Edgar Marte
Connecticut
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in medical device production, with a strong expertise in plastic injection molding processes. Adept at designing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing systems to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in a highly regulated industry. Skilled in process development, tooling design, and material selection, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
Recognized for driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing production downtime, and enhancing product reliability. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and supply chain, to meet project timelines and ensure seamless product launches. Passionate about leveraging technical expertise to develop innovative manufacturing solutions that improve patient outcomes while maintaining stringent quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Paragon Medical/ Lacey
10 2022 - 02.2025
- 1 goal- to Develop a Robust Molding process that uses scientific molding principles for a high paced production floor
- understanding of automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing,
and process control techniques
Six-Sigma Methodology DOE, Process Capability, - Manufacturing floor layout and machine placement.
- Assisting molding Manager with molding Recommendations
- Assisted in completion of CAPA tasks and deliverables (Corrective and Preventive)
- Conducted several independent analysis and develops solutions to problems. * Water flow studies, machine efficiency study and screw and barrel check ring wear study
- Researched new materials and production techniques, writing and distributing 2 reports annually to the engineering team
- Helped plan workforce use and equipment layouts to optimize workflow, leading to a 6% increase in production capacity over 1 year
- Met and coordinated with clients to oversee equipment installation and maintenance
- Maintained a production error rate consistently below 3% through precise attention to detail and expert care
- Setting up new tools and creating water diagrams for future use
- Ordering supplies as the molding floor needed
- Overlook new molds coming in and being prepared for new tools
- Assisting tooling engineer/tool makers in mold repairs and communicating how tools ran
- Create processes and process sheets from early mold development to production level
- automation programming Fanuc arms& Keyence camera systems
- Writing OQ,PQ,PPAP validation protocols
- Communication with production technicians, mentoring and skill improvement and where they need help
- Communication with project managers and working together with other Engineers to provide data for customers
- Thorough knowledge of Mold Design
- Very proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of PPAP Runs
Plastic Injection Molding Process / Junior Engineer
Burteck LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Establish Process Parameters on new molds / New mold sampling
- Build an established process folder using scientific molding
- Work directly with customers to make sure molded parts are within their parameters
- Create scientific molding package for customer within tolerances of mold
- Short shot studies, cavity weight studies
- Use mold flow to establish weak areas in tooling
- Work directly with a design Engineer for guidance on how to build proper tools
- Perform maintenance on hydraulic and electric machines
- Screw cleans
Molding Processor
Flextronics
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Setting molds, processing different parts, starting jobs, submitting work orders
Molding Processing Technician
Becton Dickenson
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Worked for Beckon Dickinson as a 3rd shift team leader molding processor and tool set up Submitting different jobs and orders
- Doing first pieces and starting up presses
- Fast pace working environment Worked 12 hour night shift
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing
Central Connecticut State University
05.2016
High school Diploma -
Torrington High School
06.2012
Skills
- AUTO CAD
- SOLID WORKS
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- OUTLOOK
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- VISUAL ERP
- Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR Regulations
- Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R
Certification
- RJG master molder
- Paulson pro molder 1
- Arburg machinery certificate
- Engle operator certificate
- Six Sigma Green belt
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementTimeline
Plastic Injection Molding Process / Junior Engineer
Burteck LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
Molding Processor
Flextronics
11.2020 - 10.2021
Molding Processing Technician
Becton Dickenson
01.2016 - 10.2020
Process Engineer
Paragon Medical/ Lacey
10 2022 - 02.2025
BS Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing
Central Connecticut State University
High school Diploma -
Torrington High School
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