Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing

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JOEL PALADINO

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PROFILE

Results-driven mechanical engineer with 20 years’ experience in manufacturing, testing, product development and release across the manufacturing sector. Accomplished project leader adept in creating/ implementing protocols, test plans, as well as completing the testing required to validate design, safety and effectiveness. Strong knowledge of machine and sheet metal part design and fabrication. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and vendors to address and resolve problems to increase production rates, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency of product operations. Team player with a reputation for providing outstanding on-site customer service and coordinating with global staffs to meet objectives. Core Competencies:

Manufacturing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Thermal Analysis Testing Quality Assurance (QA) Technical Solutions Technical Writing ISO 13485 Design of Experiment (DoE) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) DFMEA/ PFMEA Electromechanical Instrumentation 5S/ Lean Manufacturing Customer Relations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HYAXIOM, a Doosan Company South Winsor, CT 15 June 2017 – Present Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Hyaxiom (formerly Doosan Fuel Cell America) is a company that manufactures 440KW power plants using fuel cell technology. In this position I interact with all engineering disciplines and hourly employees. The position requires a strong and systematic commitment to continuous improvement, root cause analysis and corrective action. I’ve led electromechanical troubleshooting of the product and support equipment, participated, or led PFMEA’s, EH&S reviews, and investigations of component failures. Provided training for employees on assigned tasks and projects. Designed or specified test/ production equipment, as required. Maintained/ completed all required Manufacturing Engineering documentation including Work Instructions/ OCL’s, ECN’s, and NCM documentation. Identified cost/ time savings and quality improvement projects in assigned areas. Analyzed and planned space requirements, workflow, and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.

• Managed outside contractors, CELL Layout, materials and documentation for major retrofit of the Fuel Cell Power Plant.

• Identified KPI’s in work area to better drive continuous improvements/ efficiencies/ cost reductions.

• Managed project implementing sensors, PLC’s, and networking hardware in support of KPI’s.

• Developed, built, tested, and qualified test station allowing Quality to complete functional testing in RI.

• Designed, tested, and qualified multiple lifting fixtures and tools.

• Analyzed workflow for the shipping prep of the power plant and implemented process improvements to reduce cycle times.

• Evaluated capital equipment investments for redesigned power plant enclosure.

• Managed the implementation, documentation, and training of all personnel for redesigned power plant enclosure.

• Led multiple 6S projects organizing tools, hardware, and workflow. Advanced Instruments Inc., Norwood, MA 2011 - 2017 Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Instruments is a manufacturer of medical instrumentation: Fluorometers, Osmometers and Bilirubin Testers. In this position I assisted production with mechanical/ electrical assembly trouble shooting; overall instrument operation, testing & validation; component supplier substitutions; and failure analysis. I proactively pursued product enhancements and improvements while driving cost reductions.

• Decreased assembly time 10% and enhanced overall product quality through creation and implementation of production fixtures.

• Resolved technical issues related to the Osmometer and Fluorometer production through RCA and Engineering Change Request process; wrote and revised original Work Instructions, Engineering Test Protocols, and Test Reports under the ISO13485 standard. JOEL PALADINO[Type here] Page 2 ***********@*****.***

• Designed and implemented multiple fixtures to reduce assembly time, improve quality and support engineering test protocols.

• Implemented DoE methodologies (ANOVA) on Osmometer-Depressed-Freezing point test method. Effectively demonstrated parameters that optimized accuracy improvement by 50%. Presented strategy to executive team.

• Rapidly executed major design change for the 3320 Osmometer, preventing unnecessary cost and inventory waste.

• Administered quick mechanical design changes and increased performance for the FLM200 Fluorometer, making the instrument RoHS compliant, allowed for continued sales in the US market. NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS LLC. Burlington, MA 2002-2011

Mechanical Engineer 2004 - 2011

NETZSCH Instruments is a manufacturer of Heat Flow Meters, Calorimeters and Laser Flash Instruments. I regularly collaborated with cross-functional product development teams to help in the design, testing/ validation, and launch of multiple products. Evaluated design criteria and technical analysis to ensure mechanical architectural layout adhered to project requirements and quality standards. Produced, tested, and debugged various prototypes to support successful transition from product conception to manufacturing. Coordinated the ongoing documentation of company products, including individual specifications and technical drawings.

• Played critical role in securing the sale of $600,000 worth of calorimeter instruments with the quick development and delivery of an auto injection system.

• Led initiative to secure a $60,000 sale of a laser flash instrument via custom furnace development and delivery to key customer.

• Designed first prototype of new line of sensors for specialized 18650 battery (rechargeable) testing in adiabatic reactive calorimeter instruments.

• Reduced assembly time frame and enhanced overall product quality through creation and implementation of production jigs.

• Coordinated and introduced significant design changes to released assemblies to promote greater cost reduction and performance improvements.

• Redesigned/ simplified enclosure for the 436 Lambda Heat Flow Meter lowering costs by approximately

$120K per year.

Quality Assurance Manager 2004-2011

Directed final system testing and commissioned all products shipped from NETZSCH Instruments LLC., USA. Identified critical assemblies/ components affecting the on-time delivery of instrumentation. Managed documentation.

• Produced and launched customized systematic QA program to ensure products meet high level of efficiency standards.

• Reduced nonconformance ratings by 30% in 1st year by identifying data collection elements, inspection points, and tracking trends in test result phases.

• Drove 50% reduction in QA process cycle time for laser flash product line by streamlining documentation, reducing assembly errors and shrinking verification testing. Manufacturing Engineer 2002-2004

Worked with production assemblers and engineers to address technical issues related to electrical and mechanical systems. Initiated domestic and global service support to resolve field failures at the customer site. Additional experience as Test Engineer with Holometrix Micromet; conducted insulation testing for contract laboratory, oversaw test equipment calibration and built data reduction programs in VBA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maine, Orono, Maine PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Solid Works Fundamentals Course NETZSCH Instruments Seminars: Adiabatic Reaction Calorimeter, Laser Flash Method, Thermal Analysis Mechanical Design for EMC 5S Project Management COMPUTER SKILLS

JOEL PALADINO[Type here] Page 2 ***********@*****.*** CAD Systems: Solid Works, Solid Edge and Pro E (CREO). Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio. ERP Systems: SAP, Epicor and JDE. Languages: Visual Basic, C/ C++

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