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John Anderson

John Anderson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Engineer & Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt

  • Education

    • Iowa State University

      1981 - 1986
      Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering advanced propulsion, manufacturing

      Activities and Societies: Delta Chi, AIAA, ISU Chamber Orchestra

    • University of Phoenix

      1998 - 2000
      MBA Technology Management

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Epsilon honorary society

  • Experience

    • Marquardt Division, Int'l Signal Corp

      Jan 1987 - Jun 1990
      Engineer

      Rocket engine development engineer for numerous NASA and satellite applications.

    • Allied Signal Aerospace

      Jun 1990 - Sept 1992
      Development Engineer

      Gas turbine jet engine product development including design, test, and initial production.

    • Medtronic, Inc.

      Sept 1992 - Nov 2024
      Retired Principal Supplier Development Engineer

      Experienced engineer with a proven track record in increasingly responsible and technically challenging roles in Process, Product, Component, and Supply Engineering. Extensive background in surface mount electronics assembly processes and materials, SMT component manufacturability and reliability analysis, component design and cost/quality improvement, supplier auditing, and leading/mentoring Lean Sigma projects. Additional responsibilities include strategic technology forecasting, new supplier selection and qualification, CAPA remediation, and regulatory agency supplier change notification. Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Sigma Black Belt

      Oct 2010

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Anderson
      Corporate Star of Excellence Award Medtronic Apr 2017 Developed and implemented a new and technically robust method to qualify a new supplier site and material set that improved quality and cost while avoiding a potential supply disruption.
    • Awarded to John Anderson
      Supply Management Award - Sep 2016 Award for leading the top performing team in the field of technical management of suppliers.
    • Awarded to John Anderson
      Star of Excellence Award Medtronic Mar 2015 Star of Excellence Award for contributions in component yield and process capability improvements.
    • Awarded to John Anderson
      Star of Excellence Award Medtronic Apr 2011 Implementation of component improvements critical to the success of a yield improvement initiative.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director

      Issued by Superstition Highlands on Jan 2013
      Superstition HighlandsAssociated with John Anderson

    • Administrative board / musician

      Issued by church (multiple) on Jun 1993
      church (multiple)Associated with John Anderson

    • Consultant - Office of Screening Persons with Disabilities

      Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sept 2005
      Transportation Security Administration (TSA)Associated with John Anderson