Joseph Russo
Westfield,MA
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 2.5 years’ experience. Design and Manufacture components for the Medical, Aerospace and Power Generation inudstries. CNC Programming of multi axis mills and lathes. 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry in the areas of Electron Beam Welding, Laser Cutting, CNC Machining and Quality Control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer II
Jarvis Surgical \ Echelon Technologies
Westfield, MA
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
- Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection of products to meet customer requirements.
- Assisted with the design and development of manufacturing systems to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems during the manufacturing process.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.
- Developed detailed documentation for all processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conducted time studies to determine labor costs associated with each product line.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Procurement, Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of parts and products according to specifications.
- Delivered technical support in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Control departments.
- Utilized latest edition of Siemens NX for CAD/CAM Software.
- Programmed 3,4,and 5 Axis Milling Machines along with 2 Axis Lathes.
- Designed fixtures and tooling to accommodate parts of various shapes and sizes.
- Produced Mylars for overlay on Optical Comparators.
Mechanical Engineer
Millennium Power Services
Westfield, MA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Reverse engineer and design valves and valve components for the Power Plant Industry
- Work closely with production manager to develop work scope to manufacture components effectively and on time
- Draft components and make blueprints for machinists
- Trouble shoot any problems that may arise during the manufacturing process
- Design and manufacture tooling for our own valves as well as customer valves
- Actively suggested operational improvements to improve production times and reduce costs.
CNC Lathe Setup & Operate
Jet Industries
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Setup and operate Mori Seiki Lathes for the production of Aerospace Components
- Work closely with Engineering and Quality Control to ensure the highest level of quality is maintained and to correct any problems that arise during the manufacturing process
- Hold tight tolerances to w/in .0002
- Use multiple inspection devices to assure all parts are made according to prints.
CNC Setup Machinist & Laser Operator
US Tsubaki: Roller Chain Division
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Setup and operate CNC Mills, CNC Laser and CNC Press Brake for production runs
- Work with Engineering/Quality Control for the development of new processes for parts/products
- Perform First Piece, In Process and Final Inspection of parts/products
- Document and report findings to Quality Control
- Rework parts/products throughout the facility to achieve acceptable tolerances.
Quality Control Inspector
Yankee Hill Machine
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked in Quality Control Department as First and Final Inspector for various components for Firearms
- Inspected first pieces and final pieces to supplied blue prints to assure parts were made according to print
- Inspected surfaces and coatings to ensure proper applications were used
- Created inspection reports in order to record findings and reported directly to Plant Manager
- Addressed problems found with machining procedures or part tolerances
- Generated releases and submitted them to shipping department for parts to be shipped.
CNC Setup/Operator
Smith and Wesson Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Performed Machinist duties associated with the production of Thompson Center Long Gun Receivers
- Perform multiple setups to accommodate different parts
- Currently running Mazak, Matsuura and Haas CNC Milling Machines.
Engineering Technician
Precision Technologies Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Electron Beam Welding: Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
- Monitored and adjusted production processes for quality and productivity
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs
- Employed techniques to assemble parts and components
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers and height gauges
- Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing issues
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Tested products or sub-assemblies for functionality or quality.
Education
Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
Springfield Technical Community College
01.2021
Certificate of Completion: CNC Operations -
Springfield Technical Community College
01.2019
Certificate of Completion: Automotive Technology -
Porter and Chester Institute
01.2005
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School
01.2003
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Initiative to work independently
- Solidworks Modeling and Drafting
- GOM Software for Reverse Engineering
- CNC programming
- SIemens NX Software
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer II
Jarvis Surgical \ Echelon Technologies
04.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Millennium Power Services
08.2021 - 04.2023
CNC Lathe Setup & Operate
Jet Industries
06.2018 - 08.2021
CNC Setup Machinist & Laser Operator
US Tsubaki: Roller Chain Division
09.2017 - 06.2018
Quality Control Inspector
Yankee Hill Machine
10.2016 - 05.2017
CNC Setup/Operator
Smith and Wesson Inc.
10.2013 - 08.2015
Engineering Technician
Precision Technologies Inc.
05.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
Springfield Technical Community College
Certificate of Completion: CNC Operations -
Springfield Technical Community College
Certificate of Completion: Automotive Technology -
Porter and Chester Institute
High School Diploma -
Cathedral High School