Chad Harding

Experience

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  IUPUI

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Research Lab Technician

  ● Proved hypothesis that hydration of tissues effected their nanoscale structural morphology and mechanics● Developed protocols, imaged using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and gathered mechanical data* Published in the 2012 MRS Spring Meeting Proceedings* Published in the Journal of Structural Biology* Orally presented at the 2012 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting* Poster at the 2012 & 2013 Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meetings

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  Global Plastics Inc.

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Production / Quality Control Intern

  ● Responsible for identifying part defects (e.g.: short shots, flash, and contamination) utilizing inspection specifications and gauging devices● Collected, analyzed, and reported data pertaining to identified defects● Operated injection molding machines

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  Case Western Reserve University

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  R&D Design Process Intern

  * US PATENT: US20150199920 A1I was one of 14 students selected to participate in CREATE, a summer experience developed to immerse its members in a hands-on, real-world, engineering project. I collaborated with Engineers, Nurse Educators, and Surgeons to create an interactive robotic training game that simulated the operating room for scrub persons.The main job for a scrub person is to locate and pass instruments requested by the surgeon. The success of the surgery is dependent on the accuracy and speed of the instruments handed to the surgeon. Because the majority of a scrub person’s training is on the job, which risks lives, it was necessary to find a solution that developed all required skills without putting patients in danger.Inspired by video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band, we developed an interactive simulation that gave voice commands, tutorials, and quizzes to educate the scrub person for the operating room. A robotic hand was used to represent the surgeon, and the latest RFID technology was equipped within the hand to identify instruments being placed in it. Show less

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  Biomedical Engineering Society

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  President

  ● Prepared and conducted official meetings for 40+ active members● Organized for society to attend the 2012 BMES Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia● Arranged volunteer services within the local community* Recognized as the Best Student Organization of 2012-2013* Awarded for Highest Increase in Student Membership 2012-2013* Awarded for Most Student Participation during National Engineers Week

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  Transcend Orthotics & Prosthetics

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Design Project Manager

  * Contributed to PATENT#: US20140200492For my senior capstone project I worked with Midwest Orthotics & Technology Center to create an electromechanical foot orthosis designed to improve or restore sensory perception in the feet.● Managed Biomedical Engineers, Orthotists, Physicians, and Patients throughout development● Assisted with the design and assembly of a functional prototype● Proved through preliminary testing that the device improves and restores sensory perception in patient's feet Show less

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  Heartland Food Products Group

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Quality Control / Manufacturing Intern

  ● Wrote work instructions and updated documentation to better define QC tasks and responsibilities● Developed and implemented QC productivity tools by applying Lean Sigma and mistake-proofing methodology● Assisted Continuous Improvement Team to enhance machinery design and production output

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  General Motors

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Global Human Factors Engineer Intern

  *Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Project Leader Green Belt Certificate● Conducted simulated use testing and usability evaluations for new product line● Designed and implemented a seat comfort analysis tool to streamline GM's current evaluation process

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  Insight by Nemera

  Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Consultant - Human Factors / Usability Engineer

  ● Directed global clients and cross-functional teams in the Product Development Process.● Managed the full lifecycle of over 20 healthcare projects, orchestrating R&D, market research, user need identification, and simulated use testing to guide products from concept to commercial launch.● Provided technical input on the planning, design, construction, and testing during device development● Performed risk analysis, user needs / requirements identification, formative and validation usability testing, contextual inquiry, heuristic evaluations, anthropometric analysis, and biomechanical evaluations Show less

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  Boston Scientific

  Jun 2017 - now

  ● Managing and leading strategic business process improvements, supporting technology development projects, and driving complex problem solving.● Spearheading the implementation of a global Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program, aiming to optimize inventory management by outsourcing processes, reducing operational costs, and consolidating suppliers.● Driving projects towards key milestones, maintaining stakeholder alignment, and securing global support from the Global Indirect Sourcing and Business Process teams.● Leading kaizen events and workshops, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uncover cost improvement opportunities within the network. Show less ● Managed and mentored a team of 30+ Manufacturing Technicians, consistently exceeding production goals through strategic project management and focused team development.● Directed and managed process improvement projects, overseeing team reorganization, workspace standardization, workload balancing, and the integration of digital tools and automation.● Led material cost reduction initiatives, negotiating better pricing, consolidating vendors, and sourcing cost-effective alternatives, effectively reducing overhead and mitigating equipment risks. Show less

  • Project Manager - Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Program Manager - Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Manufacturing Engineer - Urology

    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Manufacturing Engineer - Endoscopy

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2020 - now

  Portfolio Manager - Real Estate Investor

  ● Operating a profitable real estate business by utilizing market data and financial analysis with a focus on ROI metrics. Implementing continuous improvement strategies to drive investment decisions, achieve operational cost savings, and optimize property management processes.● Managing end-to-end property management operations, including marketing, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management. Ensuring high customer satisfaction and operational excellence.