Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing product designs. Smart and dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. Resourceful Manufacturing Engineer with 9+ years of experience. Successful at cultivating relationships with vendors and clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Laser Components Detector Group
08.2019 - Current
Managed, prioritized, and executed all production-related tasks involved with manufacturing Pyroelectric and Lead Salt Infrared Detectors, effectively transitioning from R&D into a manufacturing startup
Produced and maintained the entire Pyroelectric detector line offered by LCPG, including engineering content, production support, marketing/sales support, and R&D management
Lead engineer on many innovative developments in the Pyroelectric industry including detector design, detector performance/quality, and materials science
Maintained all production departments including assembly, testing, materials processing, and facilities. This to include locating, developing and maintaining corporate partnerships while setting up outside production with Third Party contract manufactures.
Implemented QMS based practices required in production and engineering to obtain ISO 9001:2015 certification, also supported the incoming QMS practices to qualify and maintain qualified suppliers
Assembled and maintained manufacturing process equipment including physical vapor deposition, metal black deposition, gross/fine leak testing, resistive welding, wirebonding, material dicing/scribing, semiconductor material polishing, FTIR spectrometers, lock-in, amplifiers, blackbody sources, signal analyzers, and plasma cleaning
Project Engineer
Laser Components Pyro Group
03.2014 - 08.2019
Designed and supported many multiyear OEM product qualifications based on different materials and multiple configurations
Closely collaborated with sales and provided technical customer support, guided customer product development, assisted with marketing new products, and generated quarterly engineering progress reports
Routinely liaised with international customers, hosted quality audits, and delivered technical presentations on detector microclimate, differential mode configuration, and specialized FTIR pyroelectric detectors
Regularly attended photonics industry trade shows and conferences to initiate and maintain customer relationships, acquire new opportunities, and support the company image
Supported business development by providing engineering milestones, project lead times to grow revenue, and created LCPG’s future technology road map
Developed the overall structure of LCPG’s engineering department including new product development, document control, Quality Management System, and product line decisions
Highly involved in multiple production relocations and was lead on the design/preparation of facilities, of which the current site houses an ISO7 cleanroom
In depth knowledge of design and applications involved with NDIR/FTIR spectroscopy, gas/flame detection, microelectronic packaging, relevant MIL standards.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Skills
9 years of Pyroelectric & Lead Salt Infrared Detector business development/strategy experience
7 years of Project Management experience
5 years of Supporting global customer relationships and key account acquisition
Market expert in Infrared materials and detector technologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Share Point, and Teams)
Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Lucidcharts
Cleanroom operation training, OSHA 30-hour safety training
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