show less Developed a wing structure that had a Poisson ratio of zero which allowed for the manipulation of the wing length without affecting the width and having no discontinuities. Used SLA additive manufacturing technology to make the complex structures manufacturable In charge of the structural analysis of different parts and assemblies using Solidworks Simulation Co-authored a technical paper explaining the technology behind the morphing wing which won third place in the AIAA design… Show more Developed a wing structure that had a Poisson ratio of zero which allowed for the manipulation of the wing length without affecting the width and having no discontinuities. Used SLA additive manufacturing technology to make the complex structures manufacturable In charge of the structural analysis of different parts and assemblies using Solidworks Simulation Co-authored a technical paper explaining the technology behind the morphing wing which won third place in the AIAA design competition Created and presented bi-weekly PowerPoint presentations to share the progress of the group with colleagues Show less

Analysis Engineer intern

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

• Performed analysis and reduction of vibration test data for helical springs, used in precision valve assemblies, to understand their stress and acceleration responses under surge conditions. • Communicated with the test facility and strain gauge manufacturer to understand and verify test data, which led to discovery of key errors in the original test report that would have provided false results • Prepared technical reports to document the entire test program and its findings • Performed analysis and reduction of vibration test data for helical springs, used in precision valve assemblies, to understand their stress and acceleration responses under surge conditions. • Communicated with the test facility and strain gauge manufacturer to understand and verify test data, which led to discovery of key errors in the original test report that would have provided false results • Prepared technical reports to document the entire test program and its findings

Mechanical Engineering Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Worked closely with a group of engineers to produce a cost efficient and high-tech composite product for commercial and military aircraft • Designed and tested prototype parts for research and development • Created casting parts using various techniques and materials to manufacture the prototype parts • Involved in carbon fiber lay-up, curing process, machining of cured product, and final inspection • Assisted with assembly of final parts and completion of tracking… Show more • Worked closely with a group of engineers to produce a cost efficient and high-tech composite product for commercial and military aircraft • Designed and tested prototype parts for research and development • Created casting parts using various techniques and materials to manufacture the prototype parts • Involved in carbon fiber lay-up, curing process, machining of cured product, and final inspection • Assisted with assembly of final parts and completion of tracking paperwork • Assigned to projects that dealt with aerospace companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and General Atomics Show less • Worked closely with a group of engineers to produce a cost efficient and high-tech composite product for commercial and military aircraft • Designed and tested prototype parts for research and development • Created casting parts using various techniques and materials to manufacture the prototype parts • Involved in carbon fiber lay-up, curing process, machining of cured product, and final inspection • Assisted with assembly of final parts and completion of tracking… Show more • Worked closely with a group of engineers to produce a cost efficient and high-tech composite product for commercial and military aircraft • Designed and tested prototype parts for research and development • Created casting parts using various techniques and materials to manufacture the prototype parts • Involved in carbon fiber lay-up, curing process, machining of cured product, and final inspection • Assisted with assembly of final parts and completion of tracking paperwork • Assigned to projects that dealt with aerospace companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and General Atomics Show less