Andrew Knapp

Experience

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  ConMed Linvatec

  Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

  Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  Introduced to important manufacturing principles such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and many more. Responsible for maintaining efficiency of manufacturing cells in the Special Assembly division of the plant.

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  Phamaworks

  Oct 2010 - May 2012

  Mechanical Engineer

  ▪ Created components via design for manufacturing (DFM) of thermoformer machinery, including conveyors, feeder carts, product stackers, tooling, machine frames, and guarding through GD&T & design engineering▪ Reverse engineered machine components for rebuilding and upgrading other OEM machinery, reducing costs.

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  MicroLumen®

  May 2012 - now

  Leading efforts to strategically support all manufacturing operations at MicroLumen. The Engineering Operations functions are comprised of Manufacturing, Process and Materials Engineering. The Facility Operations functions are comprised of safety, infrastructure development, maintenance and housekeeping.Combined, the Engineering and Facility Operations divisions will continue to develop systems that will make the manufacturing functions at MicroLumen more efficient, innovative and safe for all staff. We are also responsible for driving the strategic planning for future facility needs and incubating new manufacturing processes for deployment in day-to-day operations. Show less ▪ Lead contributor to the Expansion Steering Committee. Conducting strategic planning, facility design and equipment implementation for a new 55,000 ft2 facility to accommodate future growth needs. Additionally managed two smaller facility expansions totaling 15,000 ft2.▪ Implemented OKR project tracking software for departmental and enterprise-level initiatives, enhancing efficiency of task completions and cross-departmental collaboration.▪ Developed and launched two new manufacturing processes, Chemical Etching and Automated Storage Systems, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced costs, enhanced quality and shortened lead times.▪ Leading the Manufacturing Engineering team, hiring and developing talented staff. Department is responsible for machine design, procurement, process improvement, equipment validation, calibration and maintenance.▪ Growing department responsibility for automation, machining, welding, component selection, APQP, additive manufacturing, electric motor selection, equipment assembly, and control of maintenance supply chain. Show less ▪ Developed Internal Change Control procedure with QA Manager, streamlining the evaluation and tracking of proposed changes within the Quality Management System.▪ Implemented transition from ISO 9001 to ISO 13485, conducting gap analysis on over 20 procedures and updating QMS to be compliant with newer quality standards.▪ Improved existing processes via lean manufacturing principles through collaboration with floor personnel, process inspection, providing technical support and developing enhanced or new machine designs.o Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project improved tooling that reduced machine setup time by 50%. Show less

  • Director of Engineering and Facility Operations

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Manufacturing Engineering Manager

    May 2018 - Jun 2024

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    May 2012 - May 2018