LYLE KUPERSCHMID
Coalville,UT
Summary
Senior Medical Device Engineer with 8+ years of experience leading product and process development for catheter and implantable device manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to guide engineering teams, coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders, and drive NPD and NPI execution from concept through validation. Known for establishing priorities, removing obstacles, and motivating teams to deliver high‑quality results within timeline and cost expectations. Experienced in both large corporate environments and fast‑paced startup settings. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA to strengthen leadership, strategic decision‑making, and organizational management capabilities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
BD MEDICAL
07.2024 - Current
- Lead engineering initiatives supporting catheter manufacturing operations and product readiness across multiple automated lines, frequently guiding technicians, operators, and cross‑functional engineering partners.
- Rebuilt clean room layout for a new extrusion manufacturing line, defining equipment specifications, drafting capital proposals, and managing capital and expense budgets.
- Redesigned multiple manufacturing zones to support increased product demand for an international sister plant, improving capacity and throughput.
- Supported Shingijutsu project teams to resolve top NCs and customer complaints, including developing a detection method for a rare defect.
- Led validation activities across automated manufacturing lines, defining scope, deliverables, and change‑control requirements aligned with quality standards.
- Reduced scrap rate by 60% through alignment tooling and improved gripper‑finger design, demonstrating strong process‑development impact.
- Installed LTUs to improve pallet transfer, reduce downtime, and increase line performance.
- Served as interim process engineer, facilitating daily team meetings, coordinating maintenance activities, and guiding operators through production challenges.
- Performed engineering studies using Minitab to support data‑driven decision‑making for process improvements.
- Built prototypes using CNC mills and 3D printers and installed tooling to support new product and process initiatives.
Senior R&D Engineer
COHEREX MEDICAL
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Owned redesign and process development for an implantable LAA occlusion device and catheter‑delivery system, frequently directing technical activities and coordinating cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Led redesign of implant structure and catheter‑delivery system after clinical trial withdrawal, defining scope, requirements, and technical deliverables.
- Developed and authored test methods to establish radial‑force specifications, programming the Instron and designing fixtures for Bovine Aorta tissue.
- Determined optimal simulated‑use testing approach and led DVT from inception through passing results, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Improved manufacturing fixtures using SolidWorks and Poka‑Yoke principles to simplify workflows and reduce operator error.
- Developed silicone molds to produce precision tubing capable of withstanding 10% strain, supporting new product requirements.
New Product Development (NPD) Manufacturing Engineer
COHEREX MEDICAL
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Led NPD design and NPI manufacturing readiness for clinical trial implantable device production, regularly coordinating activities across operators, technicians, and engineering teams.
- Executed engineering studies to improve tooling and processes; performed validations and updated work instructions and documentation to capture changes.
- Completed process validation work that increased yield by 5000% by replacing manual methods with die‑cutting and hydraulic‑press operations.
- Maintained site validation log and authored quarterly reports analyzing yield trends using control charts.
- Performed pre‑validation Gage R&R to evaluate measurement system capability.
- Reviewed NCs, performed root‑cause analysis, and issued engineering change orders to improve product quality.
- Machined CNC components for rapid prototyping using SolidWorks and machine programming.
Machine Shop, Chemical Eng, and Materials Science TA
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted students with machine shop operations and basic programming tasks.
- Held office hours for chemical engineering and materials science courses.
- Supported engineering lectures and class discussions for professors.
- Led group study sessions to improve understanding of complex concepts.
R&D Engineering Intern
MASCOMA LLC
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Fabricated, assembled, and tested rapid CAD design iterations of anaerobic multi‑well plates to enhance yeast fermentation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize fermentation processes and workflows.
- Conducted experiments to analyze the efficiency of various production methods.
Volunteer & Paid Patroller at Dartmouth Skiway
DARTMOUTH SKI PATROL
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Maintained OEC certification through off‑season training to provide first aid and emergency care to injured skiers on the mountain.
- Supported mountain operations and coordinated medical response with volunteer team.
- Helped train new volunteers on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment and patrol areas throughout the ski resort.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Salt Lake City, UT04-2027
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical and Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent to B.S.)
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Hanover, NH06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Engineering Sciences and Hispanic Studies
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Hanover, NH06-2017
Skills
- Team leadership and technical mentoring
- Cross-functional project management
- Communication and presentation skills
- NPD ownership and design development
- NPI execution and process development
- Test method, design and process validation
- Manufacturing operations and clean room layout
- Root cause analysis and NC management
- Lean principles and operational excellence
- Capital budgeting and resource planning
- Statistical analysis (Minitab)
- Prototype development (CNC 3D printing)
Awards
- Phillip R. Jackson Award for best overall performance in Introduction to Engineering course
- 1st place winning bridge model for maximum strength to weight ratio and largest load at fracture point in Structural Analysis course
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
BD MEDICAL
07.2024 - Current
Senior R&D Engineer
COHEREX MEDICAL
06.2022 - 04.2024
New Product Development (NPD) Manufacturing Engineer
COHEREX MEDICAL
08.2019 - 06.2022
Machine Shop, Chemical Eng, and Materials Science TA
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
09.2017 - 03.2018
R&D Engineering Intern
MASCOMA LLC
06.2017 - 12.2017
Volunteer & Paid Patroller at Dartmouth Skiway
DARTMOUTH SKI PATROL
09.2012 - 06.2017
Executive Master of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical and Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent to B.S.)
THAYER SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AT DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Engineering Sciences and Hispanic Studies
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE