October 2011 to July 2013: Operations Manager, Titeflex Corporation, Division of Smiths, Vista CA – Responsible for the operations
of manufacturing facility in Vista, CA producing braided Teflon hose assemblies serving customers within CNG Compressed Natural Gas
Vehicle, Chlorine/Chemical Transfer Hose and other Industrial Hose markets with annual sales of $4 million. Directed staff of 11 employees
comprised of both salaried and hourly personnel, multicultural and bilingual.
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Successfully led development of internal processes for compliance to Aerospace Quality System Requirements of AS 9100. Obtained
third party auditor recommendation for approval. Met internal goal to ready facility for aerospace product introduction.
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Coached and trained personnel in the execution of non-conforming material process improving communications which resulted in early
defect reporting, problem resolution and lower customer complaints. Supporting Titeflex reduce scrap initiatives.
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Drove strict adherence to process documentation resulting in improved repeatability and lower process scrap.
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Managed inventory accuracy of $350K - $500K of physical inventory improving inventory turns from 8.0 to 9.0 (Total Sales / Inv. $’s).
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Implemented Lean Manufacturing concepts of 5S and Visual Factory improving OTD On-Time Delivery performance from 91% to 97%.
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Conducted weekly safety training sessions and executed over a dozen safety improvements resulting in zero recordable safety
incidents. The result of which contributed to a reduction of the Titeflex OSHA RIR Recordable Incident Rate from 1.6 to 0.5.
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Managed Production Planning and purchasing functions for build to order operation with site specific on-time delivery averaging 96%.
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Responsible for Quality functions of Receiving Inspection, In-process Inspection, Final Inspection and Test.
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Proven success when dealing with difficult personnel issues limiting business exposure associated with wrongful termination.
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Initiated and drove changes to contract review process improving “bid / no bid” decision and customer satisfaction.
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Successfully closed Vista facility and consolidated all operations with home office in Springfield MA.
November 2005 to March 2011: Senior Manufacturing Engineer, INTERFACE DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS, Oceanside CA.
Led new design feasibility and manufacturability analysis for all design and development projects for a manufacturer of display products for
the Aerospace and Defense industry resulting in improved on-time delivery performance and eliminating design changes during production.
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Developed and deployed new manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment.
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Successfully introduced and standardized visual manufacturing instructions using Microsoft Word, Visio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and
Adobe engineering data resulting in improved documentation and product repeatability.
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Provided technical support for machine shop, laser etch, photo etch, paint shop, silk screening, mechanical assembly and electronic
assembly. Provided leadership for MRB/non-conforming material processes and led improvement of those processes to meet customer
expectations. Used photometric equipment to verify luminance intensity and color coordinates of backlit panels.
November 2004 to October 2005: Engineering Manager, SOLATUBE INTERNATIONAL INC., Vista CA. - Directed cross functional team of 8
Project Manager, Mechanical Designers, Tool and Die Maker, Machinist, Maintenance Specialists engaged in design, development and
support of tubular skylights for residential and commercial markets.
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Led development of 23 injection molding tools representing a complete redesign effort for the two primary product lines of the business.
Coordinated design reviews with internal designers, local molding shop and tool and die manufacturer in Ningbo China.
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Managed and drove the execution of all design verification testing both internal and with regulatory testing agencies.
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Provided primary engineering support and maintenance function for existing processes, legacy tooling and associated equipment.
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Developed and deployed new manufacturing processes, tooling (Draw Dies, Automated Taping, Corrugation Punches) and equipment.
February 1998 to November 2004: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, THALES AVIONICS IN-FLIGHT SYSTEMS, Irvine CA – Directed
cross functional team of 10 engineers and professionals for producer of in-flight entertainment systems for commercial aircraft. Primary
leader for design to production transition, sustaining manufacturing, facilities engineering and building security. Began as Senior
Manufacturing Engineer 1998, promoted to Test Engineering Manager 2000, transitioned to Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2002.
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Successfully led the implementation of Lean Manufacturing (floor stocking, visual methods) and Six Sigma (cpk monitoring) techniques.
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Transferred helmet display product line f...
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