PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Review white papers, consult and advise Intel engineering personnel on statistical methods (T-test, F-test, ANOVA, variance components, autocorrelated processes, non-normal distributions.)
• Performed a correlation analysis comparing two different methods of measurement of a critical property of rigid disks. (MMC)
• Assisted quality personnel with numerous correlation analyses comparing supplier test equipment with JDSU test equipment.
• Determined capability of electronic test equipment using variance components with multiple variables. (Corning)
• Identified key sources of process variation at Corning using variance components studies (measurement error studies).

• Coordinate and administer Process Control System at Intel fab. Approve Statistical Process Control (SPC) limits for various processes.
• Implemented an accuracy and measurement error control chart which helped to stabilize and reduce variability of a key test process affecting virtually all JDSU product. Reduced variation by more than 50%.
• Achieved significant reduction in process variation by using target control chart to analyze feedback control data from feeder (extrusion) process. Recognized by Raychem TQ Emmy award.
• Performed analysis & review of sputter manufacturing control charts at MMC. Determined appropriate control limits for analysis of substrate data.
• Developed innovative average and range charts for rigid disk polish process.

Design of Experiments

• Designed and set up experiment to optimize texture process at MMC, resulting in at least 60% reduction in defect rate.
• Saved JDSU millions of dollars by designing a full factorial experiment using binary (pass/fail) data and minimizing sample size to improve the reliability of expensive fiber optics components.
• Determined the accuracy and precision of crucial test equipment using designed experiments. (JDSU)

Quality Engineering / Training

• Teach classes in Basic Statistics, Design of Experiments and Process Control. (Intel)
• Participated on Medtronic Lean Sigma Kaizen team; achieved 50% reduction in defect rate, 80% reduction in floor space, and 40% increase in productivity.
• Reviewed and documented quality processes and SOPs, resulting in successful achievement of ISO 9001 registration on the first audit. (Raychem)
• Responsible for planning and setup of corporate Total Quality System. Prepared quality plans, quality metrics, updated quality manuals. (Various)

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Statistical Process Control (SPC). Control charts.
• Statistical tolerance intervals. Prediction intervals. Confidence intervals.
• Design of experiments (DOE), including Full and Fractional Factorial experiments.
• Test of Hypothesis. T test.
• Analysis of variance (ANOVA).
• Nonparametric (distribution-free) statistical methods.
• Sampling plans.
• Power calculations.
• Gage R & R studies. Variance components studies.
• FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
• Process capability studies (CpK). Validation studies.
• Regression analysis.
• Reliability data analysis including Probability Plots, Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) calculations, Mil. Hdbk. 217.
• Pareto analysis and Seven Tools of Quality.
• Kaizen (Lean Six Sigma)
• ISO 9001.
• Minitab, JMP, and other statistical software

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Medtronic (Medical Device)
Goleta, California
2003 - 2004
Quality Engineer

Process Engineer/Statistician (contract position) JDS Uniphase (Fiber Optics Components)
San Jose, California
1999-2001
Senior Engineer

Project Engineer
Raychem Incorporated (Materials Science) Redwood City, California
1993-1996
Senior Quality Engineer

EDUCATION:

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Society for Quality
• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE)
• American Statistical Association