Chuck Guastella, CSSGB

Experience

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  Nicolet Instrument Technologies

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1994

  Electronic Technician

  Nicolet Instrument Technologies develops manufactures, and markets leading-edge technology in precision test and measurement instrumentation (digital oscilloscopes) for industrial markets in power generation, automotive, and aerospace/military industries.

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  Thermo Electron (Nicolet Instrument Technologies)

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2006

  Sr. Electronic Technician

  Thermo Electron (formerly Nicolet Instrument Technologies) develops manufactures, and markets leading-edge technology in electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems for industrial markets in power generation, automotive, and aerospace/military industries. Test, troubleshoot and repair of electronic digital oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems and circuit boards down to component level.

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  SPX CORPORATION-LDS TEST AND MEASUREMENT

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2009

  Manufacturing Engineer

  LDS Test and Measurement provides leading-edge technology in Product Validation Solutions for use in the aerospace, defence, automotive, machinery, electrical and electronics markets. Manufacturer of vibration and environmental test equipment, as well as electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems used for problem solving applications in science and industry.Responsible for New Product Introductions including validation of Design for Manufacturability. Manage existing product lines to optimize quality and efficiency by applying Six Sigma methodologies.Responsibilities:•Facilitated continuous improvement using Six Sigma Methodologies.•Developed corrective action plan and recommended production changes to circuit board vendor to eliminate defects.•Developed comprehensive set of manufacturing process flow diagrams (using CorelDraw Graphics Suite X3) and detailed assembly and test procedures to reduce training time and enhanced productivity.•Managed the transfer of manufacturing processes to a third-party contract manufacturer in New Hampshire. •Performed on-site technical evaluation and provided solutions to improve reliability and quality for OEM customer in Tokyo, Japan. •Justified and determined make/buy cost saving decisions for manufacturing assemblies.•Mentored and coached manufacturing and field service staff.•Cataloged SAP, ERP part number structures, routings, and B.O.M.’s for new products.•Interfaced with Design Engineering to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test, and design for service requirements.•Travels include: Tokyo, Japan, New Hampshire, California and Massachusetts to perform technical evaluations, customer relations and resolve issues.Products:Digital acquisition systems.Digital Oscilloscopes.•Strain Gauges.•Thermocouples.•High Voltage Probes.•Accelerometers. Show less

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  HBM

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Manufacturing Engineer

  HBM-breaking technological barriers with rugged, lab and high speed data acquisition systems (DAQ), professional analysis software, weighing components for an array of industries and administering state-of-the-art torque, force and pressure measurements using our world-leading strain gauge technology — including transducers, sensors and load cells plus custom assemblies ... all to meet your unique testing needs.SPX Corporation (LDS Test and Measurement) was purchased by HBM and moved to Marlboro, Massachusetts.Responsible for New Product Introductions including validation of Design for Manufacturability. Manage existing product lines to optimize quality and efficiency by applying Six Sigma methodologies. Show less

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  Boumatic

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2015

  Manufacturing Engineer-Automation

  BouMatic is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of the highest quality milking systems and dairy farm equipment including milking parlors, herd management systems, milk cooling systems, dairy hygiene chemicals, udder healthcare products, hoof care products and dairy supplies and dairy equipment spare parts.Leveraging my extensive background in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to identify and find both quick wins and projects that will benefit the company through process improvement and new innovations. Utilizing my strong analytical, planning, organizational skills to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex manufacturing processes.Responsibilities:NPI/DFM•Standardization-BOM's/Product families etc.•Drawings/schematics/documentation etc..•Specifications-Torque specs/tooling etc.PFMEA•Design/Build Integrity-Determine testing needed for validation of build.•Electrical/Electronic communication and testing•Mechanical-Welding/braising-Pressure testing-vacuum/PSI and torque specifications.•Injection Rubber Molding-Quality.Pilot Runs•Validation-drawings/schematics/documentation/BOM’S.•Validate-Form, Fit and Function.Production/Manufacturing•Process Flow Diagram.•Process layout.•Determine Square footage needed for workstations.•Set up workstation.•Provide 5S tooling•Provide assembly and testing fixtures•Material Handling-Point of Use-Kanban-scanner/barcode•Create Standard Operating Procedures.•One Piece Flow assembly.•Set up testing and packaging.Current Product Optimization•VSM, Point-Of-Use, Kanban, 5S tooling, Automation, Standardization and One-Piece-Flow.•Performance Metrics-DMAIC principals-FPY, PARETO-Root-cause analysis. Product Knowledge:•Electronic parlor control systems and software.•Electromechanical milking systems.•Industrial Control systems-chemical and wash systems.•Injection Rubber Molding-Multi-process.•Machining-bulk tank assemblies.•Refrigeration-Glycol cooling systems, Show less

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  Sun Nuclear

  Sept 2015 - now

  Production Engineer-Tech Lead

  SUN NUCLEAR, INC., Madison, WI. 2015 – CurrentSun Nuclear is a leader in the manufacturing of patient alignment laser systems, solid water and tissue mimicking test phantoms and offers a wide range of quality assurance products for diagnostic radiology, CT, mammography, radiation oncology, and ultrasound.Production Engineer-Tech LeadLeveraging extensive background in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing to identify projects that will benefit the company through process improvements. Utilizing strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex manufacturing processes across multiple departments.Laser Department: Laser Patient Alignment Systems-Process Optimization & Innovations (Electromechanical systems)Lasers support fixed patient alignment for radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging. Optimal positioning precision supports PET/CT Simulation, MR Simulation, MR-guided RT, and Linac-based RT.Ultrasound Department: Ultrasound Precision Phantoms-Process Optimizations & InnovationsPrecision Multi-Purpose Grey Scale Phantoms offers advanced technology for measuring the image quality of high-resolution ultrasound systems. Doppler Ultrasound Phantoms: Verify ultrasound system and transducer performance as well as flow velocities using flow rates and proprietary blood mimicking fluid.TMP Department: Tissue Mimicking Products-Process OptimizationsSolid Water is the formulation and manufacturing of epoxy resin with proprietary powder additives designed to match the electron density of water, liver, heart, bone, breast, and lung.Mammography DepartmentMammography Phototimer Consistency Testing Slabs: Precise assessment of AEC system performance in accordance with ACR and MQSA recommendations. Simulate real breast tissue over the range of energies used in mammography. Show less