Syracuse, New York, United States
Results-driven and well organized Engineering Professional able to combine a unique blend of technical education with rock solid, hands on background.
Designed, developed, and optimized computer controlled/CNC hi-energy laser processing systems to include marking, engraving, cutting, heat treatment, and specialized film coating Developed solid-state laser & gas laser systems per requirement(s) Assisted customers in the identification of laser system and support equipment requirements based on product/process requirements Identified and executed various laser materials processing applications Coordinated sample testing and analysis of laser processed parts Documented results of laser materials processing Presented and reported (written and/or verbal) on technical laser materials applications results to experts and non-experts
Wrote PFMEA’s, control plans, and process flow documentation Evaluated current product warranty concerns with cross-functional teams and supported corrective action from initial root cause investigation, through analysis to production implementation Prepared PPAP documentation for product launches Utilized problem solving tools to identify root cause and corrective actions for quality cost, productivity, and safety Supported production team and Continuous Improvement activities
Wrote system specifications, and managed vendors from prototyping to serial production Researched, analyzed, and implemented, as appropriate, improvements to the cost, quality and delivery of the products Maximized efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization Determined parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification Interacted effectively with Product, Quality, Safety, Environmental Engineering, and Corporate Customer Center Complied with Project Management requirements relative to project quality, timing, and cost Trouble-shot equipment to prepare systems for serial production Developed multi-platform heat transfer manufacturing systems for Mercedes, Ford, GM, VW, Chrysler, BMW vehicles Identified potential design failures and effects Performed mockup and testing of design concepts Troubleshot and debugged tooling Performed operator/equipment time studies Designed improved brazing fixtures to increase dimensional stability, and decrease the initial tooling expenditure resulting in a $50k savings Performed research and development to reduce residue accumulation on heat transfer fixtures and product cores Developed process to remove brazing residue from fixtures Developed coating technologies significantly decreasing fixture cleaning intervals