Postdoctoral Research Fellow / August, 2023 — Present

 Developed a robust cohesive risk assessment pedagogy for Division of Family Resources (DFR)  Focused on integrating proactive problem solving and continuous process improvement practices  Evaluated and developed training material following learn-do-review-revise methodology  Led strategic value stream mapping exercises, discovery interviews and Kaizen events  Identified qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria to understand efficacy of training

Senior Product Engineer / January, 2016 — January, 2019

 As a Six Sigma Black introduced Master Black Belt initiatives through Engineering Excellence  Managed the implementation of Windchill PTC across Newell R&D, quality, manufacturing, and testing - Interfaced with executives and stakeholders as primary contact to communicate process changes - Managed timelines {Agile} to facilitate team scrum calls and deliverables {JIRA & Confluence} - Led iterative work sessions to address testing feedback and VOC with development team - Mapped current state processes and highlighted system capabilities, weaknesses, and business needs - Created and delivered training for end users in both English and German {Native speaker}

Project Engineer / January, 2014 — January, 2016

 With a $14M CAPEX launched the $34M iREV Rubbermaid Brilliance food container product line - Managed the purchasing and installation of new injection molding machines, tools, material dryers, assembly robots and required infrastructure - Created and maintained timelines, project dashboards, test and sample plans, and trial logs  Drove part design in collaboration with brand, trade, industrial design, quality, and manufacturing teams - Evaluated product concepts for usability, fit, function, interferences, manufacturability, and packaging - Awarded multiple design and utility patents related to innovative product features  Responsible for material selection, tool design, manufacturing plans, and overall process flow - Developed new material for dual injection molding utilizing Tritan, TPE, silicone, and PP, including regulatory approval for use in NA and EMEA - Executed several DOEs to identify processing limitations on prototype tools in Shenzhen, China