Tyler Rees

Experience

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  Edwards Lifesciences

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2012

  Quality Engineer I

  • Investigated customer complaints and non-conformances, identifying failure modes and implementing corrective actions.• Supported R&D and manufacturing through comprehensive quality engineering efforts, including risk analyses and IQ/OQ/PQ testing.

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  Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2019

  Project Manager, R&D Engineer

  • Delivered a complex project from concept to launch in just three months, achieving the fastest R&D product launch in the company’s history.• Reduced manufacturing scrap by over 10% through equipment redesign and lean manufacturing initiatives.• Designed and managed a product generating over $3M in its second year, with forecasts predicting it to be a top seller.• Created and validated test methods, ensured compliance with risk analyses, and managed all validation documentation.• Specialized in advanced manufacturing techniques, including RF welding, thermoforming, laser cutting, and plastic bonding. Show less

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  Kaddas Enterprises Inc

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  Director Of Engineering

  • Reduced new product development time by 33%, from 12 weeks to 8 weeks, by reorganizing teams and implementing a design control process.• Overhauled the company’s quality management system within 3 months to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, through a full revision and internal audits.• Renovated a manufacturing line to reduce scrap rates from over 3% to less than 0.5% by redesigning tooling, implementing SPC, and training operators.• Developed and implemented PDM and ERP modules for manufacturing, quality, and design control processes. Show less

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  Heritage Industries LLC

  Mar 2021 - now

  Director of R&D

  • Played a pivotal role in Heritage’s turnaround from a -$4.9M net profit in 2023 to +$1.3M in 2024, serving as the sole remaining upper manager overseeing day-to-day operations during this critical transition, while partnering with upper executives to implement strategic decisions.• Spearheaded the design, fabrication, and launch of the NB-80 oil-changing platform, generating over $8M in revenue within three years post-launch.• Successfully transferred production of two key products to both local and international contract manufacturers.• Established a go-to-market strategy for new products which includes a phase-gate design control process.• Oversaw the transition from QuickBooks to the ERP system Business Central, enhancing operational efficiency.• Took leadership of supply chain and warehouse operations, and restructured workflows using 5S strategies to optimize performance.o Developed SOPs for purchasing and warehousing operations.o Reorganized warehouse layouts with a new bin and part labeling system.o Implemented a purchasing process with min/max inventory levels to ensure part availability. Show less