Robert A. Keynton
Process Engineer
Escondido
Summary
Driven Process Engineer versed in setting up and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) and developing work instructions for manufacturing. Adept problem solver with a strong academic background. Clear and concise communicator with the ability to interact with cross functional teams across the business. Committed and capable mentor with experience leading large teams, delegating tasks, and guiding colleagues to personal success.
Accomplished professional with an analytical approach and experience prototyping using SolidWorks and CREO. Proficient data analyst through software such as Minitab and JMP.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Engineer 2
Dexcom INC
San Diego
11.2020 - Current
- Reduced weekly downtime on global manufacturing equipment by up to 2 hours.
- Improved yield of a high-volume process by 0.12%.
- Lead and supported multiple rework projects that saved a combined total of 2 million dollars in material cost.
- Oversaw the transmitter and receiver production areas as the sole process engineer while simultaneously collaborating to support next gen product manufacturing.
- Developed and implemented manufacturing tools and fixtures to reduce non-value added time.
- Conducted in-line testing to evaluate, discover, correct the root cause of an existing problem.
- Transferred R&D test methods of finished product into the manufacturing space to check for quality.
(Biomedical) Research Technician
University of Louisville
Louisville
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Redesigned, conducted studies, and reported on the optimization of the electrospinning chamber and its impact on the micro and macromorphology of electrospun fibers.
- Developed the protocols for producing, testing, and imaging electrospun nanofibers using an SEM and ADMET tensile testing machine.
- Utilized SolidWorks to design and generate molds.
- Collaborated with surgeons to develop innovative solution for preventing bile duct stenosis and filed intellectual property with the UofL Office of Tech Transfer.
- Performed mechanical, permeability, biological, and chemical testing of polymers.
Product Development Engineering Co-op
Cook Medical Incorporated
Bloomington
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Redesigned existing medical products per Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
- Performed tensile (Instron system), lubricity, permeability, burst, and stiffness testing.
- Acquired knowledge and experience with basic machining processes and techniques.
Education
Master’s of Engineering - Bioengineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor’s of Science - Bioengineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
JMP and Minitab, Mentorship, SolidWorks, Rapid Prototyping, Design of Experiments, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and Conversational Spanish
undefinedAdditional Activities
Travel Enthusiast, Intellectual Property Filed, Beginner Blacksmith, and Community Volunteer
Timeline
Process Engineer 2
Dexcom INC
11.2020 - Current
Master’s of Engineering - Bioengineering
University of Louisville
08.2016 - 05.2019
(Biomedical) Research Technician
University of Louisville
01.2016 - 12.2019
Product Development Engineering Co-op
Cook Medical Incorporated
08.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor’s of Science - Bioengineering
University of Louisville
08.2012 - 05.2016
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