Jaffer T. Deane

Experience

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  American Foods Group

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Quality Control Technician

  -Recommended changes in equipment to ensure safety of the employees.-Trained employees in USDA standards & safe methods to avoid injuries while still maintaining efficiency.Communication-Reduced employee turnover by promoting understanding between employees, ensuring coordination.-Played a vital role in testing chemicals for sanitation and relayed results to USDA inspectors for QA.

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  U.S. Department of Energy

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mickey Leland Energy Fellow/Analyst Intern at Office of Oil and Natural Gas

  Project Title - Unconventional Resources Research and Development Portfolio Analysis-Characterization and Management-Compiled results of Unconventional Oil and Gas research projects managed by RPSEA into a master spreadsheet and wrote a report to help guide efforts. DOE is currently using the analysis to assist with funding $MM projects.-Developed and implemented a methodology to identify and qualify results of ongoing and completed research projects. Analyzed portfolio by reading technical reports and engaging with project managers.-Bridged the DOE Headquarters and the National Energy Technology Laboratory for research project collaboration. As per my recommendation, DOE Headquarters and NETL now hold conferences.-Briefed government officials, scientists, and fellow employees in presentations to ensure optimum technical analyses. Communicated the status of research projects and made recommendations.-Presented Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Project to 50+ people at the MLEF Technical Forum.-Presented Unconventional Oil and Gas research projects to high-level government officials. Show less

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  University of Minnesota

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Research Assistant

  -Surveyed literature available for fracture mechanics, scaling, and borehole spiraling.-Dissected previous PhD theses to optimize models and recommend future work.-Utilized necessary equations for basic 2D models in MATLAB to model borehole spiraling for stability analysis.-Conducted computer simulations of the scratch test using the discrete element method (DEM) with the objective to understand the influence of strength parameters on the modes of failure.

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  Honeywell Aerospace

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Product Manufacturing Engineer

  -Supported Tactical Guidance Products (TGP) through optimization of the production processes and continuous improvement.-Submitted Process Change Notifications (PCNs) for phase-in of new production equipment and process modifications.-Took on a supplier quality role to ensure safety, reliability, and quality of mechanical parts received by suppliers.-Performed Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) for internal procedures and worked with suppliers for RCCA.-Conducted First Article Inspections (FAIs) for new product development and existing products.-Performed PFMEAs to determine potential failure modes during process development and modification.-Supported general build and assembly process flow for manufacturing of inertial measurement units (IMU).-Familiarity with Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and ITAR restricted manufacturing, highly regulated industry.-Dispositioned failed parts and units.-Utilized SAP to create material flow downs, inspection plans, and purchase orders. Show less

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  Abbott

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Manufacturing Engineer

  -Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)-Compliance with FDA regulations.-Supported product line to develop rework and investigate non conformances.-Worked cross functionally to manufacture electronic medical devices.-Performed IQ for equipment used in manufacturing.-Submitted Supplier Change Requests (SCR) for components and assemblies.-Maintained BOMs and submitted engineering Change Orders (CO).-Maintained manufacturing, training, and inspection procedures.

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  Homeland Healthcare Service Inc

  Jun 2018 - now

  Co-Chief Executive Officer

  -Managing administration of home healthcare agency specializing in PCA services.-Maintaining compliance with Minnesota DHS regulations.-Managing company budget and financials.

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  Renewal by Andersen

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  Quality Engineer

  -Successfully managed and directed the quality function in a $13m manufacturing line project implementation.-Designed quality studies for automated machines as well as test methods for manufacturing line qualification.-Led and performed advanced process and equipment capability analyses on fabrication and assembly equipment.-Led and performed Measurement System Analysis (MSA), specifically Gauge R&R, for automated inspection systems and mechanical gauges.-Managed quality technicians to drive project tasks.-Procured quality equipment for use on production line.-Directed quality support for large scale capacity project to introduce a new manufacturing line.-Submitted PPAPs and worked with component suppliers to qualify, test, and plan for new parts to use in manufacturing.-Completed successful Process Validations to launch into production phase. Show less

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  Starkey Hearing

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Sr. NPI Quality Assurance Engineer
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  WECare Health Professionals Inc

  Jun 2022 - now

  Co-Chief Executive Officer