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📖 Summary

Process Engineering Lead @ Abbott • Supporting and expanding the high-volume production of the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) FreeStyle Libre product line• Leading a team at a Third Party Manufacturer (TPM) to expand production capacity by 300%• Managing capital equipment projects with budgets exceeding $30 million on an international scale• Coordinating production launches (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities) on new production equipment• Identifying and implementing process improvements on new and existing production lines • Collaborating with additional manufacturing sites across the globe to implement best practices and design improvements on similar and next generation production equipment• Acting Subject Matter Expert on a specific portion of the Freestyle Libre production process• Ensuring TPMs are aligned to and following ADCs quality standards• Reporting out project and production status to Senior Management • Managing change on validated equipment under FDA, EMA, etc. regulations Greater Chicago AreaSr. Manufacturing Engineer @ Motorola Solutions • Supported the low volume, high mix manufacturing of custom made telecommunications equipment• Designed and executed DOEs to improve and standardize the PCB manufacturing process• Used statistical analysis (CpK, ANOVA, SPC, confidence intervals, etc.) and six sigma methodology to improve first pass yield, reduce scrap/rework, and improve manufacturing output and capacity• Designed and implemented new fixtures and devices for production and testing to increase capacity and simplify related tasks• Troubleshoot and implemented corrective actions for manufacturing issues • Tested and qualified new materials• Introduced new and improved machinery into the manufacturing process• Developed and maintained process documentation and manufacturing control programs• Acted as a change leader, rolling out large scale changes that affect all areas of the organization• Analyzed new and existing designs for process improvement opportunities• Facilitated the successful launch of new products from a manufacturing and mechanical design stand point through DFM and DFA reviews From November 2017 to March 2019 (1 year 5 months) Schaumburg, IllinoisManufacturing Engineer @ BorgWarner Inc. • Supported and improved the high-volume production of multi-segmented friction plates• Gained hands on experience with high volume blanking, bonding and end of line laser inspection systems• Utilized data and LEAN methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process robustness• Completed a scrap savings initiative that reduced a leading scrap issue by approximately 60% • Managed the design, development, and implementation of new capital equipment equating to over $10 million in capital expenditure funding• Commissioned six new fully automated production lines (including machine qualification and site /factory acceptance testing) while also supporting day to day operations of nine additional production lines• Developed efficient plant and process layouts• Performed process capability studies to define process parameters and support the NPI process• Worked with the manufacturing engineering team to develop PFMEA's to identify potential production issues and solutions to these issues• Used root cause analysis to identify manufacturing issues and implemented corrective and preventative actions to resolve these issues• Worked with a cross-functional team to ensure the delivery of quality products on time and budget From May 2016 to November 2017 (1 year 7 months) Bellwood, ILQuality Engineeeing Intern @ BorgWarner Inc. • Implemented new standards and procedures to increase production capacity while reducing costs associated with metrology and manufacturing practices• Created and implemented work instructions to outline and improve various manufacturing and metrology processes• Administered extensive training to factory operators• Designed, prepared drawings and coordinated fabrication of several intricate measurement fixtures• Performed Gauge R&R and Capability studies (Cp, CpK) to qualify new and existing production processes• Conceptualized and implemented a PPAP part storage room with an inventory control system From August 2015 to May 2016 (10 months) Frankfort, ILProduct Engineering Intern @ BorgWarner Inc. • Worked closely with Mechanical Testing Lab team to test and analyze prototype and production clutches• Analyzed and reported (verbal and written) on results of mechanical testing• Performed root cause analysis on warranty returned clutches and reported on findings per customer requirements• Input changes into change management system and followed through on the completion of these changes• Designed and coordinated fabrication of several display fixtures for prototype clutches• Attended product design reviews and helped to develop and execute DOE’s• Gained exposure to several new product development projects through prototyping and testing From January 2015 to August 2015 (8 months) Frankfort, ILElectrical Intergration Simplification Intern @ General Electric (GE) • Assisted in the facilitation of several Electrical Integration Simplification projects• Developed project plans, monitored progress, and developed weekly project status reports for external communication• Designed and implemented a standardized CB Panel arrangement with a standard and options harness to simplify manufacturability and customer use• Attended engineering meetings including CCB and Engineering/Manufacturing cross functional meetings to find additional opportunities for simplification From May 2014 to August 2014 (4 months) Erie, Pennsylvania