Joe Vo
Tustin,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record at Alcon in enhancing production efficiency and supply chain performance. Expert in Continuous Improvement Strategies and Training and Mentoring, I've significantly reduced downtime and streamlined processes, embodying a commitment to quality and team growth. Detail-oriented Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 5 years of experience. Committed to implementing modern production systems without losing profits and knowledgeable about organizational streamlining. Technically proficient in equipment repairs and maintenance. Well-versed Senior Manufacturing Engineer with 9 years of experience in medical instrumentation engineering. Skilled at streamlining processes and introducing systems of organization. Competent at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and leading by example.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Boardcom
03.2007 - 03.2017
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
Manufacturing Engineer
Alcon
01.1990 - 02.2008
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Optimized assembly line layouts to maximize productivity and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Assisted in supplier selection and evaluation processes, contributing to improved supply chain performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.1983
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Quality Management Systems
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Computer-Aided Design
- ISO 9001 compliance
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Boardcom
03.2007 - 03.2017
Manufacturing Engineer
Alcon
01.1990 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University of Fullerton