Career Track: Automation - Over 15years of manufacturing automation experience
in Mechanical, Packaging and Production manufacturing equipment and 3D graphic
design with medical devices. Computer and Graphic skill sets include AutoCAD,
Solidworks CSWP, Class    A    Machinist qualified.

4/92-10/2008 Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare)
Deland, Florida

Associate Project Engineer 

 *  Manage and support Medical Device Engineering projects.
 *  Responsibilities include development of technical specifications, vendor
selection, process and product development, and validation of design for high
speed assembly equipment.
 *  Evaluate Vendor Designs of new/upgraded equipment/ assess long-term
production use and ease of maintenance and operation.
 *  Identify process improvements.
 *  Research and Develop new processes/technologies and best practice risk
mitigation strategies and solutions. 
 *  Lead Process support for Improvement initiatives.
 *  Design and document medical devices for FDA approval.
 *  Develop process and product instructions and troubleshooting guidelines for
improving efficiency on exiting automation equipment.
 *  Interact and communicate with all levels of the organization with Covidien
globally.

 Sr. Draftsman 

 *  Responsible for the maintenance of plant facilities systems required to
support manufacturing operations. 
 *  Developed new engineering designs utilizing CAD Simulation tools.
 *  Assisted in the development and implementation of project support plans
between the manufacturing plant and contractor resources.
 *  Research and Develop new processes/technologies and best practice risk
mitigation strategies and solutions. Familiarity with ISO 9001: 2000.
 *  Act as Engineering support for major equipment revisions and perform
mechanical, electrical and software updates on documentation.
 *  Provide engineering support for operational improvements and efficiency
upgrades to manufacturing equipment. 
 *  Responsible for the implementation of ergonomics, health/safety, and
housekeeping objectives and the enforcement of safe work practices to create a
world class manufacturing facility.

Education: A.A.S. Degree in Design & Drafting Technology
 Daytona Beach Community College, FL

Certifications: Advanced Solidworks Graphic Professional 
 3rd Degree Engineering, Orlando, FL.

 Class    C    Machinist Certificate 
 Travis Vo-Tech, Lakeland, FL.

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