Andrew J. Krywucki, MBA

Experience

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  Branson Ultrasonics

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Project Tooling Engineer

  • Orchestrated ultrasonic welding applications and tooling development.• Critiqued designs to insure optimal performance for potential engineering applications.• Utilized extensive knowledge of plastics applications, welding potential and ultrasonic theory.• Bolstered interpersonal skills through company visits, exchanging ideas of ultrasonic feasibility and interaction across multiple disciplines.

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  Lacey Manufacturing co. LLC

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

  Mechanical Enigneer

  • Development of manufacturing processes of metal stamped and injection molded components used in non invasive surgery.• 3D design of die sets, inspection fixtures, production fixtures, lubrication delivery systems, product packaging and their respective 2D production drawings.• Instituted process protocols, operating procedures, engineering test and corrective action/preventative action reports.• CAD system integration of an acquired medical device company purchased by PEP Lacey.• Qualification, testing and determining capability of production equipment used in clean room environments.• Programming and evaluation of CNC and laser welding machinery used in high volume production.• Broad understanding of production practices in a vertically integratedmanufacturing environment. Show less

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  Medtronic

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2017

  Manufacturing Engineer

  • Unremitting management of numerous projects of high priority, visibility and cost.• Coordinate, author and execute equipment validations used in high volume production clean room environments as head engineer.• Serving as head engineer for the Endo GIA™ Universal Roticulator product family consisting of three manned manufacturing lines and 10 separate product codes.• Consistently implementing lean manufacturing practices and projects reducing labor, financial costs and improved efficiency.• Instilling culture change in organization by redefining manufacturing processes through redesigning all manufacturing lines using operator process knowledge.• Routine participation in risk management and risk mitigation activities, including the creation, review and updates of FMEAs.• Spearhead drawing specification changes to meet and exceed production efficiency that include material, dimensional, functional and inspection characteristics.• Analysis, under sanitary conditions, of root causes of field returns to determine reason of failure or unintended function of the device during its use in field.• Determining functional capability of component dimensions and material molding parameters used both in pre and post sterility requirements.• Defining a component’s functional impact throughout its entire surgical assembly after dimensional qualification down to .0005” tolerances.• Continuously aiding in maintaining automated and manual production equipment and inspection processes to allow for uninterrupted production. Show less

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  The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

  •Spearheading the initial testing, stability, implementation, fragrance development and launch for new carriers, platforms and systems not yet utilized in the organization’s portfolio.•Workflow delegation of multiple priorities to vendors and in house stake holders.•Highly adept at developing positive, high functioning working relationships, both internally and externally, further enhancing work culture and deliverable completion.•Proficient utilization of technical writing and data interpretation skillsets in complex testing procedures and their subsequent reports.•Supervising vendor execution of device benchmark, validation, and interference testing.•Constant communications, product sampling review and accomplishment of deliverables with cross functional teams (Industrial Design, Sourcing, Design Engineers, Marketing and R&D).•Routinely utilizing problem solving skillsets to resolve technical issues encountered during the product development process without impacting timing, cost or quality.•Chaired the introduction and incorporation of the DMAIC problem solving process into R&D.•Constant performance of public speaking / presenting the status of a project or developmental hurdle with clear, concise explanations tailored to the audience.•Active participant in additional workstreams, outside of normal responsibilities, to manage/execute deliverables on new lab construction and creation of a new upstream technology development framework.•Adaptable to frequent domestic and international travel while maintaining project timelines, proper vendor management, and successful execution of reason for travel.•Detailed development of risks identification and risk resolution through DFMEAs, validation plans and PPAP process.•Development, tracking and adaption of schedules through Microsoft Project.•Active member of a cross functional, fast-track innovation team to produce workable product concepts to be incorporated into the organization’s project funnel. Show less

  • Senior Product Development Engineer

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Product Development Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2020
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  U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC

  Dec 2021 - now

  • Quality & Product Engineering Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Product & Manufacturing Engineering Manager

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022