Isha Sweeney
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Analytical and results-oriented Senior Program Manager with progressive career history in Manufacturing. Collaborative and motivating leader with significant experience managing, supervising and directing large teams of contractors and remote personnel. Dedicated with strong work ethic and excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Program Manager
Tesla
Buffalo, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Managed Battery Remanufacturing and Tesla Energy Remanufacturing Programs in Gigafactory New York.
- Spearheaded line launches for Gigafactory NY, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring critical milestones were met. Conducted daily scrums to align tasks and priorities, guiding teams through SAT, Qualification, and Engineering build phases. Successfully launched the SX Battery Remanufacturing, 3Y Battery Remanufacturing, and Magic Dock lines.
- Managed a team of Engineering technicians to carry out projects and trials.
- Ensured consistent and frequent communication to keep cross functional teams and executives informed about programs.
- Provided guidance to team members on project tasks and timelines.
- Managed and updated Bill of Materials for remanufacturing products. Ensured accuracy and reliability in the documentation process.
- Oversaw change control management, ensuring seamless integration of modifications into workflows.
- Conducted NPI trials for supplier and material changes.
- Managed change requests related to scope changes or requested modifications during the course of a project.
- Developed of business cases for new initiatives or enhancements to existing ones.
- Developed and managed program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to identify objectives and deliverables for projects.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Coached, mentored and trained personnel to create positive working environment.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Fresenius Kabi
Buffalo, NY
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed, maintained and repaired plant manufacturing equipment and control systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Oversaw the implementation of drug formulation and prep manufacturing equipment as the lead engineer. Prepared URS, Risk Assessments, and Commissioning documents to ensure successful project execution.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to address challenges, enhance operational efficiencies, minimize inefficiencies and achieve cost savings, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company protocols.
- Prepared funding requests in accordance with corporate guidelines, ensuring inclusion of detailed project descriptions, backgrounds, alternatives, financial data, justifications, quotations, estimates and schedules.
- Implemented change controls across a variety of engineering initiatives.
Manufacturing Engineer
Fresenius Kabi
Buffalo, NY
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Streamlined operations by developing, enhancing, and implementing systems to optimize service and production processes.
- Inherited overdue project for installation, commissioning and validation of new automated manufacturing equipment. Discovered engineering design flaws during commissioning phase, further delaying project. Revised project schedule for realistic release data. Coordinated with multiple vendors to complete equipment installation, prepared design documents, performed commissioning and validation of new equipment. Oversaw multiple complete manufacturing runs to demonstrate reliability of validated equipment. Met target date for equipment to manufacture first batch and subsequent salable batches.
- Accelerated company’s manufacture of cancer treatment drugs on validated equipment. Upgraded an Allen-Bradley control system to manufacture a different product code on very short notice. Worked with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to clearly delineate project expectations and timeline. Drafted and secured approval for design documents and executed validation of upgraded system within tight timeframe.
- Prepared design documents such as User Requirement specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications and Design Specifications for new pharmaceutical equipment in a recently manufactured building. Coordinated external electrical, mechanical, piping and facilities vendors to oversee equipment installation. Prepared and executed commissioning and validation protocols for new Siemens PCS7 control system. Developed schedules and project trackers to maintain project schedule and performed hands-on system troubleshooting.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Fresenius Kabi
Buffalo, NY
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and updated standard operating procedures while executing functionality tests on various Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) modules including pressure ports and light trees.
- Aided in the smooth execution of multiple projects by assisting Senior Engineers with tasks such as drafting documents, contacting vendors, initiating ECRs, and obtaining project funding.
- Provided continuous technical support to enhance manufacturing operations.
Application Engineer Intern
Bird Technologies
Angola, NY
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Designed worldwide customers' RF Combiners, duplexers, and distribution antenna systems (DAS) to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
- Provided comprehensive bill of materials (BOM) and performed thorough cost analysis on a range of equipment.
- Quoted over 250 systems and achieved sales of more than 50 valued at over $200K.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06-2017
Skills
- Change Management
- Project Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Risk Management
- Program review
- Technical leadership
- Scope Management
- Best Practices Implementation
- Progress Monitoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Employee Motivation
- Personnel Management
- Project Coordination
- 5S methodology
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Capacity Planning
- Waste Reduction
- Manufacturing Processes
- AutoCAD
- System Troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics
- Project Management
- PLC programming
- Process Automation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Technical Program Manager
Tesla
06.2022 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Fresenius Kabi
05.2021 - 06.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
Fresenius Kabi
06.2017 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Fresenius Kabi
11.2016 - 05.2017
Application Engineer Intern
Bird Technologies
04.2014 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
SUNY At Buffalo
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