PROCESS / QUALITY ENGINEER
Accomplished, resourceful senior professional with broad expertise in high-tech processes and products, particularly in development, testing, quality, and reliability functions. Broad, in-depth knowledge and track record implementing Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, statistical methods and root cause analysis to optimize manufacturing processes. Proven success in communicating and interfacing with customers, suppliers, cross-functional project teams and senior management. Highly effective troubleshooter and creative problem-solver. Holds B.S. in Physics, with an emphasis in optics, and two U.S. and one international patent. Proficiencies include MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Visio, Access, Oracle, Agile, JMP, MiniTab, and ReliaSoft 7++ Weibull analysis software, BAAN.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professional Consultant for Process and Quality Manufacturing 12/2011 – Present
Principal of Titus Consulting
• Develop process oriented manufacturing utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Review, characterize and create work instructions to improve current manufacturing processes.
• ESD Evaluations and mitigation program implementation
• Weibull analysis for MTBF and warranty policy development
• Yield analysis by statistical analysis
• Value stream mapping
• Root cause analysis and FMEA development
CVI MELLES GRIOT, Carlsbad, California - Laser Manufacturing 08/2008 – 12/2011
Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Staff
• Managed process and product improvement of five laser product lines, including a range of diode pumped solid state and diode types, for use in commercial, medical and scientific applications.
• Improved yield for high power green (532 nm) laser from 50% to 90%, and developed several lasers to production readiness, employing six sigma, statistical, and scientific tools and methodologies.
• Resolved major material defect that had caused significant infant mortality in one laser line; presented findings and solutions to CVI senior management and to OEM in Japan
• Created testing procedures that reduced labor and increased through-put of all laser lines.
• Documented hundreds of design changes and fabrication improvements.
• Conducted dozens of in-depth investigations to determine root cause of defects and optimize process.
• Material annealing process to improve overall manufacturing yield and reduce waste.
• Initiated key process improvements to minimize risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) events.
• Developed and provided in-depth reports to senior staff regarding product/process issues, potential risks, and proposed solutions.
HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND, San Diego, California 04/2003 – 08/2008
Senior Quality Engineer, Precision Engineering Control
• Implemented Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) system, a combination of Six Sigma tools and Lean manufacturing techniques, to improve quality, reduce waste and speed production of precision valves and actuators for the power generation industry.
• Developed overall quality plans and process, control and reporting protocols for production.
• Supervised two technician and mentored several Junior Engineers and Junior Quality Engineers.
• Served additional roles as Principal Process Engineer for new products, Reliability and Warranty Manager, Manager of cost reduction team, departmental Reporting Manager and customer liaison.
• Led quality investigations for manufacturing and engineering, employing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for products and for processes (PFMEA).
CYMER INCORPORATED, San Diego, California 03/1996 – 10/2002
Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer (1999 – 2002)
Final Test Supervisor (1997 – 1999)
Final Test Engineer (1996 – 1997)
• Managed Optics Manufacturing department including eight test engineers and technicians; provided personnel mentoring, training, and corrective actions, and quarterly performance evaluations.
• Created processes via process automation and DFM, FMEA, LEAN, and Six Sigma techniques to improve stability and reliability of laser systems, reducing module rework by 90%, annual production costs by $100K, and annual field service costs by over $2M.
• Served as primary liaison for customers regarding resolution of all optical issues; developed test plans and protocols for customers, such as Seiko (Japan); and Zeiss Lithography Division (Germany).
• Presented formal monthly reports to senior management for Optics Manufacturing department.
• Developed and implemented quality evaluation tools, metrology calibrations and database for the departme...
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