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Ethicon, Inc.Project Director
Jun. 2022
DePuy Synthes CompaniesPrincipal Robotics Development Engineer
May. 2019 - Jun. 2022
Johnson & JohnsonSr. Principal Engineer/Platform Architect
Sep. 2016 - May. 2019Jacksonville, Florida AreaDirect, manage, and design all mechanical architecture for all components and sub-components of the "Smart Devices",(class II and III medical devices), within the group. Coordinate with all sub-system leads including batteries, optical sensors, electronic circuitry, rigid overmolding, and hydrogel encapsulation to develop initial concepts into actual physical designs. Lead the work with internal and external
partners to ensure the development of innovative technology that supports the Smart Devices strategic plan while leading the research and development efforts on new products and technologies.
Zimmer BiometSenior Product Development Engineering Manager
Sep. 2011 - Sep. 2016Designed over 150 complex medical devices while simultaneously directed and managed a team of
design engineers and technicians in new and ongoing line extension projects in our neuro, facial,
and thoracic spaces resulting in over $16 million in revenue during the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Addressed surgeon-specific needs associated with gaps in standard line offering for both surgical
instruments and implants within the Rapid Response group. Consulted with surgeons daily to
understand their perceived and actual needs and create new designs and develop designs for
manufacturing within FDA 510(k) cleared design windows for each specific product line. Managed
available engineering capacity and new project initiation for the Rapid Response team on a
monthly basis. Directed and managed the design and engineering of over 700 custom and patient-matched
products, including machined metal and 3D printed synthetic polymer implants, from concept to
operating room in one fiscal year. Conceptualized and designed custom, patient-matched implants
for trauma and cancer patients in both a machined and 3D printed environment. Managed
available manufacturing capacity to on-time delivery of custom implants. Sought out and lead
continuous improvement projects within the Rapid Response team to increase design capabilities
and offerings from initial design concepts to finalized production.
Utah Artificial Heart ProgramSenior Bioengineer
May. 2009 - Sep. 2011Directed and managed new and ongoing research and development projects of electromechanical
cardiac assist pumps, while also designing multiple, complex, surgical and diagnostic tools for the
treatment of cardiac patients. Worked in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of
cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and critical care physicians to develop
innovative solutions for mechanical circulatory complications in patients. Provided expert
knowledge of Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) and Total Artificial Heart Systems to assist in
patient care.
WesTech EngineeringDesigner/Detailer Manager
Dec. 2007 - Aug. 2009Directed and trained new employees on print creation for construction of industrial water tanks. Designed new parametric modeling techniques for faster and more accurate production of plans for tanks. Improved tank drafting and design timeline from 2 weeks to 2 days. Ran stress calculations and risk analysis on industrial stainless steel water tanks.
Pro PlasticsPlastics Design Engineer
Apr. 2005 - Dec. 2007Adapted client sketches and drawings into fully functional plastic components for medical, mechanical and industrial markets in both the injection molding and vacuum forming processes. Evaluated and adjusted new designs for plastic components to adhere to bottom line expenditures. Reduce time expenditures and increased efficiency and production for plastic fittings and moldings. Trained new employees on the manufacturing processes for all plastic parts.
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