PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CNH Industrial, Burr Ridge, IL                                                                  September 2013-June 2020

Financial Planning Analyst       (workforce reduction-laid off)

• Project Management Integrated System- managed labor charges for all product development engineers within all Regions (North America, South America, Asia, and Europe).
• Maintained and established a methodology to track all engineers are properly allocated within each cost center by analyzing financial activities using Excel modeling (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.) including the monthly close process, expense budgeting and forecasting, and expense allocations to product lines.
• Ran monthly consolidated reports for actuals and forecasted budgets for all regions (North America, South America, Asia, and Europe). Developed detailed forecast models against budgets based on key indicators, increasing accuracy of short- and long-term earnings estimates
• Promoted training for all regions (North America, South America, Asia, and Europe), for Project Management Integrated Systems for all new hires and for updates within the system
• Monitored and improved controls and accounting procedures where weaknesses are identified within engineering system Pro-MIS (Project Management Integrated System).

GROUPON, Chicago, IL                                                                               July 2013-August 2013

Accounts Payable Contractor

• Reconciled accounts payable transactions and correspond to vendors and request inquiries in Zen desk.
• Entered and upload invoices into the system while maintaining vendor files.
• Reviewed and verified invoice for payments and check requests

GOLUB CAPITAL, Chicago, IL                                                                          Oct 2012-Mar 2013

Fund Accountant Contractor

• Audited international and domestic financial accounts for over 6+ fund accounts
• Reported and adjusted any discrepancies discovered on the financial statements
• Assisted with the month-end close, performance calculations, and client reporting.
• Managed statements that created various allocation reports to determine each limited partner’s capital balance

 

SOUTH SHORE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, Chicago, IL                              Sept 2010-Oct 2012

Staff Accountant

• Performed accounts payable and accounts receivables functions in QuickBooks for expenses including audited and reconciled invoices for payment with net revenues of $20,000
• Managed financial reports on all accounts while monitoring and overseeing balance statements weekly, monthly, and quarterly
• Consolidated quarterly and year-end payroll tax reports for tax filing
• Managed general ledger of daily accounting entries
• Budgeted and forecasted financial accounts

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Economics May 2010

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Managed financial reports on all accounts while monitoring and overseeing balance statements weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Promoted training for all regions (North America, South America, Asia, and Europe),
• Used Excel modeling (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas, etc.)QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Engineering Software Pro-MIS (Project Management Integrated System), SharePoint, SAP

To use my expertise to directly benefit the organizational goals of a dynamic company, while furthering my career in Quality Control. Easily adaptable in a challenging work environment

WORK EXPERIENCE

MEDELA                                                                                                                                               09 2017 - 05 2020

Medela is an international medical device company with two business units: breastfeeding and healthcare.

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

• Verify and visually inspect incoming product from suppliers
• Performing documentation
• Closely monitoring production and ensuring orders are packed correctly and fulfilled to their

Compliance in FDA controlled environment.

• Recording dimensional data using basic and sophisticated programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of blueprint reading, work diagrams microscope and other tools

 

THERMOFORM ENGINEERED QUALITY                                                                                   02 2014 - 08 2017

From sterile barrier packaging solutions to pharmaceutical packaging, we treat every project with medical precision.

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR (better job opportunity)

• Closely monitoring production ensuring orders are packed correctly and fulfilled to their compliance.
• Recording dimensional data using basic and sophisticated programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of blueprint reading and work diagrams
• Created certifications of compliance and assessed the quality of materials being used during process
• Responsible for closely monitoring first article inspections based on customer specifications
• Trained new QC technicians
• Packing retail and medical thermoformed products

Other Experience

OTTO Engineering

• Assembling wires and other parts for audio devices.

SKILLS

• Quality Control Inspector /Quality Assurance
• Micro Vu In Spec software
• Digital and dial height gauges
• Able to read Blueprints, Calipers and micrometers
• Proficient in IQMS Systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Able to communicate effectively with others
• Critical thinking skills to solve problems
• Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Highly Proficient
• Fluent in English and Spanish

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Sonography in Sonography
• EDIC College - Caguas, PR 2013
• High School Diploma Massac County High School - Metropolis, IL 2010 to 2011

A well-organized person with strong planning, problem solving skills. More than 2 years of Aerospace industry with incoming Parts and Cable harness. 2 years of experience of Final Inspection with various Medical products. I am a Quick learner and Looking for an opportunity where I can utilize my full potential to grow with the company.

Work Experience

Quality Technician & Quality Inspector

Astronics Armstrong Aerospace

April 2017 to Present

• Work with complex blueprints, special instructions such as process sheets, supplier purchase
• Orders, customer purchase orders and flow down requirements, inspection plans, and instructions. Inspect component parts and overall product visually for specified surface quality characteristics and missing operations and with specified measuring instruments for various interrelated dimensions for conformance to engineering specifications and codes of customers as required.
• Accept product or reject non-conforming product
• Ensure product quality and acceptance and release product for shipment.
• Work with customers and manufacturing engineering department as requested to help resolve Discrepancy problems.
• Prepare and maintain required department customer certification packages, paperwork, records and serial number log and other quality related files and records.
• Schedule and coordinate work with source inspectors.
• Perform first piece inspection on the assembly floor when required as well as first article inspections.
• Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments such as various types of micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, plug gauges, optical compactor, computerized coordinate measuring equipment, gauge blocks, pin gages, height gauge, surface plate and any other measurement equipment as required.
• Ability to set up intricate gages and train others on appropriate methods. Assist Quality Engineer with managing the calibration schedule while minimizing the impact of absent gauges on inspection and production. Minimize the production schedule impact caused by removing gauges for calibration.
• Ability to conduct receiving inspection, perform final inspection of kits per the parts list and inspect internally fabricated components to supplement Quality Inspector resources as needed.
• Responsible for creation of non-conformance documentation when discrepancies are detected at this inspection stage. The ability to determine the appropriate dispositions for nonconforming product; function as quality representative at the Preliminary MRB Review when required.
• Develops an atmosphere that encourages employee teamwork and participation in continuous improvement. In addition to interacting productively with all levels of production, scheduling, engineering, and quality staff to share information and solve problems.
• Responsible for creation of non-conformance documentation when discrepancies are detected at this inspection stage. The ability to determine the appropriate dispositions for nonconforming product; function as quality representative at the Preliminary MRB Review when required.
• Assist inspection personnel in the validation inspection work relating to all First Article Inspections per AS9102 specification requirements in addition to controlling of all data inputs and GD&T interpretations with regards to the final print requirements to ensure first time through acceptance.

Quality Technician & Quality Inspector

Astronics Armstrong Aerospace -

Itasca, IL

• Analyze material and process goods to ensure product quality and specifications are met.
• Perform laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines to prescribed standards.
• Maintain proficiency in QA procedures, calculations, and control charting during performing test.
• Maintain accurate and precise records of all laboratory analysis using appropriate record and documentation processes.
• Familiar with first article and final inspection reports, preparing it in forms.
• Document all test results and implement various output to find all defects on product.
• When required also work in marking department to mark products as per drawings.

Network Engineer

PCS Technology LTD

November 2009 to August 2015

• Supports Symantec Antivirus Server on Windows 2008 Server Installation.
• Configuration and Administration of NAS4000 Storage Server, Supports Manageable Cisco switches, Wireless network support for various offices.
• Configuration and Administration of Sonic Firewall.
• Preparing presentations for requirement gathering and designing cost effective solutions to meet specific needs.
• Accountable for providing technical support & coordinating technical issues involving network, web-based programs and operating systems.
• Involved in configuring and troubleshooting EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, Static Routing, WAN Links, Fiber connectivity.
• Adept at Cisco 2900 and 3500 Switch configuration and Implementation (VLAN, VTP, Port security, BPDU guard, Root Guard, loop guard.
• Configure print server, FTP Server, HTTP Server.
• Oversee network connectivity as well as implementation/ integration/ troubleshooting for servers, remote access, storage devices, Backup Devices, printers and scanners.

Sr. Costumer support Engineer and Network Engineer

Zero One Micro-System

November 2004 to November 2009

• Headed a team of Hardware and Network engineers.

In charge for computer installation and hardware maintenance for the key client of the company. Independently handled client's complaints, arranged for maintenance engineers to

Summary experience: Versed in Quality Control and Machine production. Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. With more than 10 years of experience developing and implementing quality, professionalism, exceptional people skills and team work on the work field.
Experience
STAFFING AGENCY/A N D Staffing 8/17 – current
QC TECHNICIAN
• Proficient in the follow instruments: Micrometer, Caliper, Plug/Pin/Thread Gages, Feeler Gages
• Strong knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control), and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Strong knowledge of blue print interpretation
• Can use Vision Systems/Comparators to measure parts
• Has performed 1st Pc, In-Process, and Final Inspections
• Has performed Gage Calibration

STAFFING AGENCY/ CUMMINS ALLISON 10/16 – 7/17
QC INSPECTOR
• Complete company products according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements.
• Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required
• Conduct and document process and system audits using written procedures as audit standards.
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate calibration of all test equipment and fixtures.
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and calibration.
• Participate in the construction and/or revision.
• Reading Blueprints, used of digital calipers, micrometers, gauges and CMM, hardness test, Optical comparator.
• Surface finished, Concentricity gauge, and height gauge, laser mic.
• Completed PPAP’S documents
QC INSPECTOR 1/16 – 7/16
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES
• Worked on paperwork before was sent to production area to start production
• Inspected the first package before starting the production
• Making sure packages were filled with the proper medical equipment for example: clothing, containers, oxygen bags, and blood kits.
• Checking parts # size barcodes etc.
HYDROFORCE INC 1/16 – 8/15
QC INSPECTOR
• Working with Metal, Aluminum and stain steel, Inspecting parts for John deer, caterpillar, CNC etc.
• Documented all measurements on blue prints for the parts
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Calibrated and measure parts
• Rejected and corrected errors on machines and parts
• Supervised department to insure quality standards were being met
• Provided onsite training to new employees
• Ran all machines and made sure they were working properly

SKILLS
• Reading Blueprints, used of digital calipers, micrometers, gauges and CMM, hardness test, Optical comparator, surface finished, concentricity gauge, height gauge, laser mic. Etc.
• Performed 1st Pc, In-Process, and Final Inspections
• Completed PPAP’S documents
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of CMM
• Talents include making sure that everything from raw materials to finished products meets quality and safety standards specified. Perform inspections of purchased parts.
• Computer skills, with working knowledge of MS Word/Excel
• Math skills, works well in a team environment, detail orientated

EDUCATION
• Working on finishing my GED
• Professional Affiliations
• Volunteer at St. Joseph the Worker Parish as a coordinator for fundraiser events.
• Latino Club: Member for Wheeling High School

Logistics/Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse logistics and manufacturing supervisor with 10+ years of experience leading the materials movement at the dock including proper management of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste, inbound/outbound freight management, as well as implementing and utilizing ERP inventory systems to perform inventory tracking. A motivated employee who excels at communicating and creating warehouse solutions that provide a more efficient warehouse floor. Exceptional work ethic with confidence in problem-solving skills to face challenges head-on.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• History of success managing and organizing operations within a highly regulated environment
• Remarkable understanding regarding implementation of a new inventory system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with specialized problem-solving skills
• Adept at inspecting complex manufacturing products in a multi-brand company environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1st Ayd Corporation, Elgin, IL Feb. 2017 - Present
Warehouse Manager
• Responsible for the overall logistics of the receiving, storage and shipment of finished product, while working directly with the Sales and Operations management teams
• Manage the day to day operations of warehouse, including freight, returns, shipping, receiving, parcels, and transfers.
• Ensured entire warehouse team followed all company policies and procedures

Pharma Logistics, Ltd., Mundelein, IL 2015 - 2017
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
• Complete oversight and management of a shipping & receiving team of 10 employees.
• Developed an organizational process for the management of highly regulated DEA, Special Waste and Hazardous Waste manifests by utilizing the internal company intranet system.
• Created the initial framework to update and track international freight shipments from all Department of Defense shipments arriving at the facility.
• Responsible for scheduling all inbound and outbound shipments, while working closely with the production team.

Young Innovations, Inc., Algonquin, IL 2009-2015
Shipping & Receiving Lead
• Accurately distinguished all inbound and outbound shipments across 10 company brands.
• Built relationships with sales management and purchasing personnel, achieving inventory. discrepancy reduction and profitability increases through the use of direct communication

Obtura Spartan - Young Innovations, Inc., Algonquin, IL 2011-2015
Quality Control Lead
• Provide final inspections for finished goods from manufacturing department
• Drove incremental growth for the accuracy of finished goods inventory

Plak Smacker - Young Innovations, Inc., Algonquin, IL 2009-2011
Manufacturing Specialist
• Managed freight shipments, ensuring documents accurately matched the Bill of Lading
• Increased the efficiency of finished goods by suggesting and implementing automation

Pottery Barn - Algonquin, IL 2007-2009
Stock Room Manager
• Managed the daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring inventory levels are adjusted
• Led the training and management for incoming and current stock room team members

EDUCATION

Associate-Level Coursework 2004-2006
Ball State University / Elgin Community College

High School Diploma 2001-2004
Harry D. Jacobs High School, Algonquin, IL
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• ERP Inventory Management System Certification, Young Innovations
• Quality Control Training Certification, Young Innovations
• Hand Piece Manufacturing Certification, Obtura Spartan
• OSHA Forklift Operator Certification, OSHA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• UPS and FedEx Freight Management Systems
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• ERP Inventory Management Systems, including Mas-90, Great Plains, and IFS
• Cerasis – Transportation Management Software

SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS
 6+ years of customer service experience
 Skilled at interacting with customers of all socioeconomic backgrounds
 Hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility
 Work well under pressure
 Fast learner
 Polite, respectful, and courteous manners
 Responsible, efficient, and flexible
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, intense environment smoothly
 Ability to elicit confidence and build rapport
 Talented in problem solving and office system design
 Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 MS Office : Word, Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook
 Software: QuickBooks, SkyDrive, Logmein, Avionte
 Typing Speed: 50 WPM
 Fax & copier machines
 Pitney Bowes

EXPERIENCE
Company (September 2017-Present) Schaumburg, IL
Office Professionals
• Advertise job openings across multiple channels (e.g. job boards, careers pages and social
• platforms)
• Coordinate with department managers and team leaders to identify current and future hiring
• needs
• Screen and identify qualified applicants for our major clients; ranging from industrial to office
• Answer phones as needed
• Conduct daily full-screen face to face interviews with applicants
• Fill temporary and temporary to hire positions
• Participate in job fairs and networking events in the community
• Verify employment qualifications which includes background checks and drug screens
• Handle general HR duties, completion of I-9 and W-4 papers

Pace Tobacco (July 2012-September 2017) East Dundee, IL
Customer Service & Front Desk Admin.
• Actively answering telephones/Manage customer relations

Several years of manufacturing, quality, and project implementation experience in the aerospace, automotive, and fluid handling industries.  Proven record of process and productivity improvement, cost reduction, and implementing new product machining, assembly, and quality systems.  Expert design, manufacturing, and interpersonal skills focused on increasing quality and productivity and decreasing non-value added activities.  Demonstrated technical knowledge and pragmatic ability through:

 

• Root cause problem analysis to increase yield and reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Relentless pursuit of continuous manufacturing and quality process improvement.
• Comprehensive set-up and improvement of new product lines.
• Use of design, engineering, and troubleshooting experience for production.
• Subject matter expert for various special processes with a strong desire to learn more.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WOODWARD, Niles, Illinois                                                                                          2006 – 2020

Manufacturer of electromechanical control systems.

Senior Engineer Operations

Directed subassembly department quality control clinic addressing supplier, internal, and external nonconformances.

• Conducted root cause problem analysis to provide advanced technical solutions and coordination of multiple resources and personnel for solution implementation and cost of poor quality reduction and process yield improvement.
• Served as laser welding SME and certified laser welding safety officer in charge of maintenance, process improvements, and implementing new laser welding equipment.
• Responsible for military standard and CARC compliant painting process and other special coating processes including, powder coating, and nickel plating.
• Verified cost savings due to the elimination of material scrap including certified completion of Green Belt project accounting for a 20 month material cost savings of $50,000.
• Familiar working with ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and ISO14001 quality and environmental compliance standards.
• Participated in Kaizen, 5-S, PFMEA, and LEAN SIX SIGMA constant improvement events.
• Liaison to engineering, manufacturing and management teams – served both internal and external customers, which achieved project completion and problem resolution.
• Involved in reviews for manufacturability.
• Designed tooling and fixture improvements to resolve production and quality problems.
• Performed training and technical support for various levels of manufacturing personnel including molding, machining, winding, and assembly operators.

                                                                                                                                                           

ITT Bell & Gossett, Morton Grove, Illinois                                                             1998 – 2005

Manufacturer of pumps and fluid handling products.

Manufacturing Engineer

Accountable for new product introductions accounting for $30 million per year of production.

• Coordinated multiple project schedules, resources, and personnel for the completion of projects on budget and on time.
• Generated new product research reports detailing capital investment, expenses, and expected profit to calculate project return on investment.                                                                                                         
• Implemented manufacturing and assembly processes for new product introductions including cost savings, process improvements, and manufacturing cycle time reductions to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product margins.
• Experienced in CNC programming on a wide variety of multi-axis lathes and mills using manual, macro, and CAD/CAM techniques.
• Generated CNC programs from Pro/NC files containing Pro/E modeled machining cells,

tools, and fixtures used to verify proper tool path and enable quality process prove outs.

• Set up a Pro/E family table of multiple manufacturing models allowing rapid response to required CNC programs for multiple part production requirements.
• Assisted in the installation of $3 million CNC HMC with RGV.
• Responsible for manufacturing process implementation to cut, bend, and weld a steel plate condensate tank for new product introduction.

 

NTN Bearing Manufacturing Corporation, Elgin, Illinois                           1995 - 1998

Manufacturer of precision automotive and industrial bearings.

 

Manufacturing Engineer

Drove line changes for $4 million per year of production.

• Collected data to calculate and analyze using SPC, Control charts, and Gage R&R studies to insure new product introduction daily quality assurance.
• Designed a pro-environment process change lowering petroleum usage to save $100,000 per year, eliminating a wasteful secondary process, and achieving a department record running ratio of 88%.
• Conducted time and motion studies and production line layouts to implement a lean manufacturing process as well as implementing ergonomic and safety improvements.
• Provided mechanical drafting, documentation of technical procedures, and training of personnel to support manufacturing operations and resolve production problems.
• Wrote CNC lathe programs decreasing cycle time, increasing production, and reducing the need for additional equipment.
• Assisted in installation of $2 million CNC turning centers and robotic cells.
• Provided troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production machines.
• Operated various machine tools to fabricate and repair production equipment as required including lathes, mills, O.D. grinders, TIG, and MIG welding equipment.
• Experienced in the use of various types of inspection equipment.

 

EDUCATION

      Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics Minor.

National Deans List, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois

 

COURSEWORK

       Demand Flow Technology and Business Strategy workshop.

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly course.

Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing work shop.

Lean Training class.

Value-based Product Development seminar.

 

SKILLS

 Software Packages:                   Microsoft Excel, Project, Power Point, Word.

                                                            SAP, AutoCAD, MICRO CADAM, Pro/E, and Pro/NC.

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & AWARDS

       Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Results in new product introduction.

Recipient of U.S. Army Achievement Award.

Dedicated Manufacturing Engineer with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills

demonstrated by 24 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.  I have extensive knowledge in all types of machining processes (Turning, 3-, 4-, 5-axis milling, wire & sinker EDM, various grinding applications).  I also have design experience in cutting tools, cold forming dies and many types of fixturing.

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Achieved a $60,000 cost savings in machining areas by reducing redundant tooling inventory and replacing outdated tooling with modern, cost-effective, longer lasting options.

Organized over 2,000 dies into a manageable storage area and created a database to

cross-reference parts to their specific dies.

 

Skills

Tool & Fixture Design Process Routings / BOM’s Solid Edge 3D Modeling Machining Expertise CNC Specifying / Purchasing

Continuous Improvement / Lean 5S Cost Savings Plant layouts Microsoft Office

 

Experience

1/2009 – PRESENT

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 

Create process routings / BOM’s.

Specify and recommend new equipment to improve throughput.

Complete cost savings initiatives utilizing Continuous Improvement strategies.

Create / update plant layouts to optimize flow and use of machinery.

 

3/1996 – 01/2009

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 

Design tools & fixtures to support daily machining and assembly operations.

Maintain tooling databases to cross-reference part numbers and tools.

Support machining operations to insure maximum up-time.

Schedule tool room workload.

Estimate machining times & tooling costs.

Obtain quotes from outside sources to help alleviate tool room overload.

Provide weekly reports to keep supervisors abreast of job status.

 

EDUCATION

           ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, LIBERAL ARTS

            Oakton Community College - Des Plaines, IL

Knowledgeable Manufacturing Engineer with Strong Comprehension of Machining and Measurements

 

March 2017- May 2020

MORGAN BRONZE PRODUCTS, Lake Zurich, IL

Manufacturing Engineer

• Utilizes Mastercam 2018 to create programs on DMG Mori NLX dual spindle, Doosan Puma TW2600M-GL twin spindle, and Okuma Simul Turn LU300-M four axis lathes
• Implements Mastercam’s dynamic milling to increase cycle time, reduce tooling cost, and reduce stress on the machine tool.
• Makes use of various programming methods including conversational DMG Mori jaw shaping, Fanuc G12/13 canned cycles, and handwritten G and M code to machine jaws for turned and milled parts
• Designed and machined end of arm tooling for Doosan gantry and Fanuc robots
• Creates programs for modified stub Acme threads on Okuma OSP-P200L controls
• Use Fanuc macro variables for fast programming of similar parts on tabulated drawings
• Researched and implemented tooling to eliminate chatter and obtain surface finishes of 10RA
• Responsible for new set up procedures using Renishaw/ Haas Intuitive Probing System
• Interpret and optimize speeds and feeds in degrees per minute and inverse feed rates on live tooling using C-axis polar and cylindrical interpolation
• Selected Vektek air over hydraulic and screw pumps for clamping of milled parts using Vektek hydraulic components and Kurt Movelock Vices
• Fully implemented of “changeover” work holding to avoid complicated setups using the CAM assembly to verify clearance in small work zones,
• Program and set up Fanuc RoboCut wire EDM machine with 310is-WA control for work holding and custom inserts
• Understands EDM settings and M codes to allow wire thread in small holes down to .025” in diameter
• Used research and development skills to establish a standard Hitachi EDM wire to increase process stability
• Monitored life of EDM consumables such as upper and lower die guides to ensure maximum cutting performance.
• Set new EDM die guides and performed the vertical calibration on a certified artifact
• Manually enter the EDM’s program and thickness taper planes to machine 4P Acme carbide threading tools
• Managed the purchase and inventory of EDM consumables such as filters, dielectric tanks, and wire
• Participated in organizing documentation for ISO2015 and AS9100 certification renewal
• Enjoys new responsibility of printing new product job routings and issuing them to production
• Created the ballooned drawing and corresponding inspection reports using inspection software
• Generated process prints for manufacturing of parts before plating, grinding, heat treat, and/or splitting of parts using Solid Works 2018
• Created and maintained bills of material including saw calculation, machine routing, and outside operations
• Updates BOM’s when a Production Change Notice is returned to engineering after a new product is finished

March 2015- March 2017

PEDDINGHAUS, Lake Zurich, IL

CNC Machinist Level 4

• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters
• Measures production parts using micrometers, dial bore gauges, calipers, veneer scales, and probe daily
• Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
• Cross trains other team members on machines
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards
• Converts US customary to metric/ISO values and on most part prove outs
• Calculates surface speed to rotations per minute, feed rates, and distance per minute for cutting tools

January 2008 – October 2014

CATERPILLAR US OPERATIONS DIVISION, Bradley, IL

Manufacturing Engineer 3, CNC Programmer

• Programmed hob attachments to machine external involute splines
• CNC programming using G and M code, Renishaw probing routines, and NX7.5 CAM
• Worked as a lead engineer and project managed four other engineers to meet deadlines
• Created and proved out programs for Giddings & Louis and Mazak horizontal and vertical machine centers
• Developed and verified programs for G&L vertical turn lathes and machine centers with hob attachments
• Wrote new programs for Ingersoll 5 axis gantry machine center with Fanuc 16M control
• Provided technical and programming support for part referencing, subroutines, and probing of 11 work areas
• Made recommendations and tested available tooling to increase efficiency and improve quality
• Worked with tooling suppliers to develop custom tooling for weld joints and other unique geometry
• Was responsible for set up and first part inspection of new and existing part numbers
• Completed production machinist assignment in a cell of eight Mazak 4 axis machining centers

 

Education ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY College, Decatur, IL

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Applied Science and Technology May 2007

• Sequence: Integrated Manufacturing Systems ● American Association of Facility Engineers 2006 Scholarship Award Winner

WORK EXPERIENCE

Recent Experience 09-2014 / 03-2019

• Manage the routing and release of drawings, control document for the Research & Development team. Create Engineer change requests from markup drawings given by the responsible parties. Expedite incoming PAF to the Engineers.
• Follow up to ensure that all documents (EC, PAF PPAP) have been attend to and released to the appropriate departments, elevate issues needing cross functional or managerial support to resolve matters.

Company Chicago, IL 03-2014 /08-2014
Document Specialist Contractor Planet-Pharma

 Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills. Utilized SAP to scan and cleanup project documents.
 Issuing Batch Records and Equipment logbooks, QC lab notebook and reconciliation of labels general administrative job and Auditing documents before final closure.

Company Wheeling IL, 2011 /2013
Document Control Clerk.

 Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes. Gathered, reviewed and input Quality Management System, reports each day using Master ISO/TS 16949 Documents Log software. Translate Spanish work instruction.
 Managed regulatory requirements and audits support needs by completing and submitting corrective action Plan /5 why update Control Plan, PFMEA.

ITT Bell & Gossett Morton Grove, IL 4-2009 /10-2010
Quality Technician Contractor,

 Industrial Motor Pump, Inspecting, identifies issues on incoming or outgoing material for small pumps and perform monthly Inventory.

Morton Grove Pharmaceutical Morton Grove, IL 2007 – 2008
Document Control Coordinator
 Maintain master records within SmartDoc program, accordance with Good Manufacturing Procedure and F.D.A standards and methods.
 Coordinate issuing batch records and distributed; including transcription of new revisions and current document tracking, routing, documents, communicating and disseminating information.

Dentsply Pharmaceutical Elk Grove Village, IL 2003 – 2006
Quality Assurance,

 Effectively interacted with Quality Assurance and incoming material testing area.
 Tools of Operation Optical Comparator and caliper, micrometer prior to filling process.
 Assigned to perform manual leak test and conducted inspection on leaflets, label, packaging and area/line clearance.
 Engaged in the validation department with protocols in (IQ/OQ/PQ) validation of batch records, stability sampling and Standard operating procedure.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

1998-2001 Inventory Clerk, Makita power tool, Mount Prospect Illinois
1996-1997 QA Technician, Courtesy Corp, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
1989-1995 Quality Control, McGaw Labs, Puerto Rico

SKILLS

MS Office Suite, Access, excel
SAP ERP and Solid work
Database Administration
Policy and procedure modification
Quality Assurance
Document Review