Experience

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  Seneca foundry

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Engineering intern

  Constructed work instructions for precise and consistent production. Assisted in designing a mixed model production line while factoring in factory space constraints and differing cooling times. Organized and manipulated database information and improved time to find match plate patterns from 10-15 minutes to 15 to 20 seconds. Conducted time studies for accurate future scheduling and production leveling

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  Mts systems corporation

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Manufacturing engineering intern

  Redesigned Chanhassen MTS facility for short run of actuator production, using AutoCAD, to show ideal flow taking into account theoretical space requirements. Responsible for all aspects of painting machined aluminum parts for $10,000,000 order, ensuring all parts met MTS quality and surface finish requirements. Developed preventative maintenance schedule for the nylon spray work center's equipment, and linked with existing Access schedule. Developed new product production plan including production capacity, cell layout, space requirements and identifying required fixturing.. Show less

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  Boston scientific

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Industrial engineering co-op

  Assisted with planning and layouts for insourcing production of PTFE extrusion products. Improved flow through stent coating pilot production by utilizing the Industrial engineering tools of Spaghetti Diagrams, line balancing, and process flow diagrams; reducing processing time for one batch by 30 minutes. Supported Core Technology Polymers production area with Industrial Engineering functions, including space utilization, time studies and material flow maps.

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  Boston scientific

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

  -Support manufacturing areas including Final Packaging, Device Top Assembly, and Component Production-Facilitate kaizen events with cross-functional teams of up to 10 people-Conduct time studies and work analysis-Identify opportunities for throughput or efficiency improvements in each of my production areas-Lead and participate in Value Stream Mapping events-Lead training facilitator for lean training courses within Boston Scientific Operations-Supervise and mentor interns-Assist in on-boarding new Industrial Engineers to my team-Create, Justify and Coordinate layout activities in the manufacturing setting-Drive value improvement projects through the business Show less

  • Industrial Engineer II

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Industrial Engineer I

    Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
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  Medtronic

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2023

  Sr Manufacturing Supervisor for Oxygenator Value Stream responsible for 60 direct reports in disposable medical devices and capital equipment manufacturing.

  • Lean Sigma Program Manager

    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Principal Continuous Improvement Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
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  Beckman coulter diagnostics

  Jul 2023 - now

  Manager, danaher business system leader