Stuart Rice
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 30 years experience in the Photo Chemical Milling Industry. Committed to lean and practical solutions to meet customer expectations and project deadlines. Versed in every aspect of Chemical Milling from tooling to final inspection.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Photofabrication Engineering Inc.
06.2002 - Current
Perform Root Cause Analysis for non-conforming Prototypes, WIP and Customer Returns. Determine and apply Corrective Actions to tooling and processes as required to achieve conformance.
Evaluate customer drawings at the quoting stage, to determine risk and project viability.
Develop process parameters for Travelers, or Work Orders.
Write inspection programs for CMM and Vision Systems.
Troubleshoot at every stage of the Chemical Milling Process.
Lead Technician
Tech-Etch Inc.
11.1993 - 03.2000
Lead Technician 2nd Shift Etching and Stripping Operations.
Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of Etchers and Strippers.
Optimized etchants to maximize production and etch quality.
Performed dimensional inspections of tight tolerance WIP, using Machinist scopes and vision systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photo-engraving, Digital Media, Printmaking
Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Boston, MA05.2003
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Validation
- Project Management
- Documents and reports
- Process Development
- Critical Thinking
- Cost-saving Methods
- New Process Implementation
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- AutoCAD
Timeline
Process Engineer
Photofabrication Engineering Inc.
06.2002 - Current
Lead Technician
Tech-Etch Inc.
11.1993 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Photo-engraving, Digital Media, Printmaking
Massachusetts College of Art And Design