Nolan Kirby

Experience

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  Ohio University (Automatic Identification and Data Capture)

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Research Assistant

  - Worked in a team researching different barcode symbologies on different material types and shapes- Constructed and programed automated scanning lines with the use of conveyors and robotic arms- Designed and produced scan trays of varying shapes with the use of thermoforming and cut jigs

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  TS Trim Industries, Inc.

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2015

  Quality Engineer

  - Project Lead of cross-functional Kaizen team troubleshooting internal quality and manufacturing concerns- Created and Lead Admin of Root Cause Analysis database used to track internal and customer quality concerns- Project Lead on problem analysis and resolution reports related to customer quality concerns and issues- Quality Team Lead for new model kick-offs into mass production- Project Lead on Master Batch color matching and corrections on plastic injection for all new and current production- Generated and maintained production and quality documents such as APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC Show less

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  Kasai North America, Inc

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2022

  - Mature product from styling concept to mass production by conforming to customer and federal specifications- Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing of tools, fixtures, and gauges using Catia V5- Generate and maintain design documents such as DFMEAs, Product Development Records, Design Spec Sheets- Validate functional design aspects using 3D printed and hand-worked prototypes- Lead cost reduction activities by assessing alternative materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chains Show less

  • Design Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2022

  • Corporate Warranty Quality Engineer

    Feb 2015 - Sept 2017
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  EG Industries | Leader in Plastic Injection Molding, Tooling, and Automation

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2023

  - Lead and oversee a team of product development engineers, designers, and test lab technicians- Provide technical guidance and support, ensuring team members can meet performance standards and project goals- Assign, direct, and evaluate technical work to team members, optimizing workloads and timelines- Monitor and evaluate team member performance, providing coaching and development where necessary- Review and approve all test reports and data before release to internal teams and external suppliers or customers- Provide cost estimates for engineering, design, and testing during the new business quotation process- Collaborate closely with corporate and plant engineering teams to support product development efforts- Foster cross-functional team development to optimize designs that meet and exceed customer expectations- Assist in the development and maintenance of internal and external engineering standards- Support Senior Product Development Engineering responsibilities, as needed Show less - Lead engineering activities related to product development, overseeing process from concept to mass production- Manage and coordinate design and process changes with internal teams, suppliers, and customers- Provide engineering and technical support throughout development, from quoting phase to PPAP and launch- Evaluate part design and requirements for quality, functionality, processability, and ease of assembly- Review and create engineering specifications, and develop design and test plans to ensure customer satisfaction Show less

  • Corporate Engineering Manager

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Product Development Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Product Development Engineer

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2022
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  Engineered Plastic Components, Inc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Product Development Engineering Manager