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Joseph Adriaens
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Summary
Results-driven Engineering Expert with extensive experience in Systems Engineering and Design for Manufacturability within the medical device sector. Proven track record of leading impactful projects through innovative problem-solving and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in leveraging technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and drive product development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Development Engineering Fellow
Boston Scientific
05.2014 - Current
- Drove product development projects, achieving commercialization in structural heart innovations
- Enhanced bottom line and market speed through effective DFM solution management
- Initiated culture shift by fostering a systems-level approach to process engineering
- Expanded molding and catheter manufacturing technologies with a focused technical team
- Collaborated cross-functionally, influencing outcomes with a strategic big-picture perspective
- Held progressively responsible roles in catheter and metals technology areas
Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Increased manufacturing efficiency through cross-functional team process improvements.
- Boosted product quality by optimizing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Mentored junior engineers on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
- Drove continuous improvement by analyzing production trends with data insights.
- Led VIP and CAPA projects, achieving significant quality improvements and savings.
- Managed testing systems, including brazing and automated measurements as process owner.
Design Engineering Intern
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Created detailed part and assemblies for semi-trailer components using Autodesk Inventor
- Created part drawings adhering to ASME dimensioning standards utilizing Autodesk Inventor
- Created and implemented a part drawing catalog for easy customer viewing
- Maintained a team based environment
Display and Graphics Lab Technical Aide
3M Corporation
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Assist in electro-chemical plating processes
- Assist in laser ablation processes with femtosecond lasers
- Developed a cataloging system to present products to customers
- Prepared and measured samples under an electron microscope
- Operated confocal microscopes to analyze features of laser ablated tools
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota05.2012
Skills
- Proven Technical Team Leader
- Proficient with Statistical Methods
- Proficient in DFM
- Skilled in SolidWorks design
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient in PLCP and HFA Workflows
- Proficient in Medical Device Strategies
Interests
Timeline
Process Development Engineering Fellow
Boston Scientific
05.2014 - Current
Design Engineering Intern
Polar Tank Trailer, LLC
01.2012 - 04.2012
Display and Graphics Lab Technical Aide
3M Corporation
09.2009 - 04.2010
Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
05.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Saint Cloud State University
CEO Winning Spirit Award
Delivered commercialized molded device in 2 years. As a result, the entire cross functional team received this prestigious award.