Jonathan Bowlds

Experience

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  Lexmark

  May 2019 - May 2020

  Introduced new supplies assembly processes to manufacturing partners in China.Created lean manufacturing processes optimizing product quality and cost.Coordinated manual process with 30+ operators to deliver finished goods every 40 seconds.Supported manufacturing trials in Zhuhai, China to test and continuously improve assembly.Designed assembly equipment to complete tasks efficiently and ergonomically.Devised and performed experiments to root cause and mitigate screw stripping failure to eliminate assembly waste. Show less

  • Color EP System Development AYPT

    Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    May 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Hitachi Automotive Systems

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Lean Manufacturing Engineer

  Managed a variety of projects simultaneously, conducting meetings and delegating tasks to meet deadlines.Actively monitored key performance indicators, such as OEE, to detect root cause and reduce assembly idle time.Led a team in implementing an in-line platen counting system to prevent platen shortages and to meet takt times.Developed a document control process to assure process revisions are organized and communicated effectively.Streamlined and standardized startup procedures on SMT lines, resulting in a 15-minute reduction in startup times. Show less

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  Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Manufacturing Engineer

  Developed and updated documentation for assembly and calibration of Class II medical devices.Reviewed and reorganized assembly process flow to improve efficiency and reduce production lead time.Collaborated with technicians to identify and accelerate areas of improvement including fixtures and equipment.

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  Charter Communications

  Feb 2022 - now

  Mobile Operations Process Engineer