Professional Experience
Precision Plating Company Inc., Chicago, IL
Process Engineer Aug 2010 – Present
Manage process development for ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949 certified metal finishing of products in the consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and automotive manufacturing industries
Collaborate with estimating engineers to develop first article processes and verify process capabilities using statistical process control (SPC) and historical data
Coordinate with production management to ensure on-time delivery of customer product, targeting a minimum of 300 units produced and $30,000 per day in sales
Supervise and train a team of 20+ factory operators to facilitate proper equipment handling and efficient production
Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electroplating processes and chemical solutions on factory production floor
Consult with vendors in the design and implementation of innovative manufacturing equipment necessary to adapt to dynamic customer demands
Develop and maintain ISO:TS documentation for the standard guidelines for process engineering and general production
Facilitate and improve 5S organizational projects for process equipment and documentation
Quality Engineer Nov 2011 – Present
Create production part approval process (PPAP) documentation including process flow diagram, process control plan, and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
Investigate root causes of rejected product and determine 8D corrective action for continuous improvement of existing processes
Mediate with customers on a daily basis in order to discuss technical product requirements, disposition of rejected product, and complete supplier corrective action requests by set deadlines
Coordinate with production and engineering management in order to properly implement corrective action items; assist in the training of a team of operators to verify that the action is effective
Evaluate and publish key customer inspection parameters specific to customer product, including test sample size and frequency, heat, porosity, adhesion testing, and x-ray fluorescence (XRF) to determine plating deposit thickness
Key Projects
Defense Missile Aluminum Housing: Collaborated with a team of engineers in the research, development, and implementation of an innovative rack plating method for a series of aluminum housings in the aerospace, defense, and military market
Precious Metal Profit Margin: Spearheaded database to collect precious metal plating profit margins in order to create visibility of ...
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