James Sabin

Manufacturing Engineer @TE Connectivity

Hampton, VA, US

As a manufacturing engineer at TE Connectivity, I work throughout the facility to develop and implement process changes, analyze yields, and troubleshoot product setbacks for a variety of sensor-based product lines. Responsibilities-Procure and revise standard operating procedures, flow charts, control plans, and other relevant documentation to identify manufacturing processes and mitigate product fallout - Record and present data in formal reports to highlight major topics, issues, and methods for cost saving strategies, material scrap, and process improvements-Perform numerous tests and experiments to identify material/product strengths and weaknesses, as well as implement changes to identify and eliminate potential defects-Manage multiple projects to improve process flow, increase manufacturing efficiency, and decrease scrap yields through equipment purchases, upgrades, and process changes-Manage several product lines involved in the health, electronics, and security industriesSkills gathered/practiced-Project management-Communication with customers and the workplace-Product manufacturing, assembly, and evaluation-Formal and informal report generation and presentation-Data analysis and evaluation-Standard document procurement for process improvement-Problem-solving strategies and decision-making skills (Strategic Problem Solving)-Attention to detail-Inspection and quality assurance-Process improvements-Purchasing of tools, equipment, and materials-SAP and legacy software programs

Old Dominion University

Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering