Keith Price has over 25 years of experience in an automated manufacturing facility, including roles in product development, manufacturing engineering, and machine shop leadership. He is proficient in designing, developing, validating, and launching new medical products. Price also has strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail skills. He is knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office programs, and general office duties.
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
An experienced professional with a diversified skill set, demonstrated knowledge, and proven leadership skills. Perform as a cooperative team player focused on exceeding objectives, achieving immediate/long term goals, and meeting operational deadlines. An industrious mission-support/ project management professional with the ability to provide operational support in government and/or corporate environments. Perform well under challenging and rigorous conditions. Possess the highest level of integrity, professionalism, perseverance, and personal accountability. Proficiency in 3 written/spoken languages (English, French and Haitian Creole) and possess superior verbal/written, interpersonal & communications skills, presentation skills & analytical skills.
· Over 6 years’ experience assembling, troubleshooting, repairing and effectively maintain hardware configurations and electronics aviation support equipment. Performed electronics, electrical, mechanical, sheet metal and hydraulic work on board USS Iwo Jima (lhd-7) and USS George Washington (CVN-73).
· Experience with software programs including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access, and Outlook), PeopleSoft, Oracle, QuickBooks, and Windows. Familiar with Agile, SAP, Math lab, Minitab, Multisim Electronics software, and Packet Tracer networking software.
· Technical skills include analog and digital electronics, schematics (reading and drawing), oscilloscopes, LC filters, function generators, rectifiers, network analyzers, transistors, JFET, capacitors, microscope-level testing, MOSFETS, diodes, YIG technology and hardware configuration. Ability to read and interpret (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) and Electrical drawings), troubleshoot automated control panels. Knowledge of PLC programming and AutoCAD. Also familiar with UL 508 and 698 control panels. Quick to master new skills.
· Knowledge of the standards, methods and processes used for the development, production, management, and revision of drawings and other design documents, including ability to use CAD Micro station equipment and software tools.
· Knowledge of FDA (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 9000, 9001 & ISO 13485:2003. Process Review, Product Examination and Quality Management System Audit. Knowledge of Continuous improvements process and implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives: lean, six sigma, gage R&R concepts, Kaizan, 5s and statistical analysis.
EDUCATION / TRAINING COURSES
November 2009-2011 ECPI College of Technology Newport News, VA
Bachelor Degree in Electronics Engineer
Major: Electronics Engineer GPA: 3.50
December 2007 ECPI College of Technology Virginia Beach, VA
Associates Degree in Computer and Information Science
Major: Biomedical Equipment RepairGPA: 3.32
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth, VA
October 2007-November 2007
Completed 135 internship hours
· Performed preventativ ...
1. KEITH J. PRICE
1404 Reddale Road H: (570) 943-2555
Orwigsburg, PA 17961 kajp@losch.net C: (570) 294-1169
SUMMARY
25+ years of experience in an automated manufacturing facility designing, developing, validating and launching
new medical products. Strong customer service skills, with the ability to reconcile difficult situations. Proficient in
general office duties, including Microsoft programs: Outlook, Word, Excel and Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD.
Good math, oral and written communication skills with an excellent attention to detail.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES, Reading, PA 1986 - Present
Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Tech / Product Development (2009 –Present)
• Designs and develops new products and processes to support both short and long term business plans.
• Improves existing products and processes to maintain competitive position.
• Provide technical consultation in the evaluation of new products and the development of novel ideas.
• Investigates innovative materials and process technologies for applicability to new and existing product.
• Reviews new concept and provides technical input in the evaluation of product opportunities.
• Identifies, evaluates and recommends material technologies for new products. Enhances test requirements,
develops protocols, and performs tests, records data and analysis, resulting in assurance of conformity to
specifications.
• Oversees pilot production and provides technical instruction to operators.
• Trains and assist operators and supervisors as needed to maintain required production and quality levels.
• Leads department personnel and coordinates engineering to implement machine and process improvements.
• Works with Engineering, Maintenance, Q.A. and R&D Departments to ensure continuous operation of all
machines and processes along with leading root cause identification (production problems/MR analysis) and
correction (equipment & process modifications) of product related issues.
• Guides Tool and Die Department to maintain and improve tooling as required. Updates engineering drawings
when necessary.
• Prepares sketches and/or CAD drawings along with estimated costs of machine and procedure upgrades.
• Writes change requests (CR) for BOM’s and item routers as needed to maintain and improve current methods.
Machine Shop / Tool Room Lead Person (1994 - 2009)
Plans, schedules and directs all projects released to machine shop and tool room. Supervises, coaches, trains all
personal personnel in the “Machine Building and Perishable Tool” teams.
• Led and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in making production equipment and tooling and the
building of meta-working dies, jigs and fixtures, gauges. Trains department staff.
• Supplied manufacturing department with the equipment or tooling required to meet production demands.
• Provided technical instruction and assistance regarding the installation operators; repair and maintenance of
equipment.
• Responded to requests for emergency repairs and the need to troubleshoot equipment.
• Devised methods and procedures to produce parts or equipment.
• Assisted in the manufacture of Special parts and components of prototypes, as assigned.
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C: (570) 294-1169
TOOL ROOM TECHNICIAN (1986 - 1994)
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Committee
Fire Brigade
RECOGNITIONS
Colleague Recognition Award
2008 Innovation Award
EDUCATION
Certification of completion of apprenticeship, Burndy Termac Division
Served 8,000 hours state approved Tool and Die Apprenticeship
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology, Machine Technology, Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Certification of Completion of Apprenticeship in Tool and Die making – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Labor and Industry
Certification, Electromechanical Technology; Certification, Computer Basic – Schuylkill Training & Technology
Center
Certification, Fundamentals of Supervision I & II; Certification, On the Job Training; Certification, Interpersonal
Communication Skills; Certification, Psychology for Supervisors – The Manufacturers Association of Berks County
Certification, Word and Excel – Albright Computer Training & Consulting Services, Albright College