Nicolas Brown, MBA

Experience

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  D. Dahle Mazda of Murray

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

  Service Technician

  • Maintained, diagnosed, and repaired vehicles, specializing in electrical and drivetrain diagnostics and repair• Worked with Mazda engineering to create technical service bulletins in fuel systems and body issues• Completed A1-A8 ASE certifications for ASE Master Technician

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  Crown Lift Trucks

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

  Field Service Technician

  • Maintained, diagnosed, and repaired electric-only and gas-operated forklifts, including electrical and hydraulic systems• Utilized fundamental and practical knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems to execute repair strategies

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  Safety Management Services, Inc

  May 2012 - Sept 2012

  Engineering Intern

  • Supported testing and analysis of energetic material per UN Manual of Tests and Criteria• Researched legal interpretations of 49 CFR 171 and 172 HAZMAT regulations• Developed multi-layer blueprint/map overlay to determine IQD and OQD for remote customer sites• Edited and clarified documentation for custom testing apparatuses

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  University of Utah - Employment

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Led development of first-of-its-kind adaptive watercraft dock for high-level spinal cord injury patients• Communicated with physicians, nurses, and patients to determine key system needs and scope • Sourced components for manufacturing, contracted fabrication, and assembled subsystems• Performed testing with end users to receive and implement feedback • Managed team development of high-level spinal cord injury recreational equipment• Delegated tasks to engineering student teams across projects based on their capabilities and strengths• Managed progress and development of projects; made changes based on team needs Show less

  • Lead Design Engineer

    May 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Peer Mentoring Coordinator

    Jul 2015 - May 2016
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  Varex Imaging Corporation

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2023

  Within this role, I served in three distinct topics / roles: Engineering Management, Project Management, and Lead Engineering. As an Engineering Manager: • Directed development and continuing engineering efforts of multi-component electro-mechanical industrial subsystems, including x-ray tubes, heat exchangers, and high voltage power supplies• Released product under purview included the https://www.vareximaging.com/solutions/hpe-225-54-generator-subsystem/ and https://www.vareximaging.com/solutions/vf-80-uxhp/• Managed a multi-discipline team, including mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineersAs a Project Manager:• Managed, monitored, and provided guidance for eight active projects, including x-ray tubes, components, and subsystem integration• Overhauled the new product development process to improve to ISO9001:2015 compliant documents, allowing engineers to focus on design needsAs a Lead Engineer - until February 2021, I was exclusively in this role until I promoted to a management position: • Facilitated return material analysis efforts for several product lines; used statistical analyses to reduce year-over-year warranty costs. I maintained analysis and mentorship of this aspect• Developed a material recovery program. I maintained management of this aspect• Coordinated with vendors to overcome development hurdles, refine technical specifications, and meet delivery schedules. I maintained this role throughout. • Provided technical hardware troubleshooting and software expertise for global product customer base; served as point-of-contact for applications engineering issues. I maintained this role throughout. Show less In this role, I served as the lead mechanical design engineer for linear accelerator technologies• Led the mechanical design of S-band and X-band linear accelerator technologies using SolidWorks CAD; delivered ASME Y14.5-compliant engineering drawings, satisfying GD&T standards• Supported internal workgroups and vendors for data-driven improvements to deliver critical-to-quality parts• Devised processes, to satisfy internal and ISO13485 compliance, while satisfying process needs • Partnered with legal department to develop a process adherent to BIS EAR 3A101standards, a stringent national requirement of defense-sensitive technology to prevent inadvertent intellectual property transfers Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Oct 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2020
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  AuST Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Supporting manufacturing operations for production-released pulmonary catheters

  • Associate Director of Manufacuring Engineering

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Manufacturing Engineering Manager

    Feb 2024 - Oct 2024