
Mechanical Engineering Portfolio
BRIAN PEOPLES

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Analog Devices

Working as a Manufacturing Engineer (July 2024 - Present)
Worked as an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (July 2023 - July 2024)
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DRI for ramping NPI program; frequent customer reviews of program direction (customer-facing)
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Successfully delivered on customer FY24 PPAP: full-process PMFEA, ATP Gage R&R, and process capability study
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Enabling design & process respins through corrective actions, improving RTY ~10%: mechanical assembly (DFM), wire-bond, supplier related
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Contributing to internal qualifications & supplier PWA quals., includes 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 visual aids, preventative maintenance, and OCAPs
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QMS tools (yield bridges, CAR/NC Apps) Mentoring: JMP, Minitab, MATLAB, GD&T (ADI University Instructor)
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

Worked as a Manufacturing Engineering TechOps Intern (May 2022 - June 2023)
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DRI throughout Vision Pro build cycle; therefore, responsible for quality readiness from POC to ramp for NPI program
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Brought up in-process laser weld monitor and CCD to supplier to ensure product safety and traceability
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Drove DFM creation for motorized load cell button tester consisting of electromechanical components and fixturing
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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