
Mechanical Engineering Portfolio
BRIAN PEOPLES

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Analog Devices

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Owned manufacturing readiness and execution for NPI programs, acting as DRI through ramp and customer reviews
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Led RCCA efforts for major yield and compliance disruptions, resolving Parts, Material, and Process (PMP) gaps
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Delivered full PPAP for customer programs including PFMEA, Gage R&R, and process capability studies
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Led design and process respin across assembly, wire bond, and suppliers; improved RTY ~10% on high-risk program
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Drove ruggedized / military device qual(s), included design reviews, metrology bring-up, traceability and control plans
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Guiding supplier dimensional improvements via DWG reviews and OMM workmanship procedures
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Instilling in-process quality for mechanical assembly via work instructions, visual aids, PMs and OCAPs
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Developed process tools: yield bridges, CAR/NC Apps, Mentored: JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, GD&T
Sample Project - Yield Bridge Generator App


Developed standalone application for deriving yield bridges and defect paretos using raw data extracts and process movement history
Apple

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Owned manufacturing quality readiness for Vision Pro and iPhone accessory programs from POC through ramp
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Brought up in-line laser weld monitoring system & AOI for Vision Pro frame assembly to ensure weld integrity, safety, and traceability
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Designed and deployed motorized load-cell functional test system for softgoods FATPs to enable repeatable force-controlled validation
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Conducted FA and root-cause-analysis to address lagging yield in injection molding process to improve on scrap
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Improved upon yield targets for Clear Case (~90%), Silicon Case (~98%), and Vision Pro Frame Assembly (~95%)
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Worked with PD team to define product drawing dimensions and datums, following ASME Y14.5
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Designed metrology with reliance on DOE/Gage R&R for dimensional and functional measurement capability
SharkNinja

Worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern - Testing (Summer 2019 - Summer 2021)
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Conducted directional testing using the factorial design of experiment model
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Designed and fabricated fixtures used for test development
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Validated a protocol while working with testing facility in China to perform ANOVA Gage R&R
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Presented in cross functional team meetings that encompassed engineering, product development, and testing
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Performed research and development into angular displacement recognition rendering using MATLAB image analysis
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Performed research and development into new product line testing models
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MATLAB image compiling to mimic color spectrometer usages
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Independently executed on project objective, meeting end targets and suggestions for later refinement
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Conducted statistical analysis using the ANOVA Gage R&R approach to testing through Minitab
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Worked on optimizing proprietary protocols used to obtain comparative data between competitors
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Compiled MATLAB scripts and functions for projected use in signature test
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Utilized Minitab as a tool to process and interpret data from testing
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Produced directional tests for product development and engineering then presented results and significance