Mumbi Kamatu
Chemical Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Seeking a challenging position that will leverage my extensive R&D and industrial experience in support of company objectives. Specifically related to tooling and machine design, process development, manufacturing support and complex program management. QUALIFICATIONS 15 years of experience in design and project management in machine tool industry Experienced in leading complex design projects Proficient in AutoCAD/Inventor and Solid Works. FEA Certification 8 years of experience in process planning and manufacturing. Working knowledge of machine shop manufacturing methods and fabrication practices Tooling design and Tool Shop supervisor experience Experienced in prototype construction and scaling up pilot processes to high volume manufacturing Capable of working with strict deadlines and budgetary constraints
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Engineer
Iconma, L.L.C.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and optimized machining processes for large scale manufacturing Significantly reduced consumable consumables cost in areas of responsibility Reduced machining cycle time for manufacturing line via program optimization, tooling changes and elimination of non-value added activities.
- Reduced high temperature annealing time by 20% via introduction of N2 purge.
- Improved accuracy of orientation grinding by optimizing machine software Created SOP, IP, PP and OPL documentation for large scale manufacturing processes Trained and mentored manufacturing engineers, technicians, supervisors and shift leads Developed methods/processes for finishing for GaN wafers (Next generation technology) Transitioned from R&D role to strong manufacturing support role.
Project Engineer - Design Engineer
Blain Supply, Inc.
Romeoville
01.2007 - 01.2009
- CNC lathe and CNC End Working machine design Conceptual and detailed design of mechanical assignments Created component and assembly drawings according to ASME Y14.5 standards Developed Bill of Materials as necessary for purchasing Released documentation of various level of design complexity for fabrication and assembly Successfully finished a project which I led from concept through completion: a high performance, custom designed long bed CNC lathe to machine oil drill pipes up to 32' length, which significantly increased company's niche in a market (from medium size to extra large CNC Lathes).
Automotive Service Center Manager
Bd (Becton, Dickinson And Company)
Pittsburgh
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Daily management of the automotive repair center.
- Managing and training staff, handling customer inquiries and maintaining stocks, book keeping and administrative duties.
- It became one of top three service centers by revenue and customer satisfaction among 36 stores in Rochester and Syracuse area.
Engineering Manager
Consumers Energy
Birch Run
01.1986 - 01.2004
- Worked for a company, which has been in a machine tool business for more than a century and specialized in design, production and sales of (approximately 2,000 per/year) standard and custom built precision machine tools such as Lathe, CNC Lathe and End Working Machines Managed R&D team of 45 engineers consisting of: Mechanical Designer, Electrical Designer, Metallurgical, Process Planning, Tooling, Chemical, Quality Control and Maintenance Responsible for mechanical and electrical design, prototype construction, process planning and tooling Designed new precision lathe platform that could command 25 - 30% higher price and the demand increased three fold.
- Designed new grinding, milling and jig - boring attachments for lathes according to the customer requirements for a special market niche, which increased demand by 40%.
- Designed new slant - bed CNC lathe which had higher demand in the market Manager of Process Planning and New Technology Development Department Designed new manufacturing mechanical and.
Senior Engineer
Facebook
Forest City
01.1983 - 01.1986
- Served as a technical expert representative of Stankoimport Corporation (USSR) to South America.
- Installed and performed warranty services for machine assembly and tools.
Tooling Engineer
Yerevan Machine Tools Corp
City
01.1982 - 01.1983
- Designed molds, dies, hydraulic attachment, cutting and measuring tools.
Education
Certificate in Business Administration, Ashland Inc, Rochester, NY Certificate in Leadership, Ashland University, Lexington, KY Auto CAD Certificate, TC3 -
MSME State Engineering University of Armenia NY
SolidWorks Advanced Level Certificate, CADimensions Inc. Syracuse, NY SolidWorks Simulation (Finite Element Analysis - FEA) Certificate, CADimentions Inc. -
Timeline
R&D Engineer
Iconma, L.L.C.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Project Engineer - Design Engineer
Blain Supply, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Automotive Service Center Manager
Bd (Becton, Dickinson And Company)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Engineering Manager
Consumers Energy
01.1986 - 01.2004
Senior Engineer
Facebook
01.1983 - 01.1986
Tooling Engineer
Yerevan Machine Tools Corp
01.1982 - 01.1983
Certificate in Business Administration, Ashland Inc, Rochester, NY Certificate in Leadership, Ashland University, Lexington, KY Auto CAD Certificate, TC3 -
MSME State Engineering University of Armenia NY
SolidWorks Advanced Level Certificate, CADimensions Inc. Syracuse, NY SolidWorks Simulation (Finite Element Analysis - FEA) Certificate, CADimentions Inc. -
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